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1902 - Nile Kinnick, University of Iowa quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1939; in Adel, IA
1902 - George Pfann, quarterback who led Cornell to a 24-0 record over three seasons; in Marion, OH
1905 - Helen Wills (Moody), Tennis Hall of Famer who won 19 grand slam championships; in Centerville, CA
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1925 - Bob Fenimore, Oklahoma A&M halfback who twice led the nation in total offense; in Woodward, OK
1955 - Tony Dungy, who has taken teams to the NFL playoffs five times in eight seasons as a head coach; in Jackson, MI
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1946 - Barney Oldfield, race driver who was the first American to do a mile a minute; at 68
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1969 - Walter Hagen, Hall of Fame golfer who won 11 major professional championships; at 76
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1923 - Triple Play in Second MLB Game
In only his second major league game, shortstop Ernie Padgett of the Boston Braves came up with an unassisted triple play, the first in the National League since 1878. With Philadelphia runners on first and second, Padgett made a leaping catch of a line drive, doubled the runner off second, and tagged out the other runner between first and second.
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1926 - Ruth Hits 3 Series Homers
Babe Ruth hit three home runs, a World Series first, as the Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5, in Game 4.Top of Page
1982 - Del Greco's 6 Field Goals Win
Al Del Greco accounted for all of Auburn's points and tied an NCAA record by kicking six field goals in an 18-3 win over Kentucky.
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1985 - Niekro Pitches Shutout for 300th
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees collected his 300th career victory by beating Toronto, 8-0. At 46, he was the oldest player ever to throw a shutout.
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1991 - Cone Whiffs 19 for Mets Fans
On Fan Appreciation Day at Shea Stadium, David Cone showed his appreciation by striking out 19 to tie the National League record. Cone and the Mets won, 7-0.
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