Sep 5 Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie, American Baseball HOF second baseman (Triple Crown 1901; AL batting champion 1901–04, 10; Philadelphia A's, Cleveland Naps), born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island (d. 1959) Aug 1874 Birthdays in Sport by Year Oct 1874 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions