Tony Dorsett
American football player, Super Bowl champion
A standout at the University of Pittsburgh, achieved significant success in collegiate football, winning the 1976 Heisman Trophy. Entered the NFL and played predominantly for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977 to 1987. Won two Super Bowl championships, contributing to the team's victory in Super Bowl XII and Super Bowl XXVII. Recorded over 12,000 rushing yards in a prolific 11-season career, recognized for exceptional speed and agility on the field.
Winning the Heisman Trophy in 1976
Winning Super Bowl XII and XXVII
Rushing for over 12,000 career yards
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Ravi Shankar
Sitar player and composer, influential musician
Born
April 7th, 1920 106 years ago
Died
December 11th, 2012 13 years ago — 92 years old
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Lieutenant and pilot in World War I
Born
April 7th, 1897 129 years ago
Died
August 10th, 1918 107 years ago — 21 years old
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Japanese songwriter and guitarist
Born
April 7th, 1981 45 years ago
Died
October 31st, 2000 25 years ago — 19 years old
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Danish linguist and academic authority
Born
April 7th, 1867 159 years ago
Died
October 25th, 1953 72 years ago — 86 years old
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French philosopher of utopian socialism
Born
April 7th, 1772 254 years ago
Died
October 10th, 1837 188 years ago — 65 years old
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French general and duc de Villeroy
Born
April 7th, 1644 382 years ago
Died
July 18th, 1730 295 years ago — 86 years old
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