He was voted to three AFL All-Star games and was the AFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 1966. He began his pro career with the Green Bay Packers in 1952, and also played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets and the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders. - New England announced the death. He was voted to three AFL All-Star games and was the AFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 1966. Trump, Biden fire shots from afar in dueling town halls, Parilli was named to the All-AFL 10 Year Anniversary Team in 1971 and his 31 touchdown passes in 1964 were a team record until 2007. He was voted to three AFL All-Star games and was the AFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 1966. Vito "Babe" Parilli was born in Rochester, Penn. Parilli played for the then-Boston Patriots from 1961 to 1967. The cause of death wasn’t disclosed. McShay, National group says Rice deserves 2nd chance, Report: Union to fight Brady ruling if ban stays, Titans won't budge on Mariota contract language, Patriots adjust weight-loss 'deflator' reference, Ex-NFL WR Dawson dies at 37, alma mater says. He was 87. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The Patriots announced the death. He was 87. Parilli led Kentucky to victories over Oklahoma in the 1951 Sugar Bowl and TCU in the 1952 Cotton Bowl. He also was known as an excellent holder and was nicknamed "gold finger.". Parilli was named to the All-AFL 10 Year Anniversary Team in 1971 and his 31 touchdown passes in 1964 were a team record until 2007. New England announced the death. He also was known as excellent holder and was nicknamed “gold finger.”. New England announced the death. In final stages of Trump Derangement Syndrome, Dems lie down like little shorn lambs Vito “Babe” Parilli was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania — not far from Namath’s hometown of Beaver Falls. Parilli was a head coach in the World Football League, also served as an NFL assistant and coached in the Arena Football League. He began his pro career with the Green Bay Packers in 1952, and also played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets and the CFL’s Ottawa Rough Riders. In 1982, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The cause of death wasn’t disclosed. Parilli was the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach during their first Super Bowl run 1977 and was a part of the team’s first three playoff appearances. By continuing to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. - Parilli was named to the All-AFL 10 Year Anniversary Team in 1971 and his 31 touchdown passes in 1964 were a team record until 2007. When former Patriots quarterback Babe Parilli died Saturday at age 87, ... New England announced the death but did not give a cause. Parilli played for the then-Boston Patriots from 1961 to 1967. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. -- Babe Parilli, the former Patriots quarterback who starred in the team's American Football League days, died Saturday. Parilli played for the then-Boston Patriots from 1961 to 1967. Vito "Babe" Parilli was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania -- not far from Namath's hometown of Beaver Falls. In 1982, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was 87. Parilli played for the then-Boston Patriots from 1961 to 1967. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported cancer as the cause of Parilli's death. Wire index. Parilli was a head coach in the World Football League, also served as an NFL assistant and coached in the Arena Football League. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. He also was known as excellent holder and was nicknamed “gold finger.”. Parilli was named to the All-AFL 10 Year Anniversary Team in 1971 and his 31 touchdown passes in 1964 were a team record until 2007. Both Parilli and Namath played under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in college, Parilli at Kentucky, and Namath at Alabama. Parilli was a head coach in the World Football League, also served as an NFL assistant and coached in the Arena Football League. He was the backup to Joe Namath when the Jets won the Super Bowl in 1969. He began his pro career with the Green Bay Packers in 1952, and also played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets and the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders. TOP STORIES The cause of death wasn't disclosed. He was 87. JavaScript is required for full functionality on this website, but scripting is currently disabled. (AP) - Babe Parilli, the former Patriots quarterback who starred in the team’s American Football League days, died Saturday. New England announced the death. All Rights Reserved. Vito “Babe” Parilli was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania - not far from Namath’s hometown of Beaver Falls. Parilli is fourth on the Patriots' career passing list with 16,747 yards and is in the team's Hall of Fame. Parilli led Kentucky to victories over Oklahoma in the 1951 Sugar Bowl and TCU in the 1952 Cotton Bowl. Babe Parilli, the former Patriots quarterback who starred in the team's American Football League days, died Saturday. Parilli is fourth on the Patriots’ career passing list with 16,747 yards and is in the team’s Hall of Fame. Parilli is fourth on the Patriots’ career passing list with 16,747 yards and is in the team’s Hall of Fame. He was the backup to Joe Namath when the Jets won the Super Bowl in 1969. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The cause of death wasn't disclosed. Parilli led Kentucky to victories over Oklahoma in the 1951 Sugar Bowl and TCU in the 1952 Cotton Bowl. He began his pro career with the Green Bay Packers in 1952, and also played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets and the CFL’s Ottawa Rough Riders. Parilli was the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach during their first Super Bowl … Parilli was a head coach in the World Football League, also served as an NFL assistant and coached in the Arena Football League. Pass blocking? The cause of death … Washington’s offensive line can run block. He was the backup to Joe Namath when the Jets won the Super Bowl in 1969. In 1982, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.