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Paul Smith 2000 Deaths

Paul SmithAge: 54 defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos and member of their famed "Orange Crush" defense; inducted into team's Ring of Fame in 1986; Pro Bowler in 1972 and 1973, posting 11…

Charles Bell 2005 Deaths

Charles BellAge: 44 former president and chief executive of McDonald's who held the post for seven months. He was the company's second leader to die in less than a year. He died of cancer.…

Arthur Kornberg Biography

biochemistDied: October 26, 2007 (Stanford, California) Best Known as: biochemist who discovered how DNA is assembled Biochemist who won the Nobel Prize for…

Jerry Neudecker Biography

Jerry NeudeckerAge: 66 last major league umpire to wear a balloon chest protector; American League umpire from 1956–86; his chest protector was sent to the Hall of Fame after his retirement…

Bob Cope Biography

Bob CopeAge: 58 former defensive coordinator for Kansas State University; on his second stint with the Wildcats; was on coach Bill Snyder's original staff from 1989–90, then left for…

Bernard Jackson Biography

Bernard JacksonAge: 46 the starting free safety on the Denver Broncos' first Super Bowl team in 1977; the third member of that team to die including defensive end Lyle Alzado and backup…

Jimmy Payne 1998 Deaths

Jimmy PayneAge: 38 former All-SEC defensive tackle at the University of Georgia from 1978-82; had 85 tackles and seven sacks for the Bulldogs in 1981; drafted by Buffalo, but knee problems…

Henry Cecil Ransom McBay Biography

Henry Cecil Ransom McBaychemistBorn: 5/29/1914Birthplace: Mexia, Tex. Initially planning to enter medical school, Henry McBay decided instead to study chemistry, earning a B.S. degree in 1934…

Johnny Dee Biography

Johnny DeeAge: 75 head men's basketball coach at Notre Dame from 1964-71 who led the team to four NCAA Tournaments, one NIT appearance and an overall record of 116-80; was hired by Alabama in…

Bernie Faloney Biography

Bernie FaloneyAge: 66 Canadian Football Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to seven Grey Cup appearances and two titles in eight years beginning in 1957; named Most…