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Hampton Roads football legend Tommy Reamon dies at 73
- The son of a longtime Hampton Roads high school football coach and former professional running back announced Thursday morning that his father has passed away at the age of 73.
- Reamon's death followed about two months after his son shared on social media that he had suffered a stroke and was hospitalized, with his condition not improving as hoped.
- Reamon served as a coach at multiple Hampton Roads high schools, such as Ferguson, Warwick, Denbigh, and Landstown, and was a longtime mentor to Michael Vick, who currently leads the football program at Norfolk State.
- Officials from Norfolk State University expressed sadness over Reamon’s passing, describing him as a unique individual who positively influenced many in the Hampton Roads community, while Michael Vick’s family has asked for privacy during their mourning.
- Reamon’s passing highlights his significant legacy in Hampton Roads football and the close relationships he maintained with players and the community over decades.
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