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1849 - Tony Mullane, ambidextrous pitcher in the early days of major league baseball; in Cork, Ireland
1923 - Walt Dropo, Red Sox first baseman who once collected hits in 12 straight at-bats; in Moosup, CT
1930 - Sandy Amoros, whose sensational catch in Game 7 of the 1955 World Series helped the Brooklyn Dodgers win their only championship; in Havana, Cuba
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1943 - Davey Johnson, major league second baseman and manager; in Orlando, FL
1955 - Curtis Strange, winner of the 1988 U.S. Open and the first PGA golfer to win more than $1 million in a year; in Norfolk, VA
1971 - Chris Slade, Pro Bowl linebacker with the New England Patriots; in Newport News, VA
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1948 - Herb Pennock, Hall of Fame pitcher with the New York Yankees during the 1920s; at 53
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1920 - Malone Scores 7 Goals
Joe Malone set one of the NHL's longest-standing records by scoring 7 goals in Quebec's 10-6 win over the Toronto St. Patricks.
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1983 - Riggins Run Rouses Redskins
John Riggins broke the game open with a 43-yard run and was named MVP as his Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XVII, 21-17, over the Miami Dolphins. Riggins rushed for 166 yards in 38 carries.
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1994 - Jansen Breaks 36-Second Barrier
Dan Jansen of the United States became the first to skate 500 meters in less than 36 seconds, setting a world record of 35.76 at the World Sprint Championships in Calgary, Alberta.
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1994 - 4 Up for Cowboys, 4 Down for Bills
The Dallas Cowboys won their fourth Super Bowl and the Buffalo Bills became four-time losers. Emmitt Smith, who rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns, was named MVP as Dallas won Super Bowl XXVIII, 30-13.
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