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1861 - Isaac Murphy, black jockey who won three Kentucky Derbies; in Frankfort, KY
1903 - Paul Waner, who won three NL batting titles with the Pirates; in Harrah, OK
1928 - Dick "Night Train" Lane, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back; in Austin, TX
1941 - Jim Lonborg, pitcher for the 1967 Red Sox "Impossible Dream" team; in Santa Maria, CA
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1947 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, (Lew Alcindor), Basketball Hall of Fame center; in New York City
1955 - Bruce Bochy, who managed the San Diego Padres into the 1998 World Series; in Landes De Bussac, France
1970 - Steve Emtman, defensive lineman who was the first player chosen in the 1992 NFL draft; in Spokane WA
1970 - Walt Williams, 1992 All-American who has played for three NBA teams; in Washington, DC
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1929 - Averill Homers in First Major League Trip
Earl Averill of the Cleveland Indians hit a home run in his first major league at bat as the Indians beat Detroit, 5-4, in 11 innings. He was the first American Leaguer to do it.
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1935 - Ruth Homers in Debut With Braves
After 21 seasons in the American League, Babe Ruth hit a home run in his National League debut. He retired midway through the season.
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1940 - Feller Throws Opening Day No-Hitter
Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians pitched the only opening day no-hitter in history to beat the Chicago White Sox, 1-0.
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1959 - Philley Sets Consecutive Pinch-Hit Record
Dave Philley of the Phillies set a major league record by getting his ninth consecutive pinch hit.
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