Steve Karsay
Baseball player and pitching coach
A former professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2005. Karsay pitched for several teams including the Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees. He transitioned to coaching after his playing career, focusing on developing pitchers at the minor league level and in professional organizations.
Played for the New York Yankees
Coached minor league pitchers
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Thomas E. Dewey
American politician and governor of New York
Born
March 24th, 1902 123 years ago
Died
March 16th, 1971 54 years ago — 68 years old
Served as the 47th Governor of New York from 1943 to 1954. Dewey gained national prominence for his role as a federal prosecutor in organized crime cases in the 1930s. He ran for President of the United States in 1944 and 1948, securing the Republican nomination both times. His 1948 presidential campaign included a significant focus on anti-communism and civil rights. Despite losing to Harry S. Truman in 1948, the campaign illustrated his influence within the Republican Party during the post-war era. Dewey's policies and governance style left a lasting mark on New York politics.
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March 24th, 1990 35 years ago
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Tennis player competing in Grand Slams
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March 24th, 1999 26 years ago
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American football safety, Super Bowl champion
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March 24th, 1998 27 years ago
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Born
March 24th, 1990 35 years ago
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Professional basketball player & champion
Born
March 24th, 1984 41 years ago
A prominent basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), made significant contributions to the Miami Heat. Played as a power forward and center during a career spanning over a decade, known for strong scoring and rebounding abilities. Drafted 4th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, earned multiple All-Star selections. Integral part of the Miami Heat's successes, contributing to back-to-back NBA Championships in 2012 and 2013. His career was cut short due to health issues related to blood clots, impacting his ability to continue playing at a high level.
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