Ramón Hernández
Baseball catcher and MLB player
A professional baseball catcher, played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2015. Primarily associated with teams like the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Oakland Athletics. Contributed to multiple post-season appearances and won the National League Division Series with the Reds in 2010. Earned recognition for both offensive and defensive skills behind the plate.
Played for the San Diego Padres
Played for the Cincinnati Reds
Participated in the 2010 National League Division Series
Led in caught stealing percentage in 2003
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Italian sprinter and Olympic champion
Born
May 20th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
2006 19 years ago — 90 years old
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Canadian journalist and broadcaster
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May 20th, 1951 74 years ago
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Iraqi King and Arab nationalist leader
Born
May 20th, 1883 142 years ago
Died
September 8th, 1933 92 years ago — 50 years old
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Figure skater & World Junior champion
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May 20th, 1993 32 years ago
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Irish actor from Game of Thrones
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May 20th, 1992 33 years ago
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Mexican soldier and President (1847-1848)
Born
May 20th, 1795 230 years ago
Died
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