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Bob Squier 2000 Deaths

Bob SquierAge: 65 political consultant who shaped the political campaigns and images of President Clinton, Vice President Gore, President Carter, and Vice President Hubert H. …

Charles Schulz 2000 Deaths

Charles SchulzAge: 77 American cartoonist who created the “Peanuts” comic strip. In a career that spanned nearly 50 years, Schulz drew more than 18,250 “Peanuts” comic strips, …

Jörg Haider, 2000 News

Austrian politician, sent shockwaves through Europe and beyond when his far-right Freedom Party joined the government. His party formed a coalition with the conservative Peopl…

John Rocker, 2000 News

Atlanta Braves pitcher, was suspended and fined in Feb. for offensive comments he made in an interview that appeared in a Dec. issue of Sports Illustrated. He said he would n…

Michael J. Fox, 2000 News

actor, announced in Jan. that he planned to leave his hit show, Spin City, after the 1999–2000 season to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed…

John Milner 2000 Deaths

John MilnerAge: 50 OF-1B who played on pennant-winning teams with the Mets in 1973 and the Pirates in 1979; led the Mets in HRs his first three full years in the majors; .306 a…

Ted Jones 2000 Deaths

Ted JonesAge: 90 boat designer whose work revolutionized hydroplane racing; designed six national championship boats, including Slo-Mo-Shun IV; won American Power Boat Associat…

Cal Pokas 2000 Deaths

Cal PokasAge: 66 sports editor of the Times Leader in Martins Ferry, Ohio for 29 years. He died of an undisclosed illness. Died: Wheeling, W.V., Jan. 9Sir Lynden PindlingM - QR…

Marvin Knight 2000 Deaths

Marvin KnightAge: 91 Dallas Cowboys team physician under coach Tom Landry until 1986. Died: Muenster, Texas, Jan. 23Don KlostermanG - LEdward Knipling

Mike Berticelli 2000 Deaths

Mike BerticelliAge: 48 men's soccer coach at Notre Dame who compiled a 104-80-19 record over 10 seasons and led the Irish to NCAA tournament appearances in 1993, 94 and 96; won…