Bernie Casey (1939 – 2017), artist, actor, and athlete

Bernie Casey, former NFL player turned actor, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. He was 78.

Steve Dalkowski (1939–2020), the inspiration for "Nuke LaLoosh" in the movie Bull Durham

SteveDalkowskiwas one of the fastest pitchers in organized baseballhistorywith a fastball thought to be over100 miles per hours. Known for having trouble controlling the strike zone, he was the inspiration for the character NukeLaLoosh1d in the movie Bull Durham .

Charles Webb (1939–2020), “The Graduate” author

Charles Webb was best known for his debut novel “The Graduate,” which was adapted famously into a film starring Dustin Hoffman.

Lou Brock (1939–2020), St. Louis Cardinals legend

Lou Brock was a legendary outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals known for his base stealing that led the Cardinals to two World Series victories.  

Herb Adderley (1939–2020), Green Bay Packers star of the 1960s

Herb Adderley was a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback who was a star of Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers in the 1960s and later played for the Dallas Cowboys.

Siegfried Fischbacher (1939–2021), half of Siegfried & Roy magic duo

Siegfried Fischbacher was a German-American entertainer who was one half of Siegfried & Roy, the famed Las Vegas stage magic duo who incorporated white tigers and lions into their act.

Tom Matte (1939–2021), Baltimore Colts running back

Tom Matte was a running back with the Baltimore Colts in the 1960s and ‘70s known for his brief stint replacing quarterback .

Annie Flanders (1939–2022), founder of Details magazine 

Annie Flanders was the founder of the hip men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine Details.  

Bob Neuwirth (1939–2022), wrote ‘Mercedes Benz’ with Janis Joplin  

Bob Neuwirth was a folk music singer-songwriter and influential associate of Bob Dylan who wrote ‘Mercedes Benz’ with Janis Joplin.

John Froines (1939–2022), Chicago Seven trial defendant

John Froines was one of the defendants at the notorious Chicago Seven trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention, as well as a chemist researching toxic substances.