Marc Trestman
American football coach and author
Served as a head coach in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League. Led the Montreal Alouettes to two Grey Cup championships in 2009 and 2010. Coached the Chicago Bears in the NFL from 2013 to 2014. Authored books on coaching and football strategy.
Won the Grey Cup as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes
Served as offensive coordinator for several NFL teams
Coached the Chicago Bears in the NFL
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English footballer and club player
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January 15th, 1987 39 years ago
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American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
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January 15th, 1996 30 years ago
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January 15th, 2004 22 years ago
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Romanian poet and journalist
Born
January 15th, 1850 176 years ago
Died
June 15th, 1889 136 years ago — 39 years old
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Polish runner and Olympic champion
Born
January 15th, 1907 119 years ago
Died
1940 86 years ago — 33 years old
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Professional German footballer
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January 15th, 1988 38 years ago
A professional footballer, primarily played as a midfielder. Career began at SC Freiburg, contributing to the team's promotion to the Bundesliga in 2009. Transferred to VfL Wolfsburg in 2015, where helped the team secure the DFB-Pokal title in 2015-16. Later played for FC Schalke 04, further establishing a reputation in the Bundesliga. Known for versatility on the pitch and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively.
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