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Simon Grenier Biography
Simon GrenierAge: 31 Canadian harness racing trainer; son of trainer Paul Grenier; of injuries when struck by a car while changing a tireDied: Delray Beach, Fla , Feb. 16, 1997Ben…Bobby Clarke
Bobby ClarkeBorn: Aug. 13, 1949Hockey C led Philadelphia Flyers to consecutive Stanley Cups in 1974-75; 3-time regular season MVP (1973,75-76); currently Flyers GM.Jim ClarkA - CRon Clarke…Helmut Newton 2004 Deaths
Helmut NewtonAge: 83 artistic fashion photographer known for his provocative, often explicit photos that frequently appeared in fashion magazines such as Vogue. Died: Hollywood, Calif.,…Dizzy Dean
Dizzy DeanBorn: Jan. 16, 1910Baseball RHP led NL in strikeouts and complete games 4 times; last NL pitcher to win 30 games (30-7 in 1934); MVP in 1934 with St. Louis; 150-83 record.Died: July…Alvin Dark Biography
Alvin DarkBorn: Jan. 7, 1922Baseball OF and MGR hit .322 to win the NL Rookie of the Year award in 1948 with the Boston Braves; traded to the N.Y. Giants where he led the league in doubles (…Pat Day
Pat DayBorn: Oct. 13, 1953Jockey 4-time Eclipse award winner; became all-time leader in earnings in 2002; over 8,000 career victories; won Kentucky Derby (1992), 5 Preaknesses (1985,90,94-96…Frank Pee Wee King 2000 Deaths
Frank “Pee Wee” KingAge: 86 country musician who cowrote “Tennessee Waltz,” which became the state's song in 1965. He introduced polkas, cowboy songs, and waltzes to the Grand Ole Opry. Died…Tamas Darnyi
Tamas DarnyiBorn: June 3, 1967Hungarian swimmer 2-time double gold medal winner in 200m and 400m individual medley at 1988 and '92 Olympics; also won both events in 1986 and '91 world…Charles Trenet 2001 Deaths
Charles TrenetAge: 87 beloved French crooner who was a master of la chanson française. His hits include “La Mer” (recorded in the U.S. by Bobby Darin as “Beyond the Sea”) and “Boum.”Died:…Edward Thorgerson Biography
Edward ThorgersonAge: 95 a pioneer sports announcer in the early days of radio; his first sports assignment was as a young reporter for NBC at the 1932 Winter Games in Lake Placid, N.Y.;…