About Dee Mackey
Lived 1934 – 2001 (aged 66). Dee Mackey was an American american football player.
Dee Elbert Mackey (October 16, 1934 – February 26, 2001) was an American professional football tight end who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). He played for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Colts (1961–1962). He played for the AFL's New York Jets (1963–1965).
He played college football at East Texas State and was a 24th round selection (287th overall pick) in the 1958 NFL draft.
Personal Dee Mackey's son Kyle also played football professionally in the NFL and the Arena Football League. Mackey's granddaughter, Molly Mackey, played NCAA Division I softball at the University of Louisiana at Monroe from 2014 to 2015.
Dee Mackey died at his home in Gladewater, Texas of a heart attack.
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Who was Dee Mackey?
American football player (1934-2001)
When was Dee Mackey born?
Dee Mackey was born on 16 October 1934 in Gilmer.
When did Dee Mackey die?
Dee Mackey died on 26 February 2001 in Gladewater.
What was Dee Mackey's occupation?
Dee Mackey was an american football player.
What nationality was Dee Mackey?
Dee Mackey was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dee Mackey. https://biography.guide/dee-mackey/
MLA: "Dee Mackey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dee-mackey/.
Chicago: "Dee Mackey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dee-mackey/.
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