6word Portrait: Mike Ditka

Da Coach led Bears to title.



Born this day in 1939

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6word Portrait: Rita Hayworth

Sultry Gilda star; top WWII pin-up.



Born 100 years ago today (d. 1987)

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6word Portrait: Eugene O'Neill

Long Day's Journey Into Night playwright.



Born 130 years ago today (d. 1953)

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6word Portrait: Jim Palmer

Orioles HOF ace, announcer, Jockey model

Born this day in 1945

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6word Portrait: Lillian Gish

"First Lady of the Silent Screen"

Born 125 years ago today (d. 1993)

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6word Portrait: Paul Simon

Masterful singer/songwriter, with Garfunkel and without. 



Born this day in 1941

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6word Portrait: Hugh Jackman

X-Men's Wolverine also a Broadway star.

Born 50 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Elmore Leonard

Pulpy American novelist oft-adapted by Hollywood.

Born this day in 1925 (d. 2013)

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6word Portrait: Helen Hayes

EGOT-winning "First Lady of American Theatre."

Born this day in 1900 (d. 1983)

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6word Portrait: Jackson Browne

California singer/songwriter insightfully "Running on Empty."

Born 70 years ago today.

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