The New York Times – Sports:
He took the Irish to three national championships in the 1940s, won the Heisman Trophy in 1947 and then had a stellar (if brief) stint with the Chicago Bears.
Author: Richard Goldstein
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Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
After winning three World Series as a player, Craig became a coach and spread the gospel of the split-fingered fastball, what one player of the time called “the pitch of the ’80s.”
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Jim Brown, Football Great and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
After a Hall of Fame career in the N.F.L., he pursued social activism and Hollywood stardom, but his image was stained by accusations of abuse toward women.
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Marlene Bauer Hagge, Last of the L.P.G.A.’s Founders, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:
Emerging on the national scene at 13, she went on to win 26 pro tournaments, including the 1956 L.P.G.A. Championship. She and 12 other women started the league.
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Don Denkinger, Umpire Remembered for Botched Call, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:
His reputation as a longtime major-league umpire was overshadowed by a wrong call he made during the 1985 World Series.
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Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Sports:
He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.
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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Sports:
He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.
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Hobie Landrith, the First New York Met, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
A major league catcher for 14 seasons, he was the first player picked by the newly formed Mets in the expansion draft in 1961.
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Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.