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Former Giants running back dead at 76
Charlie Evans, who played in the Giants backfield in the early 1970s, died in his Texas home on Nov. 4 at 76.
Controversial NFL Super Bowl hero dead: 'Lots of laughs and memories'
Duane Thomas, who rushed for 95 yards in the first Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl victory, died at 77, reports said.
Former MLB pitcher dead at 55 after cancer battle
Doug Creek, who spent nine seasons in the majors leagues, died Sunday at 55 from the effects of colon cancer, according to the Journal News in West Virginia.
Former Yankees player, coach who made controversial playoff call dead at 79
Former Yankees infielder and coach Mike Ferraro died last Saturday at 79, the team announced.
Former Giants Pro Bowler dead at 84: 'He was our leader'
Former Giants Pro Bowl lineman Greg Larson, who only missed three games in 13 seasons, died in late June at the age of 84.
Raiders legend and Hall of Famer dead
Longtime Raiders center Jim Otto died at 86, the team announced Sunday night.
Two-time Super Bowl champion, member of undefeated Dolphins, dead at 76
A former college standout who won two Super Bowls with the Dolphins died Wednesday at 76, Auburn announced.
'Hungry Eyes' singer dead at 74
Eric Carmen, who found fame as the Raspberries frontman before a successful solo career, died over the weekend at 74, his wife announced Monday.
Former Cowboys lineman, NCAA champion dead at 46
Char-Ron Dorsey, who won a national title at Florida State and played for the Cowboys, died Monday at 46 following complications of a stroke.
Ex-college football player dead at 33 after secret battle with cancer
Craig Roh, a defensive standout for the Michigan Wolverines from 2009-12, died of colon cancer Monday at the age of 33.
Former National League strikeout leader dead at 63
DeLeon made his debut with the Pirates in 1983 and finished seventh in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, going 7-3 in 15 starts with three complete games.
Former NFL receiver, Super Bowl champion dead of heart failure
The Cowboys selected Richards in the second round of the 1973 NFL draft, where he'd become a valuable deep threat for star quarterback Roger Staubach
Former Cowboys lineman dead at 49
Tony Hutson, a Cowboys guard in the late 1990s, died in early February at the age of 49, according to an online obituary.
Former Giants Pro Bowl quarterback dead at 84
The Giants acquired him for Fran Tarkenton in 1972.
Ex-college basketball star dead at 24 after cancer battle: 'Never quit'
Former Wisconsin basketball player Walt McGrory died Saturday at 24 after a battle with a rare pediatric bone cancer.
Jets Super Bowl champ dead at 80
Former Jet Mike D'Amato, who made a crucial postseason tackle for the 1968 champions, died in November, it was announced Tuesday. He died of cardiac arrest at 80.
Ex-Yankee claims team's no facial-hair rule is 'wack', hurting them in free agency
Former Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin believes the club's rule against facial hair hurts the team when it comes to signing free agents. "This might be an unpopular take to Yankees...
Al Michaels offers gamblers relief after Steelers-Patriots beats low-scoring Vegas prediction
The Patriots and Steelers combined for 31 points in the first half Thursday night, a stunning development for two offenses struggling so mightily that the over/under for the game was...
Former Mr. Universe dead at 57: 'Your smile and laughter will be missed'
Shaun Davis, the British bodybuilder who won Mr. Universe in 1996, died at 57.
Ex-NFL wide receiver who played for Chiefs, Titans dead at 35
“We wanted to make this post so people who knew and loved Devon could learn of his passing because we don’t have the capacity to reach out to everyone in...