49ers Hall of Fame LB Dave Wilcox has died

There is some unfortunate news to report out of the National Football League this evening.

Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who spent 11 years playing with the San Francisco 49ers and earned the nickname "The Intimidator", has died at the age of 80. 

"While Dave Wilcox was nicknamed 'The Intimidator' for his aggressive style of play, he was a kind, humble and gracious man in all other aspects of life," Jim Porter, the Hall of Fame president, said in a statement. "He transformed the outside linebacker position -- one of the many feats that earned him a forever home in Canton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave's wife, Merle, and their entire family. We will preserve his legacy for generations to come."

Wilcox was selected by both the Houston Oilers of the AFL and the 49ers of the NFL; he joined San Francisco and would go on to play in 153 games for the team, missing only one due to injury. He would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.