Born December 25

The Spinners had a string of hits in the 1970s, including six No. 1 R&B songs.

Walker built his reputation on guitar by forging his own musical path.

He caught a touchdown pass that helped the Dolphins win Super Bowl VII.

He produced Bob Dylan’s cover of “People Get Ready,” among many other notable works.

He played the laundromat owner in an episode of Seinfeld.

Henderson also led MLB in runs, with 2,295 in his 25-season career.

Vázquez’s rivalry with Rafael Márquez became the stuff of legends.

He also appeared on TV shows like “Little Britain” and “Miranda.”

He led four different teams to more than 100 wins over 41 seasons.

He was known for his socially aware and politically charged lyrics.