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Henry Jones Biography

Henry JonesAge: 86 Tony–winning character actor seen by millions in his 350 TV shows, more than 50 movies, and dozens of theater productions. Among his most notable performances was a…

Stephan Johnson Biography

Stephan JohnsonAge: 31 junior middleweight boxer who turned professional in 1987 and had a 27-8-1 record; knocked out in the 10th round of a USBA title fight by Paul Vaden on Nov. 20, 1999.…

Henry Viscardi, Jr. 2004 Deaths

Henry Viscardi, Jr.Age: 91 advocate for the disabled who, with the encouragement of Eleanor Roosevelt, created Abilities Inc., organization that helped the disabled find jobs. Viscardi, who…

Roberto Alomar

Roberto AlomarBorn: Feb. 5, 1968Baseball member of two World Series champions with Toronto; perennial Gold Glove second baseman and All-Star; MVP of 1992 ALCS; became known well beyond…

Roy Campanella

Roy CampanellaBorn: Nov. 19, 1921Baseball C 3-time NL MVP (1951,53,55); led Brooklyn to 5 pennants and 1st World Series title (1955); career cut short when 1958 car accident left him…

Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray LeonardBorn: May 17, 1956Boxer light welterweight Olympic champ (1976); won world welterweight title 1979 and four more titles; retired after losing to Terry Norris on Feb. 9, 1991…

Floyd Patterson

Floyd PattersonBorn: Jan. 4, 1935Boxer Olympic middleweight champ in 1952; world heavyweight champion (1956-59,60-62); 1st to regain heavyweight crown; fought Ingemar Johansson 3 times in 22…

Ozzie Smith

Ozzie SmithBorn: Dec. 26, 1954Baseball SS won 13 straight Gold Gloves (1980-92); played in 12 straight All-Star Games (1981-92); MVP of 1985 NL playoffs; all-time MLB assist leader (8,375);…

Lisa Leslie

Lisa LeslieBorn: July 7, 1972Basketball C 2-time WNBA Finals MVP (2001-02) with the champion Los Angeles Sparks; 2001 regular season MVP; 3-time WNBA All-Star Game MVP (1999,2001-02); 3-time…

Kenny Durrett 2001 Deaths

Kenny DurrettAge: 52 former All-American at LaSalle and fourth overall pick in the 1971 NBA draft; played four seasons in the NBA before a knee injury ended his career; dominating forward and…