MarShon Brooks
Basketball player, NBA and NCAA standout
Professional basketball player achieved success in the NBA after playing college basketball at Providence College. Selected as the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. Played for multiple teams during an NBA career that included stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies. Also contributed to international teams, representing the United States.
Drafted 25th overall by the New Jersey Nets in 2011
Played for teams including the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies
Led the NCAA in scoring during the 2010-2011 season
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General and Medal of Honor recipient
Born
January 26th, 1880 146 years ago
Died
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Australian cricketer and captain
Born
January 26th, 1954 72 years ago
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Film critic and co-host of At the Movies
Born
January 26th, 1946 80 years ago
Died
February 20th, 1999 27 years ago — 53 years old
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Born
January 26th, 1763 263 years ago
Died
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Actor in 'Les Valseuses' and 'Hotel du Nord'
Born
January 26th, 1947 79 years ago
Died
1982 44 years ago — 35 years old
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