Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Linebacker Junior Seau (left) of the San Diego Chargers congratulates quarterback Steve Young (right) of the San Francisco 49ers who was named MVP of Super Bowl XXIX. (credit: Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

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Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Linebacker Junior Seau #55 of the San Diego Chargers pumps his fist during the NFL game against the New England Patriots on September 29, 2002. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Linebacker Junior Seau #55 of the San Diego Chargers stands on the field before the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 17, 2002. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Linebacker Junior Seau #55 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during warm-ups prior to the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 22, 2002. (credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Linebacker Junior Seau #55 of the Miami Dolphins hugs former teammate running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers after the game October 27, 2003. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the University of Southern California Trojans walks the field during the NCAA game against the University of Notre Dame fighting Irish on October 21, 1989. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the University of Southern California Trojans rushes the quarterback of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the NCAA game on October 21, 1989. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

NFL All-Pro Junior Seau attending Dennis Rodman's 43rd Birthday Party in the VIP room at the Highlands on May 14, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (credit: Robert Bertoia/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau stands on the sidelines 29 January 1995 late in the game against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XXIX in Miami. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

NFL players (L-R) Deuce McAllister, Jerome Bettis and Junior Seau, attend the JB Awards Welcome Reception April 6, 2005 in Washington, DC. (credit: Nick Wass/Getty Images for PLAYERS INC.)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

U.S. President George W. Bush presents an award to receipient Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau during the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau speaks during a press conference to announce his retirement from the NFL on August 14, 2006. (credit: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (credit: Elsa Hasch / Allsport)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

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Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrate with the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy after the Patriots won 21-12 against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008. (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau answers cheers as he enters the field for the first time against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (credit: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau enters Pro Player Stadium before play against the Washington Redskins August 21, 2004 in Miami. (credit: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots reacts during their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2008. (credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots reacts during their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2008. (credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Tom Brady #12 and Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots stand on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans on October 18, 2009. (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots looks on from the bench in the second half against the Tennessee Titans on October 18, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots looks on warm ups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 15, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

:Linebacker Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots during warm ups at Reliant Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2010. (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Junior Seau (1969-2012)

Miami Dolphins Linebacker, Junior Seau, and the rest of the Dolphins prepare to take the field prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday November 20, 2005 (credit: Jamie Mullen/NFLPhotoLibrary)