Remembering Sports Legends Lost in 2025: A Heartbreaking Tribute

Notable Sports Figures Died In 2025

In 2025, the sports world bid farewell to several iconic figures whose contributions left an indelible mark on their respective fields. From Olympic champions to Hall of Fame athletes, broadcasters, and executives, these individuals shaped the landscape of sports and continue to inspire future generations.

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Tiger Bech – Former Princeton football player tragically lost in a New Orleans incident on January 1.
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Agnes Keleti – Hungarian Olympic gymnast and Holocaust survivor, celebrated for her ten Olympic medals, passed away on January 2.
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Brian Matusz – Former MLB pitcher, remembered for his time with the Baltimore Orioles, passed away on January 6.

Felix Mantilla – Former MLB infielder and member of the original New York Mets, passed away on January 10.

Bill McCartney – Former University of Colorado football coach, known for leading the team to a national championship, passed away on January 10.

Gus Williams – Former NBA player and key contributor to the Seattle SuperSonics' 1979 championship, passed away on January 15.

Bob Uecker – Beloved MLB broadcaster and former player, known for his humorous commentary, passed away on January 16.
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Jeff Torborg – Former MLB catcher and manager, remembered for his time with the Chicago White Sox, passed away on January 19.

Richard Button – Two-time Olympic figure skating champion and commentator, passed away on January 30.

Fay Vincent – Former MLB commissioner, instrumental in shaping modern baseball, passed away on February 1.

Howard Twilley – Former NFL wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, passed away on February 5.

Virginia McCaskey – Owner of the Chicago Bears and daughter of founder George Halas, passed away on February 6.

Dick Jauron – Former NFL player and coach, known for his tenure with the Chicago Bears, passed away on February 8.

Scott Sauerbeck – Former MLB pitcher, remembered for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, passed away on February 18.

Al Trautwig – Veteran sports broadcaster, known for his work with MSG Network, passed away on February 23.
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Larry Dolan – Owner of the Cleveland Indians, passed away on February 23.

Lee Kunzman – Former race car driver, competed in USAC and CART series, passed away on February 27.

Junior Bridgeman – Former NBA player and successful businessman, passed away on March 13.

John Feinstein – Renowned sportswriter and author, passed away on March 13.

Oliver Miller – Former NBA player, known for his time with the Phoenix Suns, passed away on March 12.

Kenneth Sims – Former NFL defensive end and first overall pick in the 1982 draft, passed away on March 21.

George Foreman – Legendary boxing champion and entrepreneur, passed away on March 21.
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Hank Steinbrecher – Former U.S. Soccer Federation Secretary General, passed away on March 25.

Shigeaki Hattori – Japanese race car driver and team owner, passed away on April 5.

Octavio Dotel – Former MLB pitcher, passed away on April 8.

Ray Shero – Former NHL general manager, passed away on April 9.

Kyren Lacy – Former college football player, passed away on April 13.

Karenna Groff – Former MIT soccer player and NCAA Woman of the Year, passed away on April 13.

Don Hasselbeck – Former NFL tight end and father of NFL quarterbacks Matt and Tim Hasselbeck, passed away on April 14.

Mike Patrick – Veteran sports broadcaster, known for his work with ESPN, passed away on April 20.

Steve McMichael – Former NFL defensive tackle and professional wrestler, passed away on April 23.

Walt Jocketty – Former MLB executive, known for his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, passed away on April 25.

Dick Barnett – Former NBA player and educator, passed away on April 27.

Jim Dent – Sportswriter and author, known for his works on football, passed away on May 2.

Join us as we honor their legacies and reflect on the moments they gifted us throughout their careers.

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