What Happened This Year 1987

Born in 1987

Kyle Seager

Baseball player and All-Star infielder
Born
November 3rd, 1987 37 years ago

A third baseman, represented the Seattle Mariners from 2011 to 2021. Played a key role in the team's performance during his tenure, consistently contributing to the lineup with strong offensive and defensive skills. Achieved All-Star status in 2014, showcasing exceptional talent on the field. Known for his durability, played in over 1,000 games for the Mariners, becoming one of the franchise's standout players. Served as a team leader, both on and off the field, during his career with the club, finishing with impressive career statistics.

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Colin Kaepernick

Professional football player and activist
Born
November 3rd, 1987 37 years ago

American football player played as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016. Achieved two NFC Championship titles and led the team to Super Bowl XLVII. Gained attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality. Founded a nonprofit organization focused on education and social justice initiatives. Signed a contract with Nike for a major advertising campaign that emphasized social activism.

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Courtney Barnett

Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
November 3rd, 1987 37 years ago

A musician from Australia who gained recognition through the release of debut album, 'Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit'. This album features a distinct blend of rock and folk influences. Subsequent works, such as 'Tell Me How You Really Feel' and collaboration with Kurt Vile on 'Lotta Sea Lice', further established the artist's reputation in the music industry. Extensive touring and performances at major music festivals contributed to a growing audience and critical acclaim.

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Ty Lawson

Basketball player known for Denver Nuggets
Born
November 3rd, 1987 37 years ago

Played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Competed primarily as a point guard and had a notable tenure with the Denver Nuggets from 2009 to 2015. Achieved significant individual success while leading the team. Demonstrated consistent performance and skill during his career before further stints with other teams.

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Artur Jędrzejczyk

Polish footballer; team captain
Born
November 4th, 1987 37 years ago

Professional footballer played primarily as a defender. Represented Poland in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship. Competed at the club level for teams such as Polonia Warsaw and Legia Warsaw, contributing to Legia's multiple Polish league titles.

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Laura Geitz

Netball player, captain of Australia
Born
November 4th, 1987 37 years ago

A prominent netball player with a career spanning over a decade. Served as the captain of the Australian national team from 2014 to 2018. Played a key role in leading Australia to victory in the 2015 Netball World Cup held in Sydney. Represented Queensland Firebirds in the Suncorp Super Netball league, contributing to multiple championship titles during tenure.

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Tim Breukers

Dutch footballer and defender
Born
November 4th, 1987 37 years ago

Played professional football primarily as a defender. Started youth career at FC Groningen and made his professional debut with the same club. Later transferred to various teams, including FC Emmen and FC Oss, where contributions in defense were significant. Retired from professional play and transitioned to coaching.

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O. J. Mayo

Basketball player, NBA Rookie of the Year
Born
November 5th, 1987 37 years ago

Basketball player entered the NBA in 2008 after being drafted third overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves and subsequently traded to the Chicago Bulls. Played primarily as a shooting guard and had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. Earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2009, showcasing scoring talent and versatility on the court. Compiled impressive statistics throughout career, contributing both as a starter and off the bench.

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Jason Kelce

American football center, Super Bowl champion
Born
November 5th, 1987 37 years ago

Played as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). Contributed significantly to the team's success in the 2017 season, culminating in a victory at Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots. Known for leadership on and off the field, as well as his philanthropic efforts.

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