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St. Louis Cardinals, Oscar Taveras was killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic today. He was only 22 years old and a tremendous prospect for the Cards. How sad.

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Left-handed pitcher Brad Halsey has died, according to his agency at age 33

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Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas, who led the NFL in interceptions during his rookie season in 1995 with nine, died Sunday night of ALS. He was 42.

Orlando Thomas, who died Sunday, led the NFL in interceptions during his rookie season.
Thomas' agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the news.

Thomas had been battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) in Crowley, Louisiana.

"Nobody's ever fought a battle like Orlando fought, with so much dignity -- I never saw anything like it," Bartelstein said Monday morning. "It's just incredible. He never had a sense of self pity, never felt sorry for himself, he was always worried about everyone else. He was just the most incredible person I've ever been around."

When Thomas played for the Vikings from 1995 through 2001, he weighed 225 pounds. When Thomas died, he was down almost 70 pounds, Bartelstein said.

Thomas started 87 of the 98 games he played for the Vikings, intercepting 22 passes, before retiring after the 2001 season.

He revealed in June 2007 that he was suffering from ALS.

The Vikings said in a statement that they were "deeply saddened."

"Orlando was an outstanding player for the Vikings for seven years, but more importantly, he represented the franchise and the state of Minnesota with the utmost dignity and class. While his outgoing personality made him a favorite among his teammates, Orlando's involvement in the community made him a favorite outside of Winter Park.

"Since 2007, Orlando fought this disease with tenacity and optimism. Throughout his difficult battle, he refused to allow ALS to define him, instead putting others' needs in front of his and focusing on making those around him smile. Orlando will always remain a member of the Minnesota Vikings family."

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Carol Ann Susi who played the voice of Mrs. Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory passed away from cancer on November 11, 2014.

[druce26]

A great friend to the community, Alvin Dark, has passed:
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...ark-1922-2014/

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Mary Froning of the AAGPBL died recently.

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Longtime NHL coach Pat Quinn died Sunday night at Vancouver General Hospital after battling a long illness. The two-time Jack Adams Award winner was 71 years old.

"Whether he was playing for a team, coaching a team or building one, Pat Quinn was thoughtful, passionate and committed to success," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement released Monday. "Pat's contributions to hockey, at every level, reflected the skills he possessed and the great respect with which he treated the sport.

Pat Quinn also had a serviceable career as a defenseman, netting 131 points in his 606 NHL games.
"The National Hockey League, one of the many organizations to benefit from his devoted service, sends heartfelt condolences to Pat's loved ones and his many friends around the hockey world."

Concerns about Quinn's health were addressed recently, when he was unable to attend the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2014 this month. Quinn was the chairman of the HHOF.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Quinn," Jim Gregory, vice chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, said in a release. "Pat is one of hockey's most respected individuals whose lifetime involvement as a player, coach and executive has made an indelible mark on the game, and our thoughts and prayers are with Sandra and all of Pat's family and friends at this extremely difficult time."

Quinn also served as co-owner of the Vancouver Giants, a major junior team in the Western Hockey League.

"Words cannot express the pain we all feel today for the Quinn family," Giants majority owner Ron Toigo said in a release. "Pat was an inspiration to all of us. He always said that respect was something that should be earned, not given, and the respect that he garnered throughout the hockey world speaks for itself. He will be sorely missed."

Quinn coached the Canadian Olympic team to a gold medal in 2002 and most recently coached the Oilers until he was replaced by Tom Renney in 2010.

He also coached the Flyers, Kings, Canucks and Maple Leafs.

"He was a great man," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "Unbelievable presence. Intelligent, intelligent guy. He was great at handling the media in Toronto. Maybe the last guy that was able to do that. Spent his whole life in the game."

Quinn twice took teams to the Stanley Cup finals.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment chairman Larry Tanenbaum issued a statement Monday, saying, "On behalf of the ownership, management, staff, and players of the Toronto Maple Leafs, we are all deeply saddened by the loss of Pat Quinn. Pat was an associate and good friend to so many of us. We join hockey fans around the country in offering our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Sandra, and daughters Kalli and Val."

Quinn was born on Jan. 29, 1943, in Hamilton, Ontario. He coached the Maple Leafs for seven seasons (1998 to 2006) and had a record of 300-214-52-8 in 574 games, second on the club's list for career wins (Punch Imlach had 370) and in games coached (Imlach coached in 770 games for Toronto).

His career record stood at 684-528-154-34. He ranks fifth on the league's career list for games coached (1,400) and games won (684).

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Former Texas A&M and NFL linebacker Larry Kelm died in a hunting accident, the university announced Monday.

Kelm died over the weekend, the university said. He was 49.

The university said he died hunting with friends and that the accident was not gun-related.

Kelm played linebacker for Texas A&M from 1983-86 and was taken in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams in 1987. He played six seasons for the Rams and one for the San Francisco 49ers.

Texas A&M said his funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 1, in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Viktor Tikhonov, coach of the Soviet Union team at the 1980 Olympics has died as age 84.

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MONTREAL — Former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau died Tuesday. He was 83. The team confirmed the death of the Hall of Fame center and one of the most beloved players in Canadiens history. A supremely skilled center who spent 18 fulls seasons and parts of two others with Montreal, Beliveau was also a popular ambassador for the sport. He scored 507 goals, won 10 Stanley Cups and was captain for 10 seasons before his retirement in 1971. He then moved seamlessly into an executive position with the club. Beliveau was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972.