Richard Goldstein
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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84
He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
John Hadl, Star Quarterback of the A.F.L., Dies at 82
A college All-American, he led the San Diego Chargers to an American Football League title and later steered the N.F.L.’s Rams into the playoffs.
Borje Salming, NHL’s First Star From Sweden, Dies at 71
A Hall of Fame defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, he led the way for other European hockey players in the league.
Dow Finsterwald, Golfer Known for Some Close Calls, Dies at 93
Finsterwald was one of the sport’s most consistent money winners. But he may be best known for twice narrowly missing out on winning the Masters.
John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies at 91
He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over...
Charley Trippi, Versatile Football Hero, Dies at 100
A standout on offense and defense, Trippi took the Georgia Bulldogs to a Rose Bowl victory and the Chicago Cardinals to a championship.
Bruce Sutter, Hall of Fame Relief Pitcher, Is Dead at 69
Relying on a single pitch, the split-fingered fastball, he made the All-Star team six times, won a Cy Young Award and saved 300 games.