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1913 - Archie Moore, Hall of Fame boxer who had a record 145 knockouts and 199 wins in 234 fights; in Benoit, MS
1918 - Bill Vuckovich, who was killed in a crash trying to win his third straight Indy 500; in Fresno, CA
1924 - Larry Doby, Hall of Fame centerfielder who was the American League's first black player; in Camden, SC
1934 - Doug Blubaugh, who was was named the world's outstanding wrestler in 1960; in Ponca City, OK
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1943 - Ferguson Jenkins, the only pitcher to have more than 3,000 strikeouts and fewer than 1,000 walks; in Chatham, ONT
1953 - Bob Gainey, Hockey Hall of Famer who won the Selke Trophy four straight years; in Peterborough, ONT
1960 - Richard Dent, Chicago Bears defensive end who led the NFL with 17 sacks in 1985; in Atlanta, GA
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1971 - Eddie Kaw, an All-American at fullback in 1921 and at halfback in 1922; at 73
1979 - Ed Garbisch, All-American center at Army in 1922 and 1924 who was also a placekicker; at 79
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1990 - Alice Marble, Hall of Fame tennis player who was the AP's Female Athlete of the Year in 1939 and 1940; at 77
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1942 - Redskins End Bears' Streak
Entering the NFL championship game against the Washington Redskins, the Chicago Bears were riding an 18-game winning streak and hoping to become the first NFL team to win all of its games. They took a 6-0 lead on a 50-yard return of a fumble recovery, but the Redskins came back with two touchdowns and a 14-6 win.
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1956 - Jackie Robinson Traded, Retires
The Brooklyn Dodgers traded Jackie Robinson to the New York Giants for lefty pitcher Dick Littlefield and cash. But Robinson decided to retire at 37 rather than play for the Dodgers' arch-rivals.
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1983 - Pistons Win Highest-Scoring Game
The Detroit Pistons edged the Denver Nuggets, 186-184, in triple overtime. The teams combined to set NBA records for most points (370), most field goals made (136), and most assists (93).
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