Sports stars who died in 2021

Posted Jan 1, 2022
This is a look back at the sports stars we said goodbye to in 2021: John Madden, the football triple threat (coach, broadcaster, gaming icon); Demaryius Thomas, the Pro Bowl wide receiver; Colt Brennan, the beloved Hawaii quarterback and onetime Heisman finalist; Hank Aaron, the baseball home-run king; Terrence Clarke, the Kentucky standout. (247 Sports)

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