People we lost in 2005

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*The first star of the NBA, George Mikan passes away.

*Clarence "Big House" Gaines died of a stroke. Only Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp, Roby Knight and Jim Phelan have more wins than him.

*Reggie White, one of the greatest players in NFL history, died in his sleep.

*New York Giants owners Robert Tisch and Wellington Mara both pass away within weeks of each other.

*Hank Stram, former head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs died of complications from diabetes.

*Max Schmelling, one of the best fighters of all time, dies in Germany.

*Jason Collier, 28, of the Atlanta Hawks.

*Former Redskins punter Reggie Roby passed away. Darrell Russell, another former Redskins, dies in an automobile accident.

*Chris Schenkel, the voice of the Olympics and the Wide World of sports.

*Sam Mills, one of the greatest Carolina Panthers ever, died of intestinal cancer.

*Kwane Doster, 21, a RB for Vanderbilt was killed in a drive by shooting.

*Leavander Johnson, 35, died from injuries sustained in a boxing match with Jesus Chavez. Martin Sanchez, 26, also dies from injuries sustained in the ring.

*Thomas Herrion, 23, collapsed in the San Francisco 49ers locker room and later dies.

*Former Orioles and Rangers manager Johnny Oates dies of cancer.

*Al Lucas, 26, died from an injury sustained during an Arena Football League game.

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Other notable deaths in 2005, slideshow

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cant forget that we lost Richard Pryor.... funniest man i have ever seen..

[LewP]

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
cant forget that we lost Richard Pryor.... funniest man i have ever seen..

Yep....he was something else...

I know he was the king of "blue" humor...but man that guy was funny.

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Nov. 24, 2005

Pat Morita
Actor, "Happy Days," "Karate Kid"

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Oct. 2

Nipsey Russell
Comedian, Actor

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Sept. 25 Don Adams Actor, starred in "Get Smart"

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Sept. 6

Bob Denver
TV's "Gilligan"

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August 7

Peter Jennings
Network News Anchor


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July 20

James Doohan, Actor

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June 13

Lane Smith, Actor

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June 6:

Anne Bancroft, Actor

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May 18:

Frank Gorshin, Actor

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July 1:

Luther Vandross, Singer

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May 26

Eddie Albert, Actor

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April 18, 2005

Sam Mills, All-Pro Linebacker
Age: 45

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April 2

Pope John Paul II
Age: 84

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Glen Davis (left in photo), College football legend
Age: 80

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Chris LeDoux, country singer
Age: 56

[rockdale80]

Loopy!

Looks like you figured out how to post pictures. :eek: :eek:
Now really....what is the point of all of these pictures?:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

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Reggie Roby, NFL great
Age: 43

February 20

Sandra Dee, actress
Age: 62

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February 15

Najai Turpin, "Contender" boxer
Age: 23

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February 4

Ossie Davis, actor-activist
Age: 87

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February 1

John Vernon, actor
Age: 72

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January 23

Johnny Carson, late-night TV legend
Age: 79

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Spencer Dryden, drummer for "Jefferson Airplane"

Age: 61

[LewP]

Originally posted by rockdale80
Loopy!

Looks like you figured out how to post pictures. :eek: :eek:
Now really....what is the point of all of these pictures?:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

Aaaah i just thought I would sort of give a final tribute to people we grew up with.....just sort of my way of a last tribute.

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And last, but certainly not least........

In Requiem
John Morris


John R. Morris, 53, a retired U.S. Army drill sergeant, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at a Fort Worth hospital.
John was born May 19, 1952, in Vallejo, California, and was an area resident since 2000. He was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill A. Morris, and two brothers, Bobby and Shannon Morris.
Survivors include his wife, Myong Morris of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter, Jennifer Morris, and son, Ricky Bonilla, of Syracuse, Indiana; mother, Edith Morris of Rancho Cucumonga, California; sisters, Wathena Morrison and husband Richard of El Monte, California, Joyce Corneau and husband Paul of Azle, Wynaith Pizzuto and husband John of Sun City, Arizona, and Shawn Cran and husband Ron of Pearblossom, California; brother, Billy Morris and wife, Gayle, of Chino Valley, California; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, other family and friends.

Editor Note: John was a good friend of mine. Prayers are with his family. I can verify he will truly be missed.

To John: "Piece of cake man, see ya on the other side."

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Lew

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Eddie Guerrero

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Nov. 13, 2005

Eddie Guerrero
Pro Wrestling Star