Jan 28 George Wright, American Baseball HOF shortstop (NA pennant 1872-75 Boston Red Stockings; NL pennant 1877-78 Boston Red Caps, 1879 Providence Grays), born in Yonkers, New York (d. 1937) Nov 1845 Birthdays in Sport by Year Feb 1847 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions