Former New York Jets quarterback Bill Demory passed away at the age of 74 after battling prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease. He was a quarterback for the Jets in the 1970s and later became an economics professor.
Key Points
Bill Demory passed away peacefully on Feb. 14 at the age of 74
He played for the New York Jets in the 1970s, starting in three games in 1973
Demory later had a career as an economics professor at various colleges
Pros
Played as a quarterback for the New York Jets in the 1970s
Had a successful career as an economics professor after retiring from football
Cons
Battled prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease before passing away