Napheesa Collier
Professional basketball player, WNBA Champion
A basketball player competed in the WNBA for the Minnesota Lynx. Achieved success at the University of Connecticut, winning a national championship. Selected as the 6th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft. In 2021, contributed to the Minnesota Lynx's success in winning a WNBA championship. Also represented the United States in international competitions, securing a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
WNBA Champion with Minnesota Lynx
Gold medalist at 2019 FIBA World Cup
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Physicist, Nobel Prize winner in Physics
Born
September 23rd, 1915 110 years ago
Died
March 31st, 2001 25 years ago — 85 years old
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September 23rd, 1890 135 years ago
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Journalist and Australian politician
Born
September 23rd, 1898 127 years ago
Died
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American sculptor and educator
Born
September 23rd, 1912 113 years ago
Died
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Born
September 23rd, 1907 118 years ago
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1958 68 years ago — 51 years old
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Ice Hockey Player in the NHL
Born
September 23rd, 1977 48 years ago
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