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1910 - Russ Hodges, New York Giants broadcaster who called Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning home run in 1951; in Dayton, TN
1912 - Glenn Morris, 1936 Sullivan Award winner who was the decathlon gold medalist that year; in Simla, CO
1921 - Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame quarterback who won the 1943 Heisman Trophy; in West Springfield, MA
1924 - George Mikan, Basketball Hall of Fame center who was the sport's first great "big man"; in Joliet, IL
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1939 - Lou Brock, Hall of Fame outfielder whose 938 stolen bases is second on the all-time list; in El Dorado, AR
1963 - Bruce Smith, All-Pro defensive end for the Buffalo Bills since 1985; in Norfolk, VA
1966 - Sandy Alomar Jr., catcher who was the 1990 American League Rookie of the Year; in Salinas, Puerto Rico
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1941 - Louis Comes Back to KO Conn
Losing on points after 12 rounds, Joe Louis held onto his heavyweight championship by knocking out Billy Conn in the 13th.
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1953 - Stephens Goes 3-for-3 in One Inning
Gene Stephens became the first major league player to get 3 hits in one inning as the Boston Red Sox scored 17 runs in the 7th on their way to a 23-3 win over the Tigers.Top of Page
1960 - Sheehan Becomes Oldest First-Time Manager
Tom Sheehan became the oldest manager to make his major league debut when the San Francisco Giants hired him to replace Bill Rigney. Sheehan was 66 years, 2 months, and 18 days old.
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1975 - Lynn Drives in 10
Fred Lynn collected 10 RBIs in another lopsided Red Sox victory over the Tigers, 15-1.
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1986 - Suttons Wins 300th
Don Sutton won his 300th career game, pitching a 3-hitter for the California Angels to beat the Texas Rangers, 5-1.
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