October is one of the best times to visit the nationâs capital as humidity is low, crowds are sparse, and the trees are just beginning to change colors. There are a number of special fall events happening throughout the month as well. Hereâs a list of our favorite things happening this October in Washington, DC.
Reggie Roby: Former Dolphin dead at 43. Former Dolphins punter Reggie Roby, known for his towering kicks, died Monday morning at home in Nashville, Tenn., where he lived with his third wife, Melissa, and four children.
Reggie Roby dead at 43. Former NFL kicker Reggie Roby, renowned for his thunderous punts, died Tuesday. He was 43. Roby was found unconscious at his Nashville home by his wife, Melissa, who immediately summoned paramedics. Efforts to resuscitate Roby failed and he was later pronounced dead in the emergency room of St. Thomas Hospital at 8:35 a.m. local time. The cause of death is unknown. For 10 years, Reggie Roby was an integral part of the Miami Dolphins and South Florida, Dolphins president Eddie Jones said in a statement released Tuesday. He was an outstanding punter who developed his own following, something rare for a player at that position.