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02-16-2021, 10:50 PM #1Banned
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Vincent Jackson, a WR for 12 seasons in the NFL, was found dead in his hotel room on 2/15. He was 38. Cause of death has yet to be announced, although at this time foul play is not expected to be the cause.
Selected to 3 Pro Bowls, Jackson began his NFL career in 2005 with the Chargers, staying with San Diego through 2011. He then caught passes for Tampa Bay from 2012-16. He led the NFL in 2 receiving categories in 2012: yards per reception (19.2) and longest reception in yards (95).
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03-07-2021, 08:59 PM #2Banned
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Mark Pavelich, a member of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team (The Miracle On Ice) died recently at age 63.
After his Olympics success, he moved on to the NHL, playing for 7 seasons with the Rangers, North Stars and Sharks.
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03-22-2021, 12:09 AM #3Banned
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Ed Armbrister, an OF for the Reds from 1973-77, died on 3/17 at age 72.
Armbrister was a valuable reserve flychaser for the Big Red Machine teams, earning 2 World Series rings during his 5-year career in The Show (1975-76). He is a native of the Bahamas, being born and dying both in Nassau.
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