Xavier Nady
Baseball player, coach, and outfielder
An American baseball player and coach, played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2014. Played for several teams, including the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres. Achieved a career batting average of .265, with 100 home runs and 400 runs batted in. Shifted to coaching after retirement, contributing to player development.
Played for the New York Yankees
Achieved a .265 career batting average
Hit 100 home runs in MLB career
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Scottish geologist and author of 'Principles of Geology'
Born
November 14th, 1797 228 years ago
Died
February 22nd, 1875 151 years ago — 77 years old
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King of England, Scotland and Ireland
Born
November 14th, 1650 375 years ago
Died
March 8th, 1702 324 years ago — 51 years old
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November 14th, 1993 32 years ago
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Estonian lawyer and politician, Prime Minister
Born
November 14th, 1883 142 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 1942 84 years ago — 58 years old
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King of Jordan and Middle East leader
Born
November 14th, 1935 90 years ago
Died
1999 27 years ago — 64 years old
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Australian horse trainer and Derby winner
Born
November 14th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
2015 11 years ago — 88 years old
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