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Lee Elia, former major league manager known for profane rant, dies at 87

Lee Elia, former major league manager known for profane rant, dies at 87

Lee Elia, a former major league player and coach who was managing the Chicago Cubs in 1983 when he famously criticized the team's fans in a memorable postgame rant, has died. He was 87. The Philadelphia Phillies said Elia died on Wednesday.
Former Jazz coach and GM Frank Layden dies at 93

Former Jazz coach and GM Frank Layden dies at 93

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93.
Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, died Wednesday morning, his son said. He was 78. Casey Coleman said his father died in his sleep in Jamestown, Tennessee.

Alan G. Hassenfeld, former CEO of Hasbro and whose family founded the iconic toy maker, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Alan G. Hassenfeld, a renowned philanthropist and former CEO of iconic toy company Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe and Play-Doh, has died. He was 76, according to the toy company.
Pettis Norman, a Cowboys tight end and civil rights advocate in the 1960s, dies at 86

Pettis Norman, a Cowboys tight end and civil rights advocate in the 1960s, dies at 86

DALLAS (AP) — Pettis Norman, a Dallas Cowboys tight end who was outspoken on issues of civil rights in the 1960s, has died. He was 86.
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91

Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state's chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption , has died. He was 91.
Longtime AP journalist Paul Shin, who covered South Korea's turbulent modern history, dies at 84

Longtime AP journalist Paul Shin, who covered South Korea's turbulent modern history, dies at 84

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Paul Shin, whose decadeslong career in journalism, including nearly 20 years with The Associated Press, placed him at the heart of South Korea’s most turbulent and transformative moments since the 1960s, has died. He was 84.
UK conservative politician Norman Tebbit, an icon of the Thatcher era, dies at 94

UK conservative politician Norman Tebbit, an icon of the Thatcher era, dies at 94

LONDON (AP) — Conservative politician Norman Tebbit, a key ally of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in her free-market transformation of Britain, has died at the age of 94, his family said Tuesday.
Ed Fiori, known for taking down Tiger Woods, dies of cancer

Ed Fiori, known for taking down Tiger Woods, dies of cancer

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ed Fiori, who for 13 years was the only player to rally from a 54-hole deficit to beat Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, died Sunday, the tour said on its website. He was 72. The tour said Fiori had been battling cancer.
Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44

Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44

CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox , has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 44.
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