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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Jeff Blatnick (June 26, 1957-Oct. 24, 2012) -- In his 55 years, Blatnick won a Division II national championship in wrestling, fought and beat Hodgkins Disease, won an Olympic gold medal and served as a commissioner for the UFC. He is even credited with coming up with the term Mixed Martial Arts. He died of heart failure.
Jeff Blatnick (June 26, 1957-Oct. 24, 2012) -- In his 55 years, Blatnick won a Division II national championship in wrestling, fought and beat Hodgkins Disease, won an Olympic gold medal and served as a commissioner for the UFC. He is even credited with coming up with the term Mixed Martial Arts. He died of heart failure.