Natural Causes
Hank Aaron
Baseball | Right Field
1934-02-05 – 2021-01-22 (Age 86)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
23-time All Star, World Series Champion, NL MVP, 3-time Gold Glove Award, 2-time NL Batting Champion, 4-time NL Home Run…
Captain Lou Albano
Wrestling
1933-07-29 – 2009-10-14 (Age 76)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Professional Wrestler & Manager 1953-1995 WWE Hall of Fame In addition to wrestling, Albano appeared in several TV shows including…
Walter Alston
Baseball | First Baseman, Manager
1911-12-01 – 1984-10-01 (Age 72)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
4-time World Series Champion. 6 time Manager of the Year. Los Angeles Dodgers #24 retired.
Luke Appling
Baseball | Shortstop
1907-04-02 – 1991-01-03 (Age 83)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
7 time All Star. #4 retired by Chicago White Sox
Paul Arizin
Basketball | Forward
1928-04-09 – 2006-12-12 (Age 78)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
10 time All Star. NBA Hall of Fame.
Earl Averill
Baseball | Center Field
1902-05-21 – 1983-08-16 (Age 81)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
6 time All Star. #3 retired by the Cleveland Indians. National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Dave Bancroft
Baseball | Shortstop
1891-04-20 – 1972-10-09 (Age 81)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
2 time World Series Champion. National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Vince Banonis
1921-04-09 – 2010-10-23 (Age 89)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Banonis served in the US…
Sammy Baugh
Football | Defensive Back, Quarterback
1914-03-17 – 2008-12-17 (Age 94)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
9 time All Pro. 5 time All Star. Washington Redskins #33 retired. One of the best football player of all…
John Beckman
Basketball
1985-10-22 – 1968-06-22
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Basketball Hall of Fame
Jack Leonard
Boxing | Professional Boxer
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Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Leonard allegedly refused attempts by organized crime figures to turn over some of his contracts. He was later attacked at…
George Blanda
Football | Kicker, Quarterback
1927-09-17 – 2010-09-27 (Age 83)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
4-time all-star. 2-time all-pro. 3-time AFL Champion. Elected to the NFL Hall of Fame. Played 26 years in the NFL…
Lou Boudreau
1917-07-17 – 2001-08-10 (Age 84)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
7 time All-Star. 1948 World Series Champion. 1948 AL MVP. Cleveland Indians # 5 retired.
Clete Boyer
Baseball | Third Base
1937-02-09 – 2007-06-04 (Age 70)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
2-time World Series Champion. 1969 Gold Glove Award.
Bobby Bragan
Baseball
1917-10-30 – 2010-01-21 (Age 92)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Bragan played shortstop and catcher, and was a coach and manager in the Major Leagues.
Cullen Bryant
Football | Running Back
1951-05-20 – 2009-10-13 (Age 58)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Max Carey
Baseball | Center Field, Coach
1890-01-11 – 1976-05-30 (Age 86)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
1925 World Series Champion, 738 Stolen Bases
Stan Coveleski
Baseball | Pitcher
1889-07-13 – 1984-03-20 (Age 94)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
World Series Champion (1920), 2-time AL ERA Leader, AL Strikeout Leader (1920), Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
Sam Dana
Football | Running Back
1903-08-07 – 2007-10-29 (Age 104)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
At the time of his death, Dana was believed to be the oldest living NFL football player.
Bob Feller
Baseball | Pitcher
1918-11-03 – 2010-12-15 (Age 92)
Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Feller is the winningest pitcher in Cleveland Indians history. 8-time All Star. 7-time league strikeout leader. 1948 World Series Champion.…