Carlos Baerga
Baseball player, All-Star second baseman
Played Major League Baseball as a second baseman from 1990 to 2005. Represented the Cleveland Indians, where multiple All-Star selections occurred. Known for a strong batting average and defensive skills. Transitioned into a coaching role after retirement, contributing to various teams in the minor leagues and the MLB. Played for teams including the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox later in career. His contributions in both player and coaching capacities are recognized in baseball circles.
Two-time All-Star selection
Played for the Cleveland Indians
Member of the Cleveland Indians' 1995 pennant-winning team
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Henry J. Lutcher
American businessman and philanthropist
Born
November 4th, 1836 189 years ago
Died
1912 114 years ago — 76 years old
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Composer and bandleader of the 20th century
Born
November 4th, 1889 136 years ago
Died
1987 39 years ago — 98 years old
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Physicist and philanthropist, founded MIT's Radiation Laboratory
Born
November 4th, 1887 138 years ago
Died
1975 51 years ago — 88 years old
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German author and poet
Born
November 4th, 1890 135 years ago
Died
August 14th, 1928 97 years ago — 37 years old
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Canadian engineer and businessman
Born
November 4th, 1821 204 years ago
Died
1915 111 years ago — 94 years old
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Baseball player and umpire
Born
November 4th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
1968 58 years ago — 71 years old
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