Peter Tuiasosopo (1963–2025), Necessary Roughness actor

Peter Tuiasosopo was a former NFL center for the Los Angeles Rams who later became an actor, appearing in films including “Street Fighter and “Necessary Roughness.” 

Roman Gabriel (1940–2024), Rams, Eagles quarterback 

Roman Gabriel was a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Frank Ryan (1936–2024), led the Browns to an NFL title 

Frank Ryan was a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL who led the Cleveland Browns to their most recent title in 1964, before retiring to become a mathematician and creator of the first electric voting system utilized by the U.S. Congress.

Maxie Baughan (1938–2023), Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer 

Maxie Baughan was an NFL linebacker who made the Pro Bowl nine times and was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

Bob Brown (1941–2023), NFL Hall of Famer 

Bob Brown was an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Oakland Raiders in the 1960s and ’70s.

Charles White (1958–2023), 1979 Heisman Trophy winner

Charles White was a football player who won the 1979 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Southern California and went on to an NFL career.

John Hadl (1940–2022), 1960s Chargers quarterback

John Hadl was a quarterback who helped the San Diego Chargers to victory at the AFL Championship in 1963.

Roger Brown (1937–2021), NFL star with the Los Angeles Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome”

Roger Brown was a defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowler with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s.

Howard Schnellenberger (1934–2021), longtime college football and NFL coach

Howard Schnellenberger was a well-known football coach for teams including the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins.

Irv Cross (1939–2021), pioneering sportscaster

Irv Cross was a football player and sportscaster who became the first Black sports analyst on national television and co-hosted “The NFL Today.”

Mike Henry (1936–2021), actor in Tarzan movies, “Smokey and the Bandit”

Mike Henry was an NFL linebacker who became an actor, known for his roles in Tarzan movies of the 1960s and the “Smokey and the Bandit” series.

Kevin Greene (1962–2020), legendary NFL pass rusher

Kevin Greene was a Hall of Fame linebacker who was one of the best pass rushers in NFL history.

Del Shofner (1934–2020), legendary New York Giants receiver

Del Shofner was a legendary wide receiver for the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams. The first NFL player to have over 1,000 receiving yards in more than one season, he did it three times: once with the Rams and twice with the Giants. Shofner and Giants quarterback were one of the feared passing combinations in the NFL in the early 1960s. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. Shofner starred in college at Baylor University and led them to a Sugar Bowl victory over Tennessee in 1957.

Big Van Vader (1955 – 2018), wrestling legend

Popular wrestler in the WWE and WCW…

Chuck Knox (1932–2018), former NFL coach

Led the Rams to 3 straight NFC championship games.

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.