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Jul 30, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Kansas City Royals hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Royals INF UL Washington dies at 70

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A tribute to Tim Wakefield was held October 21 at Andy Seminick - Les Hall Baseball Field at Florida Tech. Wakefield, a Melbourne native who died of brain cancer on October 1, once played baseball for Florida Tech before turning pro, eventually with the World Series winning Boston Red Sox. The baseball team scholar athletes and coaches placed a wreath on the pitchers mound in his honor.

Tim Wakefield’s widow dies from cancer 5 months later

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Furman Paladins defensive tackle Bryce Stanfield (97) celebrates after a play against North Greenville Crusaders at Paladin Stadium in Greenville, Thursday, September 1, 2022. Jg Furman 090122 0047

Furman DT Bryce Stanfield dies two days after collapsing

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Mar 25, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; A detail view of Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove against the Detroit Tigers at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former Red Sox, Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams dies at 80

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Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Norm Snead died at age 84.

Four-time Pro Bowl QB Norm Snead dies at 84

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Cale Yarborough gets ready to take his car out on the track in preparation for his qualifying run at the Fairgrounds Speedway May 11, 1973. Yarborough went on to capture the pole position for the Music City 420 Grand National race with a record run of 110.892 in his Chevrolet.

Cale Yarborough, 3-time NASCAR champ, dies at 84

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Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; A view of the center court logo at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Former UNC center Eric Montross dies at 52

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Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck (89) sits on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltell Stadium Dec. 22, 2002 in Jacksonville, Fla. Titans V Jaguars

Frank Wycheck, known for role in ‘Music City Miracle,’ dies

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Ottawa Senators goalie Patrick Lalime (R) is congratulated by Philadelphia Flyers goalie Roman Cechmanek after the Senators won the NHL Eastern conference semi-finals at First Union Center in Philadelphia, May 5, 2003. Ottawa defeated Philadelphia 5-1, and won the series four games to two.

Former Flyers G Roman Cechmanek dead at age 52

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Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the NBA logo and NBA app logo and basketballs in front of the base during warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Former Suns star, UNC great Walter Davis dies

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