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This site commemorates the great athletes & moments of NJ sports history. Be sure to like this page for facts & bios.

These New Jersey sports standouts were born on this day…

1989…Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram II (#HackensackNJ)
1947…Yankees & Mets Star Elliott Maddox (#UnionNJ)
1902…Football Coaching Legend Red Strader (#NewtonNJ)
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These New Jersey sports standouts were born on this day… 1989…Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram II (#HackensackNJ) 1947…Yankees & Mets Star Elliott Maddox (#UnionNJ) 1902…Football Coaching Legend Red Strader (#NewtonNJ) Visit NJSports.com to read their exclusive bios…Image attachmentImage attachment
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to these NJSports stars!

1987…Eagles Ballhawk Malcolm Jenkins (##piscatawaynj)
1979…Rutgers Baseball Star David DeJesus(#manalapannj)
1960…Strikeout Machine Jose DeLeon (#perthamboynj)
1957…International Basketball Star Leroy Loggins (#newbrunswicknj)
1872…World Record Miler Willie Day (#bayonnenj)
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to these NJSports stars! 1987…Eagles Ballhawk Malcolm Jenkins (##PiscatawayNJ) 1979…Rutgers Baseball Star David DeJesus(#ManalapanNJ) 1960…Strikeout Machine Jose DeLeon (#PerthAmboyNJ) 1957…International Basketball Star Leroy Loggins (#NewBrunswickNJ) 1872…World Record Miler Willie Day (#BayonneNJ) Visit NJSports.com to read their exclusive bios…Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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This NJSports star was born on this day…

1987…MMA Champion Darrion Caldwell (#rahwaynj)
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This NJSports star was born on this day… 1987…MMA Champion Darrion Caldwell (#RahwayNJ) Follow us for your daily dose of Garden State greats!
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This NJSports star was born on this day…

1935…College Hoops Coaching Legend Bucky Waters (#collingswoodnj)
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This NJSports star was born on this day… 1935…College Hoops Coaching Legend Bucky Waters (#CollingswoodNJ) Follow us for your daily dose of Garden State greats!
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