What Happened on July 27, 1906

Famous Birthdays

Herbert Jasper, Canadian physiologist and neurologist, born in La Grande, Oregon (d. 1999)
Jerzy Giedroyc, Polish writer and political activist, born in Minsk, Russian Empire (d. 2000)

Leo Durocher (1906-1991)

American Baseball HOF shortstop (MLB All Star 1936, 38, 40; World Series 1928, 34; NY Yankees, St.Louis Cardinals), manager (World Series 1954 NY Giants) and coach (World Series 1963 LA Dodgers), born in West Springfield, Massachusetts