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1871 - Fielding "Hurry Up" Yost, College Football Hall of Fame coach who made Michigan a national power; in Fairview, WV
1946 - Don Schollander, who won four swimming gold medals at the 1964 Olympics; in Charlotte, NC
1948 - Phil Garner, second baseman who batted .500 for the Pirates in the 1979 World Series; in Jefferson City, TN
1961 - Isiah Thomas, Detroit Piston guard who was MVP of the 1990 playoffs; in Chicago
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1963 - Al Toon, wide receiver who caught 517 passes in 8 seasons with the New York Jets; in Newport News, VA
1966 - Aundray Bruce, defensive lineman and linebacker with the Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders; in Montgomery, AL
1966 - Dave Meggett, third-down back and kick returner for New York Giant and New England Patriot Super Bowl teams; in Charleston, SC
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1993 - Dave Waymer, defensive back with the Saints, 49ers, and Raiders, died of heart failure induced by cocaine ingestion; at 34
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1900 - Fitzsimmons Kayoes 305-Pounder
Bob Fitzsimmons, the 165-pound former heavyweight champion who originated the phrase, "the bigger they are, the harder they fall," demonstrated its truth. He knocked out 305-pound Ed Dunkhost, who fell very hard in the second round of their match in Brooklyn.
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1922 - Robertson Pitches Perfect Game
Chicago White Sox pitcher Charlie Robertson threw the fifth perfect game in major league history to beat the Detroit Tigers, 2-0.
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1961 - Mays Hits 4 Home Runs in Milwaukee
Willie Mays became the eighth player in history to hit four home runs in a game as his San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves, 14-4, at Milwaukee County Stadium.
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