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Athletes Born in 1837

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  • Mar 1 Andrew Strath, Scottish golfer (British Open 1865), born in St. Andrews, Fife (d. 1868)
  • May 9 Adam Opel, German automobile manufacturer (founded Adam Opel AG), born in Rüsselsheim, Hesse, Prussia (d. 1895)

Paul Morphy (1837-1884)

Jun 22 American chess player considered the greatest of his era (1857-61), born in New Orleans, Louisiana

Paul Morphy
  • Dec 26 Morgan Bulkeley, American politician (US Senator - Connecticut 1905-11) and Baseball HOF administrator (NL President 1876), born in East Haddam, Connecticut (d. 1922)


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