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Robin Herman, Who Pried Open Doors in the N.H.L., Dies at 70
When hockey teams barred female reporters from men’s locker rooms, she pushed back, breaking through a barrier and campaigning successfully for equal access for women.
John C. Koss, Stereo Headphone Innovator, Is Dead at 91
The sound “was just bouncing in my ears,” he said of his first experience with the earliest version of the headphones he helped invent in...
Jim Drake, Who Captured Joe Namath on Broadway, Dies at 89
In his years with Sports Illustrated, he also photographed Muhammad Ali, Arnold Palmer and many of the other biggest sports stars of his time.
James Maraniss, Librettist of Long-Silent Opera, Dies at 76
A Spanish scholar who taught for more than four decades at Amherst College, he waited, along with the composer, 32 years for “Life Is a...
Lusia Harris, ‘Queen of Basketball,’ Dies at 66
She was the only woman officially drafted by the N.B.A. and the first Black woman inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Howard Solomon, 94, Dies; His Business Success Had a Personal Connection
After one of his sons fell into a deep depression, he helped him recover. He later licensed an antidepressant that was a boon to his...
Dan Reilly, the Original Mr. Met, Is Dead at 83
For four seasons at Shea Stadium, when the Mets were dreadful but beloved, he donned a giant head and roamed the stands greeting fans as...
Harry Colomby, Teacher Who Aided a Jazz Great’s Career, Dies at 92
A chance encounter with Thelonious Monk led to a 14-year stint as his manager. After seeing a young Michael Keaton at a stand-up club, he...
Billy Turner, Trainer of a Triple Crown Winner, Dies at 81
In 1977, under his guidance, Seattle Slew became only the 10th thoroughbred in history to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.
Dan Reeves, Coach Who Reached (but Lost) Four Super Bowls, Dies at 77
After playing and coaching with the Dallas Cowboys, he went on to great success — if no championships — with the Denver Broncos and the...