Tag: Dies
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Charley Trippi, Versatile Football Hall of Famer, Dies at 100
A star on offense and defense, he took Georgia to a Rose Bowl victory and the Chicago Cardinals to an N.F.L. title. “The greatest football player I’ve ever seen,” Jim Thorpe said.
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Marc Lewitinn, Covid Patient, Dies at 76 After 850 Days on a Ventilator
While no definitive statistics exist, doctors say Mr. Lewitinn, a retired Manhattan store owner, was likely the longest-surviving intubated Covid patient.
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Vin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers for 67 Years, Dies at 94
The team has had many great players since World War II, but it was Mr. Scully, a gifted storyteller and a master of the graceful phrase, who became the enduring face of the franchise.