“The New Orleans Saints extend our sympathies to the family of Jackie Burkett, including his wife, Jackie. Jackie played a very visible role in our team’s early history. First, he was a member of our inaugural 1967 team for which he attended the reunion game last November. He then returned to the club for the 1970 season and is fondly remembered as the snapper on Tom Dempsey’s 63-yard field goal, an NFL record that stood for over 40 years. Those memories will always hold a special place both in our organization and with our fans."
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