What Happened This Year 2010

People Who Died in 2010

John Schoenherr

Illustrator of 'Where the Wild Things Are'
Born
July 5th, 1935 90 years ago
Died
2010 15 years ago — 75 years old

An American illustrator contributed significantly to children's literature. Illustrated the iconic book 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak, enhancing its visual storytelling. Worked on various publications and projects, including illustrations for magazines and books. Noteworthy collaborations included work with other renowned authors, which helped shape the aesthetic of modern children's literature.

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Gil McDougald

Baseball player and coach, New York Yankees
Born
May 19th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
2010 15 years ago — 82 years old

This individual played as a second baseman and third baseman in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1960. During a successful career, was part of five World Series championship teams. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and contributed to the development of future baseball talent within the sport. His contributions to the team and later coaching roles left a mark on the organization.

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