Longtime NFL journalist John Clayton has passed away at the age of 67

SEATTLE – Longtime NFL journalist John Clayton died Friday after a brief illness. He was 67 years old.

The Seattle Seahawks announced the death of the Clayton family in a statment. Clayton has worked with the team in recent years as a side reporter on radio broadcasts.

Nicknamed “The Professor”, Clayton spent more than two decades Covering the Pittsburgh Steelers For Pittsburgh Press and Seattle Seahawks for the News Tribune in Tacoma. Clayton moved to ESPN in 1995, and became one of the company’s major NFL writers. Clayton has appeared on television and radio for ESPN and has worked for the company for more than 20 years.

“His wife Pat and sister Amy were by his side and reported earlier that he passed away peacefully after a short illness,” Chris Mortensen, a longtime colleague of ESPN, wrote on Twitter. “We loved John. We mourn his loss.”

Clayton was awarded what is now known as the Bill Noun Memorial Award by America’s professional soccer writers in 2007. The award is presented annually For a long and distinct coverage of football.

“The PFWA mourns the death of John Clayton. John was the 19th President of PFWA (1999-2000) and was the recipient of the 2007 Bill Nunn Jr. Award for the organization,” the organization said in a statement. The Professor has been a friend of many in our work. Our condolences to his wife Pat, his family, and his many colleagues and friends.”

Clayton has also hosted regular sports radio shows in Seattle for KJR-AM and KIRO-AM throughout his career.



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