Anthony Lerew
Baseball Pitcher, 2003 MLB debut
Played as a professional baseball pitcher primarily for the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves. Debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2003 after being drafted by the Braves in 2002. Spent time in the minor leagues before making the transition to the majors, where performance included various roles as both a starting pitcher and reliever during tenure in the league.
Debuted in MLB with the Atlanta Braves in 2003
Played for Kansas City Royals
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Partigiano and priest in Italy
Born
October 28th, 1901 124 years ago
Died
April 13th, 1969 57 years ago — 67 years old
Served as a partigiano during World War II, actively participating in the Italian resistance against Fascism. Worked as a priest, providing spiritual guidance and support to local communities. Advocated for social justice and collaborated with other resistance members to oppose the Nazi regime. Contributed to the reconstruction of society post-war through religious and community initiatives.
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Irish painter with abstract expressionism
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October 28th, 1909 116 years ago
Died
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Argentinian politician and president
Born
October 28th, 1908 117 years ago
Died
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Journalist and National Geographic editor
Born
October 28th, 1875 150 years ago
Died
1966 60 years ago — 91 years old
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German general and military strategist
Born
October 28th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
1984 42 years ago — 87 years old
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