Logan Couture
Ice hockey player with San Jose Sharks
Played as a center for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. Contributed significantly to the team's successes, including their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016, where the Sharks faced the Pittsburgh Penguins. Achieved multiple seasons with high goal and point totals, establishing himself as a key player for the franchise. Represented Canada in international competitions, winning gold medals at the IIHF World Championships.
Played in the NHL All-Star Game
Contributed to San Jose Sharks' Stanley Cup Final run in 2016
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Buck Shaw
American football coach and player
Born
March 28th, 1899 126 years ago
Died
1977 48 years ago — 78 years old
Played college football at the University of San Francisco, where he also began coaching. Served as head coach for the University of San Francisco and later at Santa Clara University, leading both teams to competitive seasons. Achieved success in the coaching realm, especially during the early days of collegiate football. Developed strategies that contributed to the evolution of the game during mid-20th century.
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Soldier and avant-garde composer
Born
March 28th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
March 3rd, 2014 11 years ago — 83 years old
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Basketball player, NBA champion, Hall of Famer
Born
March 28th, 1944 81 years ago
A professional basketball player, made significant contributions to the sport during the 1960s and 1970s. Played primarily as a forward and was known for a unique underhand free throw shooting style. Played for the Golden State Warriors, helping the team secure an NBA Championship in 1975. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 for individual achievements and contributions to the game. Also represented the United States in the Olympics, winning a gold medal in 1964.
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Scientist and Engineer in Electronics
Born
March 28th, 1923 102 years ago
Died
March 12th, 2014 11 years ago — 90 years old
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March 28th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
November 20th, 2014 11 years ago — 88 years old
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American actress from 'Two and a Half Men'
Born
March 28th, 1943 82 years ago
Died
October 12th, 2020 5 years ago — 77 years old
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