Mario Mendoza
Mexican baseball player and manager
Played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1982, primarily with the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox. Transitioned to managing in Mexican leagues after retirement from playing. Mendoza became recognized for his defensive skills and later inspired the term 'Mendoza Line' to describe a batting average that delineates a poor offensive performance.
Played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Managed several teams in Mexican leagues
Inspired the term 'Mendoza Line'
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Jean François de Saint-Lambert
French soldier and philosopher, poet
Born
December 26th, 1716 309 years ago
Died
February 9th, 1803 223 years ago — 86 years old
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Greek politician, Prime Minister
Born
December 26th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
March 15th, 2006 20 years ago — 87 years old
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Korean activist and politician
Born
December 26th, 1864 161 years ago
Died
December 9th, 1945 80 years ago — 80 years old
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American poet and novelist
Born
December 26th, 1894 131 years ago
Died
March 30th, 1967 58 years ago — 72 years old
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English professional wrestler
Born
December 26th, 1962 63 years ago
Died
2013 13 years ago — 51 years old
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German scholar and translator of classics
Born
December 26th, 1532 493 years ago
Died
February 10th, 1576 450 years ago — 43 years old
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