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1891 - Battling Levinsky(Barney Lebrowitz), world light heavyweight champion from 1916 to 1920; in Philadelphia
1938 - Johnny Edwards, catcher for three major league teams in 14 seasons; in Columbus, OH
1947 - Ken Singleton, switch-hitting outfielder who batted over .300 four times; in Mt. Vernon, NY
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1951 - Dan Fouts, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback with the San Diego Chargers; in San Francisco
1962 - Brent Sutter, NHL center with the New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks; in Viking, ALB
1982 - Tara Lipinski, 1997 world champion and 1998 gold medalist in figure skating; in Newark, DE
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1946 - Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, was killed in a car accident while driving to New York to see the Joe Louis-Billy Conn championship fight; at 68
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1985 - Bob Prince, long-time voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates who also worked Monday Night Baseball broadcasts; at 68
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1892 - "Uncle Robbie" Goes 7-for-7
Wilbert Robinson, catcher for the old Baltimore Orioles, went 7-for-7 to set the major league record for a 9-inning game. Rennie Stennett of the Pittsburgh Pirates tied the record in 1975.
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1944 - Nuxhall Becomes Youngest Major-Leaguer
Because of the World War II manpower shortage, the Cincinnati Reds used 15-year-old southpaw Joe Nuxhall for two-thirds of an inning in an 18-0 loss to St. Louis. The youngest player in MLB history, Nuxhall didn't play for the Reds again until 1952, but then became a solid starter.
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1972 - Aaron Hits 14th Grand Slame
Hank Aaron hit his 14th grand-slam home run to tie Gil Hodges for the National League Record. It was also his 649th career homer, moving him into second place, ahead of Willie Mays.
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1975 - Yankee Army Attacks Shea Stadium
Playing in Shea Stadium while Yankee Stadium was being renovated, the New York Yankees marked Army Day with a pre-game ceremony. The 21-gun salute destroyed part of the stadium's fence and set fire to another portion.
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1977 - Geiberger Shoots Record 59
Al Geiberger set a PGA record by shooting 59 in the second round of the Memphis classic. He had an eagle, 11 birdies, and 6 pars for the day.
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1978 - Cauthen Rides Affirmed to Triple Crown
At 18, Steve Cauthen became the youngest jockey to win the Triple Crown by riding Affirmed to victory in the Belmont Stakes. Affirmed edged Alydar in all three of the Triple Crown races.
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