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The departed in 2011

He had all the qualities that critics of modern-day boxing say are missing. His series of fights against Muhammad Ali should never be forgotten -- and should be savored by those who loved boxing's glory days.

He had all the qualities that critics of modern-day boxing say are missing. His series of fights against Muhammad Ali should never be forgotten -- and should be savored by those who loved boxing’s glory days.   (-, AFP/Getty Images)

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Taking a look back to remember figures from the world of sports we lost in 2011.

MORE: Get the Tribune’s full ‘Best of’ lists here.

Contributing: Brad Biggs, Mark Gonzales, Teddy Greenstein, Brian Hamilton, David Haugh, Philip Hersh, K.C. Johnson, Chris Kuc, Vaughn McClure, Fred Mitchell, Dan Pompei, Phil Rogers, Steve Rosenbloom, Shannon Ryan, Paul Skrbina, Paul Sullivan, Dave van Dyck

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