Ken Boyer
Baseball player and manager, World Series champ
A baseball player and manager, achieved significant success in Major League Baseball. Played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals, where a standout career spanned from 1955 to 1965. Excelled as a third baseman and earned the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1964. Contributed to the Cardinals' victory in the 1964 World Series. Later transitioned to manage teams including the New York Mets and the Cardinals, further influencing the game behind the scenes.
Won the National League MVP award in 1964
Played key role in the 1964 World Series championship
Selected as an All-Star multiple times
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Iraqi King and Arab nationalist leader
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May 20th, 1883 142 years ago
Died
September 8th, 1933 92 years ago — 50 years old
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Peruvian footballer and top goal scorer
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May 20th, 1913 112 years ago
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1996 29 years ago — 83 years old
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Baseball catcher and MLB player
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May 20th, 1976 49 years ago
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Television host and cookbook author
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May 20th, 1965 60 years ago
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American actor and comedian
Born
May 20th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
February 24th, 1991 34 years ago — 71 years old
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Peruvian intelligence officer
Born
May 20th, 1945 80 years ago
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March 29th, 1928 97 years ago
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December 20th, 1908 117 years ago
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September 7th, 1994 31 years ago — 85 years old
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1908 117 years ago
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August 3rd, 1808 217 years ago
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