Stacy Ladell Robinson (February 19, 1962 – May 8, 2012) was a professional

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wide receiver in the

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(NFL) for the

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. Robinson's most notable game was in week 13 of the 1986 season, when the Giants were playing the 49ers on

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. The Giants trailed 17-0 at halftime, but scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to win the game. Robinson caught the second touchdown, a 34-yard pass from Phil Simms, but he made an incredible grab on a 49-yard pass from Phil Simms, down to the 1-yard line, to set up the Giants' final score. He finished with 5 catches for a career-high 116 yards receiving as the Giants won 21-17. The Giants went on to win

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that season over the

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, and Robinson caught three passes for a team high 62 receiving yards in the big game.

Death

Robinson died of

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1962 births 2012 deaths Players of American football from Saint Paul, Minnesota American football wide receivers Prairie View A&M Panthers football players North Dakota State Bison football players New York Giants players Place of death missing Deaths from multiple myeloma {{widereceiver-1960s-stub

Death

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