Elwood Edwards (1949–2024), voice of AOL’s “You’ve got mail” message

Elwood Edwards was a graphics supervisor and production manager for local TV stations who was thrust into distinction when he became the voice of AOL and its iconic “You’ve got mail” greeting.000

Marty Pavelich (1927–2024), four-time Stanley Cup champion

Marty Pavelich was a Canadian NHL left winger who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1940s and ‘50s, winning four Stanley Cups with the celebrated squad.

Tom Hornbein (1930–2023), first to ascend Mount Everest’s West Ridge

Tom Hornbein was one of the team of mountaineers who made the first ascent up Mount Everest’s treacherous West Ridge in 1963. 

Lance Kerwin (1960–2023), “James at 15” star

Lance Kerwin was an actor who starred in the 1970s TV drama “James at 15” and miniseries “Salem’s Lot.”

Jana Bennett (1955–2022), trailblazing former BBC TV executive

Jana Bennett was the former director of BBC TV who oversaw the reboot of “Doctor Who” and the popular series “Sherlock.”  

Stonewall Jackson (1932–2021), Grand Ole Opry star

Stonewall Jackson was a country music singer who was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Miguel Mena (1986–2021), Churchill Downs jockey

Miguel Mena was a jockey at Churchill Downs who rode in the Kentucky Derby and won 16 stakes races at the track.

Arthur French (1931–2021), actor known for Broadway roles, “Crooklyn”

Arthur French was an actor who was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company and appeared in movies including “Car Wash” and “Crooklyn.”

Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman (1928–2021), one of the first female astronaut candidates

Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman was a pilot who was one of the Mercury 13, the women who were tested as potential astronaut candidates in the early 1960s.

Pat Dye (1939–2020), legendary Auburn football coach

Pat Dye was the legendary head football coach at Auburnfrom 1981 until 1992 who led the Tigers to four SEC Championshipwins.

Jim Pike (1936–2019), co-founder and lead singer of The Lettermen

Jim Pike was a co-founder and lead singer of the popular vocal pop group The Lettermen. Pike formed the group with college friend Bob Engemann and Tony Butala. Their terrific harmonies were a success right away, charting their Grammy nominated song, “The Way You Look Tonight,” that same year. They were most popular in the 1960s, hitting the Billboard charts 20 times including the songs “When I Fall in Love” and “Theme from A Summer Place.” His brother Gary joined the group in 1967, replacing Engemann. Jim Pike’s voice wore out from constant touring and he left the group in 1973. He regained his voice and later started a new vocal group with Engemann.

Glenn Frey (1948–2016), founding member of the Eagles

Glenn Frey, a founding member and guitarist of the Eagles, has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the band.

10 Things About Basketball Inventor James Naismith

James Naismith died Nov. 28, 1939. Here are ten things you may not know about the inventor of basketball.