Jack Kemp - Many Accomplishments

Jack Kemp died on May 2, 2009 at the age of 73 from cancer. He can best be described as a former NFL quarterback, nine term Congressman, cabinet secretary, vice-presidential candidate and self-described "bleeding heart conservative".

He reached the peak of his career in 1996 when he teamed with Bob Dole in the presidential campaign against Bill Clinton. Kemp was attempting to become one of only 47 Americans to have held the post of vice president. Although they lost, he remained active in conservative issues. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for president in 1988, losing in the primary.

Kemp had many successes in his life. In spite of being cut by four teams, he had an 11 year career in the NFL that included seasons with the Buffalo Bills and lead them to American Football League Championships in 1964 & 1965. He ranks third in most passing records for the Bills.

After his football career ended, he served nine terms in Congress representing western New York. He left Congress upon the election of George H.W. Bush and served four years in Bush's cabinet as Housing Secretary.

After the 1996 election, he remained active in speaking on conservative issues and was very involved with NFL Charities.