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1891 - Greasy Neale, who coached the Philadelphia Eagles to NFL championships in 1948 and 1949; in Parkersburg, WV
1904 - Cooney Weiland, Hockey Hall of Famer who coached the Bruins to the 1941 Stanley Cup; in Seaforth, ONT
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1952 - Bill Walton, twice college player of the year and the NBA's most valuable player in 1977-78; in La Mesa, CA
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1955 - Cy Young, Hall of Fame pitcher who had 511 career victories in 22 seasons; at 88
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1927 - Hagen Wins 4th Straight PGA
After falling behind by 3 holes, Walter Hagen came back to win his fourth straight PGA Championship, beating Joe Turnesa 1-up in their 36-hole match at the Cedar Crest Country Club in Dallas. It was Hagen's fifth PGA championship in six years; he didn't enter the tournament the one year he didn't win in that stretch.
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1994 - Foreman Is Oldest Heavyweight Champ
George Foreman, 45, became the oldest heavyweight champion in history by knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round at Las Vegas to win the IBF and WBA titles.
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