Ex-Sunderland player Paul Conlon is jailed for nearly 12 years for the fatal beating at Christmas.
Paul Conlon was charged with murder but admitted manslaughter on the first day of his trialPaul Conlon punched his 77-year-old father several times to the head and face during an argument at the family home in Sunderland on 24 December.
Harry Conlon died in hospital on 18 January. Conlon admitted manslaughter on the opening day of his murder trial at Newcastle Crown Court.Conlon, of no fixed abode, was staying with his parents and sparked an argument shortly before 15:00 when he came downstairs drunk, Northumbria Police said.Police found Mr Conlon in a dazed state and with blood around his ear, and he was taken to hospital with a suspected bleed on the brain.
Det Ch Insp Jane Fairlamb said: "Every death is always a tragedy but this was an especially sad incident that has ruined many people's lives. "Paul's actions that day, while under the influence of alcohol, have had irreversible consequences and have caused a huge amount of pain and anguish. "I hope this case acts as a serious reminder to everybody about what can happen when you throw a punch. Paul made a choice when turning to violence and sadly that decision has had heart-breaking consequences."
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