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METAIRIE, La. -- Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday. Muncie family spokesman Vintage Foster of AMF Media Group in San Ramon, Calif., said Muncie died at his Los Angeles-area home on Monday from heart failure. Muncie was the Saints first-round pick, third overall, out of California in 1976. He played 4 1/2 seasons in New Orleans before being traded in 1980 to San Diego, where he finished his nine-year NFL career. In 1979, Muncie became the first Saint to rush for 1,000 yards, finishing with 1,198 yards and 11 touchdowns, and his 1,506 total yards from scrimmage earned him the first of his three Pro Bowl selections. The 6-foot-3 Muncie, who played at 227 pounds, and fellow Saints running back Tony Galbreath formed what then-coach Hank Stram dubbed the "Thunder and Lightning" combination in the New Orleans backfield. Both running backs are now member of the Saints Hall of Fame. Saints owner Tom Benson said in a written statement that the Saints were mourning Muncies "untimely passing," adding, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and other loved ones at this difficult time." Muncie was traded by the Saints at midseason in 1980 to the San Diego Chargers, where he played 51 games and was named to Pro Bowl rosters two more times, in 1981 and 82. In 2009, the club recognized him as one of the 50 greatest Chargers of all time. His accomplishments on the field came despite cocaine use, and in 1989, five years after his retirement from pro football, Muncie was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a cocaine distribution conviction. Thereafter, however, he began sharing his life story with at-risk youth, highlighting his struggles with drug abuse. He created the Chuck Muncie Youth Foundation, the mission of which was to offer children mentoring, educational assistance and counselling. "His work with at-risk youth, the Boys and Girls Clubs and his foundation were the things that really made him shine," Muncies daughter, Danielle Ward, said in a written statement provided by Foster. "He was star on the football field but his most impressive work was done in the second chapter of his life where he lived his life with great transparency," added Muncies former wife, Robyn Hood. "He simply wanted others to learn from his mistakes. He carried that message with him everywhere he went. And as a result, he changed the lives of hundreds of kids. He made a difference." Muncies 43 touchdowns for San Diego, and 19 touchdowns in a single season, both rank second in Chargers history, eclipsed only by LaDainian Tomlinson. "Everyone at the Chargers is deeply saddened by the passing of Chuck Muncie, one of the greatest running backs in Chargers history," the team said in a written statement. "We will remember him as a tremendous athlete with a larger-than-life personality. 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Lewis struck the perfect last week in the Premier League en route to a 7-5 win against James Wade, ending a four-year drought for a nine-darter at the competition.He now expects his Stoke mentor Taylor to prove his notorious competitive streak by hitting a pair of his own nine-darters as the Premier League heads to Bournemouth on Thursday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD. I knew I wouldnt miss the double 12. After seven darts I fancied it. Adrian Lewis You know what Phils like - hell try and hit two! Lewis told Sky Sports. I hit one in the practice room against Phil before I went on last week. That showed me I was playing well so I just had to build on that.I started with a 180, then a 177 - then I thought right, come on now. Then the next one went in, and I knew I wouldnt miss the double 12. After seven darts I fancied it.Id never hit one in the Premier League so that was a special moment for - its another achievement. How to hit a nine-darter Nine simple steps... Watch Adrian Lewis hit a nine darter here Lewis insists the format of the Premier League does not always lend itself to players hitting nine-darters, having become the first player since Simon Whitlock in 2012 to complete the shot.ddddddddddddBut this week his focus is on playing twice against Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen as he tries to book his spot in the play-offs. Classic encounters between Adrian Lewis and MVG Its a short format so its hard to settle down, Lewis said. The crowd are loud which makes it harder to focus. Theres been a few missed over the last few years on a double.Phil and Michael have had great seasons but I have to beat Barney first on Thursday. If I can beat Michael too, that will put me ahead of him with a couple of weeks until the play-offs.Watch Premier League Darts on Thursday on Sky Sports 1 HD at 7pm, or watch live for £6.99 without a contract on NOW TV. Also See: Fixtures/Results On Sky TV Prem Table Darts betting Get Sky Sports ' ' '