1992 Death Chuck Connors, U.S. NBA/baseballer/actor (Boston Celtics), dies at 71 1955 Birthday Robin Yount, baseballer, Mil Brewers, MVP 1982, 1989, 3,142 hits 1927 Death Ross Youngs, Hall of Fame baseballer, dies of Bright's disease at 30 1914 Death Rube Waddell, baseballer, dies at 37 of TB 1904 Birthday John "Pepper" Martin, baseballer, NL stolen base leader 1933,34,36 1862 Event Baseballer James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting home run, dies 10/18
