Every year on Dec. 31 media outlets are full of stories of celebrities who have died during the year that is drawing to a close. Then the page of time turns to a new era – and celebrity deaths start accumulating for the current year’s stories.

In 2020, it did not take long for the sports world to experience the passing of a prominent celebrity. On Jan. 1, former baseball star Don Larsen died at the age of 90.

Larsen was a really good athlete whose elevated celebrity status is based upon one singular accomplishment. On Oct. 8, 1956, Larsen – pitching for the New York Yankees – defeated the Broo...