Few who don’t play or coach ever make it to a team’s ring of honor. Twenty years ago Authentic Aaron Rodgers Jersey , Fred Zamberletti earned that award in Minnesota.

Zamberletti, who served as the team’s head athletic trainer from its inception in 1961 through 1998, has died. He was 86.

As of 1999, Zamberletti became coordinator of medical services. In 2002 Authentic Mats Zuccarello Jersey , he transition to senior consultant and team historian, roles he held until he passed.

“The Minnesota Vikings family is devastated by the loss of our dear friend Fred Zamberletti,” owners Zygi and Mark Wilf said in a statement. “Fred was a staple of the franchise since its founding, helping build the Vikings from an expansion club in 1961 to a team ingrained in the fabric of life for Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Fred worked tirelessly Cam Atkinson Jersey Kids , at one point building a streak of 1,049 consecutive Vikings games attended, and was loved by everyone throughout the organization — players, coaches Authentic Blake Wheeler Jersey , and staff. He cared deeply about the health of his players as well as their lives off the field. With his incredible stories and his passion for the team, he was respected by us as owners. Each of us inside the Vikings has our own personal memories we shared with Fred and those will never be forgotten.”

We extend our condolences to the Zamberletti family and to his friends and colleagues.

Running back Stevan Ridley and wide receiver Justin Hunter are sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Both players signed one-year contracts on Thursday to remain with the two-time defending AFC North champions in 2018.

Hunter, 26, caught four passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in seven games with the Steelers last season after signing a free agent deal last spring.

Pittsburgh signed Ridley last December after losing James Conner to a knee injury late in the regular season. Ridley ran 26 times for 108 yards and a score in two games with Pittsburgh.

Ridley’s return also gives the Steelers some experienced depth in the backfield if All-Pro Le’Veon Bell opts to skip training camp or a portion of the regular season.

Bell has yet to sign his franchise tender. He didn’t sign his franchise tender last season until Labor Day.

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