The RIP Sporting Heroes Thread

[harrybarracuda]

I had to look it up.

[Happy As Larry]

Ex-Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell dies aged 54

Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54 after a short illness.

Campbell scored 148 goals in 542 appearances across spells with eight clubs during his career.

He won four major trophies with Arsenal and also played for Leyton Orient, Leicester, Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor, Everton, West Brom and Cardiff.
Campbell made his final appearance as a player in February 2007 before moving into broadcasting.

Everton said earlier this month he became ill in May and was "very unwell" in hospital.
"We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness," said Arsenal.
"Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. All of us are thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kevin."

Everton said: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.
"Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well - as anyone who ever met him will know. RIP, Super Kev."

Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54 - BBC Sport

[harrybarracuda]

Even I know how legendary this guy was.

Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies aged 93



Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies aged 93

[aging one]

Quite sad over this. A great player and a great human. Happy to have been able to see him play for a few seasons. Very famous for what is known as "the catch'.