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Stan Mikita, 78 (1940 - 2018)
Stan Mikita (1940 – 2018) was an NHL Hall of Fame center who played his entire career with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was one of the greatest players in NHL history, accumulating 1,467 points in 22 seasons. He died at the age of 78. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Nikolai Volkoff, 70 (1947 - 2018)
Josip Peruzovic (1947 – 2018) was born in Croatia and became famous as Nikolai Volkoff, the villainous Soviet wrestler. He and The Iron Sheik were WWE Tag Team Champions and had memorable bouts against superstars Sgt. Slaughter, Hulk Hogan, and Bruno Sammartino. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
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Peter Thomson, 88 (1929 - 2018)
Hailed as a hero to some and as golf royalty to others, Peter Thomson, a five-time winner of the British Open and the only player in the 20th century to win the tournament for three straight years, died Wednesday. He was 88. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Hubert Green, 71 (1946 - 2018)
Hall of Fame golfer Hubert Green, who won a U.S. Open playing portions of the final round despite a threat against his life, has died. He was 71. For full coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
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Walter Bahr, 91 (1927 - 2018)
Walter Bahr, the last living player from that 1950 team, Bahr died Monday in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, according to granddaughter Lindsey D. Bahr, a film writer for The Associated Press. He was 91. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Big Van Vader, 63 (1955 - 2018)
WWE wrestling legend Big Van Vader has died at the age of 63, according to multiple news reports. Vader, born Leon White, died on Monday night. His death was announced on Twitter today by his son,...
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Jordan McNair, 19 (2018)
Jordan McNair, offensive lineman for the University of Maryland, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 19. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click...
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Anne Donovan, 56 (1961 - 2018)
Anne Donovan, the Basketball Hall of Famer who won a national championship at Old Dominion, two Olympic gold medals as a player and another as a coach, died Wednesday of heart failure, according to...
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Maria Bueno, 78 (1939 - 2018)
Maria Bueno, a Brazilian tennis great who won three Wimbledon singles titles and four at the U.S. Open in the 1950s and 1960s, and helped usher in modern women's tennis, has died after battling mouth...
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Red Schoendienst, 95 (1923 - 2018)
Albert Fred "Red" Schoendienst, a baseball Hall-of-Famer who wore a major league uniform as a player, coach, or manager for more than 70 straight seasons, has died at 95. For full obituary and...
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Dwight Clark, 61 (1957 - 2018)
Dwight Clark, the former 49ers wide receiver whose reception known as "The Catch" sent San Francisco to its first Super Bowl, has died one year after revealing he had ALS. He was 61. For full...
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Bruce Kison, 68 (1950 - 2018)
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bruce Kison, a pitcher who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the World Series in 1971 and 1979 and spent three decades in player development and scouting roles, has died of cancer....
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Carol Mann, 77 (1941 - 2018)
Carol Mann, a two-time major champion who won 38 LPGA Tour titles, has died. She was 77. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Billy Cannon, 80 (1937 - 2018)
LSU Tigers legendary running back Billy Cannon died today at the age of 80, according to multiple news sources. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Doug Ford, 95 (1922 - 2018)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Doug Ford, the oldest surviving Masters champion and a former PGA player of the year, has died. He was 95. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Chuck Knox, 86 (1932 - 2018)
SEATTLE (AP) — Chuck Knox, the veteran NFL coach who led the Seattle Seahawks for nine years and took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games, has died. He was 86. For full...
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Bill Torrey, 83 (1934 - 2018)
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Torrey, the general manager of the New York Islanders when they won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the 1980s and the first president of the Florida Panthers, died...
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Bennie Cunningham, 63 (1954 - 2018)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bennie Cunningham, a versatile tight end who starred at Clemson and won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 63. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click...
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Davey Nelson, 73 (1944 - 2018)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Davey Nelson, a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and former All-Star infielder who also coached in the majors, has died. He was 73. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Earle Bruce, 87 (1931 - 2018)
Earle Bruce, former Ohio State football coach, died Friday, April 20, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio, according to the Associated Press. He was 87. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
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Gil Santos, 80 (1938 - 2018)
Gil Santos, the New England Patriots' longtime radio voice, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 80. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
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Bruno Sammartino, 82 (1935 - 2018)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling's "Living Legend" and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Hal Greer, 81 (1936 - 2018)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers' career leading scorer, has died. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Johnny Valiant, 71 (1946 - 2018)
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, "Luscious" Johnny Valiant, died April 4, 2018, after being hit by a pickup truck in Pennsylvania, according to multiple news sources. He was 71 years old. For full obituary...
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Bob Beattie, 85 (1933 - 2018)
DENVER (AP) — Bob Beattie, a ski racing pioneer who helped launch the Alpine World Cup circuit more than 50 years ago, has died. He was 85. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Rusty Staub, 73 (1944 - 2018)
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday, March 29, 2018,...
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Zeke Upshaw, 26 (1991 - 2018)
Zeke Upshaw, a forward with the Grand Rapids Drive in the NBA G League, has died at the age of 26, according to multiple news sources. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
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Augie Garrido, 79 (1939 - 2018)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Augie Garrido, who won five College World Series titles with two schools and still ranks No. 1 on the career victories list in college baseball, died Thursday. He was 79. For...
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Ed Charles, 84 (1933 - 2018)
Ed Charles, the third baseman known as "The Glider" who helped lead the Miracle Mets to the 1969 World Series title, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 84. For...
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Tom Benson, 90 (1927 - 2018)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tom Benson, a successful auto dealer who brought the New Orleans Saints their only winning seasons and the "Benson Boogie," has died. Benson, who has also owned the NBA's New...
