It Was Tough To Say Goodbye To These Athletes In 2020

Published on 01/04/2021
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Whitey Ford

For eleven years, this MLB player pitched more than most people do in their entire lives. Whitney Ford was the signature hurler of the New York Yankees in the ‘50s and ‘60s. He broke into the world of sports at age 21. However, he had to spend the next two years in the military during the Korean War. After that, he went on to earn six World Series rings, 236 regular-season wins, and ten All-Star selections. What a talented guy! This Hall of Famer kicked the bucket on October 8 at age 91.

Whitey Ford

Whitey Ford

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Joe Laurinaitis

The name is probably unfamiliar to you, but you will recognize his face and ring name. Joe Laurinaitis is simply the birth name of Road Warrior Animal! At 6 feet 2 inches and 300 pounds, he named himself in WWE as part of a tag team with Michael Hegstrand, also known as Road Warrior Hawk. The two of them made up the Road Warriors. They had been the kings of the wrestling scene from the ‘80s until 2003, when Hegstrand died of a heart attack. This year, Laurinaitis kicked the bucket at age 60.

Joe Laurinaitis

Joe Laurinaitis

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