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Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle, a former LSU star, dies at 90

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Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle, one of the legends of LSU football, has died at age 90.

LSU’s athletic department made the announcement Monday morning.

#LSU mourns the loss of one of the game's all-time greats, as Hall of Famer Y.A. Tittle passed away Sunday night at the age of 90. pic.twitter.com/7k0fvfgLyd

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) October 9, 2017

The cause of death was not specified.

Tittle played for the Tigers from 1944-47 under coach Bernie Moore, helping LSU reach the Cotton Bowl and twice winning All-SEC honors.