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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Blow Out the Candles May 27

White Sox great and future Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is celebrating his 44th birthday today.
The Big Hurt finished his career with a .301 average, 2468 hits, 521 home runs and 1704 RBI's.


Astros great Jeff Bagwell is celebrating his 44th birthday today.

Career highlights and awards

4× All-Star (1994, 1996, 1997, 1999)
Gold Glove Award winner (1994)
3× Silver Slugger Award winner (1994, 1997, 1999)
1994 NL MVP
1991 NL Rookie of the Year
Houston Astros #5 retired

Golf great Sam Snead was born in Ashwood, Virginia on this date in 1912.
One of the all-time greats "Slammin' Sammy" won a record 72 PGA events including 7 majors.

Jazz composer and pianist Ramsey Lewis is celebrating his 77th birthday today.



1 comment:

  1. I never knew Thomas and Bagwell were born on the same day. Interesting...

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