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1934 - Jim Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman with the Baltimore Colts; in Macon, GA
1949 - Lyle Alzado, NFL defensive lineman who went public with his steroid use after developing brain cancer; in New York City
1963 - Chris Bosio, Seattle Mariner pitcher who threw a no-hitter against the Red Sox in 1993; in Carmichael, CA
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1967 - Pervis Ellison, Louisville center who was the NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player as a freshman; in Savannah, GA
1969 - Rodney Hampton, NFL running back who rushed for 6,897 yards in nine seasons; in Houston
1971 - Picabo Street, skier who won a 1994 gold medal in the super giant slalom; in Sun Valley, ID
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1962 - Benny "Kid" Paret, welterweight boxer, who died ten days after being knocked out by Emile Griffith; at 24
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1995 - Harvey Penick golf instructor who helped Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw become big winners; at 89
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1977 - Ratelle Collects 1,000th Point. . .
Boston Bruin Center Jean Ratelle collected his 1,000th NHL point, an assist in a 7-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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1982 - . . . And So Does Perrault
Buffalo Sabre wing Gilbert Perrault got an assist in a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens for his 1,000th point.
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1988 - Lemieux Snaps Gretzky's Leadership Streak
The National Hockey League season ended with Mario Lemieux as the league's leading scorer, ending Wayne Gretzky's string of seven scoring title.
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1994 - Cardinals Win First Opening Night Game
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4, in the first major league opening game played under the lights.
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