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1860 - John Montgomery Ward, major-league shortstop, pitcher, and manager, who organized the first players' association; in Bellefonte, PA
1872 - Wee Willie Keeler, the "hit 'em where they ain't" outfielder who batted .424 in for the Baltimore Orioles in 1897; in Brooklyn
1920 - Julius Boros, who won the 1952 and 1963 U. S. Opens and the 1968 PGA championship; in Fairfield, CT
1952 - Randy Gradishar, long-time Denver Bronco linebacker who played in seven Pro Bowls; in Warren, OH
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1962 - Herschel Walker, running back who ranks second all-time in NFL combined yardage; in Wrightsville, GA
1962 - Jackie Joyner-Kersee, long jumper and pentathlete who won the 1986 Sullivan Award; in East St. Louis, IL
1968 - Brian Leetch, New York Ranger defenseman who won the Norris Trophy in 1992 and 1997; in Corpus Christi, TX
1970 - Rick Mirer, quarterback who won the 1993 AFC Rookie of the Year Award with the Seattle Seahawks; in Goshen, IN
1972 - Martin Prochazka, NHL forward who played for the Czech Olympic team that won the 1998 gold medal; in Slany, Czechoslovakia
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1920 - Canadiens Set Long-Standing Record
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Quebec Bulldogs, 16-3, setting an NHL record for goals that still stands. Defensive Harry Cameron led the way with 4 goals.
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1951 - Sportswriters Learned to Spell His Name
Bill Mlkvy of Temple, known as the "Owl without a vowel," scored 73 points in a 99-69 victory over Wilkes. That's the fourth highest single-game total in NCAA history.
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1975 - One Race, Two Records for Francie Larrieu
In a U.S.-U.S.S.R. dual indoor meet, Francie Larrieu set two world records in a single race. She ran the 1500 meters in 4:09.8 and went on to complete the mile in 4:28.5.
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1985 - Shoemaker Surpasses $100 Million Mark
Bill Shoemaker won the Santa Anita Handicap aboard Lord at War to become the first jockey to win more than $100 million in his career.
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