Obituaries Related to "Hall" from New York Times Archive
Doug Atkins, a Feared Hall of Fame Pass Rusher, Dies at 85
Atkins, a 6-foot-8 defensive end mostly associated with the Chicago Bears and the University of Tennessee, terrified quarterbacks in the days before sacks were an official statistic.
Ted Atkinson, Hall of Fame Jockey for Tom Fool, Dies at 88
Ted F Atkinson, member of racing Hall of Fame and first jockey to win more than $1 million in season, dies at age 88; photo (M)
Lou Brock, Baseball Hall of Famer Known for Stealing Bases, Dies at 81
The son of sharecroppers, Brock attended a one-room schoolhouse, but was inspired by possibilities beyond the poverty and segregation of the rural South.
Cortez Kennedy, Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle, Dies at 48
Mr. Kennedy, who played his entire 11-year career with the Seahawks, weighed 300 pounds but possessed surprising quickness. He became the prototype for defensive linemen in the 1990s.
Paul Westphal, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Coach, Dies at 70
Drafted in the first round by the Celtics, he played for 12 seasons before leading teams in Phoenix, Seattle and Sacramento.
Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81
A five-time all-star, he played in the major leagues for 24 seasons, but never made it to the World Series.
Eric Hall, British Soccer Agent With a Flair, Dies at 73
After promoting bands like Queen and the Sex Pistols, Mr. Hall became one of the most colorful agents in England’s Premier League. He died of the coronavirus.
Herb Adderley, a Packers Hall of Fame Cornerback, Dies at 81
A defensive star in Green Bay — he ran back seven interceptions for touchdowns — he played on five championship teams under Vince Lombardi and one in Dallas.
Joe Morgan, Hall of Fame Second Baseman, Is Dead at 77
Morgan, who later became a well-known television commentator, was among the smallest great players in the history of the game and among the greatest second basemen.
Gale Sayers Dies; Elusive Hall of Fame Running Back Was 77
Though his career was cut short by injuries, he was regarded as one of the N.F.L.’s greatest players. The movie “Brian’s Song” spread his name beyond the sports world.
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May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, worrying John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82
With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s.
Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and also worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall and Battlefield franchises.
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated Singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Dies at 74
A blues-influenced singer and guitarist, he built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with hits like “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”
Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
She began working as a park ranger at age 85, educating visitors about the women and people of color who served on the home front in World War II, herself among them.
James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46
The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.”
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