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1871 - Frank Hinkey, four-time All-American end at Yale, who was one of the most feared players of his day; in Tonawanda, NY
1909 - Barney Ross [Barnet Rasofsky],, Hall of Fame boxer who held titles in three weight classes; in New York, NY
1923 - Tom Fears, Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver who three times led the NFL in catches; in Los Angeles, CA
1924 - Bob Kurland, Basketball Hall of Famer who was the sport's first 7-foot player; in St. Louis, MO
1924 - Dan Devine, College Football Hall of Fame coach who had a 126-42-7 at three schools; in Augusta, WI
1939 - Dick Weber, who was male bowler of the year in 1961, 1963, and 1965; in Indianapolis, IN
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1935 - Paul Hornung, who was the only Heisman Trophy to play for a losing team; in Louisville, KY
1936 - Willie Wood, Pro Football Hall of Fame safety who had 48 interceptions in 12 seasons; in Washington, DC
1947 - Bill Rodgers, who won the Boston and New York Marathons four times each; in Hartford, CT
1948 - Jack Ham, Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker who was named an All-Pro six times; in Johnstown, PA
1948 - Rick Wohlhuter, middle distance runner who won the Sullivan Award in 1974; in Geneva, IL
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1931 - Knowlton "Snake" Ames, who got his nickname because he was football's first fast, shifty runner; at 63
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1948 - Gil Dobie, who produced 14 unbeaten teams in 33 years as a college coach; at 69
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1933 - Morenz Scores 251st Goal
Montreal's Howie Morenz became the NHL's leading career scorer by notching his 251st goal in a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
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1972 - Steelers Win on 'Immaculate Reception'
The Pittsburgh Steelers were trailing the Oakland Raiders, 7-6, and facing a fourth down at their own 40-yard line with 22 seconds left in an AFC semifinal playoff game. Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw threw to running back Frenchy Fuqua, who was hit by safety Jack Tatum just as the pass arrived. The ball flew seven yards back toward the line of scrimmage and Franco Harris plucked it off his shoetops and ran 42 yards for the winning touchdown.
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1993 - Hasek Gets 4th Shutout of Month
Dominik Hasek of the Buffalo Sabres became the first NHL goalie ever to record four shutouts in a single month when he beat the Montreal Canadiens, 5-0.
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