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1892 - Ted Meredith, who won a Gold Medal in the 800-meter run at the 1912 Olympics; in Chester Heights, PA
1954 - Willie Hernandez, lefty who won the American League's Cy Young and MVP awards in 1984; in Aguada, PR
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1966 - Curt Schilling, who shared the 2001 World Series MVP award with teammate Randy Johnson; in Anchorage, AK
1968 - Lionel Simmons, who was unanimously named college basketball player of the year in 1990; in Philadelphia, PA
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1929 - Joe McGinnity, Hall of Fame pitcher who led the National League in wins five times; at 57
1976 - Wayne Smart, harness trainer-driver who was ranked first in the nation seven times; at 74
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1995 - Les Horvath, Ohio State tailback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1944; at 74
1997 - Eddie Arcaro, the only jockey ever to win all three Triple Crown races twice; at 81
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1943 - Luckman Throws 7 TD Passes
Sid Luckman of the Chicago Bears threw a record 7 touchdown passes in a 56-7 rout of the New York Giants. He passed for 433 yards, becoming the first NFL quarterback to surpass the 400-yard mark in a game.
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1943 - Baugh Has 4 Interceptions Both Ways
Washington Redskin quarterback Sammy Baugh, who played safety in those single-platoon days, became the only NFL player to throw four interceptions and intercept four passes in a game. The Redskins beat the Detroit Lions, 42-20.
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1970 - Marshall Football Plane Crashes
A chartered plane carrying the Marshall University football team, along with some boosters, crashed in the Appalachian Mountains, killing all 70 passengers and 5 crew members. Five coaches and 37 players were among the dead.
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1993 - Shula Passes Halas in Wins
Don Shula surpassed George Halas as the NFL's all-time winningest coach when his Miami Dolphins beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 19-14. It was his 325th career victory.
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