Barret Robbins, Raiders center who disappeared before Super Bowl, dies
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Key Points:
- Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins has died at the age of 52, with no cause of death immediately known, according to the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Robbins is widely remembered for going missing the day before Super Bowl 37 in 2003, an incident later linked to his bipolar disorder diagnosis.
- During his career, Robbins was a Pro Bowl player and first-team All-Pro in 2002, starting 105 games for the Raiders after being drafted in 1995.
- Robbins faced multiple legal and mental health challenges post-career, including a 2005 police altercation resulting in gunshot wounds and several arrests in recent years.
- Former teammates expressed condolences, noting Robbins passed peacefully in his sleep and highlighting the lasting impact of his mental health struggles on his life and career.
