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Kenny Durrett 2001 Deaths

Kenny DurrettAge: 52 former All-American at LaSalle and fourth overall pick in the 1971 NBA draft; played four seasons in the NBA before a knee injury ended his career; dominating forward and…

Jimmy Sidle Biography

Jimmy SidleAge: 57 All-American quarterback at Auburn who became the first QB to lead the nation in rushing; gained 1,006 yards rushing in 1963 and along with tailback Tucker Frederickson…

George Cafego 1998 Deaths

George CafegoAge: 82 “Bad News” was a two-time All-American tailback/safety at Tennessee during the 1930s and returned to the team as an assistant coach in 1966; worked with kickers and…

Lisa Coole 1998 Deaths

Lisa CooleAge: 23 the 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year and the most decorated swimmer ever at the University of Georgia where she earned 19 NCAA All-American honors; two-time NCAA champion: won…

Todd Witsken 1998 Deaths

Todd WitskenAge: 34 Indianapolis Tennis Center director who was a three-time All-American at USC and first burst on the pro tennis scene by beating Jimmy Connors in the third round of the U.…

Lamar McHan 1998 Deaths

Lamar McHan Age: 65 runner-up in the 1953 Heisman trophy balloting and the first overall pick in the 1954 NFL draft; selected by the Chicago Cardinals, McHan also played for Green Bay,…

George Senesky 2001 Deaths

George SeneskyAge: 78 member of the 1947 Philadelphia Warriors, the NBA's first championship team; coached the Warriors (now Golden State) to another NBA title in 1956; led the nation in…

Ozzie Simmons 2001 Deaths

Ozzie SimmonsAge: 87 University of Iowa halfback 1934-36, who became one of the first black college football players to be named an All-American in 1935; two-time All-Big Ten selection; pro…

Billy Vessels 2001 Deaths

Billy VesselsAge: 70 All-American halfback at Oklahoma, who became the school's first Heisman Trophy winner in 1952; won national title with the Sooners in 1950; two-time all-conference…

John Elway Biography

John ElwayBorn: June 28, 1960Football QB All-American at Stanford; #1 overall pick in the famous quarterback draft of 1983; known for his last-minute, game-winning scoring drives; led Broncos…