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In Memoriam: Notable sports deaths in 2018

Hockey sticks mark the scene of the tragic Humboldt bus accident, which claimed the lives of 16 members of the Canadian junior-hockey team. For a look back at the notable sports deaths of 2018, scroll through the gallery.
Hockey sticks mark the scene of the tragic Humboldt bus accident, which claimed the lives of 16 members of the Canadian junior-hockey team. For a look back at the notable sports deaths of 2018, scroll through the gallery.
Associated Press
Penny Marshall, award-winning actress, film director and big-time sports fan (Lakers, Dodgers) who also directed "A League of Their Own," due to complications from diabetes. Dec. 17. She was 75.
Penny Marshall, award-winning actress, film director and big-time sports fan (Lakers, Dodgers) who also directed "A League of Their Own," due to complications from diabetes. Dec. 17. She was 75.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Scott Matzka, former Michigan hockey player who played professionally with the Grand Rapids Griffins and Kalamazoo Wings, from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dec. 16. He was 40.
Scott Matzka, former Michigan hockey player who played professionally with the Grand Rapids Griffins and Kalamazoo Wings, from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dec. 16. He was 40.
Michigan Athletics
Joan Steinbrenner, Yankees vice chair and wife of late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Dec. 14. She was 83.
Joan Steinbrenner, Yankees vice chair and wife of late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Dec. 14. She was 83.
Kathy Willens, Associated Press
Bill Fralic, former star NFL offensive lineman who finished his career with the Lions, of cancer. Dec. 13. He was 56.
Bill Fralic, former star NFL offensive lineman who finished his career with the Lions, of cancer. Dec. 13. He was 56.
Keith Srakocic, Associated Press
President George H.W. Bush, an avid Houston Astros fan and former captain of the Yale baseball team. Nov. 30. He was 94.
President George H.W. Bush, an avid Houston Astros fan and former captain of the Yale baseball team. Nov. 30. He was 94.
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Robert "Bob" McNair, founder and owner of the NFL's Houston Texans. Nov. 23. He was 81.
Robert "Bob" McNair, founder and owner of the NFL's Houston Texans. Nov. 23. He was 81.
Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Ron Johnson, former Michigan running back and the Wolverines' first African-American captain, from complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Nov. 10. He was 71.
Ron Johnson, former Michigan running back and the Wolverines' first African-American captain, from complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Nov. 10. He was 71.
Detroit News
Wally Triplett, former Lions running back and the first African-American to be drafted and play for an NFL team. Nov. 8. He was 92.
Wally Triplett, former Lions running back and the first African-American to be drafted and play for an NFL team. Nov. 8. He was 92.
Detroit News
Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants' Hall-of-Fame slugger, after a long illness. Oct. 31. He was 80.
Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants' Hall-of-Fame slugger, after a long illness. Oct. 31. He was 80.
Robert Houston, Associated Press
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of English soccer club Leicester City, in a helicopter crash. Oct. 27. He was 60.
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of English soccer club Leicester City, in a helicopter crash. Oct. 27. He was 60.
Adam Davy, Associated Press
John Ziegler Jr., former NHL president who oversaw the merger with the World Hockey Association and a Grosse Pointe native who began his sports career in the Red Wings front office. Oct. 26. He was 84.
John Ziegler Jr., former NHL president who oversaw the merger with the World Hockey Association and a Grosse Pointe native who began his sports career in the Red Wings front office. Oct. 26. He was 84.
Associated Press
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Oct. 15. He was 65.
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Oct. 15. He was 65.
Ted S. Warren, Associated Press
Jim Taylor, Hall of Fame fullback for the Green Bay Packers. Oct. 13. He was 83.
Jim Taylor, Hall of Fame fullback for the Green Bay Packers. Oct. 13. He was 83.
Associated Press
Tex Winter, pioneer of the innovate "Triangle Offense" and assistant on NBA championship teams with the Bulls and Lakers. Oct. 10. He was 96.
Tex Winter, pioneer of the innovate "Triangle Offense" and assistant on NBA championship teams with the Bulls and Lakers. Oct. 10. He was 96.
Ed Zurga, Associated Press
Alex Spanos, owner of the NFL's Chargers (first in San Diego, now in Los Angeles). Oct. 9. He was 95.
Alex Spanos, owner of the NFL's Chargers (first in San Diego, now in Los Angeles). Oct. 9. He was 95.
Tim Boyle, Associated Press
John Gagliardi, former football coach at St. John's University in Minnesota who won more games than any other college football coach at any level. Oct. 7. He was 91.
John Gagliardi, former football coach at St. John's University in Minnesota who won more games than any other college football coach at any level. Oct. 7. He was 91.
Jim Mone, Associated Press
Wayde Sims, LSU basketball player, who was shot. Sept. 28. He was 20.
Wayde Sims, LSU basketball player, who was shot. Sept. 28. He was 20.
Hilary Scheinuk, Associated Press
Mike Labinjo, former Michigan State defensive lineman. Sept. 22. He was 38.
Mike Labinjo, former Michigan State defensive lineman. Sept. 22. He was 38.
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Don Welke, long-time MLB scout who specialized in Michigan and Midwest prospects and also coached baseball at Eastern Michigan and Concordia. Sept. 19. He was 75.
Don Welke, long-time MLB scout who specialized in Michigan and Midwest prospects and also coached baseball at Eastern Michigan and Concordia. Sept. 19. He was 75.
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Richard DeVos, owner of the NBA's Orlando Magic and founder of Amway, from complications from an infection. Sept. 6. He was 92.
Richard DeVos, owner of the NBA's Orlando Magic and founder of Amway, from complications from an infection. Sept. 6. He was 92.
Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel
Alvin Brian “Ab” McDonald, former Chicago Blackhawks forward and former Detroit Red Wing. Sept. 4. He was 82.
Alvin Brian “Ab” McDonald, former Chicago Blackhawks forward and former Detroit Red Wing. Sept. 4. He was 82.
Associated Press
Paul Naumoff, right, former Detroit Lions Pro Bowl linebacker. Aug. 17. He was 73.
Paul Naumoff, right, former Detroit Lions Pro Bowl linebacker. Aug. 17. He was 73.
Detroit News
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, former professional wrestler with the WWE and a member of the famed Hart Foundation, from a fall out at his home. Aug. 13. He was 63.
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, former professional wrestler with the WWE and a member of the famed Hart Foundation, from a fall out at his home. Aug. 13. He was 63.
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Jarrod Lyle, professional golfer, of complications from leukemia. Aug. 8. He was 36.
Jarrod Lyle, professional golfer, of complications from leukemia. Aug. 8. He was 36.
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Stan Mikita, long-time captain of the Chicago Blackhawks who played for the team for 22 years, from complications of Lewy body dementia. Aug. 7. He was 78.
Stan Mikita, long-time captain of the Chicago Blackhawks who played for the team for 22 years, from complications of Lewy body dementia. Aug. 7. He was 78.
Julien LeBourdais, Associated Press
Nikolai Volkoff, former professional wrestler and WWE Hall-of Famer. July 29. He was 70.
Nikolai Volkoff, former professional wrestler and WWE Hall-of Famer. July 29. He was 70.
WWE
Bruce Lietzke, former PGA Tour golfer and winner of 2003 U.S. Senior Open, of brain cancer. July 28. He was 67.
Bruce Lietzke, former PGA Tour golfer and winner of 2003 U.S. Senior Open, of brain cancer. July 28. He was 67.
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"Jumpin'" Johnny Kline, Wayne State legendary basketball and track and field star, Harlem Globetrotters great and member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. July 26. He was 87.
"Jumpin'" Johnny Kline, Wayne State legendary basketball and track and field star, Harlem Globetrotters great and member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. July 26. He was 87.
Harlem Globetrotters
Tony Sparano, Minnesota Vikings offensive-line coach and former head coach of the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins, of a heart attack. July 22. He was 56.
Tony Sparano, Minnesota Vikings offensive-line coach and former head coach of the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins, of a heart attack. July 22. He was 56.
Bay Area News Group
Manny Ycaza, Hall-of-Fame jockey who won the 1964 Belmont Stakes, of pneumonia and sepsis. July 16. He was 80.
Manny Ycaza, Hall-of-Fame jockey who won the 1964 Belmont Stakes, of pneumonia and sepsis. July 16. He was 80.
J. Harris, Associated Press
Gabe Rivera, former defensive end at Texas Tech and member of the College Football Hall of Fame. July 16. He was 57.
Gabe Rivera, former defensive end at Texas Tech and member of the College Football Hall of Fame. July 16. He was 57.
John Amis, Associated Press
Mike Kudla, former Ohio State defensive end and member of 2002 national-championship team. July 15. He was 34.
Mike Kudla, former Ohio State defensive end and member of 2002 national-championship team. July 15. He was 34.
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
Don McAuliffe, former Michigan State running back and captain of 1952 national-championship team. July 14. He was 90.
Don McAuliffe, former Michigan State running back and captain of 1952 national-championship team. July 14. He was 90.
Associated Press
Ray Emery, former NHL goaltender, in a drowning accident. July 15. He was 35.
Ray Emery, former NHL goaltender, in a drowning accident. July 15. He was 35.
Chris O'Meara, Associated Press
Dan Ewald, former Detroit News Tigers beat writer, long-time Tigers media-relations chief, and good friend of late Tigers manager Sparky Anderson, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. July 11. He was 73.
Dan Ewald, former Detroit News Tigers beat writer, long-time Tigers media-relations chief, and good friend of late Tigers manager Sparky Anderson, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. July 11. He was 73.
Detroit News
Darryl Rogers, former Detroit Lions and Michigan State football coach. July 11. He was 83.
Darryl Rogers, former Detroit Lions and Michigan State football coach. July 11. He was 83.
Detroit News
Frank Ramsey, Hall-of-Fame basketball player (Boston Celtics) and seven-time NBA champion. July 8. He was 86.
Frank Ramsey, Hall-of-Fame basketball player (Boston Celtics) and seven-time NBA champion. July 8. He was 86.
Associated Press
Bruce Maher, former Detroit Lions defensive back and team MVP, of cancer. July 6. He was 80.
Bruce Maher, former Detroit Lions defensive back and team MVP, of cancer. July 6. He was 80.
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Elbert Richmond Jr., former Detroit high-school basketball and football coach and Wayne State Hall-of-Famer, of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. July 5. He was 87.
Elbert Richmond Jr., former Detroit high-school basketball and football coach and Wayne State Hall-of-Famer, of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. July 5. He was 87.
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Matt Cappotelli, former professional wrestler, winner of "WWE Tough Enough" reality show and former Western Michigan football player, of brain cancer. June 29. He was 38.
Matt Cappotelli, former professional wrestler, winner of "WWE Tough Enough" reality show and former Western Michigan football player, of brain cancer. June 29. He was 38.
WWE
Phil Rodgers (left), former professional golfer and winner of the 1966 Buick Open, of leukemia. June 26. He was 80.
Phil Rodgers (left), former professional golfer and winner of the 1966 Buick Open, of leukemia. June 26. He was 80.
Charles Kelly, Associated Press
Peter Thomson, former professional golfer and five-time British Open champion, from complications of Parkinson's. June 20. He was 88.
Peter Thomson, former professional golfer and five-time British Open champion, from complications of Parkinson's. June 20. He was 88.
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Hubert Green, former professional golfer and two-time major winner, of throat cancer. June 19. He was 71.
Hubert Green, former professional golfer and two-time major winner, of throat cancer. June 19. He was 71.
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Walter Bahr, soccer legend who was part of the 1950 U.S. team that stunned England in the World Cup, from complications of a broken hip. June 18. He was 91.
Walter Bahr, soccer legend who was part of the 1950 U.S. team that stunned England in the World Cup, from complications of a broken hip. June 18. He was 91.
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Leon Allen White, AKA "Big Van Vader," former professional wrestler, of pneumonia. June 18. He was 63.
Leon Allen White, AKA "Big Van Vader," former professional wrestler, of pneumonia. June 18. He was 63.
WWE
Anne Donovan, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach and three-time Olympic champion, of heart failure. June 13. She was 56.
Anne Donovan, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach and three-time Olympic champion, of heart failure. June 13. She was 56.
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Red Schoendienst, Hall-of-Fame second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. June 6. He was 95.
Red Schoendienst, Hall-of-Fame second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. June 6. He was 95.
Associated Press
Dwight Clark, former NFL receiver (who made "The Catch" with the 49ers), of complications of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). June 4. He was 61.
Dwight Clark, former NFL receiver (who made "The Catch" with the 49ers), of complications of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). June 4. He was 61.
Phil Huber, Associated Press
C.M. Newton, Hall-of-Fame basketball coach coach who was a big influence on the 1992 "Dream Team" Olympics roster. June 4. He was 88.
C.M. Newton, Hall-of-Fame basketball coach coach who was a big influence on the 1992 "Dream Team" Olympics roster. June 4. He was 88.
Mary Altaffer, Associated Press
Bill Mallory, former Indiana football coach. May 25. He was 82.
Bill Mallory, former Indiana football coach. May 25. He was 82.
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Carol Mann, former LPGA great and World Golf Hall-of-Famer. May 20. She was 77.
Carol Mann, former LPGA great and World Golf Hall-of-Famer. May 20. She was 77.
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Billy Cannon, former Heisman Trophy winner at LSU and longtime NFL standout. May 20. He was 80.
Billy Cannon, former Heisman Trophy winner at LSU and longtime NFL standout. May 20. He was 80.
Associated Press
Frank Quilici, former Western Michigan baseball player and Minnesota Twins manager and broadcaster. May 14. He was 79.
Frank Quilici, former Western Michigan baseball player and Minnesota Twins manager and broadcaster. May 14. He was 79.
Western Michigan Athletics
Doug Ford, professional golfer  and former PGA and Masters champion. May 14. He was 95.
Doug Ford, professional golfer and former PGA and Masters champion. May 14. He was 95.
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Chuck Knox, former NFL head coach (ex-Lions assistant). May 12. He was 86.
Chuck Knox, former NFL head coach (ex-Lions assistant). May 12. He was 86.
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Nick "Big Bully" Busick, former professional wrestler, of spinal fluid cancer. May 8. He was 63.
Nick "Big Bully" Busick, former professional wrestler, of spinal fluid cancer. May 8. He was 63.
WWE
Jack Seibold, former Michigan State swimmer and diver and author of "Spartan Sports Encylopedia." May 8. He was 89.
Jack Seibold, former Michigan State swimmer and diver and author of "Spartan Sports Encylopedia." May 8. He was 89.
MSU Athletics
Frank Dulapa, former Detroit Mercy basketball player and long-time university donor. May 7. He was 99.
Frank Dulapa, former Detroit Mercy basketball player and long-time university donor. May 7. He was 99.
Detroit Mercy Athletics
James Hylton, former NASCAR driver, in a car accident. April 28. He was 83.
James Hylton, former NASCAR driver, in a car accident. April 28. He was 83.
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Sachio Kinugasa, former Japanese baseball player (Japan's "Iron Man"), of colon cancer. April 23. He was 71.
Sachio Kinugasa, former Japanese baseball player (Japan's "Iron Man"), of colon cancer. April 23. He was 71.
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Dave Nelson, former major-league player, coach and broadcaster, of liver cancer. April 22. He was 73.
Dave Nelson, former major-league player, coach and broadcaster, of liver cancer. April 22. He was 73.
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Earl Bruce, former college football coach (including at Ohio State), from complications of Alzheimer's. April 20. He was 87.
Earl Bruce, former college football coach (including at Ohio State), from complications of Alzheimer's. April 20. He was 87.
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Bruno Sammartino, former professional wrestler. April 18. He was 82.
Bruno Sammartino, former professional wrestler. April 18. He was 82.
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Barbara Bush, former First Lady and avid Houston Astros fans, of heart failure. April 17. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, former First Lady and avid Houston Astros fans, of heart failure. April 17. She was 92.
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Daedra Charles-Furlow, former basketball player (including at Detroit Saint Martin de Porres). April 14. She was 49.
Daedra Charles-Furlow, former basketball player (including at Detroit Saint Martin de Porres). April 14. She was 49.
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Humboldt Broncos, Canadian junior hockey team, 16 deaths, in a car accident. April 6.
Humboldt Broncos, Canadian junior hockey team, 16 deaths, in a car accident. April 6.
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Roger Coryell, former college baseball coach (including at Eastern Michigan) and major-league scout. April 5. He was 71.
Roger Coryell, former college baseball coach (including at Eastern Michigan) and major-league scout. April 5. He was 71.
Eastern Michigan
Johnny Valiant, former professional wrestler, in a car accident. April 4. He was 71.
Johnny Valiant, former professional wrestler, in a car accident. April 4. He was 71.
WWE
Terry Garvin, former professional wrestler. April 4. He was 55.
Terry Garvin, former professional wrestler. April 4. He was 55.
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Alton Ford, former NBA player, of lymphona. April 2. He was 36.
Alton Ford, former NBA player, of lymphona. April 2. He was 36.
Jamie Squire, Getty Images
Bill Rademacher, former NFL player and college coach (including at Northern Michigan and Michigan State). April 2. He was 75.
Bill Rademacher, former NFL player and college coach (including at Northern Michigan and Michigan State). April 2. He was 75.
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Rusty Staub, former major-league player (including with Detroit Tigers), of multiple organ failure. March 29. He was 73.
Rusty Staub, former major-league player (including with Detroit Tigers), of multiple organ failure. March 29. He was 73.
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Daryl Thomas, former college basketball player, of heart attack. March 28. He was 52.
Daryl Thomas, former college basketball player, of heart attack. March 28. He was 52.
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Zeke Upshaw, professional basketball player (including with Grand Rapids Drive), of a heart attack. March 26. He was 26.
Zeke Upshaw, professional basketball player (including with Grand Rapids Drive), of a heart attack. March 26. He was 26.
Jose Juarez, Associated Press
Thunder Gulch, race horse and former Kentucky Derby winner, euthanized. March 19. He was 26.
Thunder Gulch, race horse and former Kentucky Derby winner, euthanized. March 19. He was 26.
Doug Pensinger, Getty Images
Augie Garrido, legendary college baseball coach, of a stroke. March 15. He was 79.
Augie Garrido, legendary college baseball coach, of a stroke. March 15. He was 79.
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Tom Benson, NFL owner. March 15. He was 90.
Tom Benson, NFL owner. March 15. He was 90.
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Bud Olsen, former NBA player (including with Detroit Pistons). March 12. He was 77.
Bud Olsen, former NBA player (including with Detroit Pistons). March 12. He was 77.
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Ken Flach, former Wimbledon champion, of pneumonia. March 12. He was 54.
Ken Flach, former Wimbledon champion, of pneumonia. March 12. He was 54.
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Chris Gedney, former NFL player and college athletics administrator. March 9. He was 47.
Chris Gedney, former NFL player and college athletics administrator. March 9. He was 47.
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Roger Bannister, former American sprinter and owner of first sub-4-minute mile. March 3. He was 88.
Roger Bannister, former American sprinter and owner of first sub-4-minute mile. March 3. He was 88.
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Dorne Dibble, former NFL player (including with Detroit Lions), of pneumonia. March 1. He was 88.
Dorne Dibble, former NFL player (including with Detroit Lions), of pneumonia. March 1. He was 88.
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Dan Fegan, sports agent, in a car accident. Feb. 25. He was 56.
Dan Fegan, sports agent, in a car accident. Feb. 25. He was 56.
Jerritt Clark, Getty Images
Tito Francona, former major-league player (including with Detroit Tigers). Feb. 13. He was 84.
Tito Francona, former major-league player (including with Detroit Tigers). Feb. 13. He was 84.
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Vern Norris, former executive director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Feb. 12. He was 89.
Vern Norris, former executive director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Feb. 12. He was 89.
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Wally Moon, former major-league outfielder Feb. 9. He was 87.
Wally Moon, former major-league outfielder Feb. 9. He was 87.
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Oscar Gamble, former major-league player, of ameloblastic carcinoma. Jan. 31. He was 68.
Oscar Gamble, former major-league player, of ameloblastic carcinoma. Jan. 31. He was 68.
Jim McIsaac, Getty Images
Rasual Butler, former NBA player, in a car accident. Jan. 31. He was 38.
Rasual Butler, former NBA player, in a car accident. Jan. 31. He was 38.
Streeter Lecka, Getty Images
Kevin Towers, former major-league executive, of cancer. Jan. 30. He was 56.
Kevin Towers, former major-league executive, of cancer. Jan. 30. He was 56.
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Clyde Scott, former NFL player (including with Detroit Lions) and Olympic medalist. Jan. 30. He was 93.
Clyde Scott, former NFL player (including with Detroit Lions) and Olympic medalist. Jan. 30. He was 93.
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Julio Navarro, former major-league pitcher (including with Tigers), complications from Alzheimer's. Jan. 24. He was 82.
Julio Navarro, former major-league pitcher (including with Tigers), complications from Alzheimer's. Jan. 24. He was 82.
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Jim Johannson, former Team USA hockey executive. Jan. 21. He was 53.
Jim Johannson, former Team USA hockey executive. Jan. 21. He was 53.
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Jo Jo White, Hall-of-Fame basketball player. Jan. 16. Pneumonia. He was 71.
Jo Jo White, Hall-of-Fame basketball player. Jan. 16. Pneumonia. He was 71.
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Doug Harvey, major-league umpire. Jan. 13. He was 87.
Doug Harvey, major-league umpire. Jan. 13. He was 87.
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Keith Jackson, sportscaster. Jan. 12. He was 89.
Keith Jackson, sportscaster. Jan. 12. He was 89.
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Horace Ashenfelter, 1952 Olympic champion. Jan. 6. He was 94.
Horace Ashenfelter, 1952 Olympic champion. Jan. 6. He was 94.
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Rob Picciolo, former major-league infielder and coach. Jan. 3. Heart attack. He was 64.
Rob Picciolo, former major-league infielder and coach. Jan. 3. Heart attack. He was 64.
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