Sunday, January 17, 2021

Some More 2020 Deaths: Shula, George, Christo, Unseld, Smith, Reiner

Deaths in May and June.

DON SHULA, 90

He won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history.  Died May 4.

PHYLLLIS GEORGE, 70

Former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS' "The NFL Today."  Died May 14.

CHRISTO, 84

He was known for ephemeral public art projects that often involved wrapping large structures in fabric.  Died May 31.

WES UNSELD, 74

The workmanlike Hall of Fame center who led Washington to its only NBA championship.  Died June 2.

JEAN KENNEDY SMITH, 92

Last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy.  Died June 2.

CARL REINER, 98

Writer, actor, director who rose to comedy's front ranks as creator of "The Dick Van Dyke Show."  Died June 29.


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