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1856 - Pud Galvin, who was the only pitcher to win and lose more than 300 games; in St. Louis, MO
1908 - Ben Chapman, outfielder who led the American League in steals four times; in Nashville, TN
1925 - Glenn Davis, Army halfback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1946; in Claremont, CA
1927 - Nellie Fox, Hall of Fame second baseman who was the American League's MVP in 1959; in St. Thomas, PA
1943 - Howard Twilley, who set NCAA records for receptions, receiving yards, and TD catches; in Houston, TX
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1945 - Ken Stabler, left-handed quarterback who was the NFL's Player of the Year in 1974; in Foley, AL
1946 - Larry Csonka, Hall of Fame fullback who was the MVP of Super Bowl VIII; in Stow, OH
1950 - Kyle Rote Jr., North American Soccer League Rookie of the Year in 1973; in Dallas, TX
1958 - Rickey Henderson, considered by many experts the greatest leadoff hitter in history; in Chicago, IL
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1989 - Billy Martin, who had a 1,253-1,013 record as manager of four different teams; in a truck crash, at 61
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1971 - Dolphins Win Longest Game
The Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs gave fans a Christmas present: the longest game in pro football history. Their AFC semifinal game was tied 24-24 at the end of regulation and the first overtime period. In the second overtime, Miami's Gary Yepremian hit a 37-yard field goal to win it, 27-24. The game lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds.
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