Red Ruffing (1904-1986)
Feb 17 American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (6 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1932, 36–39, 41; NY Yankees), dies from stroke related problems at 80
Jacques Plante (1929-1986)
Feb 27 Canadian Ice Hockey goalie who was the first to wear a goaltender mask, dies of stomach cancer at 57
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