Blow Out the Candles January 29

Hall of Famer Joe Primeau was born on this date in 1906.

Primeau was a member of Toronto's "Kid Line".  One of his linemates' birthdays was just ten days ago.  Check it out here. 

As a coach, Primeau is the only man to have won the Allan, Memorial and Stanley Cups.

Actress Katherine Ross turns 72 today.

Two of Ross's most memorable performances came early in her career:

In 1967 she played Mrs. Robinson's daughter Elaine opposite Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman in "The Graduate".

In 1969 she played the role of Etta Place opposite Redford and Newman in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid".

Katherine has penned a bunch of childrens books.  Here are a couple of examples:

Blow Out the Candles -- Jan 19

Busher Jackson was born on this date in 1911

With fellow Hall of Famers Charlie Conacher and Joe Primeau,  Busher made up, "The Kid Line".

This children's book from 2001 was inspired by the Maple Leaf greats.

Artist Paul Cezanne was born on this date in 1839.

 Bridge and Pool 1890

Monte Sainte-Victoire 1885-87

Actress Jean Stapleton celebrates #88 today.

Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers turns 72 today.

Singer Janis Joplin was born on this date in 1943.

Robert Palmer was born on this date in 1949.