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1899 - Robin Reed, amateur wrestler who never lost a match and won a Gold Medal in 1924; in Pettigrew, AR
1920 - Frank Sinkwich, Georgia tailback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1942; in McKees Rocks, PA
1931 - Mickey Mantle, Hall of Fame centerfielder who won MVP awards in 1956, 1957, and 1962; in Spavinaw, OK
1932 - Rosie Brown, Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle who was an All-Pro 1956-63; in Charlottesville, VA
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1937 - Juan Marichal, Hall of Fame pitcher who had a career 243-142 record; in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic
1953 - Keith Hernandez, first baseman who tied with Willie Stargell for the NL's 1979 MVP award; in San Francisco, CA
1954 - Lee Roy Selmon, defensive tackle who won the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award in 1975; in Eufaula, OK
1965 - Chad Hennings, Air Force Academy defensive tackle who won the Outland Trophy in 1987; in Elberton, IA
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1906 - Buck Ewing, Hall of Fame catcher who was a leadoff man and base stealer; of Bright's disease, at 47
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1936 - August "Zimmy" Zimmerman, cyclist who was probably the best-known athlete of the 1890s; at 67
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1973 - Rams' Dryer Gets Two Safeties
In a 24-7 win over the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Ram defensive end Fred Dryer became the first NFL player to record two safeties in a game. He's still the only player to do it.
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1988 - Gastineau Retires in Mid-Season
In mid-season, defensive end Mark Gastineau of the New York Jets suddenly announced his retirement, citing "personal reasons." Gastineau subsequently claimed it was because his girlfriend, actress Brigitte Nielsen, was suffering from cancer. Much later, he admitted that he had twice tested positive for steroid use and was afraid of the bad publicity that would result from a third positive test.
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1990 - Reds Win Series Behind Rijo
The underdog Cincinnati Reds stunned the powerful Oakland As by beating them, 2-1, to sweep the World Series. Jose Rijo picked up his second victory, retiring the last 20 Oakland hitters, and won the Series MVP award.
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