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Henry Viscardi, Jr.Age: 91 advocate for the disabled who, with the encouragement of Eleanor Roosevelt, created Abilities Inc., organization that helped the disabled find jobs. Viscardi, who…
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Roberto AlomarBorn: Feb. 5, 1968Baseball member of two World Series champions with Toronto; perennial Gold Glove second baseman and All-Star; MVP of 1992 ALCS; became known well beyond…
Roy CampanellaBorn: Nov. 19, 1921Baseball C 3-time NL MVP (1951,53,55); led Brooklyn to 5 pennants and 1st World Series title (1955); career cut short when 1958 car accident left him…
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