Notable sports deaths in 2015
1979: Darryl Dawkins of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game. (JONATHAN DANIEL / ALLSPORT)
Pro football Hall of Famer and former “Monday Night Football” broadcaster.
(John Rooney / AP)
Former Angels and Braves pitcher.
(Jae C. Hong / AP)
Former Negro Leagues and American League standout.
(David Banks / AP)Advertisement
Most successful African American golfer before Tiger Woods.
(Lennox McLendon / AP)
Former WWE star.
(Matt Sayles / AP)
Only person to win baseball’s MVP and executive of the year award.
(Ed Widdis / AP)
Former NBA coach.
(Richard Sennott / Associated Press)Advertisement
A 12-time NBA All-Star.
(Matty Zimmerman / AP)
Nicknamed “Hot Rod.” Was a popular sixth man with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1986 to 1995.
(Mark Duncan / AP)
Race car driver killed after getting hit by track debris.
(Mark J. Terrill / AP)