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William (Flash) Hollett Biography
William (Flash) HollettAge: 88 became the first NHL defenseman to score 20 goals in a season during the 1944-45 campaign with Detroit; record stood until Bobby Orr broke it by …Lord Killanin 1999 Deaths
Lord KillaninAge: 84 sixth president of the International Olympic Committee who guided the organization through the turbulent tragedies of the 1970s between the reigns of Avery…Johnny Dee Biography
Johnny DeeAge: 75 head men's basketball coach at Notre Dame from 1964-71 who led the team to four NCAA Tournaments, one NIT appearance and an overall record of 116-80; was hire…Brandon Burlsworth Biography
Brandon BurlsworthAge: 22 walk-on offensive lineman at the University of Arkansas who rose to become a starter before the 1996 season; earned All-SEC honors, second-team All-Am…Steve Chiasson Biography
Steve ChiassonAge: 32 Carolina Hurricanes defenseman who spent eight years in Detroit beginning in 1986; traded to Calgary in 1994 and what was then the Hartford Whalers in 199…Stan Wood Biography
Stan WoodAge: 79 golf coach at USC whose teams made 22 appearances in the NCAA championships between 1955-80; won 14 conference championships and had a duel-meet record of 426-…Mark Tuinei Biography
Mark TuineiAge: 39 offensive lineman who helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowls in 1993, 1994 and 1996; played 15 seasons in the NFL, including all but nine games between 19…Leon Hess Biography
Leon HessAge: 85 owner of the New York Jets whose oil fortune made him one of the wealthiest owners in professional sports; his wish to see his team return to the Super Bowl fo…Joe Adcock Biography
Joe AdcockAge: 71 power-hitting first baseman for Milwaukee Braves who teamed up with Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews in an extraordinarily powerful lineup of the 1950's; establis…Gene Sarazen Biography
Gene SarazenAge: 97 one of the most influential professional golfers of the 20th century who helped establish the Masters as one of the world's greatest golf tournaments; hole…