Blow Out the Candles -- Jan 15

Cleveland Naps shortstop Ray Chapman was born on this date in 1891.  He sadly died twelve hours after being hit in the head by a Carl Mays fastball on August 16, 1920.

 2010 Obak #67

This restored plague honoring Ray Chapman now hangs at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on this date in 1929.

 2009 Topps American Heritage #51

 2009 Topps American Heritage #123