Every day, Legacy publishes tributes to people from all walks of life. Here in our daily news section, we say goodbye to those headline names known across the nation.
Betts penned Allman Brothers classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Jessica” and “Blue Sky.”
Tavares had hits with “More Than a Woman” and “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel.”
Savelle preached the prosperity gospel in dozens of countries around the world.
He was known for his “workdays,” when he did the jobs his constituents did.
He threw two no hitters in the 1950s and struck out 14 in the World Series.
Millions of people watched his videos of riding the rails.
He led the St. Louis Cardinals to victory at the 1982 World Series.
Peterson was a lefty known for his control on the mound.
He threw two no-hitters with the Cubs and won three World Series with the A’s.
Thompson also played Detective Nopke in the television drama “Baretta.”