Born January 4

He was the last surviving member of the Raiders’ formidable Soul Patrol defense.

He was also a civil rights advocate who helped desegregate the Cowboys.

He leapt onto President Kennedy’s car to try to protect him and the first lady.

Over nearly a decade, he also played for the Saints, Buccaneers, and Seahawks.

She had notable TV roles in “Peyton Place” and “All My Children.”

He was a Notre Dame star quarterback and went on to join the Chicago Bears.

He had prominent roles in “Arachnophobia,” “Gothic,” and “Boxing Helena.”

He advocated building societies around the common good.

She was one of opera’s first Black superstars.

He was appointed secretary of education by President Ronald Reagan.