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Athletes Who Died in December 1996

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  • Dec 1 Peter Bronfman, Canadian businessman (Edper Investments; co-owner of Montreal Canadiens, 1971-78; Labatt Brewing), dies of cancer at 67

Pete Rozelle (1926-1996)

Dec 6 American football executive (NFL Commissioner 1960-89), dies of brain cancer at 70

Pete Rozelle
  • Dec 17 Lawrie Miller, New Zealand cricket batsman (13 Tests), dies at 73
  • Dec 25 Bill Osmanski, American College Football HOF fullback (Holy Cross; NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 43, 46; 3 × Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1939; Chicago Bears), dies at 80


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