Tim Raines
Baseball player and manager
A prominent figure in Major League Baseball, played primarily as an outfielder. Spent the majority of a successful career with the Montreal Expos. Was known for exceptional speed on the bases and hitting ability, achieving over 2,600 hits and 808 stolen bases. Managed in the minor leagues after retirement, contributing to the development of future players.
Recorded 808 stolen bases in MLB
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017
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September 16th, 1992 33 years ago
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1st Prime Minister of Singapore
Born
September 16th, 1923 102 years ago
Died
March 23rd, 2015 11 years ago — 91 years old
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Born
September 16th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
1978 48 years ago — 62 years old
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Born
September 16th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
May 14th, 2015 10 years ago — 89 years old
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Born
September 16th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
2015 11 years ago — 95 years old
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American baseball player with the Cardinals
Born
September 16th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
September 1st, 2014 11 years ago — 87 years old
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