Ellis Kinder
Baseball player for Boston Red Sox
A professional baseball player with a primary focus on pitching. Played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1953, representing teams including the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. Achieved significant success as a starting pitcher, contributing to the performance of his teams during his career. Notably played a crucial role in the pitching rotation for the Red Sox during multiple seasons, demonstrating consistency on the mound.
Played for the Boston Red Sox
Contributed to the team's pitching success
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Japanese curler and Olympic athlete
Born
July 26th, 1991 34 years ago
Competed in curling, representing Japan in international events. Achieved significant success at the World Curling Championships and the Winter Olympics. Participated in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, contributing to the team's overall performance and visibility in the sport.
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Greek professional footballer
Born
July 26th, 1987 38 years ago
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Actress and singer, starred in AKB48
Born
July 26th, 1988 37 years ago
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Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns
Born
July 26th, 1885 140 years ago
Died
1967 59 years ago — 82 years old
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Irish playwright and Nobel laureate
Born
July 26th, 1856 169 years ago
Died
November 2nd, 1950 75 years ago — 94 years old
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Cricketer and lawyer, played for Australia.
Born
July 26th, 1858 167 years ago
Died
1943 83 years ago — 85 years old
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Seppo Kuusela
Basketball player and coach
Born
1934 92 years ago
Died
October 16th, 2014 11 years ago — 80 years old
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Irish stand-up comedian and actor
Born
1965 61 years ago
Died
October 16th, 2017 8 years ago — 52 years old
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Born
1926 100 years ago
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Scottish-English actress with major films
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September 30th, 1921 104 years ago
Died
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June 27th, 1884 141 years ago
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Canadian actor in Trailer Park Boys
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April 12th, 1946 80 years ago
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