'Bucko' Kilroy, 86, ex-Eagle all-pro, dies
Francis "Bucko" Kilroy, 86, a Philadelphia native who became a six-time all-pro guard for the Eagles during a 13-season playing career in the 1940s and 50s, died yesterday.
Francis "Bucko" Kilroy, 86, a Philadelphia native who became a six-time all-pro guard for the Eagles during a 13-season playing career in the 1940s and 50s, died yesterday.
Mr. Kilroy, a graduate of North Catholic High, died in Stoughton, Mass., the New England Patriots said.
During a 64-season NFL career, including 36 years with the Patriots, Mr. Kilroy also worked in player personnel and scouting for the Eagles, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys.
He was one of the founders of the NFL combine, and had been a scouting consultant for the Patriots the last 13 years. He was New England's general manager from 1979 to 1982, and vice president from 1983 to 1993.
Mr. Kilroy was elected to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame last month.
The Eagles waived fullback Zach Tuiasosopo, who spent last season on the practice squad. Tuiasosopo signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie free agent in 2005. He split time between the Steelers and the Oakland Raiders' practice squads during the 2005 season.
The Eagles return starting fullback Thomas Tapeh.
- Zach Berman and Inquirer wire services