Birthdays in Sport Sep 5 Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie, American Baseball HOF second baseman (Triple Crown 1901; AL batting champion 1901–04, 10; Philadelphia A's, Cleveland Naps), born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island (d. 1959) 1873 Sports History by Year 1875 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions