Notable sports deaths in 2024
One day after a collision and fight at second base with Cincinnati Reds' Pete Rose, New York Mets shortstop Bud Harrelson shows that he's no Superman during batting practice at Shea Stadium on Oct. 9, 1973. Credit: Marty Lederhandler
Frank Ryan
Frank Ryan, the quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964, died on Jan. 1 at age 87.
Gus Alfieri
Gus Alfieri, a former St. John’s player and longtime St. Anthony’s High School coach, died at age 87 on Jan. 1.
Mario Zagallo
Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, died on Jan. 5 at age 92.
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach for Germany and also played for the New York Cosmos, died on Jan. 7 at age 78.
Bud Harrelson
Bud Harrelson, the shortstop on the 1969 Miracle Mets who famously brawled with Pete Rose in the 1973 NLCS and a co-founder and co-owner of the Long Island Ducks, died on Jan. 11. He was 79.
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