Jarvis played parts of three seasons with the California Angels. Traded to the Boston Red Sox in the Tony Conigliaro trade he never reported to the club and elected to play in Japan instead. Jarvis Tatum would have turned 80 today but passed away back in 2003 at the age of 56.

Bobby was a solid defensive forward who played most of his 11 year National Hockey League career with the Washington Capitals. He garnered Selke Trophy votes in five seasons, finishing as high as third twice. Bobby Gould passed away Friday at the age of 69.

In his rookie 1987 season, Les became the first Venezuelan to pitch in the World Series when he started Game 3 (he also started Game 6). After an injury shortened his 1988 season he never pitched in the Majors again. Les Straker turns 67 today.

Mike played small parts of three Major League seasons aith the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. In 39 career games he went 11 for 58 (.190) with three doubles, a triple and a stolen base. Mike Robertson turns 56 today.

“Iron Mike” was a two-time All Pro tight end for 12 National Football League seasons. One of the first true threats from the tight end position as a receiver, he’s the first tight end to gain 1,000 yards in his rookie season of 1961. After his playing days he went into coaching and spent 14 seasons as a head coach leading his Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX title. He and Tom Flores are the only people to win a Super Bowl as a player, assistant coach and head coach. Mike Ditka passed away today at the age of 86.