Don Hakes, a NFL official for 22 years and a three-time Super Bowl field judge and back judge passed away on April 1, 2021 at the age of 87. 2021 has gotten off to a rough start as retired NFL officials Ron Botchan, Bob Boylston and Fred Wyant passed away in
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Former NFL umpire John Keck dies at 83
View image | gettyimages.com  John Keck, 1931-2015 John Keck, a 25-year NFL officiating veteran passed away on May 5 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 83. Keck wore number 67 and was an umpire in the NFL from 1972 to 1996. Keck got started in officiating at the encouragement of his father-in-law.