Johnny Copeland blues musician Copeland played the blues for 27 years before he landed a recording contract with Rounder Records in 1981. Known for his gruff voice and soulful guitar, his…
Duane JosephsonAge: 54 former Chicago White Sox (1965–70) and Boston Red Sox (1971–72) catcher; lifetime average was .258 with 23 home runs and 164 RBI; of a heart ailmentDied: New Hampton,…
Naeshell D. MenardAge: 20 LSU football player in his third year at the school and second as a member of the Tigers football team; played three games and started one in 1997-98 season; of a…
David DiamondAge: 89 prolific, meticulous composer who wrote 10 string quartets, 11 symphonies, and several concertos. He composed music for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, and…
M. M. KayeAge: 95 British novelist whose best-selling historical novel The Far Pavilions, about a British orphan in pre-independence India who falls in love with a princess, has sold millions…
Shae MarksactressBorn: 6/1/1972Birthplace: New Orleans After appearing as a Playboy Playmate in 1994, Marks has guest-starred on many TV shows and acted in the movies Scoring (1996), L.E.T.H…
Donovan BaileyBorn: Dec. 16, 1967Track Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who set world record in the 100m (9.84) in gold medal-winning performance at 1996 Olympics which stood until '99; set…
Howard CosellBorn: Mar. 25, 1918Radio-TV former ABC commentator on Monday Night Football and Wide World of Sports, who energized TV sports journalism with abrasive “tell it like it is” style.…
James (Doc) CounsilmanBorn: Dec. 28, 1920Swimming coached Indiana men's swim team to 6 NCAA championships (1968-73); coached the 1964 and '76 U.S. men's Olympic teams that won a combined 21…
Jack DempseyBorn: June 24, 1895Boxer world heavyweight champion from 1919-26; lost title to Gene Tunney, then lost “Long Count” rematch in 1927 when he floored Tunney in 7th round but failed…
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