Yazoo! Part 2 -- Give Me Dr. Jazz

Three more great cards.  Nice that they gave pianist and composer Lil Hardin, Armstong's wife in the 1920's, the card following his.  I love the music.  If you have the time check it out.

This features Louis on trumpet and vocal with wife Lil Hardin (card below), who wrote the song, on piano.

Another song by Lil with Louis and the boys

Blow Out the Candles August 4

Hall of Fame running back John Riggins is celebrating his 63rd birthday today.

 1972 Topps #13

Canadiens great Maurice "Rocket" Richard was born in Montreal, Quebec on this date in 1921.

 The Punch Line

Hall of Famer Jake "Old Eagle Eye" Beckley was born in Hannibal, Missouri on this date in 1867.

Jazz legend Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on this date in 1901.

 Louis and Billie Holiday

 Ellington and Armstrong

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis

Singer Helen Kane was born in Queen, New York City, New York on this date in 1904.

Although a judge failed to agree it's pretty clear that Helen was the inspiration for Betty Boop.