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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1911, Washington National Germany Schaefer gained notoriety for stealing first base.
In 1978, New England Patriot Wide Receiver Daryl Stingley was paralyzed during a pre-season game against Oakland.
In 1957, boxer Chalky Wright died, the timing of which led some to believe he’d been murdered.
In 1936, Marjorie Gestring won a gold medal in the 3m springboard diving competition. She’s the youngest to ever win gold in the Olympics at 13 years, 267 days.