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08-29-2021, 05:42 PM #1Banned
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Leonard Thompson, a WR-HB drafted out of Oklahoma State by the Lions, for whom he played for his entire 12-year NFL career, died on 8/15 at age 69.
Drafted by Detroit in the 1975 NFL Draft, he wore #39 for his entire playing career, which ended after the 1986 season. His most productive seasons as a wide receiver were from 1983-85: 1983=41 receptions, 752 yards; 1984=50 receptions, 773 yards; 1985=51 receptions, 736 yards.
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Noel Scarlett, a DT who appeared in 1 game with Dallas in 2000, died on 9/1 at age 47.
Scarlett was originally drafted in 1999 by Minnesota, but did not play with the Vikes in the regular season.
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Cloyd Boyer, a RHP who spent all 5 years of his MLB career playing for Missouri-based ballclubs, died on 9/20 at age 94.
Boyer pitched for the Cardinals from 1949-52 before heading into military service. Upon his return, he spent his final season with the Kansas City A's in 1955. He was the last living Boyer brother, passing away well after both Ken and Clete.
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