Ron Yary, 76, Minnesota Vikings

Former professional football player Ron Yary played offensive tackle in the NFL for 15 seasons. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the first overall pick in the 1968 Draft and spent 14 seasons with the team. He helped lead them to three Super Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl victory in 1973.

Yary is a seven-time Pro Bowler who was named to the First-team All-Pro selection six times. In 2001 had earned his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And after his retirement from the NFL, the football legend became an accomplished artist and furniture maker.