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Abe Gibron

Age: 72

head coach of the Chicago Bears from 1972–74 compiling an 11–30–1 record; known for his animated demeanor on the sidelines; also played in five Pro Bowls and was an all-pro three times during an 11–year pro career with Buffalo of the AAFC, the Cleveland Browns and finally, the Bears; won three NFL championships as a guard for the Browns; cause of death not announced

Died: Belle Air, Fla., Sept. 22, 1997

Tamara Geva

1997 Deaths

Brendan Gill