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1897 - Ross Youngs, Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder who had a career .322 average; in Shiner, TX
1907 - Pete Desjardins, who won two diving gold medals in the 1928 Olympics; in St. Pierre, Manitoba
1912 - Clarke Hinkle, Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback with the Green Bay Packers; in Toronto, OH
1932 - Mae Faggs, who ran on the 1952 gold medal 4 by 100-meter relay team; in Mays Landing, NJ
1936 - John Madden, Oakland Raider coach and CBS/FOX commentator; in Austin, MN
1938 - Don Meredith, Dallas Cowboy quarterback and Monday Night Football analyst; in Mt. Vernon, TX
1946 - Bob Watson, outfielder and designated hitter who became a top baseball executive; in Los Angeles
1948 - Mel Blount, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers; in Vidalia, GA
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1951 - Mark Roth, PBA Bowler of the Year 1977-79 and 1984; in Brooklyn
1958 - Ken Griffey Sr., major-league outfielder and father of You-Know-Who; in Donora, PA
1962 - Cathy Turner, 1994 gold medalist in short track speed skating; in Rochester, NY
1962 - Steve Tasker, special teams star on four Buffalo Bills Super Bowl teams; in Leoti, KS
1963 - Kirk Lowdermilk, center with the Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts; in Canton, OH
1963 - Mike Devereaux, speedy outfielder with several major league teams; in Casper, WY
1966 - Neil Smith, defensive end for the Denver Bronco Super Bowl champions; in New Orleans
1970 - Sean Gilbert, NFL defensive tackle who sat out 1997 in a contract dispute; in Aliquippa, PA
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1956 - Ginger Beaumont, Pittsburgh outfielder who was the first hitter in the first World Series in 1903; at 75
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1896 - Greek Shepherd Becomes National Hero
A previously unknown Greek shepherd, Spiridon Loues, won the first Olympic marathon at Athens to become an instant national hero.
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1916 - 82 Golfers Organize PGA
Tired of second-class treatment in country clubs, 82 professional golfers formed the PGA and planned the first all-professional tournament.
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1979 - Richards Throws Record 6 Wild Pitches
J. R. Richard of the Houston Astros set a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in one game.Top of Page
1991 - Gretzy Scores 93rd Playoff Goal
Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings scored his 93rd career playoff goal to set yet another NHL record.
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