1973 Event Elmore Smith of Lakers blocks 17 shots in a game (NBA record) 1973 Birthday John Elmore, guard for the Baltimore Ravens 1969 Birthday Elmore Spencer, NBA center, Portland Trail Blazers 1963 Death Elmore James, blues guitarist, dies at 45 of a heart attack 1946 Birthday Greg Elmore, born in San Diego, California, rock drummer, Quicksilver 1925 Birthday Elmore Leonard, U.S. writer, Glitz, Mr. Majestyk, Touch, 52 Pick-Up 1918 Birthday Elmore James, musician, Dust My Broom
