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Roy Halladay was an equally surprising death, for me at least. He obviously isn’t one of the best 5-10 players of all time in baseball, though.
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Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman dies at age 58
Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a battle with cancer, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced in a statement. He was 58.
Entire article: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28589371/hall-fame-defensive-end-chris-doleman-dies-age-58
Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a battle with cancer, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced in a statement. He was 58.
Entire article: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28589371/hall-fame-defensive-end-chris-doleman-dies-age-58
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Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman dies at age 58
Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a battle with cancer, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced in a statement. He was 58.
Entire article: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28589371/hall-fame-defensive-end-chris-doleman-dies-age-58
FUCK CANCER
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Motorsports world mourns death of John Andretti
John Andretti, who passed away Thursday after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, was blessed with a well-known surname and famous family members.
But he also was a versatile and successful race car driver in his own right, competing across several motorsports disciplines.
Those included sports car racing (including winning the 1989 Rolex 24 Hours); USAC; open-wheel racing in CART, IRL and IndyCar; in all three major NASCAR series; and even spent time competing in NHRA Top Fuel racing and USAC.
Entire article: https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/01/30/john-andretti/
John Andretti, who passed away Thursday after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, was blessed with a well-known surname and famous family members.
But he also was a versatile and successful race car driver in his own right, competing across several motorsports disciplines.
Those included sports car racing (including winning the 1989 Rolex 24 Hours); USAC; open-wheel racing in CART, IRL and IndyCar; in all three major NASCAR series; and even spent time competing in NHRA Top Fuel racing and USAC.
Entire article: https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/01/30/john-andretti/
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Motorsports world mourns death of John Andretti
John Andretti, who passed away Thursday after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, was blessed with a well-known surname and famous family members.
But he also was a versatile and successful race car driver in his own right, competing across several motorsports disciplines.
Those included sports car racing (including winning the 1989 Rolex 24 Hours); USAC; open-wheel racing in CART, IRL and IndyCar; in all three major NASCAR series; and even spent time competing in NHRA Top Fuel racing and USAC.
Entire article: https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/01/30/john-andretti/
Played youth soccer and was friends with his nephew growing up. Have met a handful of the Andretti’s before. Great people.
John was very open and public with his battle. Nothing else to say but eff cancer. May he RIP.
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Antonelli, pitcher on '54 WS champ Giants, dies at 89
Johnny Antonelli, a five-time All-Star who was a key pitcher on the World Series-winning New York Giants in 1954, has died. He was 89.
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Antonelli had a stellar performance for the Giants when they swept the Cleveland Indians in four games to win the 1954 World Series. He threw a complete game in Game 2, giving up just one run over nine innings, and then came on in relief in Game 4, getting the final five outs to earn the save and clinch the series.
Entire article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28802966/johnny-antonelli-pitcher-54-ws-champ-giants-dies-89
Johnny Antonelli, a five-time All-Star who was a key pitcher on the World Series-winning New York Giants in 1954, has died. He was 89.
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Antonelli had a stellar performance for the Giants when they swept the Cleveland Indians in four games to win the 1954 World Series. He threw a complete game in Game 2, giving up just one run over nine innings, and then came on in relief in Game 4, getting the final five outs to earn the save and clinch the series.
Entire article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28802966/johnny-antonelli-pitcher-54-ws-champ-giants-dies-89
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Washington & Jefferson OL coach Todd Long, 47, loses battle with cancer
Washington & Jefferson College is the latest football program mourning the loss of one of its own.
Thursday, Washington & Jefferson, a Div. III program in Pennsylvania, confirmed that Todd Young has passed away. The 47-year-old offensive line coach lost a year-long battle with cancer.
Young had been with the Presidents for two decades.
From the school’s release:
Todd influenced the lives of many Washington & Jefferson College student-athletes since he started at the college in 2000. He coached offensive linemen with a devoted passion. He loved W&J football and the Presidents won 186 games and 11 Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships with Todd as a member of our coaching staff.
As recruiting coordinator, Todd developed amazing bonds with students and their families. Todd loved all W&J athletic teams as he was often there to support every student wearing a Red & Black uniform, including men’s lacrosse, which he served as the program’s first head coach in 2002.
His passing has deeply affected all of us. His good spirit and his upbeat attitude will carry on in the W&J athletics department forever.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...odd-young-loses-year-long-battle-with-cancer/
https://observer-reporter.com/sport...cle_ad2046e8-5f30-11ea-bcce-4be4b8fa0f1e.html
Washington & Jefferson College is the latest football program mourning the loss of one of its own.
Thursday, Washington & Jefferson, a Div. III program in Pennsylvania, confirmed that Todd Young has passed away. The 47-year-old offensive line coach lost a year-long battle with cancer.
Young had been with the Presidents for two decades.
From the school’s release:
Todd influenced the lives of many Washington & Jefferson College student-athletes since he started at the college in 2000. He coached offensive linemen with a devoted passion. He loved W&J football and the Presidents won 186 games and 11 Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships with Todd as a member of our coaching staff.
As recruiting coordinator, Todd developed amazing bonds with students and their families. Todd loved all W&J athletic teams as he was often there to support every student wearing a Red & Black uniform, including men’s lacrosse, which he served as the program’s first head coach in 2002.
His passing has deeply affected all of us. His good spirit and his upbeat attitude will carry on in the W&J athletics department forever.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...odd-young-loses-year-long-battle-with-cancer/
https://observer-reporter.com/sport...cle_ad2046e8-5f30-11ea-bcce-4be4b8fa0f1e.html
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Henri Richard, winner of 11 Cups with Canadiens, dies at 84
Henri Richard, the speedy and durable center who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday. He was 84.
The Canadiens announced the death of the Hall of Famer on Twitter, calling him "one of the organization's greatest legends and ambassadors." Richard had Alzheimer's disease.
He was better known as the younger brother of superstar Maurice "Rocket" Richard and was nicknamed the Pocket Rocket for his 5-foot-7, 160-pound frame.
"Henri Richard was one of the true giants of the game," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said, lauding him as an "incomparable winner, leader, gentleman."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid tribute to Richard on Twitter.
"A legend on and off the ice, in Montreal and beyond, Henri Richard was one of the fiercest competitors in hockey history. And as an 11-time Stanley Cup champion, he set a record that no one has matched. Rest in peace, Pocket Rocket," Trudeau tweeted.
Known for his tenacity and playmaking, Richard was captain of the Canadiens from 1971 until his retirement in 1975. He succeeded the legendary Jean Beliveau, with whom he shares the record of playing 20 seasons for the NHL club.
Entire article: http://www.startribune.com/henri-richard-winner-of-11-cups-with-canadiens-dies-at-84/568558762/
Henri Richard, the speedy and durable center who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday. He was 84.
The Canadiens announced the death of the Hall of Famer on Twitter, calling him "one of the organization's greatest legends and ambassadors." Richard had Alzheimer's disease.
He was better known as the younger brother of superstar Maurice "Rocket" Richard and was nicknamed the Pocket Rocket for his 5-foot-7, 160-pound frame.
"Henri Richard was one of the true giants of the game," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said, lauding him as an "incomparable winner, leader, gentleman."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid tribute to Richard on Twitter.
"A legend on and off the ice, in Montreal and beyond, Henri Richard was one of the fiercest competitors in hockey history. And as an 11-time Stanley Cup champion, he set a record that no one has matched. Rest in peace, Pocket Rocket," Trudeau tweeted.
Known for his tenacity and playmaking, Richard was captain of the Canadiens from 1971 until his retirement in 1975. He succeeded the legendary Jean Beliveau, with whom he shares the record of playing 20 seasons for the NHL club.
Entire article: http://www.startribune.com/henri-richard-winner-of-11-cups-with-canadiens-dies-at-84/568558762/
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Clemson mourns passing of Thomas “Black Cat” Barton
The Clemson football program is mourning the passing of one of its most historic players this week. Thomas Barton passed away on Wednesday, March 18, the Clemson football program announced today. Barton was 90 years old.
Barton played for Clemson from 1948 through 1952, when he earned multiple honors as an All-State, All-South, and All-American standout. The nickname of “Black Cat” was given to him by legendary Clemson football coach Frank Howard due to his dark hair and quick first step movement. Barton was among Howard’s personal favorites from the course of his career, and Barton was named to an all-Howard reunion team by Clemson.
Barton served the community after football by playing a role in the education system. He dedicated himself to education by working as a public school teacher and later taking on the role of superintendent, which ultimately led to being the president of Greenville Technical College in 1962. Barton held the role of president of the college until 2008.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...on-mourns-passing-of-thomas-black-cat-barton/
Arizona State mourns passing of Sun Devils RB great Benny Malone
Similar to Clemson, the Arizona State football program is mourning the loss of one of the Sun Devils’ greatest players ever.
Friday evening, the Arizona State football announced in a press release that Benny Malone had passed away earlier this week following a lengthy battle with diabetes. Malone was 68 years old.
From the Arizona State football program’s release:
Malone starred at Arizona State from 1971-73, playing running back under legendary Head Coach Frank Kush. He was a key part of one of the most successful eras in the history of the Sun Devil Football program. Arizona State compiled an incredible 32-4 record, winning the Fiesta Bowl in each of the three seasons that Malone was a member of the backfield.
In 1983, Benny Malone was inducted into the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Despite his career ending over 40 years ago, some of Malone’s incredible rushing numbers help him remain near the top of the school record book. Before Eno Benjamin’s 312-yard effort against Oregon State in 2018, it was Malone who held the single-game record for most rushing yards. Known for his explosiveness dating back to his days as a high school track star, he held the program record for 45 years. During a record-setting day on the road at Oregon State (Oct. 27, 1973), Malone ran for 250 yards (on only 24 carries), breaking Leon Burton’s 18-year-old school record. Malone also rushed for five touchdowns that day, matching another school record at the time. The 250-yard performance was one of ten 100-yard rushing games in his career, putting him in the Top-10 in program history for the category.
Malone finished his outstanding career with 2,328 rushing yards on 347 carries, scoring 25 touchdowns. He enjoyed a breakout senior season in 1973 that saw him run for 1,129 yards, joining an exclusive club of Sun Devils to finish a season with at least 1,000 yards rushing. Teaming up with fellow Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Famer Woody Green, the duo form one of the most feared backfields in the nation. In 1973, they combined for 2,499 yards, the most total yardage by a pair of running backs in the same season in school history. Malone immediately showed off his big-play ability in his first season on the Arizona State varsity team, rushing for 857 yards on 8.2 yards/attempt in 1971.
The Malone name is all over the Sun Devil Football record book. Benny Malone and his brother, Art, represent one of the most iconic sets of siblings in the history of Sun Devil Athletics. Art Malone, who passed away in 2012, played at ASU from 1967-69 and is celebrated as one of the greatest running backs to ever wear the Maroon & Gold. Benny followed in his brother’s footsteps, putting together one of the best careers ever by a Sun Devil running back.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...na-state-football-mourns-passing-benny-moore/
The Clemson football program is mourning the passing of one of its most historic players this week. Thomas Barton passed away on Wednesday, March 18, the Clemson football program announced today. Barton was 90 years old.
Barton played for Clemson from 1948 through 1952, when he earned multiple honors as an All-State, All-South, and All-American standout. The nickname of “Black Cat” was given to him by legendary Clemson football coach Frank Howard due to his dark hair and quick first step movement. Barton was among Howard’s personal favorites from the course of his career, and Barton was named to an all-Howard reunion team by Clemson.
Barton served the community after football by playing a role in the education system. He dedicated himself to education by working as a public school teacher and later taking on the role of superintendent, which ultimately led to being the president of Greenville Technical College in 1962. Barton held the role of president of the college until 2008.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...on-mourns-passing-of-thomas-black-cat-barton/
Arizona State mourns passing of Sun Devils RB great Benny Malone
Similar to Clemson, the Arizona State football program is mourning the loss of one of the Sun Devils’ greatest players ever.
Friday evening, the Arizona State football announced in a press release that Benny Malone had passed away earlier this week following a lengthy battle with diabetes. Malone was 68 years old.
From the Arizona State football program’s release:
Malone starred at Arizona State from 1971-73, playing running back under legendary Head Coach Frank Kush. He was a key part of one of the most successful eras in the history of the Sun Devil Football program. Arizona State compiled an incredible 32-4 record, winning the Fiesta Bowl in each of the three seasons that Malone was a member of the backfield.
In 1983, Benny Malone was inducted into the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Despite his career ending over 40 years ago, some of Malone’s incredible rushing numbers help him remain near the top of the school record book. Before Eno Benjamin’s 312-yard effort against Oregon State in 2018, it was Malone who held the single-game record for most rushing yards. Known for his explosiveness dating back to his days as a high school track star, he held the program record for 45 years. During a record-setting day on the road at Oregon State (Oct. 27, 1973), Malone ran for 250 yards (on only 24 carries), breaking Leon Burton’s 18-year-old school record. Malone also rushed for five touchdowns that day, matching another school record at the time. The 250-yard performance was one of ten 100-yard rushing games in his career, putting him in the Top-10 in program history for the category.
Malone finished his outstanding career with 2,328 rushing yards on 347 carries, scoring 25 touchdowns. He enjoyed a breakout senior season in 1973 that saw him run for 1,129 yards, joining an exclusive club of Sun Devils to finish a season with at least 1,000 yards rushing. Teaming up with fellow Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Famer Woody Green, the duo form one of the most feared backfields in the nation. In 1973, they combined for 2,499 yards, the most total yardage by a pair of running backs in the same season in school history. Malone immediately showed off his big-play ability in his first season on the Arizona State varsity team, rushing for 857 yards on 8.2 yards/attempt in 1971.
The Malone name is all over the Sun Devil Football record book. Benny Malone and his brother, Art, represent one of the most iconic sets of siblings in the history of Sun Devil Athletics. Art Malone, who passed away in 2012, played at ASU from 1967-69 and is celebrated as one of the greatest running backs to ever wear the Maroon & Gold. Benny followed in his brother’s footsteps, putting together one of the best careers ever by a Sun Devil running back.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...na-state-football-mourns-passing-benny-moore/
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Ohio State Remembers Mary Jo Ruggieri
Ruggieri undertook the creation of synchronized swimming at Ohio State and was the program’s first head coach, having led the club team from 1970-1977 and the varsity Buckeye squad for 19 years from 1977-1995. During her coaching tenure, she secured 17 Overall Institution U.S. Collegiate National Championships, including an 11-year streak to close her collegiate coaching career. Ruggieri helped her student-athletes to 14 trio championships, 12 duet crowns and seven solo titles. Many under her guidance went on to become members of the U.S. National Team and Olympians, and Ruggieri joined the 1987 U.S. National Team as a coach.
Entire article: https://www.newsbreak.com/ohio/columbus/news/0OV8LMT8/ohio-state-remembers-mary-jo-ruggieri
R.I.P.
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