Birthdays in Sport May 8 Dan Brouthers, American Baseball HOF first baseman (first great MLB slugger; 4×NL batting champion; Buffalo Bisons, Detroit Wolverines, Boston Beaneaters, Brooklyn Grooms), born in Sylvan Lake, New York (d. 1932) Apr 1853 Sports History by Year Jun 1853 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions