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Gray on father's passing

Aug 23, 2007 at 03:50 PM

Otis Gray, the father of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Quinn Gray, passed away this morning following a lengthy illness. Otis, 62, was a renowned high school football coach in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

STATEMENT FROM QUINN GRAY

"This is a sad day for me and my family. I'll play tonight with a heavy heart, but I want to play because that is what my dad would want me to do. I want to play for my dad and my family. Tell my family I love them and I'll be home soon."

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