Louisville legend, former NFL quarterback passes away at 57
A former New York Jets second-round NFL Draft pick and legendary Louisville Cardinals quarterback, Browning Nagle, has passed away. The University of Louisville shared the news of Nagle’s death on Friday. It was reported that Nagle passed away after a battle with cancer .
He was only 57 years old. “Sad news: Former Jets QB Browning Nagle has passed away after a cancer battle, per reports,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote. “He was 57.
” “His leadership on the field and passion for the game left a lasting mark on our program,” Louisville Football wrote on X. “Our thoughts are with his loved ones and teammates during this difficult time. ” The King of Louisville Nagle first exploded onto the scene in college in 1989, his first year as a starter at Louisville.
He turned heads by throwing for 2,503 yards and 16 touchdowns to 10 picks. Nagle then really made a name for himself the following season, when he shined in the Fiesta Bowl for the Cardinals, which was the first major bowl in the school’s history. Louisville dominated Alabama and jumped out to a 25-point lead in the first quarter before cruising the rest of the way en route to a 34-7 victory.
Nagle completed 20-of-33 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns to one interception, earning MVP honors and capping off another impressive season. Nagle’s NFL career Nagle then moved on to the NFL, where he was a second-round pick of the Jets in 1991. His career didn’t pan out, but making it to the next level in and of itself was a major accomplishment.