John Beradino
Baseball player and actor in The Doctors
Played as a major league baseball infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1939 to 1945. After his baseball career, transitioned into acting, securing a role in the soap opera The Doctors, where he portrayed Dr. Steve Hardy for over 30 years. Also appeared in various films during the 1940s, contributing to both sports and entertainment industries.
Played for St. Louis Cardinals
Portrayed Dr. Steve Hardy in The Doctors
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May 1st, 1925 101 years ago
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Portuguese politician and 4th President
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May 1st, 1872 154 years ago
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Danish swimmer and Olympic medalist
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May 1st, 1927 99 years ago
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Croatian football player, FIFA participant
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May 1st, 1927 99 years ago
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French actress and singer
Born
May 1st, 1917 109 years ago
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May 1st, 1919 107 years ago
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Physician and botanist known for plant studies
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November 12th, 1793 232 years ago
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Egyptian saint and martyr
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May 19th, 1164 862 years ago — None years old
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July 15th, 1902 124 years ago
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Born
January 17th, 1712 314 years ago
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Indian historian and biographer
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December 10th, 1870 155 years ago
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