Legendary Lions TE Charlie Sanders Dies at 68

Legendary Detroit Lions tight end Charlie Sanders has passed away at the age of 68.

Sanders was diagnosed with cancer in November, after they found a malignant tumor behind his right knee while he was being prepped for knee-replacement surgery. 

Sanders had been hospitalized and out of the public for the last few months.

Sanders' daughter Mary Jo Sanders, a championship boxer, confirmed her father's death this afternoon.

One of the best pass catchers of his time, Sanders played for the Lions for 10 seasons (1968-77) and finished his career with 336 catches for 4,817 yards.

Sanders was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.