Classic photos of Frank Deford

Frank Deford passed away on Monday at age 78. The legendary sportswriter joined SI in 1962 and remained a contributing editor until his death. Here are some of our favorite shots of Deford through the years.

Classic photos of Frank Deford

Tony Triolo (1969)

Lane Stewart (1973)

Lane Stewart (1973)

Lane Stewart (1975)

Courtesy of Frank Deford (1975)

Courtesy of Frank Deford (1989)

Jeffery A. Salter (2002)

Getty Images (2004)

AP (2013)