David Wells, Pitcher for the San Diego Padres
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The life of David Wells a baseball player, nicknamed Boomer and his successful career as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball is discussed. Wells, nicknamed as Boomer is frequently criticized, for being overweight, drinking great quantities of beer, partying to excess, speaking his mind and for having fights with umpires, other players, baseball owners, executives and managers.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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Alexei Yashin
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Alexei Yashin was born in Sverdlovsk, an industrial town located near the Ural Mountains on November 5, 1973. The Russian-born hockey player's arrival helped the Islanders achieve resurgence in 2001-2002, while they ranked among the worst teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) before he joined them.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2003
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Katsav, Moshe
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Moshe Katsav was elected the eighth President of Israel in Jul 2000. He was born in Yazd, Iran, but his family moved to Israel in 1951. He became active in politics while at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2001
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