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Sep 12, 2010; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dick Lucas (87) is introduced at a ceremony honoring the 1960 NFL Championship team at halftime of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Packers defeated the Eagles 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

Former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dick Lucas died Wednesday after a battle with the coronavirus, the team announced on Friday. Lucas was 86.

Lucas was a member of Philadelphia's 1960 NFL championship squad.

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