Michael Brantley
Baseball player for Cleveland Indians
Professional baseball player. Played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians and the Houston Astros. Noteworthy for contributions as an outfielder and designated hitter, exhibiting strong batting capabilities. Achieved multiple All-Star selections and won a Silver Slugger Award. Key player during the Indians' playoff runs in 2016 and 2017.
Selected as an All-Star in 2017
Won the Silver Slugger Award in 2015
Played significant role in the Indians' 2016 World Series run
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Mexican soldier and diplomat in Empire
Born
May 15th, 1803 222 years ago
Died
March 21st, 1869 156 years ago — 65 years old
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American singer-songwriter and performer
Born
May 15th, 1951 74 years ago
Died
January 18th, 2014 12 years ago — 62 years old
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Australian politician, 20th Premier
Born
May 15th, 1869 156 years ago
Died
October 5th, 1921 104 years ago — 52 years old
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Author and activist for social justice
Born
May 15th, 1915 110 years ago
Died
September 8th, 2006 19 years ago — 91 years old
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Footballer and manager, won World Cup
Born
May 15th, 1901 124 years ago
Died
1983 43 years ago — 82 years old
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Historian and ethnographer of Russia
Born
May 15th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
May 22nd, 2013 12 years ago — 91 years old
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