Brooklyn, NY
Red Auerbach
Basketball | Coach, General Manager
1917-09-20 – 2006-10-28 (Age 89)
Cause of Death: Heart Disease
During Auerbach's 20-year professional coaching career, he won 11 Division titles (including 9 in a row), 11 appearances in the…
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.
Vitas Gerulaitis
1954-07-26 – 1994-09-17 (Age 40)
Cause of Death: Other
Gerulaitis died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty heater.