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Deaths Of Notable Sports Figures (R.I.P.)

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Irv Cross, broadcasting legend with CBS Sports and Pro Bowl NFL cornerback, dies at 81

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Irv Cross, who spent nine seasons as an NFL cornerback and later became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, died at 81, CBS Sports announced Sunday night. Cross thrived while working in several different roles during his 23 years at CBS Sports.

Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ports-and-pro-bowl-nfl-cornerback-dies-at-81/

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Former Baltimore Orioles manager Joe Altobelli dies at 88

Former major league manager Joe Altobelli, who guided the 1983 Baltimore Orioles to a World Series title, has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 88.

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30996792/former-baltimore-orioles-manager-joe-altobelli-dies-88

Rochester baseball legend Joe Altobelli has died

A Rochester baseball legend has died.

The Rochester Red Wings announced on Wednesday that Joe Altobelli, known as Rochester’s “Mr. Baseball” died from natural causes at the age of 88.

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Entire article: https://www.wxxinews.org/post/rochester-baseball-legend-joe-altobelli-has-died

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Mark Pavelich, member of US ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic hockey team, found dead

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Mark Pavelich, a member of the United States’ “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team in 1980, was found dead at a Minnesota treatment center, USA Hockey confirmed Friday. He was 63.

According to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, Pavelich died at Eagles Healing Nest in Sauk Centre on Thursday morning, WCCO reported. He was being treated for mental illness after he attacked a neighbor with a metal pole in August 2019, the television station reported. A court ruled Pavelich was unfit to stand trial after the attack in Lutsen, Minnesota, KTSP reported. He was charged with four felony counts for the assault, ESPN reported.]

Entire article: https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending...y-team-found-dead/S56LXSGGEVDE3O3QYNIE7WJTJY/



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Former Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bob Davis died Saturday in his hometown of Georgetown, Ky. at the age of 93, according to a release from Auburn. Davis served as the program's head coach from 1973-78, compiling a 70-61 record. His 70 wins rank ninth on Auburn's all-time wins list.

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Los Angeles Lakers star and former LA Clippers exec Elgin Baylor dies at 86

Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor, who followed his illustrious playing career with a decades-long tenure as LA Clippers general manager, has died at the age of 86.

Baylor died of natural causes Monday and was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal, the Los Angeles Lakers said in a statement.

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-former-la-clippers-exec-elgin-baylor-dies-86

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Baylor was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1977. He made the NBA All-Star team 11 times, and won the All-Star Game MVP Award in 1958-59, the same year he was Rookie of the Year.

Baylor was named to the All-NBA First Team 10 times in his career, and holds the all-time record for most points in an NBA Finals game (61).

Baylor was the first player in NBA history to score more than 70 points in a game. He scored 71 against the New York Knicks on Nov. 15, 1960.

Entire article: https://apnews.com/article/bbfba9902999417ca1be91eee0d2b575

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Purdue Boilermakers All-America RB Leroy Keyes dies at age 74

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Leroy Keyes, a two-time All-America running back at Purdue and a College Football Hall of Fame member, died Thursday. He was 74.

Keyes, the only two-time consensus All-American in Purdue history, finished third and second in Heisman Trophy voting in 1968 and 1969, respectively. He set team records for career touchdowns (37), points (222) and all-purpose yards (3,757). In 1987, he was voted Purdue's all-time greatest player as the program celebrated its 100-year anniversary.

Keyes was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990. He was selected No. 3 overall by Philadelphia in the 1969 NFL draft and played both running back and safety for the team.

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/college-footba...makers-all-america-rb-leroy-keyes-dies-age-74

In 1968 Purdue came into Ohio Stadium #1 in the country. Leroy Keyes was Purdue's star running back. The week before the game, I remember someone hung a sheet out the windows on the end of Steeb Hall facing the south oval that said "Screw Purdue, and Leroy too". #4 Ohio State beat them 13-0. Ohio State's "super sophomore" class had arrived. Check put the box score for that game: https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1968-3-Purdue.pdf



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This one and Sensibaugh are hitting pretty close to home. As a Sophomore the first OSU football game I attended was the 13-0 game in the video. And I clearly recall that "Screw Purdue and Leroy Too" banner.

These guys are like my age. WTF
 
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