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Three-time Super Bowl champion, former New England Patriots player David Patten dies at 47
Hat tip, WBZ
Three-time Super Bowl champion, former New England Patriots player David Patten dies at 47
WCVB Updated: 12:54 PM EDT Sep 3, 2021
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Former NFL wide receiver David Patten, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, has died.
Patten, 47, died in a motorcycle accident, according to his agent, Mark Lepselter.
WCBD reported the crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. Thursday near Columbia, South Carolina
He played in the NFL for 12 years, including four seasons with the Patriots from 2001-2004.
In 2001, Patten caught the only offensive touchdown pass from then-quarterback Tom Brady for the Patriots in the team's first Super Bowl win.
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WCVB Updated: 12:54 PM EDT Sep 3, 2021
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Former NFL wide receiver David Patten, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, has died.
Patten, 47, died in a motorcycle accident, according to his agent, Mark Lepselter.
WCBD reported the crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. Thursday near Columbia, South Carolina
He played in the NFL for 12 years, including four seasons with the Patriots from 2001-2004.
In 2001, Patten caught the only offensive touchdown pass from then-quarterback Tom Brady for the Patriots in the team's first Super Bowl win.
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SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS
Former Patriots wide receiver David Patten dies in motorcycle crash in SC
by: Tim Renaud, WCBD, Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: Sep 3, 2021 / 01:56 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 3, 2021 / 01:01 PM EDT
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Former New England Patriots player David Patten, Jr. was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Carolina on Thursday night.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford said Patten, 47, a former wide receiver for the Patriots, was killed in a motorcycle crash near Columbia around 9:45 p.m.
Lance Cpl. Nick Pye, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, said there were three vehicles involved in the collision.
Team USA Fencing coach killed in motorcycle crash
According to Pye, both a Honda van and Chevrolet sedan were traveling east when Patten, who was driving the motorcycle in the westbound lanes, went left of center and struck the Chevrolet.
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Former Patriots wide receiver David Patten dies in motorcycle crash in SC
by: Tim Renaud, WCBD, Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: Sep 3, 2021 / 01:56 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 3, 2021 / 01:01 PM EDT
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Former New England Patriots player David Patten, Jr. was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Carolina on Thursday night.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford said Patten, 47, a former wide receiver for the Patriots, was killed in a motorcycle crash near Columbia around 9:45 p.m.
Lance Cpl. Nick Pye, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, said there were three vehicles involved in the collision.
Team USA Fencing coach killed in motorcycle crash
According to Pye, both a Honda van and Chevrolet sedan were traveling east when Patten, who was driving the motorcycle in the westbound lanes, went left of center and struck the Chevrolet.
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