The New York Times – Sports:
A billionaire and Washington native, he gave the city its first baseball championship in 95 years, along with 20 million square feet of shopping malls and housing.
Author: Richard Goldstein
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Chris Ford, Who Made a 3-Point Mark in the N.B.A., Dies at 74
The New York Times – Sports:
He helped the Celtics win a title and coached them in the ’90s, but he may be remembered more for sinking what was hailed as the league’s first 3-point shot. Or was it?
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Rosi Mittermaier Dies at 72; as Olympic Skier, a German National Hero
The New York Times – Sports:
She became known as Gold-Rosi after winning two Olympic gold medals and the Alpine Ski World Cup in 1976.
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Frank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
His 34 home runs and 94 runs batted in were among the few accomplishments worth celebrating on a team that famously went nowhere in 1962.
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Dick Savitt Dies at 95; Won Australian and Wimbledon Tennis Titles in 1951
The New York Times – Sports:
He was the second American to win both Grand Slam tournaments in the same year, and he was ranked among the world’s top 10 players four times.
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Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
Whitworth was a hall of famer who became the first woman’s pro golfer to earn more than $1 million.
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Billie Moore, Coach of Champions in Women’s Basketball, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
She was the first coach to lead two different schools to titles in the 1970s, when the women’s college game was new and struggling.
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Curt Simmons, Last of the Phillies’ Whiz Kids, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
A three-time All Star pitcher, he helped Philadelphia win the pennant in 1950 and was with the Cardinals when they won the 1964 World Series.
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Nick Bollettieri, Groomer of Tennis Champions, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Sports:
At his training camps, he employed a tough style in developing 10 players who reached the No. 1 world ranking. “He yells at kids, insults them. And they work harder.”