Richard Goldstein
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Earnie Shavers, Hard-Punching Heavyweight, Is Dead at 78
He won 68 bouts by knockout and fought some of the biggest names in boxing. He lasted 15 rounds against Muhammad Ali. But he never...
Len Dawson, Who Took Kansas City to a Championship, Dies at 87
After seeing little action for five seasons, he emerged as a star of the fledgling A.F.L. and one of the best quarterbacks in pro football.
Tom Weiskopf, British Open Winner and Golf Course Designer, Dies at 79
A four-time runner-up at the Masters, he won 16 PGA Tour events starting in the late 1960s and later became a television commentator.
Vin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers for 67 Years, Dies at 94
The team has had many great players since World War II, but it was Mr. Scully, a gifted storyteller and a master of the graceful...
Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88
A Hall of Famer who led the Celtics to 11 championships, he was “the single most devastating force in the history of the game,” his...
Hugh McElhenny, Elusive Hall of Fame Halfback, Is Dead at 93
Known as the King, he was a thrilling figure on the field, twisting and turning as he frustrated defenders on his circuitous romps to the...
Lennie Rosenbluth, Who Led North Carolina to a Title, Dies at 89
With a starting lineup of New Yorkers, the undefeated Tarheels beat a Kansas team led by Wilt Chamberlain in triple overtime to win the 1957...
Gino Cappelletti, Versatile Boston Patriots Star, Dies at 89
Playing wide receiver and kicking field goals and extra points, he played in all 10 years of the A.F.L.’s existence and scored a league-record 1,100...
Erich Barnes, Star Defensive Back for the 1960s Giants, Dies at 86
A speedy cornerback who also played for the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns, he was often matched against the league’s best wide receivers.
Daryle Lamonica, Hard-Throwing Quarterback, Is Dead at 80
Known as the Mad Bomber for his powerful arm, he led the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl and was among pro football’s top passers...