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Richard Doll 2005 Deaths
Richard DollAge: 92 British epidemiologist who was among the first scientists to link smoking with such diseases as lung cancer and emphysema. His work also showed that radiation and asbestos…Shirley Horn 2005 Deaths
Shirley HornAge: 71 jazz singer and pianist known for her slow delivery and her masterful interpretations of standards. She won a Grammy Award in 1991 for best jazz vocal performance. Died:…Ed Headrick 2002 Deaths
Ed HeadrickAge: 78 toy designer who modified the Pluto Platter, a clunky flying disc, and created the modern, aerodynamic Frisbee. Died: La Selva Beach, Calif., Aug. 12, 2002Bob HayesG -…Irina Bugrimova 2001 Deaths
Irina BugrimovaAge: 90 Russian animal tamer and circus performer who was the first woman to train lions and tigers. She also taught a lion to walk a tightrope.Died: Moscow, Feb. 20,…James (Sunny Jim) Fitzsimmons
James (Sunny Jim) FitzsimmonsBorn: July 23, 1874Horse racing trained horses that won over 2,275 races, including 2 Triple Crown winners— Gallant Fox in 1930 and Omaha in '35.Died: Mar. 11,…Althea Gibson Biography
Althea GibsonBorn: Aug. 25, 1927Tennis won both Wimbledon and U.S. championships in 1957 and '58; 1st black to play in either tourney and 1st to win each title.Died: Sept. 28, 2003Joe GibbsG…John Havlicek
John HavlicekBorn: Apr. 8, 1940Basketball F played in 3 NCAA Finals at Ohio St. (1960-62); led Boston to 8 NBA titles (1963-66,68-69,74,76); Finals MVP in 1974; 4-time All-NBA 1st team.João…Gene Klein
Gene KleinBorn: Jan. 29, 1921Horseman won 3 Eclipse awards as top owner (1985-87); his filly Winning Colors won 1988 Kentucky Derby; also owned San Diego Chargers football team (1966-84).Died…Phil Knight Biography
Phil KnightBorn: Feb. 24, 1938Founder and chairman of Nike, Inc., the multi-billion dollar shoe and fitness company founded in 1972 and based in Beaverton, Ore. ; named “The Most Powerful Man…Christy Mathewson
Christy MathewsonBorn: Aug. 12, 1880Baseball RHP won 22 or more games 12 straight years (1903-14); 373 career wins; pitched 3 shutouts in 1905 World Series.Died: Oct. 7, 1925Eddie MathewsK -…Trending
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