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July 15, 1935

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Donn Clendenon

1935Donn Clendenon, American baseball player and lawyer (died 2005)[โ€ ]

Donn Alvin Clendenon was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1961 to 1972. He is most notable for his performance during the 1969 World Series when he won the World Series Most Valuable Player Award by hitting three home runs to help lead the team known as the Miracle Mets to an upset victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Alex Karras

1935Alex Karras, American football player, wrestler, and actor (died 2012)[โ€ ]

Alexander George Karras was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Centennial class.

Ken Kercheval

1935Ken Kercheval, American actor and director (died 2019)[โ€ ]

Kenneth Marine Kercheval was an American actor, best known for his role as Cliff Barnes on the television series Dallas and its 2012 revival.