US EditionFormer Jets QB and Pinellas Park High Alum Browning Nagle Dies After Cancer Battle
The former Louisville quarterback was a 1991 NFL Draft pick and helped lead the Cardinals to a Fiesta Bowl victory over Alabama.
- On Friday, The University of Louisville announced the death of former quarterback Browning Nagle at age 57, mourning the loss of its celebrated Fiesta Bowl MVP.
- Nagle transferred to UofL to play under coach Howard Schnellenberger, leading the Cards to their first bowl game in 13 years. He earned Fiesta Bowl MVP honors in 1991, defeating Alabama 34-7.
- The quarterback played for the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, and Atlanta Falcons during his NFL career. Later, Nagle competed for the Orlando Predators in 1999 and the Buffalo Destroyers in 2000.
- Jeff Brohm, Louisville head coach and former teammate, shared condolences on Friday. Nagle's wife, Michelle, posted on Instagram, describing her late husband as the "love of my life."
- The Louisville football community continues to mourn the loss of Nagle. Funeral plans for the former Cardinal have not yet been released.
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Former New York Jets Quarterback Browning Nagle Dies at 57 After Cancer Journey
The former Louisville quarterback spent time with the Jets, Colts and FalconsBrowning Nagle in 1991Credit: George Gojkovich/GettyNEED TO KNOWBrowning Nagle, who died at 57, was a standout quarterback at Louisville, earning MVP honors in the 1991 Fiesta BowlHe was drafted by the Jets in 1991 and later played for the Colts and FalconsNagle transitioned to a career in medical sales and was remembered fondly by teammates and coachesFormer New York J…
Former Field Marshal Browning Nagle passed away on Friday, after waging a battle against colon cancer, leaving behind a trajectory marked by the contrast between his brilliant college career and the challenges he faced in the 57-year-old NFL.Nagle jumped to fame in 1991 with the University of Louisville, where he was named the Most Valuable Player of the Party Bowl after leading his team to a remembered victory over Alabama. That same year, the …
Former Jets, Falcons QB Browning Nagle dead at 57 after cancer diagnosis
Former NFL quarterback Browning Nagle, a Louisville standout in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl, has died, his alma mater announced Friday. He was 57.Nagle was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year.He made his pro football debut in 1991 after the New York Jets selected the strong-armed quarterback in the second round. Nagle saw limited action in his rookie season, attempting just one pass, but he moved into the starting role in 1992.Nagle finished …
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