His ferocious screwball sparked “Fernandomania” and earned him a Cy Young Award.
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His work in endocrinology helped shape modern treatments for hormonal disorders.
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The three-time All Star also excelled with the Cleveland Indians.
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Segal escaped the Holocaust as a child, finally settling in the United States in 1951.
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He was known for his signature finger wag after blocking an opponent’s shot.
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She rose from a war-torn childhood to international ballet stardom.
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As a stand-up comedian, he was known for his catchphrase, “Check it out.”
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His discoveries in particle physics were revolutionary.
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Buxtun’s work helped reveal a decades-long secret experiment on Black men.
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Her fans quickly became comfortable asking her their embarrassing questions.