Yan Gomes
Baseball player and All-Star catcher
Born in 1987, a Brazilian-American baseball player primarily played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Debuted in 2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays. Later played for the Cleveland Indians, where he earned an All-Star selection in 2014. Subsequently joined the Washington Nationals and played a crucial role in the team's championship win in the 2019 World Series. Recognized for offensive capabilities and defensive skills behind the plate.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2014
Won the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals
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Rugby league player for Penrith Panthers
Born
July 19th, 1996 29 years ago
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Russian basketball player, Olympic medalist
Born
July 19th, 1985 40 years ago
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English actress in film and television
Born
July 19th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
April 28th, 2012 13 years ago — 92 years old
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Professional wrestler with WWE championship
Born
July 19th, 1986 39 years ago
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Basketball player, 5-time All-Star
Born
July 19th, 1985 40 years ago
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Georgian-Russian poet and playwright
Born
July 19th, 1893 132 years ago
Died
April 14th, 1930 95 years ago — 36 years old
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