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Jonathan Pearce: Born in Illinois, this attacking midfielder actually played twice for the US in 2025 before switching allegiance to the country of his parents last November.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Born Jan. 29, 1967, the Lawton, Okla., native became a star playing at Oklahoma from 1985-1989, leading the Sooners to the national championship game in 1988 and back into the Sweet 16 the following year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Born in Davidson, Canada, McNabb was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round of the 2009 entry draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Born in Rosario, Argentina, Bielsa hails from a family of educated minds, with his brother having worked in politics and his sister a renowned architect.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Born in Lumpkin, Georgia, on January 10, 1850, Root was a musical prodigy who could sing before he could talk.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson