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1881 - Johnny Evers, second baseman in the Chicago Cubs Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance double play combination; in Troy, NY
1931 - Gene Fullmer, Hall of Fame boxer who was NBA middleweight champion 1959-62; in West Jordan, UT
1949 - Al Hrabosky, the "Mad Hungarian" relief pitcher with the Cardinals, Royals, and Braves; in Oakland, CA
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1965 - Mike Bordick, shortstop for three major-league teams, currently the New York Mets; in Marquette, MI
1968 - Brandi Chastain, defense starter for the U.S. women's soccer team that won a gold medal in 1996 and the World Cup in 1999; in San Jose, CA
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1972 - Ralph Craig, who won gold medals in both short sprints at the 1912 Olympics; at 83
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1957 - Gibson Is First Black Tennis Champ
With a victory in the national clay court singles championship, Althea Gibson became the first black player to win a major U. S. tennis title.
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1968 - Palmer Surpasses $1 Million in Earnings
Arnold Palmer tied for second place in the PGA Championship, becoming the first golfer ever to have more than $1 million in career earnings.
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1985 - John Henry Retires from Track
John Henry, the 1984 Horse of the Year and all-time leading money winner with $6,597,947, was retired from the track at the age of 10. Originally purchased for $1,100, John Henry won 39 of 83 starts.
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