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1906 - Satchel Paige, legendary Negro League pitcher who, at 42, became the American League's first black pitcher; in Mobile, AL
1909 Billy Herman, Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman who appeared in 10 All-Star games; in New Albany, IN
1921 - Ezzard Charles, Boxing Hall of Famer who was world heavyweight champion 1949-1951; in Lawrenceville, GA
1960 - Ralph Sampson, three-time college basketball Player of the Year and 1983 NBA Rookie of the Year; in Harrisonburg, VA
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1968 - Chuck Knoblauch, second baseman for the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees; in Houston, TX
1980 - Michelle Kwan, U. S. and world figure skating champion in 1996, 1998, and 2000; in Torrance, CA
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1964 - Lillian Copeland, discus gold medalist at the 1932 Olympics, who won nine U. S. championships in three weight events; at 59
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1937 - Line Drive Breaks Dizzy's Toe
In major league's baseball's All-Star Game at Griffith Stadium, Earl Averill hit a line drive that broke a toe on pitcher Dizzy Dean's left foot. The injury ultimately led to Dean's early retirement.
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1962 - Hartack Wins 3,000th Race
Jockey Bill Hartack collected the 3,000th victory of his career, riding Big Steve to victory at Chicago's Arlington Park.
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1985 - Unseeded Becker Wins Wimbledon
Boris Becker beat Kevin Curren, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, in the Wimbledon men's finals. At 17, Becker was the youngest man to win the championship. He was also the first unseeded player and the first German player ever to win.
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1986 - Joyner-Kersee Sets Heptathlon Record
Jackie Joyner-Kersee set a world heptathlon record of 7,148 points in the Goodwill Games at Moscow.
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