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1984 - Harold "Mike" Vanderbilt, the first owner to sail his own boat in defense of America's Cup, in 1930, 1934, and 1937; in Oakdale, NY
1891 - Steve O'Neill, former major league catcher who managed the Detroit Tigers' to victory in the 1945 World Series; in Minooka, PA
1924 - Darrell Royal, College Football Hall of Fame coach who guided Texas to national championships in 1963 and 1969; in Hollis, OK
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1948 - Brad Park, Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman with the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins; in Toronto
1964 - Willie Randolph, second baseman for the Yankees and five other major league teams; in Holly Hill, SC
1963 - Lance Johnson, major league outfielder and DH for five major league teams since 1987; in Lincoln Heights, IL
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1933 - Ruth Hits First All-Star Home Run
Fittingly, Babe Ruth hit the first home run in All-Star game history to help the American League to a 4-2 victory over the National League at Chicago's Comiskey Park.
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1957 - Gibson Becomes First Black Wimbledon Champ
Althea Gibson defeated Darlene Hard, 6-3, 6-2, in the women's singles final to become the first black tennis player to win a Wimbledon title.
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1975 - Match Is Ruffian's Last Race
Undefeated filly Ruffian and Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure met in a match race at Belmont Park. Ruffian took an early lead, running the first quarter mile in 22 1/5 seconds, before her leg broke. The filly had to be destroyed the following day.
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1986 - Horner Hits Four Home Runs
Atlanta Braves first baseman Bob Horner hit four home runs in an 11-8 loss to the Montreal Expos.
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