Former Packers QB Blair Kiel Found Dead Sunday

Kiel, the Packers backup quarterback in the early 1990s, was found dead Sunday.

Former Packers backup quarterback Blair Kiel passed away Sunday at the age of 50. According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Kiel suffered a heart attack before Easter dinner near Columbus, Indiana.

Kiel played in eight games (two starts) for the Packers over three seasons, including stints in 1988, '90 and '91. He threw for 865 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions with Green Bay.

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April 08, 2012 at 10:50 pm

Damn, on Easter. Rest in peace Blair.

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April 09, 2012 at 09:05 am

I'll never forget the "We want Keil" game at Milwaukee County Stadium.

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