Former Vikings players Jim Marshall and Chuck Foreman survived a second round of cuts as the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process trimmed the list of senior candidates being considered for the Class of 2025 from 60 to 31, the Hall announced today. Members of the Hall’s “Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee” voted for 25 players… Continue reading Former Vikings Chuck Foreman, Jim Marshall clear another hurdle for Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away
Story Links FARGO, N.D. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach Arthur “Bucky” Maughan, who led the North Dakota State University wrestling program for 47 seasons from 1964 to 2011, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 83. Maughan’s Bison teams won four NCAA Division II national championships in 1988,… Continue reading Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach Bucky Maughan Passes Away
NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away
The football world mourns the loss of Joe Schmidt, an NFL legend and former Detroit Lions linebacker and head coach, whose extraordinary career left an indelible mark on the sport. Schmidt, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, was known for his fierce tackling and leadership on the field, helping the Lions secure championships in 1953 and… Continue reading NFL Legend Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker and Former Lions Coach, Passes Away
Star-Studded Class Slated for Bison Athletic Hall of Fame Induction in September
Story Links Hall of Fame Luncheon Tickets FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University will induct seven individuals and one team into the Bison Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 20. This year’s honorees will comprise the 52nd annual class to be inducted.… Continue reading Star-Studded Class Slated for Bison Athletic Hall of Fame Induction in September
BMX Legend Harry Leary Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy
The BMX world is mourning the loss of Harry Leary, a Hall of Fame racer who helped define the sport and inspire generations of riders. Known by his fans as “Scary Harry Leary” and “Turbo,” Leary’s career spanned decades, from his early start in 1974 to his professional peak in the 1980s, and his eventual… Continue reading BMX Legend Harry Leary Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy
Baseball Legend Orlando Cepeda, Known as ‘The Baby Bull,’ Passes Away at 86
Orlando Cepeda, a Hall of Fame baseball player renowned for his powerful hitting and vibrant personality, has died at the age of 86. Cepeda, affectionately known as “The Baby Bull,” passed away on Friday, June 28, at his home. Cepeda’s illustrious 17-year Major League Baseball career left an indelible mark on the sport. He hit… Continue reading Baseball Legend Orlando Cepeda, Known as ‘The Baby Bull,’ Passes Away at 86
Farewell to ‘The Jet’: Basketball Legend Chet Walker Dies at 84
Chet Walker, a Hall of Fame basketball player known for his exceptional career with the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls, has passed away at the age of 84. Walker, affectionately nicknamed “The Jet” for his speed, was a seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the 1967 NBA championship team with the 76ers. His death… Continue reading Farewell to ‘The Jet’: Basketball Legend Chet Walker Dies at 84
Legendary Cowboys Lineman Larry Allen Dies Suddenly at 52
Larry Allen, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman known for his dominant 12-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age of 52. Allen passed away suddenly while on vacation with his family in Mexico. A six-time All-Pro, Allen’s legacy as one of the NFL’s greatest linemen is cemented in his numerous accolades… Continue reading Legendary Cowboys Lineman Larry Allen Dies Suddenly at 52
Legendary NBA Star Bill Walton Dies at 71: A Champion On and Off the Court
606 Bill Walton, the legendary NBA Hall of Famer renowned for his incredible career and vibrant personality, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Walton’s illustrious career saw him winning championships at every level of basketball—high school, college at UCLA, and professionally with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston… Continue reading Legendary NBA Star Bill Walton Dies at 71: A Champion On and Off the Court