RIP Andre

Former Philadelphia Eagle Strong Safety Andre Water. age 44 died yesterday apparently from a self inflicted gunshot wound.

Andre was part of the Eagles 1984-1993, and finished his career in Arizona.

He was a fierce competitor, and a viscous hitter. He came out of nowhere, division II Cheyney Univesity, which is about 20 miles outside of Philadelphia, to make this team, an undrafted player who made the roster, and went on to a stellar career. He certainly defined the role of Strong Safety, and his physical play on the field has yet to be duplicated. Combined with Free Safety Wes Hopkins, receivers and back feared being hit by these two men. The Eagles defense in the late 80's and early 90's was one of my personal favorite. I loved the way they hit, and played the game...We could those some of those guys back again. Sad to say that three of those men are longer with us, Jerome Brown, Reggie White, now Andre. Great men who left this world way to you.

Will be interesting to see what comes about with the investigation, on why he committed suicide. Sad that he left this world so young and with so much to teach younger men.

I hope you found your peace Andre, you were a great player and will always be remembered in this town.


--gfo