The New York Times – Sports:
A speedy cornerback who also played for the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns, he was often matched against the league’s best wide receivers.
Author: Richard Goldstein
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Daryle Lamonica, Hard-Throwing Quarterback, Is Dead at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
Known as the Mad Bomber for his powerful arm, he led the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl and was among pro football’s top passers in the late 1960s and early ’70s.
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Mike Bossy, Hall of Famer on Champion Islander Teams, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Sports:
He led the N.H.L. in goals twice as his team won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early ’80s, but he felt it never got the recognition it deserved.
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Gene Shue, All-Star and Longtime N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Sports:
He had a seven-decade pro career, starting as a guard with the Pistons before coaching for 22 years, leading the Bullets and the 76ers to the finals.
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Sam Huff, Fearsome Hall of Fame Linebacker, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
Huff, who became the epitome of the rough-and-tough football star with the Giants, was remembered for his head-on duels with two of the game’s greatest fullbacks.