Rich Castor, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, including eight seasons with the Jets after being drafted in the second round of the 1970 draft, died Friday. According to Clarion Ledger.
Caster was 75 years old and was battling Parkinson’s disease.
The tight end/wide receiver was named to three Pro Bowls in 1972, 1974 and 1975 (all with the Jets).
Caster played at Jackson State University, and former college teammate James Hartfield confirmed Caster’s death to the Clarion-Ledger, telling the paper: he was a wonderful person and [a] Great wide receiver. ”
Caster played for the Jets from 1970 to 1977, gaining 4,434 yards, 10th in franchise history.
He also ranks seventh in team history with 36 touchdown receptions.
The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Caster played three seasons with the Houston Oilers and split his final two NFL seasons between the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins.
He finished with 322 receptions, 5,515 yards, and 45 touchdowns.
