Max Schmeling, 99. German heavyweight whose bouts against Joe Louis set off a propaganda war. Feb. 2.
Chico Carrasquel, 77. White Sox shortstop; first Latin player in All-Star game. May 26.
George Mikan, 80. Pro basketball's first dominant big man; led Minneapolis Lakers to five championships. June 1.
Hank Stram, 82. Football coach; took Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowls. July 4.
Hunter Kelly, 8. His battle with a nervous system disease inspired fundraising crusade by his father, Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. Aug. 5.
Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, 103. Negro Leagues star given nickname by Damon Runyon. Aug. 11.
Chris Schenkel, 82. Sportscaster whose easygoing baritone won fans during a more than six-decade broadcasting career. Sept. 11.
Wellington Mara, 89. New York Giants owner; one of NFL's most influential leaders. Oct. 25.
Al Lopez. Hall of Fame catcher; managed pennant-winning teams in 1954 (Indians) and 1959 (White Sox). Oct. 30.
George Best, 59. One of the most dazzling players in soccer history. Nov. 25. Alcohol abuse.
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