Notable sports deaths in 2012

From legends on the field and off, here is a look at some of the sports figures who died this year:

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Dwayne Schintzius (Oct. 14, 1968-April 15, 2012) -- After leading Florida to its first three appearances in the NCAA Tournament, Schintzius (mullet and all) played eight seasons in the NBA for five different teams. He died after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was 43.
Dwayne Schintzius (Oct. 14, 1968-April 15, 2012) -- After leading Florida to its first three appearances in the NCAA Tournament, Schintzius (mullet and all) played eight seasons in the NBA for five different teams. He died after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was 43.

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