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NFL Great McNair Shot Dead

13-year veteran led Tennessee Titan to Super Bowl in 1999

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(Newser) – Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was found shot to death in the head today, along with an unidentified woman, at an apartment complex in Nashville, WTVF-TV reports. No suspects are in custody. McNair, 36, who played 13 NFL seasons before retiring last year, led the Titans to the Super Bowl in 1999 and was the league’s co-MVP in 2003.

In a statement, Titans owner Bud Adams said, “He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans.” Dozens of shocked fans began to gather at the crime scene, leaving flowers and sharing memories of the famed QB. “First Michael Jackson and now this,” said one woman.

Former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was found shot to death today at an apartment complex in Nashville.
Former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was found shot to death today at an apartment complex in Nashville.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton, file)
Former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was found shot to death today at an apartment complex in Nashville.
Former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was found shot to death today at an apartment complex in Nashville.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was found shot to death today at an apartment complex in Nashville.
Former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was found shot to death today at an apartment complex in Nashville.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton,file)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair leaves the field after the team's 27-12 win over the New Orleans Saints in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair leaves the field after the team's 27-12 win over the New Orleans Saints in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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All of Nashville is pretty heartbroken over this. He built the franchise. He built the Titans organization. - Nashville resident

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emptycalm
Jul 4, 09 5:05 PM CDT
Bummer. Reply
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SPH
Jul 4, 09 5:19 PM CDT
Yikes...Watch your enemies, but keep a closer eye on your "friends".... Reply
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DJM420
Jul 4, 09 5:32 PM CDT
he seemed to be a class act. no one deserves this. Reply
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ksu92
Jul 4, 09 10:50 PM CDT
Sounds like another Phil Hartman tragedy. Reply
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Shannonals
Jul 8, 09 5:55 PM CDT
This isn't remotely like the Phil Hartman murder. Hartman wasn't cheating on his wife.
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