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1949 - Chris Palmer, first coach of the new Cleveland Browns, now offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans; in Brewster, NY
1957 - Tony Fossas, lefty reliever who was with seven teams during a 12-year major league career; in Havana, Cuba
1966 - Pete Harnisch, right-handed pitcher who had a 110-103 career record over 14 seasons; in Commack, NY
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1966 - Tony Mandarich, Michigan State tackle who was the Green Bay Packers' first draft pick in 1989; in Oakville, Ontario
1969 - Donald Audette, Montreal right wing who has scored 488 points in 684 NHL games; in Laval, Quebec
1971 - Eric Montross, 7-foot, 270-pound center who has played for seven NBA teams in eight seasons; in Indianapolis, IN
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1938 - Packey McFarland, Hall of Fame boxer who won 64 fights and lost only 1 but never got a title shot; at 49
1950 - Sam Barry, Hall of Fame basketball coach who had a 365-217 record with college teams; at 57
1955 - Martha Norelius, the first woman to win a swimming event at two different Olympics; at 47
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1979 - Steve Brooks, Hall of Fame jockey who won more than 4,000 races; of injuries suffered when a horse threw him, at 58
2002 - Leon Hart, Notre Dame end who is one of only two lineman to win the Heisman Trophy; at 73
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1908 - 'Merkle's Boner' Loses Pennant
With the Cubs and Giants tied, 1-1, in the bottom of the ninth, the Giants had runners on first and third when Al Bridwell apparently singled home the winning run. Fred Merkle, the runner at first, trotted off the field, which was what players usually did in that situation back then. But the Chicago second baseman, Johnny Evers, came up with a ball and stepped on second base. That night, the umpires decided that the run didn't count. The teams finished the season tied for first and the game had to be replayed. The Cubs won the game and the pennant.
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1926 - Tunney Wins Title from Dempsey
Underdog Gene Tunney put on a boxing demonstration to win the heavyweight championship with a 10-round decision over Jack Dempsey before a crowd of 120,557 at Sesquicentennial Stadium in Philadelphia.
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1952 - Marciano Wins Title from Walcott
Rocky Marciano knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round to win the world heavyweight championship. He defended the title five times, then retired with a 49-0 record.
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1979 - Brock Sets Career Steals Record
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals recorded his last stolen base. It was the 938th of his career, surpassing the major league record formerly held by "Sliding Billy" Hamilton.
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1983 - Carlton Notches 300th Win
Phillies lefty Steve Carlton wons his 300th game, beating his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-2. He was the 16th pitcher to reach 300 victories.
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1984 - Sparky Wins 100th with Second Team
Sparky Anderson's Detroit Tigers won their 100th game of the season. That made Sparky the only manager to guide two different teams to 100-victory seasons. He'd done it previously with the Cincinnati Reds in in 1970, 1975, and 1976.
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1988 - Canseco Is Founder of 40-40 Club
Jose Canseco of Oakland stole his 39th and 40th bases of the season, becoming the first player in major league history to have 40 homers and 40 steals. He also his 41st home run in the 9-8 win over Milwaukee.
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