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Steve McNair, Former Ravens and Titans Quarterback Dead at 36
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by Amy Judd | July 4, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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Steve McNair, former Quarterback from the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans is dead at the age of 36.
NewsChannel5 from Nashville is reporting that Steve was found with a female victim in an apparent double homicide. The woman has been identified, but her name is not being released at this time.
It is not however, Mechelle Cartwright, who is Steve's wife.
Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.
The incident happened at 2nd South & Lea Avenue in downtown Nashville.
There are no suspects at the moment, but some people have been taken to a nearby police station for questioning.
His brother Fred has confirmed his death, but has not provided any more details.
Steve owned a restaurant after his professional football career, Steve McNair's Gridiron9, and he had plans to open another.
Steve LaTreal McNair (born February 14, 1973 in Mount Olive, Mississippi), nicknamed Air McNair, is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Houston Oilers third overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alcorn State.
McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl three times and was the Co-AP NFL MVP in 2003. He died on July 4, 2009.
He spent 13 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Tennessee Titans, but he spent his last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He retired in April 2008.
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at 12:31 on July 4th, 2009
I heard he died from a gunshot wound to the head.What is wrong with people these days.My heart goes out to his family R.I.P STEVE McNAIR!!!
at 12:37 on July 4th, 2009
better him then me
at 12:44 on July 4th, 2009
That's really insensitive.
at 13:14 on July 4th, 2009
U FUCKING IDIOT!!
at 13:17 on July 4th, 2009
U R SUCH A DAMN ASSHOLE! I WISH YOUR ASS WOULD DIE NOW! HOW CAN YOU BE SO DAMN INSENSITIVE, MAYBE SOMEONE NEED TO COME SHOOT YOUR ASS!
at 13:25 on July 4th, 2009
and you can't spell
at 13:30 on July 4th, 2009
thats a REAL jackass thing to say
at 13:39 on July 4th, 2009
You are one sick person and with that attitude it should have been you at least he contributed to something in his life. Bitter, angry, sick foos like you don't deserve to live.
at 15:24 on July 4th, 2009
You are an IDIOT for saying that. Your day will come as well though.
at 19:41 on July 4th, 2009
You are a piece of work. How insensitive can you be?
at 12:40 on July 4th, 2009
Nashville, TN Police, according to FOX News, are calling this a murder suicide. A woman was found int the apartment. Although the police did not identify anyone, local TV stations have identified that Steve McNair was one of the victims.
at 12:54 on July 4th, 2009
omfg thats gay as hell..
so many stupid peeps in the worldd.
at 13:00 on July 4th, 2009
Wow I cant believe this . its just a shock . and only 36 . His family has my condolinces.
i'm very sorry for thier lose . Steve Mcnair will always be remembered ( no matter where life takes us ] .
R.I.P Steve Mcnair .
:'(
at 13:04 on July 4th, 2009
at 13:15 on July 4th, 2009
WOW....I am hit hard by that....i cannot believe that air mcnair is dead....especially by a gunshot wound....and the whole suicide thing is not true....there is no way he would have done that to his self....he loved his fans and family........my respects and prayers goes out to his family....RIP STEVE MCNAIR
at 14:44 on July 5th, 2009
I don't think the suggestion is that he committed suicide, but that she shot him and then turned the gun onto herself. He was shot multiple times. He could not have done that and then shot her. The gun was found in the home UNDER her. How did that happen any way other than a murder-suicide?
at 13:15 on July 4th, 2009
I am so sad for his family. This is a terrible tragedy and the loss of a wonderful hum.an being. My son played baseball with his son. He will be missed and We pray for the person who is responsible
at 13:24 on July 4th, 2009
feen (not verified) at 13:37 on July 4th, 2009
better him then me
-- Would probably have been better if it was you. I'm sure at least Steve McNair would have known how to spell better than you... how about "better him THAN me." Learn English a little better if you want to run your mouth...
at 13:27 on July 4th, 2009
my big cousin liked the ravens he liked ray lewis and steve mcnair R.I.P big hommie
at 13:35 on July 4th, 2009
wow....
man i cant beieve he is dead he was an amzing player he will be missed and remembered.
R.I.P. Steve Mcnair
at 13:54 on July 4th, 2009
Could be "better him - THEN me next."
at 14:11 on July 4th, 2009
I AM SO SORRY TO HERE OF THIS BAD NEWS AS A FAN STEVE I THANK YOU MAKE GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN THIS SAD TIME MAKE YOU R.I.P
at 14:19 on July 4th, 2009
Ur such a fuckin idiot .. Wat u mean, "BETTER HIM THEN ME" .. That shit is so fucking foul, i can even begin to tell u about urself .. Don't bet nothing on god .. he brought u into this world, and u betta believe that he can take you out (quick, fast, and in a mother fucking hurry) .. you evil son of a bitch ...
Grow the fuck up ...
at 14:23 on July 4th, 2009
Ur such a fuckin idiot .. Wat u mean, "BETTER HIM THEN ME" .. That shit is so fucking foul, i can even begin to tell u about urself .. Don't bet nothing on god .. he brought u into this world, and u betta believe that he can take you out (quick, fast, and in a mother fucking hurry) .. you evil son of a bitch ...
Grow the fuck up ...
RIP STEVE
at 14:49 on July 4th, 2009
i wonder if he was messing with some dude's woman.
at 15:01 on July 4th, 2009
i wonder if he was messing with some dude's woman which lead to a crime of passion.
at 15:51 on July 4th, 2009
What a shock.
Air McNair is a legend around these parts. I feel like I've lost a friend.
How sad.
at 16:04 on July 4th, 2009
Local reactions
“He set goals. You could tell he was serious about what he was doing, and I knew he was going to do something with himself,” Williams, 32, said.
Despite making it to the NFL, McNair never forgot his Mississippi roots and his old friends.
“He was a down-to-earth country person,” Williams said. “Every time he came back home, he’d throw (a party) around the way and he’d invite everybody.”
Williams said his heart stopped for a second when heard the news of McNair’s violent death.
“It hurt me to my heart. I thought it couldn’t be Steve,” he said. “For him to be such a good guy and for something like this to happen, it’s going to affect a lot of people.”
at 16:15 on July 4th, 2009
Thanks for this.
at 17:57 on July 4th, 2009
I don't follow football, so I had to look him up. Steve was a very handsome man, and his smile was genuine and warm. My condolences to his family and all who loved him.