Long-ago New York Giants receiver/end Clyde "Pete" Hall said he's sorry for selling fentanyl-laced drugs outside his Manhattan apartment, but that apology won't be enough to keep the 85-year-old out of jail.
Instead, Hall received a five-year prison sentence.
It's true that Hall is 85 and was arrested and convicted of selling drugs. Originally selected by the Giants in the 12th round of the 1960 NFL Draft (144th overall), Hall appeared in just 12 games for his career, all as a rookie.
"I am incredibly sorry to all my loved ones for letting them down with my actions," Hall said in court, via the New York Post. "I am sorry to the court for my actions and I am remorseful for my conduct."
Hall asked the judge for leniency, given his advanced age.
"I have had a lot of time to think about how my life is in its final chapters and really give thought to what matters most," Hall said.
"For me, that is family and my relationships. For me, it's about time spent with those people and unfortunately, I have regrets about the fact that I have not been able to be with them for nearly enough time, especially recently."
Per the Post:
"Hall — who briefly played for the Giants in the 1960s — had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for financial fraud crimes when he was let out on 'compassionate release' during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"While out of prison, Hall was caught trying to push six kilograms of cocaine outside his Harlem apartment on April 24, 2021. The buyer was an informant working with the Drug Enforcement Administration, prosecutors have said.
"... Authorities said that Hall was planning to sell six kilograms of fentanyl — with the potential for up to 11 kilograms that were later found in his apartment."
Hall caught two passes for 22 yards in his 12-game career. A native of Sharon, Pa., he played high school football at Farrell, before playing collegiately at Marquette.
