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1933 - Alan "the Horse" Ameche, Wisconsin and Baltimore Colt fullback who won the 1954 Heisman Trophy; in Kenosha, WI
1942 - Randy Hundley, catcher who spent 14 seasons in the major leagues; in Martinsville, VA
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1961 - Paul Coffey, the highest scoring defenseman in NHL history; in Weston, Ontario
1968 - Larry Centers, Pro Bowl running back with the Arizona Cardinals; in Tatum, TX
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1975 - Steve Prefontaine, 3-mile/5-kilometer runner, was killed in a one-car accident; at 25
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1980 - Rube Marquard, Hall of Fame pitcher who won his first 19 decisions in 1912; at 90
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1925 - Gehrig's Long Streak Begins
Lou Gehrig pinch-hit for New York Yankee shortstop Paul Wanninger to begin his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. The following day, Gehrig became the team's starting first baseman.
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1986 - Bradley Completes LPGA Grand Slam
Pat Bradley became the first golfer to win all four modern major women's tournaments by winning the LPGA Championship.
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1987 - Niekros Surpass Perry Brothers
The Niekro brothers, Joe and Phil, became the winningest pitching brothers in major league history when Phil took the victory in Cleveland's 9-6 win over Detroit. That gave them a combined 530 wins, surpassing Jim and Gaylord Perry.
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