The Patriots have lost one of their first standout players.
Len St. Jean, a guard who spent 10 years with the franchise, has died at 83 years old according to the team. An AFL All-Star in 1966, St. Jean was named to the Boston Patriots All-1960s team.
“The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former guard Len St. Jean,” the Patriots said in a post. “We send our condolences to his family and all who knew him.”
A ninth-round pick (No. 68 overall) in the 1964 AFL Draft out of Northern Michigan, St. Jean appeared in 140 games with the Patriots, ultimately playing in both the AFL and NFL. In addition to starring at guard, he also spent time on defense early in his career, registering five sacks in his first two seasons.
The Patriots were the only team St. Jean suited up for, and he retired after the 1973 season.