Ex-NFL lineman Bennett found dead; son sought
ByReuters
Published 23/08/2019 at 18:07 GMT
Authorities are looking for a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of retired NFL lineman Barry Bennett and his wife, who were found dead earlier this week in their Minnesota home.
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The Todd County (Minn.) Sheriff's Office announced Friday that it is seeking
the public's help in finding Dylan John Bennett. His car was located outside
the state, officials said.
the public's help in finding Dylan John Bennett. His car was located outside
the state, officials said.
The bodies of Barry Bennett, 63, and his 66-year-old wife, Carol, were found
in their home in Long Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday. They were discovered after
authorities went to their home on a welfare check requested by a friend.
in their home in Long Prairie, Minn., on Wednesday. They were discovered after
authorities went to their home on a welfare check requested by a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation, the sheriff's office said
Friday.
Friday.
Bennett played 11 seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints (1978-81),
New York Jets (1982-88) and Minnesota Vikings (1988). He appeared in 132 games
and posted 18.5 sacks in his career.
New York Jets (1982-88) and Minnesota Vikings (1988). He appeared in 132 games
and posted 18.5 sacks in his career.
A product of Concordia College in Minnesota, he was a native of the state.
After his NFL stint ended, he had a second career as a physical education
teacher, the Star Tribune reported.
After his NFL stint ended, he had a second career as a physical education
teacher, the Star Tribune reported.
Jim Christopherson, who coached Barry Bennett at Concordia, told the Pioneer
Press that Dylan Bennett was adopted by the couple. He said Dylan recently
graduated from Bemidji State University and had found a job in China.
Press that Dylan Bennett was adopted by the couple. He said Dylan recently
graduated from Bemidji State University and had found a job in China.
The Vikings tweeted their condolences on Friday afternoon.
"We are saddened by the tragic loss of former Vikings player Barry Bennett and
his wife, Carol. Our thoughts are with their friends and family during this
difficult time," the Vikings said.
his wife, Carol. Our thoughts are with their friends and family during this
difficult time," the Vikings said.
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