LaMarr Hoyt, Pitcher Whose Star Shown Brightly but Briefly, Dies at 66

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports He won the 1983 Cy Young Award as the American League’s leading pitcher, but an injury and troubles with drugs and the law ended his career prematurely.https://nyti.ms/3deZiet

Don Demeter, a Dodger Star of the Future Who Wasn’t, Dies at 86

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports Groomed to replace Duke Snyder, he broke his wrist in 1960 and never lived up to expectations. But he had a fine career with four other teams.https://nyti.ms/3ltTCBA

Jane Brown Grimes, a Rare Female Force in Tennis, Dies at 80

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports She was a top executive at three organizations, including the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where she was later inducted.https://nyti.ms/3c9xTtW

Pedro Feliciano, Durable Relief Pitcher for the Mets, Dies at 45

By BY PETER KEEPNEWS from NYT Sports He led the major leagues in appearances from 2008 to 2010, earning him the nickname Perpetual Pedro.https://nyti.ms/3CfbDJK

Paul Salata, Champion of the N.F.L.’s ‘Irrelevant,’ Dies at 94

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports He created an annual award to honor the player picked last in the college draft, because, he said, “they do their work and should be noticed.”https://nyti.ms/3GaDEFg

Ray Fosse, Catcher Best Known for a Collision, Dies at 74

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports He was a budding talent for Cleveland when he was knocked over by Pete Rose in the 1970 All-Star Game. It was, he said, “something people will continue to talk about.”https://nyti.ms/3lH3KHV

Tony De Marco, Slugging Welterweight Champion, Is Dead at 89

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports He was a hero in Boston “not because he’s the greatest prizefighter in the world, which he isn’t,” a sportswriter wrote, “but because he’s so damned courageous.”https://nyti.ms/3lB8e2C

Budge Patty, Elegant Tennis Champion of the 1950s, Dies at 97

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports Known for his style as much as his forehand volley, he was one of only three Americans to win the French and Wimbledon men’s singles in the same year.https://nyti.ms/2WTgyBe

Cloyd Boyer, Last of a Three-Brother Baseball Rarity, Dies at 94

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports His pitching career was cut short, but at one time he and his brothers Ken and Clete were all on the major league stage together. He ended up outliving them.https://nyti.ms/39CZL8l

Jimmy Greaves, English Soccer Star, Is Dead at 81

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports He was the first player to lead scoring in England’s top league for three straight seasons, but he may be best known for one game he missed: the 1966 World Cup final.https://nyti.ms/3kAJXZZ

Rudy Riska, the Heisman Trophy’s Guiding Light, Dies at 85

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports For over 40 years he oversaw the awarding of the prestigious trophy to the nation’s top college football player and helped winners on their “magic carpet ride” in New York.https://nyti.ms/3i3lgnj

Rudy Riska, the Heisman Trophy’s Guiding Light, Dies at 85

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports For over 40 years he oversaw the awarding of the prestigious trophy to the nation’s top college football player and helped winners on their “magic carpet ride” in New York.https://nyti.ms/3lRNvqd

Ruly Carpenter, 81, Dies; Owned the Phillies’ First Championship Team

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports Distressed by soaring salaries, he sold the team a year after they beat Kansas City in the 1980 World Series. “We hoped common sense would prevail,’’ he said. “But it didn’t.”https://nyti.ms/3EyCbYP

Sam Cunningham Dies at 71; Fostered Integration on the Football Field

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports As one of three Black players in the U.S.C. backfield, he led the team to a stunning win in 1970 over Coach Bear Bryant’s all-white Alabama. He would go on to star for the New England Patriots.https://nyti.ms/2YIfZuJ

Jerry Harkness, 81, Dies; Star of a Historic Integrated Basketball Team

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports He was an All-American forward for Loyola University Chicago, which started four Black players against an all-white Mississippi team in the 1963 N.C.A.A. tournament.https://nyti.ms/3jn40KK

Bill Freehan, Champion Tigers’ Durable Centerpiece, Dies at 79

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports An 11-time All-Star catcher, he played a key role in Detroit’s 1968 World Series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.https://nyti.ms/3mlhoB0

Gerd Müller, Soccer Star Known for His Scoring Prowess, Dies at 75

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports He scored 566 goals for Bayern Munich, helping the club to four German titles, four German Cup wins and three European Cup victories in 15 years.https://nyti.ms/3y4Qy2n

Joe Walton, Giants Star Who Found Futility as Jets Coach, Dies at 85

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports He took them to the playoffs several times in the 1980s but was dismissed after a 53-57 record. He went on to achieve success as a college coach.https://nyti.ms/3grgj7h

J.R. Richard, Fireballing Pitcher Whose Career Was Cut Short, Dies at 71

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports He was a star for the Astros and one of the most intimidating pitchers of the 1970s — until he had a stroke and collapsed at the Astrodome.https://nyti.ms/3AgescJ

Joan Ullyot, Debunker of Limits on Women Who Run, Dies at 80

By BY ANNABELLE WILLIAMS from NYT Sports Dr. Ullyot argued in her research, and showed over miles and miles in competition herself, that, yes, women are built to run marathons. Olympic officials finally agreed.https://nyti.ms/3rRvhI0