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 Nola died in 1985, but Blessing lived on another 15 years, saying “athletics is what keeps me alive.” He died on July 4, 2000, at the age of 94, the oldest living gold medalist in his sport at the time of his death having been celebrated for that accomplishment throughout his life. He was survived by Evelyn Dahlman, his girlfriend after Nola’s death, children Sherrell and Don, Jr., five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Nola died in 1985, but Blessing lived on another 15 years, saying “athletics is what keeps me alive.” He died on July 4, 2000, at the age of 94, the oldest living gold medalist in his sport at the time of his death having been celebrated for that accomplishment throughout his life. He was survived by Evelyn Dahlman, his girlfriend after Nola’s death, children Sherrell and Don, Jr., five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
  
-==== Pro Football Career ==== +==== Professional Front Office Career ==== 
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-|1960|Oakland Raiders|Owner+|1960|Oakland Raiders|General Partner 
-|1961|Oakland Raiders|Owner|+ 
 +  * Jan 30 - Member of eight-man ownership group awarded the Oakland franchise by the AFL 
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