Dryden, Ken
Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame Goalie in a Multifaceted Life, Dies at 78
He led Montreal to six Stanley Cups before becoming an acclaimed author, a team executive, a sportscaster and a member of Canada’s Parliament.
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Seitz, Art
Art Seitz, Whose Camera Caught Tennis Greats On and Off the Court, Dies at 82
Over a 50-year career as a photographer he built friendships with rising stars and captured many of them in their personal environments.
Delvecchio, Alex (1931-2025)
Alex Delvecchio, Hockey Hall of Famer With Red Wings, Dies at 93
A center who skated alongside Gordie Howe on the team’s famed “Production Line,” he helped win three Stanley Cups and stood out for his clean play over 24 years in…
Bridgeman, Junior
Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies at 71
He became an entrepreneur during a solid career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He later bought hundreds of fast-food outlets, a Coca-Cola bottling business and Ebony and Jet magazines.
Williams, Gus (1953-2025)
Gus Williams, Guard Who Led Seattle to an N.B.A. Title, Dies at 71
Undersized but speedy and known as the Wizard for his acrobatics, he was a high scorer who in 1979 starred in a series that brought the SuperSonics their only crown.
Carnesecca, Lou
Lou Carnesecca, St. John’s Basketball Coach, Dies at 99
Known for his quick wit and garish sweaters, he took the New York City university to national basketball prominence over 24 seasons.
Basketball
Bob Love, Chicago Bulls All-Star, Dies at 81
Love was a cornerstone of the franchise’s success in the early 1970s. He struggled with a stutter that he overcame only after his playing days were over.
Faust, Gerry
Gerry Faust, Coach Who Lived a Dream at Notre Dame, Dies at 89
Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.
Asofsky, Stan (1937-2024)
Stan Asofsky, Vociferous Courtside Superfan of the Knicks, Dies at 87
For decades, beginning in 1959, he was a regular presence at Madison Square Garden (in two locations), befriending players and heckling opposing players and refs.
Lucy, Bill (1933-2024)
Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
He helped popularize “I Am a Man” as a demand for respect during the 1968 strike by Black sanitation workers in Memphis.
Hall, Betty Jean (1946-2024)
Betty Jean Hall, Who Fought for Coal-Mining Jobs for Women, Dies at 78
She was a fiery lawyer from eastern Kentucky who charged coal companies with discrimination for their refusal to hire women. Her campaign was a success.
Selvy, Frank (1932-2024)
Frank Selvy, 91, Dies; Scored 100 Points in a College Basketball Game
The feat, a collegiate record, came in 1954 in South Carolina. As a pro, he missed a shot that would have given the Los Angeles Lakers a championship.