SPORTS
Sports figures who passed away in 2016
Muhammad Ali, boxing,1942-2016.
Jess Tan, AP
Arnold Palmer, golf, 1929-2016.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
Gordie Howe, hockey, 1928-2016.
Denis Brodeur, Getty Images
Pat Summitt, basketball, 1952-2016.
Mark Zerof, USA TODAY Sports
Buddy Ryan, football, 1934-2016.
Tony Tomsic, USA TODAY Sports
Craig Sager, sportscaster, 1951-2016
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports
Jose Fernandez, baseball, 1992-2016.
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports
Dennis Green, football, 1949-2016.
Mary Butkus, AP
John Saunders, sportscaster, 1955-2016.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
LaVell Edwards, college football, 1930-2016
Paul Warner, AP
Kimbo Slice, MMA, 1974-2016.
Tom Casino, CBS![Nate Thurmond #42 of the Cleveland Cavaliers stands on the court during a game against the Boston Celtics circa 1976 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1976 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 77804936 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]](/gcdn/-mm-/6c30b7736ec3f34fbdd332812da80a8e40aed202/c=0-158-2389-3344/local/-/media/2016/12/19/USATODAY/USATODAY/636177584889488578-XXX-DNA056027088.JPG-DEC-2308-83383846-1-.JPG?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Nate Thurmond #42 of the Cleveland Cavaliers stands on the court during a game against the Boston Celtics circa 1976 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1976 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 77804936 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
Dick Raphael, NBAE/Getty Images
Dennis Byrd, football, 1966-2016.
USA TODAY Sports
Ralph Branca, baseball, 1926-2016.
Harry Harris, AP
Joe McKnight, football, 1988-2016.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Rashaan Salaam, 1974-2016
Ed Andrieski AP
Monte Irvin, baseball, 1919-2016.
LG Patterson, AP
Bud Collins, sportscaster, 1929-2016.
Dennis Grombkowski, Getty Images
Dave Mirra, BMX rider, 1974-2016.
Ed Reinke, AP
Lawrence Phillips, football, 1975-2016.
James A. Finley, AP
Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, pro wrestling, 1969-2016.
Rich Freeda, Titan Sports Inc. Handout.
Will Smith, football, 1981-2016.
Bill Haber, AP
Tony Phillips, baseball, 1959-2016.
Jeff Robbins, AP
Bill Johnson, alpine skiing,1960-2016.
Michel Lipchitz, AP
Bobby Chacon, boxing, 1951-2016.
Lucy Nicholson, AP
Joe Garagiola, baseball, 1926-2016.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, basketball, 1964-2016
Ray Stubblebine, AP
Bryan Clauson, auto racing, 1989-2016.
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
Ted Marchibroda, football, 1931-2016.
Darron Cummings, AP
Tray Walker, football, 1992-2016.
Don Juan Moore, AP
Jim Davenport, baseball, 1933-2016.
Steve Moore, AP
Andrew Smith, basketball, 1990-2016.
Mark Humphrey, AP
Kenny Sailors, basketball, 1921-2016.
University Of Wyoming
Jibri Bryan, basketball, 1992-2016.
Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports
Andy Bathgate, hockey, 1932-2016.
AP
Milt Pappas, baseball, 1939-2016.
Tom Cruze, AP
Bill Wade, football,1930-201.
Associated Press
Steve McElvene, basketball, 1995-2016.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
Lou Michaels, football, 1935-2016.
AP Photo/NFL Photos
Kevin Randleman, MMA, 1971-2016
Isaac Brekken, AP
John Johnson, basketball, 1947-2016.
NBA Photos, NBAE/Getty Images
Johnny Bach, basketball, 1924-2016.
Nick Wass, AP
Maria Teresa De Filippis, race car driving, 1926-2016.
Monika Fellner, Getty Images
Winston Hill, football, 1941-2016.
AP
AJ Schlatter, football, 1995-2016.
Steve Dykes, AP
Donnovan Hill, football, 1998-2016.
AP
Ed Snider, sports television, 1933-2016.
George Widman, AP