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1873 - Tod Sloan, jockey who invented the "monkey crouch" style of riding; in Kokomo, IN
1908 - Billy Gonsalves, known as the "Babe Ruth of Soccer," who played for U. S. World Cup teams in 1930 and 1934; in Tiverton, RI
1913 - Steve Nagy, a founder of the Professional Bowlers Association and Bowler of the Year in 1952 and 1955; in Shoaf, PA
1920 - Red Holzman, Basketball Hall of Famer who coached the New York Knickerbockers to NBA titles in 1970 and 1973; in New York City
1933 - Rocky Colavito, who led the American League in home runs with 42 in 1949; in New York City
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1933 - Bill Nieder, who won the shotput gold medal at the 1960 Olympics; in Hempstead, NY
1965 - Patricia Spurgin, who won a gold medal in air rifle at the 1984 Olympics; in Billings, MT
1965 - John Starks, guard who won the NBA's Sixth Man Award 1996-97, when he was with the New York Knicks; in Tulsa, OK
1970 - Gino Torretta, University of Miami quarterback who won the 1992 Heisman Trophy; in Pinole Valley, CA
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1962 - Ted Husing, who was considered the "father of sports play-by-play announcing"; at 60
1970 - Joe Lapchick, Basketball Hall of Fame center with the Original Celtics, who also coach St. John's University coach and the New York Knicks; at 70
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2001 - Lou Boudreau, Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop who led the Cleveland Indians to victory in the 1948 World Series; at 84
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1929 - Alexander Wins for 373rd Time
Grover Cleveland Alexander of the St. Louis Cardinals collected his 373rd and final victory by beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-1.
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1944 - Only 58 Pitches in 9-Inning Win
Red Barrett of the Boston Braves set a record that still stands by throwing only 58 pitches in a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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1971 - Killebrew Passes 500-Homer Mark
Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins homered twice off Baltimore Oriole pitcher Mike Cuellar. They were his 500th and 501st career homers. However, Minnesota lost the game, 4-3.
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1981 - Rose Sets NL Hit Record
Pete Rose collected his 3,631st career hit to break Stan Musial's National League record.
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