Dre Kirkpatrick
American football cornerback with NFL career
Drafted in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, played as a cornerback. Spent the majority of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, contributing to the team in multiple seasons. Played for the Arizona Cardinals and was active in campaigns during his NFL tenure. Participated in college football at the University of Alabama, winning the BCS National Championship in 2009.
First-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft
Became a key player for the Cincinnati Bengals
Won a BCS National Championship with Alabama
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Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi
Indian journalist and politician
Born
October 26th, 1890 135 years ago
Died
March 25th, 1931 95 years ago — 40 years old
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Continue ReadingSid Gillman
Football coach and innovator
Born
October 26th, 1911 114 years ago
Died
January 3rd, 2003 23 years ago — 91 years old
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Psychologist and author of many works
Born
October 26th, 1909 116 years ago
Died
May 29th, 1966 59 years ago — 56 years old
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Continue ReadingAndrei Bely
Russian novelist and poet, 'Petersburg'
Born
October 26th, 1880 145 years ago
Died
January 8th, 1934 92 years ago — 53 years old
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Baseball player and coach
Born
October 26th, 1899 126 years ago
Died
1989 37 years ago — 90 years old
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Pakistani politician and lawyer
Born
October 26th, 1873 152 years ago
Died
April 27th, 1962 64 years ago — 88 years old
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