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1913 - Tommy Henrich, New York Yankee outfielder-first baseman known as "Old Reliable" because of his many clutch hits; in Masillon, OH
1926 - Bob Richards, pole vault gold medalist in 1948, 1952, and 1956; in Champaign, IL
1928 - Elroy Face, relief pitcher for the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates' World Series champions; in Stephentown, NY
1934 - Bobby Unser, three-time winner of the Indy 500 (1968, 1975, and 1981); in Albuquerque, NM
1937 - Roger Penske, race driver, owner, and co-founder of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART); in Cleveland
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1942 - Phil Esposito, Hockey Hall of Fame center who accumulated 1,590 career points; in Sault Ste. Marie, ONT
1942 - Scott Appleton, Texas defensive tackle who won the 1963 Outland Trophy; in Brady, TX
1961 - Steve Lundquist, winner of two swimming gold medals in 1984; in Atlanta
1963 - Charles Barkley, member of both Olympic Dream Teams and named one of the NBA's top 50 players; in Leeds, AL
1967 - Broderick Thomas, linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys; in Houston
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1971 - Esposito Becomes Fastest to Hit 50
On his 29th birthday, Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins scored his 50th goal of the season, the fastest that mark had ever been achieved. He finished with an NHL record of 76 goals.
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1974 - Gordie Howe Unretires at 46
At the age of 46, Gordie Howe came out of retirement to sign a four-year, $1 million contract with the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association. He finally retired when he was 52.
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1982 - Islanders Win Record 15th Straight
The New York Islanders beat the Colorado Rockies, 3-2, to set an NHL record with 15 consecutive regular-season victories.
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1988 - Boitano Edges Orser in "Battle of Brians"
In the "Battle of the Brians" at the Calgary Winter Olympics, Brian Boitano of the United States edged Canada's Brian Orser to win the men's figure skating gold medal.
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