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1850 - "Orator Jim" O'Rourke, Hall of Fame outfielder who had a career .310 batting average; in Bridgeport, CT
1887 - Harry Hooper, Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder who, as an engineer, helped design Fenway Park; in Bell Station, CA
1887 - Albert Benbrook, All-American football player at the University of Michigan in 1909 and 1910; in Dallas, TX
1890 - Duke Kahanamoku, swimming gold medallist in 1912 and 1920 and a pioneer of surfing; in Honolulu, HI
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1960 - Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles shortstop who played in a record 2,632 consecutive games; in Havre de Grace, MD
1965 - Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacer guard who is the NBA's all-time leader in 3-point field goals; in Riverside, CA
1968 - Tim Salmon, outfielder who was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1993; in Long Beach, CA
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1991 - Abel R. Kiviat, National Track and Field Hall of Fame runner who once held the world record for the 1,500-meter run; at 99
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1992 - Charles "Stretch" Murphy, Basketball Hall of Fame center who starred at Purdue with John Wooden; at 85
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1919 - Lightning Didn't Stop Him
New York Yankee spitball pitcher Ray Caldwell was hit by a bolt of lightning in the ninth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Athletics. He came back to get the final out and a 2-1 victory.
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1951 - Fans Help Browns' Manager
In one of Bill Veeck's most unusual promotions, St. Louis Browns fans were allowed to make managerial decisions. More than 1,000 fans were given placards labeled "Yes" and "No" before the game against the Philadelphia Athletics. At various times during the game, coaches held up placards asking for tactical decisions. The Browns won, 5-3.
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1963 - Pennel Breaks 17-Foot Barrier
John Pennel of Northeastern Louisiana State University pole vaulted 17 feet, 3/4 inch at a meet in Miami. He was the first to clear 17 feet and he eventually extended his world record to 17 feet, 10 1/4 inches.
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1984 - Bradley Shoots 28 for Record
Pat Bradley set an LPGA record by shooting 28 for 9 holes in the Columbia Savings Classic at Green Gables Country Club in Denver. The record has been tied several times since then, but it hasn't been broken.
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1989 - Rose Put on Ineligible List
Pete Rose's name was placed on Major League Baseball's permanently ineligible list, preventing him from being considered for the Hall of Fame. Although Rose didn't admit that he had gambled on baseball as a player and manager, Commissioner Bart Giamatti was given a report that he had.
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