“The Cincinnati Bengals mourn the passing of former tight end Bob Trumpy, who played for the team from its inaugural season in 1968 through ’77. He passed away peacefully at the age of 80, at his home surrounded by family,” the statement said.

Trumpy earned All-AFL honors in his sophomore year, recording 835 yards and nine touchdowns on only 37 receptions. The 1970 AFL-NFL merger didn’t stop Trumpy from averaging 36 catches, 487 yards, and three touchdowns over his next five seasons.

The Cincinnati Bengals organization is mourning the loss of a former tight end and wide receiver who played during the team’s inaugural season. Bob Trumpy died at the age of 80, surrounded by family, according to a Cincinnati Bengals spokesperson.

Bob Trumpy, who parlayed a 10-year career in the NFL as a tight end into a Hall of Fame broadcasting career, died at age 80.