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- Feb 21
- 1 min
On this date in 1875 a sports legend was born
Luther "Dummy" Taylor was born on this day (Feb. 21) in 1875. Luther Taylor, who was known as Dummy Taylor, played fo the San Francisco...
- Feb 2
- 1 min
On this day in 1981: The first deaf person to play in an NBA game is born
Lance Allred, deaf since he experienced health complications at birth on Feb. 2, 1981, would go on to play basketball with LeBron James...
- Dec 17, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Birthday, Curtis Pride!
Curtis Pride was born on this date (Dec 17) in 1968. He was born 95% deaf on Dec 17, 1968, in the Washington, D.C suburbs. In high...
- Sep 16, 2023
- 1 min
On this day 50 years ago: The 1st deaf player in the NFL
On this day (Sept. 16) in 1973, the first deaf player ran onto the field for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles....
- Jul 10, 2023
- 1 min
On this Day in History
Ed "Dummy" Dundon, who was born on July 10, 1859, went on to become the first deaf player to play baseball professionally. After...
- May 23, 2023
- 3 min
Happy Birthday "Dummy" Hoy!
It was on this day (May 23) in 1862 that William Ellsworth Hoy was born. Known professionally as "Dummy" Hoy, he played in the major...