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All-time Kentucky great Vito ‘Babe’ Parilli passes away

One of the greatest to wear Kentucky’s blue and white passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer.

A future Hall of Famer, Vito “Babe” Parilli helped bring national recognition to UK football during the golden era of Bear Bryant.

Parilli, a two-time First Team All-American, Heisman Trophy nominee and a member of the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame, was 87 when he passed away in Denver.

His death was announced by the New England Patriots organization, where Parilli played in 94 games from 1961-67. His pro football career also included time with the Green Bay Packers, the Cleveland Browns, the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets.