He rose from a working-class upbringing to lead some of the world’s biggest companies.
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He later had a successful career as an accountant in California.
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Wood had two other hits in 1967, “Gimme Little Sign” and “Baby You Got It.”
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He played for the Texas Rangers, New York Mets, and other baseball teams.
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He was known for his March Madness coverage and for anchoring “The NFL Today.”
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He was also known for roles in “A Soldier’s Story” and “Christine.”
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Henderson also led MLB in runs, with 2,295 in his 25-season career.
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She was the last surviving member of Chicago’s famed Barrett Sisters.
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Anderson sang lead vocals on hits like “Le Freak” and “I Want Your Love.”
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Over nearly a decade, he also played for the Saints, Buccaneers, and Seahawks.