Mitchell Trubisky
American Football Quarterback
Played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Selected second overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. Started as a rookie in 2017, leading the Bears to the playoffs in 2018. In 2020, signed with the Buffalo Bills as a backup quarterback. Contributed to the team's success in the 2020 season, including a trip to the playoffs.
Second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft
Led Chicago Bears to the playoffs in 2018
Played for the Buffalo Bills in 2020
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French preacher and renowned orator
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August 20th, 1632 393 years ago
Died
May 13th, 1704 321 years ago — 71 years old
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Russian author and physician
Born
August 20th, 1932 93 years ago
Died
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Mathematician known for numerical methods
Born
August 20th, 1710 315 years ago
Died
May 14th, 1761 264 years ago — 50 years old
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Italian composer of early opera
Born
August 20th, 1561 464 years ago
Died
1633 393 years ago — 72 years old
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Vice-Chamberlain and English Soldier
Born
August 20th, 1956 69 years ago
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Soul singer and composer of 'Shaft'
Born
August 20th, 1942 83 years ago
Died
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