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1889 - Stanley Coveleski, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher who won three games in the 1920 World Series; in Shamokin, PA
1914 - Sam Hanks, who won the 1957 Indianapolis 500; at the time, he was the oldest winner in history; in Columbus, OH
1927 - Ruben Gomez, screwball specialist who had 76 wins, including 15 shutouts, in 10 seasons with six major-league teams; in Arroyo, PR
1931 - Frank Ramsey, Basketball Hall of Famer who starred at Kentucky and was the Boston Celtics' original "sixth man"; in Corydon, KY
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1945 - Danny Abramowicz, wide receiver who caught 369 passes, 39 for touchdowns, in 9 NFL seasons; in Stuebenville, OH
1956 - Michael Spinks, Boxing Hall of Famer who was an Olympic gold medalist and world light heavyweight and heavyweight champion; in St. Louis
1963 - Spud Webb, who spent 15 seasons in the NBA despite being only 5-foot-7 ; in Dallas, TX
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1998 - Red Badgro, Pro Football Hall of Fame end who scored the first touchdown in NFL championship history; at 97
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1896 - Delahanty Hits 4 Home Runs
Philadelphia Phillies' outfielder Ed Delahanty became the second player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game. He also had a single and 7 RBI in a 9-8 loss to Chicago.
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1934 - Babe Blasts 700th of Career
Babe Ruth hit the 700th home run of his career as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers, 4-2.
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1963 - Early Wynn Collects 300th and Last Win
After many tries, Early Wynn of the Cleveland Indians finally got his 300th career victory by pitching the first five innings of a 7-4 win over the Kansas City As. It was also his last victory.
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1972 - NFL Franchises Are Swapped
It was the biggest trade in NFL history. Robert Irsay bought the Los Angeles Rams from the estate of Dan Reeves for $19 million and then traded the entire franchise to Carroll Rosenbloom for the Baltimore Colts.
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1986 - Tekulve Sets NL Appearance Record
Kent Tekulve of the Philadelphia Phillies made his 820th relief appearance in a 5-4, 11-inning victory over the Houston Astros. That broke the National League record formerly held by Elroy Face.
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