Bob Tewksbury
Baseball player and pitching coach
A professional baseball player and coach, contributed to Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher. Played for teams including the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals. Transitioned to coaching after retiring from playing, focusing on developing pitchers at various levels. Authored a book on mental skills training for athletes.
Played for the New York Yankees
Coached the St. Louis Cardinals
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Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Born
November 30th, 1866 159 years ago
Died
1933 93 years ago — 67 years old
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Actor and dancer from Power Rangers
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Historian and author of presidential history
Born
November 30th, 1955 70 years ago
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Born
November 30th, 1953 72 years ago
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Born
November 30th, 1969 56 years ago
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American director and screenwriter
Born
November 30th, 1943 82 years ago
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