Howard Twilley (1943–2025), Miami Dolphins wide receiver

Howard Twilley was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for 11 seasons, including the team’s 1972 perfect season.

Calvin Jones (1970–2025), star Cornhuskers running back

Calvin Jones was a star running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who later won a Super Bowl ring playing with the Green Bay Packers.

Jim Tunney (1929–2024), longtime NFL referee

Jim Tunney was a referee in the National Football League who served the sport for over three decades, working in nearly 30 post-seasons, including three Super Bowls.

Lonnie Warwick (1942–2024), longtime Vikings linebacker

Lonnie Warwick was an NFL linebacker best known for his eight years with the Minnesota Vikings’ Purple People Eaters, and for playing in Super Bowl IV.0

Eugene “Mercury” Morris (1947–2024), two-time Super Bowl winner

Eugene “Mercury” Morris was a running back with the Miami Dolphins, winning two Super Bowls with the team in the 1970s and earning three Pro Bowl selections. 

Allen Aldridge (1972–2024), Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion

Allen Aldridge was an NFL linebacker who won Super Bowl XXXII with the Denver Broncos and played for the Detroit Lions.

Duane Thomas (1947–2024), Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champion 

Duane Thomas was an NFL running back and 1970 Rookie of the Year Award winner who played on the Dallas Cowboys’ first Super Bowl-winning team.

Jacoby Jones (1984–2024), former Baltimore Ravens receiver 

Jacoby Jones was a former NFL wide receiver and Pro-Bowl player who scored a record-setting 108-yard kickoff return touchdown with the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.

Monte Kiffin (1940–2024), innovative NFL defensive coordinator 

Monte Kiffin was an NFL coach for more than 50 years known as an innovative defensive coordinator and creator of the widely imitated “Tampa 2” defense.

Joe Collier (1932–2024), creator of Broncos’ Orange Crush defense

Joe Collier was a longtime NFL coach best known for creating the Denver Broncos’ famed Orange Crush defense, helping lead them to three Super Bowls.

Mike Kolen (1948–2024), two-time Super Bowl champ with Miami 

Mike “Captain Crunch” Kolen was a linebacker with the Miami Dolphins who won two Super Bowls with the team, including during their “perfect” 1972-73 season.

Larry Lucchino (1945–2024), baseball exec who revitalized the Red Sox 

Larry Lucchino was a baseball executive whose tenures as president of the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres helped create two new “retro” stadiums and turned the Red Sox into a modern dynasty.

Andy Russell (1941–2024), 12-year Pittsburgh Steelers veteran

Andy Russell was a linebacker for 12 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won two Super Bowls with the team.

Chris Mortensen (1951–2024), NFL reporter for ESPN

Chris Mortensen was an ESPN reporter known for his decades of Super Bowl coverage.

Golden Richards (1950–2024), won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys

Golden Richards was a former NFL wide receiver who caught a touchdown pass for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1978 Super Bowl.

Jack Squirek (1959–2024), Los Angeles Raiders linebacker 

Jack Squirek was a linebacker with such NFL teams as the Los Angeles Raiders, known for a key play in Super Bowl XVIII.

Ed Budde (1940–2023), Kansas City Chiefs icon

Ed Budde was a longtime guard for the Kansas City Chiefs who played in the first ever Super Bowl, was a multiple time All-Star and Pro Bowl pick, and whose son, Brad, was also a first round draftee with the Chiefs.

Harald Hasselbach (1967–2023), two-time Super Bowl champion

Harald Hasselbach was an NFL player and defensive end for the Denver Broncos through two Super Bowl victories, including a start in the 1999 game.

Matt Ulrich (1981–2023), Super Bowl-winning Colts guard 

Matt Ulrich was a former guard with the Indianapolis Colts during their win at Super Bowl XLI in 2007 and later started his own fitness company.

Walt Garrison (1944–2023), Dallas Cowboys fullback 

Walt Garrison was a star fullback for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s and ‘70s who would go on to be inducted into both the Texas Cowboys Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Russ Francis (1953–2023), 13-year NFL tight end and pro wrestler 

Russ Francis was a 13-year veteran of the NFL who played tight end for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers before becoming a professional wrestler with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). 

Johnie Cooks (1958–2023), Super Bowl champ with the Giants 

Johnie Cooks was a Mississippi State University football legend and won Super Bowl XXV as a linebacker with the New York Giants.

Clark Haggans (1977–2023), former Steelers linebacker 

Clark Haggans was an NFL linebacker who helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL.

Jim Turner (1941–2023), Super Bowl champ with New York Jets

Jim Turner was a placekicker in the NFL who went to two Super Bowls with the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos.

Norma Hunt (1938–2023), Kansas City Chiefs matriarch 

Norma Hunt was the longtime wife of Kansas City Chiefs founder and a matriarch to the team. 

Joe Kapp (1938–2023), Minnesota Vikings quarterback 

Joe Kapp was a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Bob Berry (1942–2023), quarterback for the Falcons and Vikings

Bob Berry was a quarterback who went to the Pro Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons and three Super Bowls with the Minnesota Vikings.

Bud Grant (1927–2023), longtime Minnesota Vikings head coach

Bud Grant was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from the 1960s through 1980s, leading them to four Super Bowl appearances.

Otis Taylor (1942–2023), groundbreaking Chiefs wide receiver

Tall, powerful, and fast, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor helped evolve professional football by changing the way teams and fans saw the position. His strength and speed made him a formidable opponent, leading him to three Pro Bowls and being named AFC Player of the Year in 1971. Taylor’s 46-yard touchdown pass in Super Bowl IV still makes highlight reels to this day, leading the team to an upset victory over the 12-2 Minnesota Vikings.

Ronnie Hillman (1991–2022), former Denver Broncos running back

Ronnie Hillman was a former running back for the Denver Broncos who won Super Bowl 50.

Franco Harris (1950–2022), Steelers great caught the “Immaculate Reception” 

Franco Harris was a Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers known for catching the “Immaculate Reception.”

Dave Butz (1950–2022), legendary Washington defensive lineman  

Dave Butz was a legendary defensive lineman for Washington who helped the franchise win two Super Bowls.   

Ray Guy (1949–2022), Raiders Hall of Fame punter  

Ray Guy was a legendary Hall of Fame punter for the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders who is the only primary punter inducted into the Hall of Fame.  

Shelby Jordan (1952–2022), former Patriots offensive lineman

Shelby Jordan was a former NFL offensive lineman for the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders.  

Len Dawson (1935–2022), Hall of Fame quarterback 

Len Dawson was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl IV.  

Jim Lynch (1945–2022), legendary Kansas City Chiefs linebacker 

Jim Lynch was a former star linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who helped them win Super Bowl IV over the Minnesota Vikings.

Marlin Briscoe (1945–2022), first black starting quarterback in the AFL  

Marlin Briscoe was the first black starting quarterback in the American Football League when he started a game for the Denver Broncos in 1968.

Tony Siragusa (1967–2022), legendary former NFL defensive tackle 

Tony Siragusa was a popular NFL defensive tackle nicknamed “The Goose” who played with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens.

Daryle Lamonica (1941–2022), legendary Raiders quarterback

Daryle Lamonica was a legendary quarterback for the Oakland Raiders who was a two-time AFL player of the year.

Don Maynard (1935–2022), legendary New York Jets receiver

Don Maynard was a Hall of Fame receiver for the New York Jets who was a member of the Jets team that upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III.

Dan Reeves (1944–2022), former NFL head coach

Dan Reeves was a legendary NFL head coach who led teams to four Super Bowl appearances though he never won.

Demaryius Thomas (1987–2021), Denver Broncos wide receiver

Demaryius Thomas was a wide receiver who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.

Curley Culp (1946–2021), Hall of Fame defensive lineman

Curley Culp was a Hall of Fame nose tackle who won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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.

Jeannie Morris (1935–2020), first woman to report live from the Super Bowl

Jeannie Morris was a pioneering sportscaster who became the first woman to report live from a Super Bowl, at 1975’s Super Bowl IX.

Jake Scott (1945–2020), 1972 Super Bowl MVP with the Miami Dolphins

Jake Scott was a former safety with the Miami Dolphins who was named most valuable player at Super Bowl VII in 1972.

Paul Hornung (1935–2020), Green Bay Packers legend

Paul Hornung was a legendary Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers.

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.

Jimmy Orr (1935–2020), former NFL receiver

Jimmy Orrwas a legendarywide receiver for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.