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

Born on this day in NJ…

Fordham Football Legend Ed Franco (#jerseycity)
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Chiefs QB Coach Matt Nagy (#dunellennj)
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World Series Hurler Harry Harper (#Hackensack)
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Born on this day in NJ… Fordham Football Legend Ed Franco (#JerseyCity) https://njsports.com/ed-franco/ Chiefs QB Coach Matt Nagy (#DunellenNJ) https://njsports.com/matt-nagy/ World Series Hurler Harry Harper (#Hackensack) https://njsports.com/harry-harper/
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Happy birthday to a legendary Olympian!

Gold Medal Moguls Queen Donna Weinbrecht (#westmilfordnj)
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Happy birthday to a legendary Olympian! Gold Medal Moguls Queen Donna Weinbrecht (#WestMilfordNJ) https://njsports.com/donna-weinbrecht/
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Born today in NJ:

Olympic Sprinter English Gardner (#voorheesnj)
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MLB Catcher Johnny Orsino (#fortleenj)
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Best birthday wishes to these two soccer stars:

Pro Soccer Pioneer Harp O’Connell (#BayonneNJ)
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Best birthday wishes to these two soccer stars: Pro Soccer Pioneer Harp O’Connell (#BayonneNJ) Soccer Goalkeeper Chris Konopka (#TomsRiverNJ)
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