Chadwick Boseman
Many people know Chadwick Boseman from Black Panther, but he once played Jackie Robinson in 42 as well. By the name of David Denby, a New Yorker writer, even said, “He plays Robinson better than Robinson played himself [in the 1950 biopic, The Jackie Robinson Story].” Aside from that, the actor played a fictional linebacker for the Ohio State called Vontae Mack. He brought the character to life in Draft Day (2014). With these things in mind, the actor passed away on a shockingly fitting day. August 28 is the annual Jackie Robinson Day. Sadly, that also happened to be the day of his death. The world found out that he had been hiding his battle with colon cancer for years. He lost his life at the young age of 43. You know what they say – the good die young.
Chadwick Boseman
Tarvaris Jackson
For a decade, Tarvaris Jackson made a name for himself as the QB of the Minnesota Vikings, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Buffalo Bills. An Alabama State alum, he was a second-round pick in the NFL Draft of 2006. He went on to be a coach at Tennessee State. Sadly, he died in a tragic car accident on April 12.
Tarvaris Jackson
