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Elizabeth (Betty) Robinson Schwartz Biography

Elizabeth (Betty) Robinson SchwartzAge: 87 became first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track when she won the 100-meter dash in a then-world-record 12.2 seconds; injuries she…

Gregory Hines 2003 Deaths

Gregory HinesAge: 57 versatile performer who began his career as a tap dancer and successfully crossed over into acting. He received four Tony nominations, and won for Best Actor in a Musical…

Joey Ramone 2001 Deaths

Joey Ramone(Jeffrey Hyman)Age: 49 Unconventional musician who founded the Ramones, a pioneering punk band whose influence extends from the Sex Pistols and the Clash to U2 and Nirvana. The…

Lynn Archibald Biography

Lynn ArchibaldAge: 52 former head basketball coach at the University of Utah and Idaho State; served as an assistant at Arizona St., Southern Cal, UNLV, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and Cal…

Roger Brown Biography

Roger BrownAge: 54 former Indiana Pacers guard who never played college basketball; at age 25 was the Pacers first player signed upon joining the ABA in 1967; led Pacers to three ABA…

Rose E. Bird Biography

Rose E. BirdAge: 63 liberal California judge who became the first woman chief justice of the state's supreme court. Gov. Jerry Brown appointed her chief justice in 1977, but California voters…

Madeline Kahn 1999 Deaths

Madeline KahnAge: 57 film, theater, and television actress known for her childlike voice, ditsy persona, and razor-sharp wit. The Oscar-nominated actress won a 1993 Tony Award for her…

Gordon Wren Biography

Gordon WrenAge: 80 the only American to qualify for four Olympic skiing events; placed second in combined jumping and fifth in special jumping at the 1948 Winter Games in St. Moritz,…

John Milner 2000 Deaths

John MilnerAge: 50 OF-1B who played on pennant-winning teams with the Mets in 1973 and the Pirates in 1979; led the Mets in HRs his first three full years in the majors; .306 average in 10…

Joe Mullaney 2000 Deaths

Joe MullaneyAge: 75 former L.A. Lakers and Providence College basketball coach; coached Lakers for two seasons beginning in 1969 and coached the Friars from 1955-69 and 1981-85; led…