Recently verified French WWI Veteran Born: 12/31/1899 and called to service on April 19, 1918. Was not officially recognized by the French government as he served less than 90 days

South African Singer (Pata Pata). Civil Rights Activist

MLB pitcher from 1938, 1944-54 for Dodgers (12 Years) Served in WWII. 5x All-Star. Best in 1951 going 22-3 (best w-l % in league) with 3.04 ERA. Other best season was 1950 with 19-11, save, and 3.30 ERA. 3 World Series (1949,52,53) went 2-1, 2.54 ERA