Edwin Pope may be gone, but he’s surely not forgotten by the NFL.
The iconic Miami Herald columnist and sports editor passed away last month at the age of 88.
The league honored Pope’s impactful life Sunday by reserving a press box seat at Super Bowl 51. They also plan to observe a moment of silence in his memory.
A memorial service is planned for Feb. 18 in Okeechobee.
Pope didn’t just cover the NFL. He was a part of its DNA.
He was inducted into the writer’s wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and was one of only four writers to cover the first 47 Super Bowls before health issues prevented him from attending the 2014 game or any subsequent Super Bowls.