30 Horribly Tragic Sports Deaths

VOICE OVER: Tom Aglio WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham

They made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of their passion. Join us as we look at truly tragic deaths that happened in the world of sports. Our somber retrospective covers incidents that occurred during or as a direct result of competition on the field, in the ring, or on the track. From boxing legends to racing icons, these athletes' stories remind us of sports' inherent dangers. Our list includes Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash at Daytona, Ayrton Senna's Formula 1 accident, Owen Hart's devastating fall, Chuck Hughes' on-field collapse, and many more stories that changed their respective sports forever. But what sporting tragedy springs to your mind first? Let us know in the comments below. read more...

30 Horribly Tragic Sports Deaths

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