National Football League

Eagles legend Brookshier dies at 78

Published Jan. 30, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

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Former Philadelphia Eagles star Tom Brookshier has died at 78.

The Eagles said he had cancer and died Friday night.

Brookshier was an All-Pro defensive back who played on the Eagles' 1960 championship team. He had 20 interceptions in seven seasons with the team, earning All-Pro honors in 1959 and 1960.

After he retired, Brookshier announced NFL games for CBS. He is one of seven Eagles to have his number retired.