Richard Goldstein
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John Hadl, Star Quarterback for Chargers And Rams, Dies at 82
A college All-American, he led the San Diego Chargers to an American Football League title and later steered the N.F.L.’s Rams into the playoffs.
Borje Salming, NHL’s First Star From Sweden, Dies at 71
A Hall of Fame defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, he led the way for other European hockey players in the league.
Dow Finsterwald, Golfer Known for Some Close Calls, Dies at 93
Finsterwald was one of the sport’s most consistent money winners. But he may be best known for twice narrowly missing out on winning the Masters.
John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers Dynasty, Dies at 91
He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over...
Charley Trippi, Versatile Football Hero, Dies at 100
A standout on offense and defense, Trippi took the Georgia Bulldogs to a Rose Bowl victory and the Chicago Cardinals to a championship.
Bruce Sutter, Hall of Fame Relief Pitcher, Is Dead at 69
Relying on a single pitch, the split-fingered fastball, he made the All-Star team six times, won a Cy Young Award and saved 300 games.
Greg Lee, a Key Member of Two U.C.L.A. Title-Winners, Dies at 70
A master of the assist, he played alongside Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes on teams that John Wooden led to the N.C.A.A. championship in 1972...
Maury Wills, Master of the Stolen Base, Is Dead at 89
His speed (and his bat) helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win four pennants and three championships. He was voted the National League’s M.V.P. in 1962.
Maury Wills, Master of the Stolen Base, Is Dead at 89
His speed (and his bat) helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win four pennants and three championships in the 1960s. He was voted the National League’s...
Joseph Hazelwood, Captain of the Exxon Valdez, Is Dead at 75
The tanker spilled millions of gallons of oil when it ran aground, causing one of the nation’s worst environmental disasters. He accepted responsibility but was...