Scott, ’ 72 Super Bowl MVP, dies
Jake Scott, the safety who was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season before his relationship with coach Don Shula soured, died in Atlanta at 75.
Scott died after a fall down a stairway that left him in a coma, former teammate Dick Anderson said.
Scott played in three consecutive Super Bowls, won backtoback championship rings and made the Pro Bowl five years in a row with Miami. He had two interceptions, including a 55yard return from the end zone, against Billy Kilmer and Washington as the ’ 72 Dolphins won 147 to finish 170. Baseball: The major league minimum salary will rise to $ 570,500 next season, a hike of $ 7,000. 1 The Milwaukee Brewers promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager. 1 Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman’s suspension for throwing near the head of Tampa Bay’s Mike Brosseau in a game last season was reduced from three games to two after he appealed the decision.
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