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1863 - Wilbert Robinson, Hall of Fame catcher with the 1890s Baltimore Orioles; in Bolton, MA
1904 - Johnny Weismuller, swimmer who won five gold medals in 1924 and 1928; in Windber, PA
1931 - Marshall Bridges, reliever for four major league teams after starting in the Negro Leagues; in Jackson, MS
1931 - Larry Jackson, left-handed pitcher who spent 14 seasons in the majors; in Nampa, ID
1938 - Gene "Stick" Michael, 10-year major league shortstop who became manager and GM of the Yankees; in Kent, OH
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1940 - Jim Maloney, Cincinnati Reds' pitcher who threw two no-hitters; in Fresno, CA
1944 - Gary Yepremian, kicker for the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins who scored 1,074 career points; in Larnaca, Cyprus
1951 - Larry Robinson, Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman who won the Norris Trophy twice; in Winchester, ON
1960 - Kyle Petty, third-generation NASCAR driver who's Richard's son and Lee's grandson; in Randleman, NC
1967 - Mike Stanton, hard-throwing lefty reliever for the Braves, Red Sox, and Yankees; in Houston
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1941 - Lou Gehrig, Hall of Fame first baseman who played 2,130 consecutive games before illness struck; at 37
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1992 - John "Big Cat" Mize, who hit 51 home runs for the New York Giants in 1946; at 89
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1935 - Babe Ruth Retires
Babe Ruth announced his retirement from baseball in his 22nd major league season. Finishing his career with the Boston Braves, Ruth had benched himself three days before.
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1984 - Sheehan Fires 8 Birdies and an Eagle
In the third round of the LPGA Championship, Patty Sheehan birdied 8 of the first 13 holes and finished with an eagle on the 18th. She went on to win the tourney for the second straight year.
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1991 - Andrettis Finish 1-2-3 in Milwaukee 200
The Andretti family swept the Milwaukee 200 Indy Car race as Michael won the race, John finished second, and Mario was third.
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