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1914 - Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow), world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949; in Lafayette, AL
1927 - Dusty Rhodes, who had two home runs and 7 RBI for the New York Giants in their 1954 World Series sweep; in Mathews, AL
1933 - John Roseboro, All-Star catcher who replaced Roy Campanella with the Los Angeles Dodgers; in Ashland, OH
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1941 - Jody Conradt, who coached Texas to the 1986 NCAA women's basketball championship; in Goldwaithe, TX
1961 - Dennis Rodman, who led the NBA in rebounding seven straight seasons; in Trenton, NJ
1965 - Jose Rijo, Cincinnati Reds' pitcher who was MVP of the 1990 World Series; in San Cristobal, DR
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1952 - Minor-League Pitchers Faces 27, Strikes Out 27
Ron Neccai of the Bristol Twins in the Class D Appalachian League not only threw a perfect game, he struck out all 27 opposing hitters to beat the Welch Miners, 7-0.
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1958 - Musial Collects 3,000th Hit
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals pinch-hit a double against the Chicago Cubs for the 3,000th hit of major league career.
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1967 - Mantle Wins Game with 500th HR
New York Yankee outfielder Mickey Mantle hit his 500th career home run to beat Stu Miller and the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5.
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