Mark Blount
Basketball player for the Boston Celtics
Played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1997 to 2009. Competed for teams including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Achieved a career-high scoring average of 10.3 points per game during the 2001-2002 season. Played for the Celtics during the team's playoff run in the early 2000s, contributing to their performance with solid rebounding and shot-blocking skills.
Played for the Boston Celtics in the NBA
Achieved a career-high of 10.3 points per game
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Richard Crenna
Actor celebrated for 'The Real McCoys'
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November 30th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
January 17th, 2003 23 years ago — 76 years old
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American competitive swimmer and Olympian
Born
November 30th, 1966 59 years ago
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Singer-songwriter and actress from The Runaways
Born
November 30th, 1959 66 years ago
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November 30th, 1968 57 years ago
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Born
November 30th, 1960 65 years ago
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Belgian racing driver with notable career
Born
November 30th, 1969 56 years ago
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