51.  Although some former players have owned small team stakes _ such as Magic Johnson's minority share of the Los Angeles Lakers _ Lemieux's controlling role is unique.

52.  As a former black player, I took issue with the chaplain's position.

53.  FBC-RADIO-PLAYERS _ AUSTIN, Tex. Former players returning to their schools as radio analysts is a trend that stretches across the nation.

54.  FBN-EDWARDS _ WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. _ Feature on former New England Patriots player Robert Edwards.

55.  FBN-PATRIOTS (Foxborough, Mass.) _ The Patriots sign line Bryan Cox, a former Pro Bowl player with the Jets, Bears, and Dolphins.

56.  Eventually, he landed in the Carolina dressing room, where he and another former San Francisco player, cornerback Tim McKyer, whispered an exchange.

57.  Finally, Santa Clara replaced Sciulla with Jason Sedlock, a former player who had been working construction while trying to break into the coaching business.

58.  Fact is, former players call all the time.

59.  Fisher, a former USC player, has conveyed that he is not interested in becoming the Trojans' next head coach, according to several sources.

60.  FEATURES BBO-YANKS-SUPERSTITIONS (Phoenix) _ Most teams have a different dignitary or former player throw out the ceremonial first pitch before each game.