Carlos Guillén
Venezuelan baseball player, All-Star
Played Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop and second baseman. Played for teams including the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, and the New York Mets. Achieved All-Star status in 2003, contributing significantly to the Tigers’ success during the 2006 season that led to a World Series appearance. Retired with a notable batting average and professional experience spanning over a decade in the league.
Selected as an All-Star in 2003
Reached the World Series in 2006 with the Tigers
Played for the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets
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Basketball player, Chicago Bulls
Born
September 30th, 1970 55 years ago
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Film director of All Quiet on the Western Front
Born
September 30th, 1895 130 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1980 45 years ago — 84 years old
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Pope and leader of the Catholic Church
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September 30th, 1227 798 years ago
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Nobel Prize-winning French chemist
Born
September 30th, 1939 86 years ago
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American banker and philanthropist
Born
September 30th, 1870 155 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 1948 78 years ago — 77 years old
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Actor in 'Pan' and 'Better Watch Out'
Born
September 30th, 2002 23 years ago
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