The Year in Sports: A Tribute to Those Who Left Us in 2011

From Joe Frazier to Bubba Smith, we lost great ones in 2011.

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Smokin’ Joe Frazier  - A relentless ring stalker and powerful puncher, Joe Frazier reigned as world heavyweight  boxing champion from 1970 to 1973 in a career highlighted by three thrilling fights against Muhammad Ali. Frazier died at 67 in his hometown of Philadelphia on Nov. 7. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)
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