After a fight with Parkinson’s disease, Richard Caster, a football player at Jackson State who was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1970 NFL Draft, reportedly passed away on Friday. His age was 75.
In 1972, 1974, and 1975, the tight end/wide receiver was selected to three Pro Bowls. Caster passed away peacefully in bed, according to family spokesman Kenny Zore.
Caster played for the Jets from 1970 to 1977 and has 4,434 yards, ranking 10th in team history. With 833 yards and 10 touchdowns in his third season, it was probably his best year to date.
Richard Caster, former Jackson State star and New York Jets tight end, dies at 75 https://t.co/TZos6fJdEl
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) February 4, 2024
With 36 touchdown receptions, he remains seventh in franchise history.
The 6-foot-5, 228-pound native of Alabama also played for the Houston Oilers for three seasons before finishing his career with New Orleans and Washington. With an average of 17.1 yards per reception, he scored 45 touchdowns.
In the end, he had 45 touchdowns, 5,515 yards, and 322 receptions.