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1903 - John "Honey" Russell, Basketball Hall of Famer who played in more than 3,200 professional games; in New York City
1904 - Red Ruffing, Hall of Fame pitcher who won 273 games in 22 seasons; in Granville, IL
1920 - Sugar Ray Robinson [Walker Smith], Hall of Fame boxer who won 175 fights against only 19 losses; in Detroit
1921 - Reece "Goose" Tatum, Harlem Globetrotter star who invented the "sky hook"; in Calion, AR
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1957 - Rod Langway, NHL defenseman who won the Norris Trophy in 1983 and 1984; in Formosa
1963 - Jeff Hornacek, Utah Jazz guard best known for his three-point shooting; in Elmhurst, IL
1964 - Ron Hextall, goalie who won the Vezina, Calder, and Conn Smythe Trophies in 1986; in Winnipeg
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1976 - Ernie Nevers, College and Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback who holds the NFL record of 40 points in a game; at 72
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1952 - TV Captures Historic Derby
The Kentucky Derby, televised nationally for the first time, turned out to be historic for other reasons. Aboard Hill Gail, Eddie Arcaro collected a record fifth win and Ben A. Jones was the winning trainer for the sixth tme, another record.
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1979 - Bonds Joins Mays in 300-300 Club
Bobby Bonds of the Cleveland Indians hit his 300th career home run, becoming the second player in history to have 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases. (Willie Mays was the first.)
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