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1. When ___ _____ died at the age of 81, he passed away deeply involved with the Detroit Red Wings. He was a former general manager, coach, broadcaster, and Hall of Fame player. Who's name fills into the blank?
2. _____ _____ died during the qualifying at New Hampshire International Raceway at the age of 30. He was replacing Joe Nemechek in the #42 car for team SABCO. At the time of his death he had one top five finish. Which NASCAR driver's name fills the blank?
3. Which world class bull rider was killed after being stepped on by a bull in Albuquerque, NM?
4. Name the legendary football coach who coached for the New York Giants but most noteably the Dallas Cowboys.
5. After killing his wife in a domestic dispute, former Carolina Panther Fred Lane shot himself?
6. What NFL team did the late Derrick Thomas play for?
7. Name the Chicago Bear who died at 45 of liver disease. He was the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
8. Which Petty died at the age of 86 in 2000?
9. Which former NY Yankee manager died in 2000?
10. Which pitcher pitched the ball that Cleveland's Vic Wertz drove 460 feet, which was eventually caught over the shoulder by Willie Mays?(the catch)
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