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Sam Balter 1998 Deaths
Sam BalterAge: 88 guard on the first Olympic gold medal basketball team in 1936; play-by-play announcer for Hollywood Stars and Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League; of a long…David Riesman 2002 Deaths
David RiesmanAge: 92 sociologist whose 1950 book, The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character, became an unexpected and perennial bestseller. Died: Binghamton, N.Y., May 10,…Julie Harris Biography
Julie HarrisactressBorn: 12/2/1925Birthplace: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Tony Award-winning stage, film and television actress who is one of Broadway's most respected actresses. Her stage roles…Jose Canseco Biography
Jose CansecoBorn: July 2, 1964Baseball OF/DH AL Rookie of the Year in 1986 and MVP in 1988 with the Oakland A's; in 1988 he became the 1st player in MLB history with 40 HRs and 40 steals in a…Harvey Haddix
Harvey HaddixBorn: Sept. 18, 1925Baseball LHP pitched 12 perfect innings for Pittsburgh, but lost to Milwaukee in the 13th, 1-0 (May 26, 1959); won Game 7 of 1960 World Series.Died: Jan. 9,…United Mine Workers of America
(Encyclopedia) United Mine Workers of America (UMW), international labor union formed (1890) by the amalgamation of the National Progressive Union (organized 1888) and the mine locals under the…Brook, Peter
(Encyclopedia) Brook, Peter, 1925–, English theatrical director, b. London, grad. Oxford (1943). An innovative, unconventional, and controversial figure, Brook mounts energetic productions in which…Fred Rogers 2003 Deaths
Fred RogersAge: 74 host of the Emmy Award–winning children's show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. His gentle demeanor and comforting advice entertained millions of children during its 33-year…Kermit Roosevelt 2000 Deaths
Kermit RooseveltAge: 84 intelligence officer who directed the CIA's 1953 coup in Iran that ousted Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh from power. He was a grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and a…Stephane Morin 1998 Deaths
Stephane MorinAge: 29 former NHL center who played five seasons for Quebec and Vancouver between 1989-94; collapsed and died while playing for the Berlin Capitals in a German League game; of…Trending
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