Yadier Molina
Professional baseball player, catcher
A prominent catcher in Major League Baseball, played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2004 to 2022. Achievements include multiple Gold Glove Awards and being named an All-Star several times. Contributed to the Cardinals' success in the 2006 and 2011 World Series championships. Renowned for exceptional defensive skills and leadership on the field.
Won two World Series championships in 2006 and 2011
Selected for the All-Star Game 10 times
Received 9 Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence
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Dante Exum
Professional Basketball Player
Born
July 13th, 1995 30 years ago
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Malaysian politician and public servant
Born
July 13th, 1959 66 years ago
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English footballer and goalkeeper
Born
July 13th, 1993 32 years ago
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Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star
Born
July 13th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
2006 20 years ago — 84 years old
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Born
July 13th, 1963 62 years ago
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Rugby league player and coach
Born
July 13th, 1965 60 years ago
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