The New York Times – Sports:
His speed (and his bat) helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win four pennants and three championships in the 1960s. He was voted the National League’s M.V.P. in 1962.
Author: Richard Goldstein
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Earnie Shavers, Hard-Punching Heavyweight, Is Dead at 78
The New York Times – Sports:
He won 68 bouts by knockout and fought some of the biggest names in boxing. He lasted 15 rounds against Muhammad Ali. But he never won a championship.
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Len Dawson, Who Took the Chiefs to a Championship, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
After seeing little action for five seasons, he emerged as a star of the fledgling A.F.L. and one of the best quarterbacks in pro football.
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Tom Weiskopf, British Open Winner and Golf Course Designer, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
A four-time runner-up at the Masters, he won 16 PGA Tour events starting in the late 1960s and later became a television commentator.
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Vin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers for 67 Years, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Sports:
The team has had many great players since World War II, but it was Mr. Scully, a gifted storyteller and a master of the graceful phrase, who became the enduring face of the franchise.
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Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
A Hall of Famer who led the Celtics to 11 championships, he was “the single most devastating force in the history of the game,” his coach Red Auerbach said.
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Hugh McElhenny, Elusive Hall of Fame Halfback, Is Dead at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
Known as the King, he was a thrilling figure on the field, twisting and turning as he frustrated defenders on his circuitous romps to the end zone.
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Lennie Rosenbluth, Who Led North Carolina to a Title, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:
With a starting lineup of New Yorkers, the undefeated Tarheels beat a Kansas team led by Wilt Chamberlain in triple overtime to win the 1957 N.C.A.A. championship.
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Gino Cappelletti, Versatile Boston Patriots Star, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:
Playing wide receiver and kicking field goals and extra points, he played in all 10 years of the A.F.L.’s existence and scored a league-record 1,100 points.