Those We Lost — June 27

Honoring those we lost on June 27 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind.

Marion Motley

Born June 5, 1920 — Died June 27, 1999

Title: Professional football pioneer and Pro Football Hall of Famer

Marion Motley helped desegregate professional football in the 1940s and became one of the great fullbacks in football history. His bruising running style, blocking, and leadership made him a dominant player and a key figure in the early integration of the modern pro game.

Bobby Womack

Born March 4, 1944 — Died June 27, 2014

Title: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and soul music figure

Bobby Womack was a soul singer and songwriter whose career crossed gospel, R&B, soul, rock, and funk. His songs, guitar work, and collaborations connected him to artists from Sam Cooke to the Rolling Stones, while his voice carried both grit and vulnerability.