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March 10, 1946

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Curley Culp

1946Curley Culp, American football player (died 2021)[†]

Curley Culp was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State University, where he was also an NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion. He played football in the AFL for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1968 and 1969, and in the NFL for the Chiefs, Houston Oilers, and Detroit Lions. He was an AFL All-Star in 1969 and a six-time Pro Bowler.

Gérard Garouste

1946GĂ©rard Garouste, French contemporary artist[†]

Gérard Garouste is a French contemporary artist having the primary field of work as visual and performative domain.

Jim Valvano

1946Jim Valvano, American basketball player and coach (died 1993)[†]

James Thomas Anthony Valvano, nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. Valvano had a successful coaching career with multiple schools, culminating at NC State. While the head coach at NC State, his team won the 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball title against improbable odds. Valvano is remembered for his ecstatic celebration after winning the national championship game against the heavily favored Houston Cougars.