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In honor of Presidents Day
2006-02-20 00:44
by Bob Timmermann

The closest connection to any president of a former major leaguer who was born on February 20 is one Harry Raymond, who was born as Harry Truman on February 20, 1862 in Utica, NY.

This Harry Raymond was not the same Harry Raymond who was caught up in the Frank Shaw scandal investigation. Scandals were much more interesting back then.

Also while many people call today's holiday Presidents (or Presidents' or President's) Day, at least in California, the holiday isn't officially called that. Section 6700 of the California Government Code calls this holiday "The third Monday in February." The Federal Government (in 5 U.S.C. 6103) still calls this holiday "Washington's Birthday".

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2006-02-20 13:41:53
1.   Shaun P
As (probably) the only person on the Toaster who was born in Utica, NY, I feel it is incumbent on me to say, "Yay, Harry!"

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