Some of the most notable names in local and national sports have passed away in 2016.
Syracuse University basketball fans mourned the passing of Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington in April.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed in early June.
Gordie Howe, known as 'Mr.Hockey' and one of the greatest players in NHL history, passed away in June.
Arnold Palmer, a seven-time major winner and one of the most popular golfers of all-time, died in September at the age of 87.
Here is a list of noteable sports figures we have said goodbye to this year.
- George MacIntyre,
- Will Trevillion,
- John Johnson
- Bill Foster,
- Monte Irvin,
- Andrew Smith,
- Lawrence Phillips
- Ted Marchibroda
- Lou Michaels
- Bill Johnson
- Walt Williams
- Barney Hall
- Ramon Ramirez,
- Jack Riley,
- Dave Mirra,
- Tony Phillips
- Andy Bathgate
- Bud Collins,
- Clyde Lovellette,
- Bill Gadsby
- Tray Walker
- Joe Garagiola
- Kevin Turner,
- Eugene Parker
- Will Smith
- Ed Snider,
- Milt Pappas
- Dwayne "Pearl" Washington
- Sean Murphy
- Ozzie Silna
- Winston Hill
- Rick MacLeish
- Donny Everett
- Kimbo Slice, the mixed martial arts star died on June 6. He had been diagnosed with heart failure and advised he would need a transplant. He was 42.
- Gordie Howe
- Curley Johnson,
- Pat Summitt,
- Buddy Ryan
- Zurlon Tipton
- Demontez Stitt
- Antonio Armstrong
- Bryan Clauson
- Zach Hemmila
- John Saunders
- Jordan Cornette
- Hall of Fame Boxer Bobby Chacon
- Brandon Jackson
- Clarence Brooks
- Richie Dunn
- Jose Fernandez
- Josh Samman
- Dennis Byrd,
- Ralph Branca
- Joe McKnight,
- Former New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens tight end
- Craig Sager,
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