Born July 18

He boxed as a heavyweight in the 1960s and ’70s.

Wright also served as the model for the NFL’s Man of the Year trophy.

Button won gold medals at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics.

His curveball helped the New York Yankees make it to the 1981 World Series.

She recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the band, released in 2021.

She also hosted “Playing Lessons with the Pros.”

He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2011.

His notable works include “Saved,” “Lear,” and “Narrow Road to the Deep North.”

He also created, and sang for, the Europop sensation Boney M.

He wrote the music and co-penned the lyrics for “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”