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1900 - Charles Paddock, the original "World's Fastest Human," who won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1920 Olympics; in Gainesville, TX
1913 - Bob Scheffing, major-league catcher who went on to become manager of the Detroit Tigers and general manager of the New York Mets; in Overland, MO
1920 - Chuck Rayner, Hockey Hall of Fame goalie who won the NHL's Hart Trophy in 1950; in Sutherland, Saskatchewan
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1942 - Otis Taylor, Kansas City wide receiver who was named the American Football Conference player of the year in 1971; in Houston, TX
1953 - Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea), professional wrestler who first came to prominence with a role in Rocky III; in Augusta, GA
1961 - Craig Ehlo, NBA guard who hit 621 three-point shots in his 14-year career; in Lubbock, TX
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1947 - Harry Davis, first baseman who won four straight American League home run titles during the dead ball era; at 74
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1958 - Robert "Ace" Gruenig, Basketball Hall of Famer who was named an AAU All-American 10 times; at 45
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1929 - The Babe Hits His 500th
Babe Ruth hit his 30th home run of the year and 500th of his career in the New York Yankees' 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
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1961 - Spahn Collects 300th Win
Lefty Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves beat the Chicago Cubs, 2-1, to win his 300th major-league game.
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1970 - Bunning Wins 100 in Each League
With a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros, Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies became the first pitcher to win 100 games in each of the two major leagues.
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1991 - Rookie Alvarez Pitches No-Hitter
Wilson Alvarez of the Chicago White Sox became the first rookie to throw a no-hitter since 1983, beating the Baltimore Orioles, 7-0. It was his second major-league start.
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