This Day in History – 1957 – The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN-571), logs its 60,000th nautical mile, matching the endurance of the fictional Nautilus described in Jules Verne’s novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”.

NFL Football

James Hall
Born: February 4, 1977, New Orleans, Louisiana
Height: 6′ 2″ Weight: 280 lbs.
College: University of Michigan
NFL football Defensive End
Pro-career: 2000-present
Teams: Detroit Lions (2000-2006); St. Louis Rams (2007-present)
Honors: Butkus Award semifinalist (1999)

Harry Jacobs
Born: February 4, 1937, Canton, Illinois
Height: 6′ 1″ – Weight: 226 lbs
College: Bradley University
NFL football Linebacker
Pro-career: 1960-1972
Career Stats: Games
Teams: AFL Boston Patriots(1960-1962); AFL Buffalo Bills(1963-1969); NFL New Orleans Saints(1970-1972)
Honors: Buffalo Bills 1964 AFL Champions
Buffalo Bills 1965 AFL Champions

Ron Jessie
Born: February 4, 1948, Yuma, Arizona
Height: 6′ 0″ – Weight: 185 lbs
College: University of Kansas
NFL football Wide Receiver
Pro-career: 1971-1981
Teams: Detroit Lions(1971-1974); Los Angeles Rams(1975-1979); Buffalo Bills(1980-1981)
Honors: 1976 *Pro Bowl* selection

Billy Neighbors *All-Star*”
Born: February 4, 1940, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Height: 6′ 0″ – Weight: 250 lbs
College: University of Alabama
NFL football Guard
Pro-career: 1962-1969
Career Stats: Games played 112
Teams: Boston Patriots (AFL) (1962-1965); Miami Dolphins (AFL) (1966-1969)
Honors: (1963) AFL *All-Star*
Boston Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team

Lawrence “LT” Taylor
Born: February 4, 1959, Williamsburg, Virginia
Height: 6′ 3″ – Weight: 237 lbs
College: University of North Carolina
NFL football Linebacker
Pro-career: 1981-1993
Career Stats: Tackles 1,088; Sacks 142; INTs 9
Teams: New York Giants (1981-1993)
Honors: 1999 Pro Football Hall of Fame
(1981-1990) Pro Bowl selection
(1981-1989) First-Team All-Pro selection
(1990) Second-Team All-Pro selection
NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV)
(1986) AP NFL MVP
(1986) PFWA NFL MVP
(1981, 1982, 1986) AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year
(1986) NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year
(1983, 1986) UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year
(1981) AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

MLB Baseball

Chris Bando
Born: February 4, 1956, Cleveland, Ohio
Height: 6′ 0″ – Weight: 195 lbs
College: Arizona State University
MLB baseball Catcher
Pro-career: 2006-present
Career Stats: Batting avg .272; Home runs 23; RBI 108
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (2006-2009); Houston Astros (2009); New York Mets (2010-present)
Honors: (2008) World Series champion

Chris Coste
Born: February 4, 1973, Fargo, North Dakota
Height: 6′ ” – Weight: 225 lbs
College: Concordia College
MLB baseball Catcher
Pro-career: 2006-present
Career Stats: Batting avg .272; Home runs 23; RBI 108
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (2006-2009); Houston Astros (2009); New York Mets (2010-present)
Honors: (2008) World Series champion

Doug Fister
Born: February 4, 1984, Merced, California
Height: 6′ 8″ – Weight: 200 lbs
College: Merced College
MLB baseball Pitcher
Pro-career: 2009-present
Career Stats: Win-Loss 3-4; ERA 4.13; Strikeouts 36
Teams: Seattle Mariners (2009-present)

Rob Picciolo
Born: February 4, 1953, Santa Monica, California
Height: 6′ 2″ – Weight: 185 lbs
College: Pepperdine University
MLB baseball Shortstop
1977-1985
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers; California Angels; Oakland Athletics

Dan Plesac *All-Star*
Born: February 4, 1962, Gary, Indiana
Height: 6′ 5″ – Weight: 215 lbs
College: North Carolina State University
MLB baseball Pitcher
Pro-career: 1986-2003
Career Stats: Games 1064; Win-Loss 65-71; ERA 3.64
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (1986-1992); Chicago Cubs (1993-1994); Pittsburgh Pirates (1995-1996); Toronto Blue Jays (1997-1999); Arizona Diamondbacks (1999-2000); Toronto Blue Jays (2001-2002); Philadelphia Phillies (2002-2003
Honors: (1987-1989) *All-Star* selection

Doug Slaten
Born: February 4, 1980, Venice, California
Height: 6′ 5″ – Weight: 200 lbs
MLB baseball Relief Pitcher
Pro-career: 2006-present
Career Stats: Win-Loss 3-5; ERA 3.68; Strikeouts 55
Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks (2006-2009); Washington Nationals (2010-present)

NBA Basketball

Vern Fleming
Born: February 4, 1962, New York, New York
Height: 6′ 5″ – Weight: 185 lbs
College: University of Georgia
NBA basketball Guard
Pro-career: 1984-1996
Teams: Indiana Pacers (1984-1995); New Jersey Nets (1995-1996)
Honors: 1980 McDonald’s All American

Neil “Gabby” Johnston   *All-Star * Hall of Fame
Born: February 4, 1929, Chillicothe, Ohio
Died: September 28, 1978
Height: 6′ 8″ – Weight: 210 lbs
College: Ohio State University
NBA basketball Center
Pro-career: 1951-1959
Career Stats: Points 10,023; Rebounds 5,856; Assists 1,269
Teams: Philadelphia Warriors (1951-1959)
Honors: 1990 Inducted into Hall of Fame (player)
(1953-1958) NBA *All-Star *
(1953-1956) All-NBA 1st Team
(1957) All-NBA 2nd Team
(1953-1955) NBA Scoring Champion
(1953, 1956-1957) NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader
(1955) NBA Rebound Leader
(2009) Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Jason Kapono
Born: February 4, 1981, Long Beach, California
Height: 6′ 8″ – Weight: 213 lbs
College: University of California, Los Angeles
NBA basketball Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Pro-career: 2003-present
Teams: Charlotte Bobcats (2004-2005); Miami Heat (2005-2007); Toronto Raptors (2007-2009)
Honors: (2007, 2008) NBA 3 Point Champion
(2006) NBA Champion

NHL Hockey

Dallas Drake
Born: February 4, 1969, Trail, British Columbia
Height: 6′ 1″ – Weight: 186 lbs.
NHL ice hockey Left / Right Winger
Pro-career: 1990 – 2008
Career Stats: Games 1009; Goals 177; Assists 300
Teams: Detroit Red Wings; St. Louis Blues; Phoenix Coyotes; Winnipeg Jets

Manny Legace *All-Star*
Born: February 4, 1973, Toronto, Ontario
Height: 5′ 10″ – Weight: 200 lbs
NHL ice hockey Goaltender
Pro-career: 1994 – present
Career Stats: Games 377; Goals 177; Assists 92
Teams: Carolina Hurricanes; NHL Los Angeles Kings; Detroit Red Wings; St. Louis Blues; AHL Chicago Wolves; Springfield Falcons
Honors: 2008 NHL *All-Star* Games

Brad Richardson
Born: February 4, 1985, Belleville, Ontario
Height: 5-11 – Weight: 184 lbs.
NHL ice hockey Center
Pro-career: 2005 – present
Career Stats: Games 167; Goals 19; Assists 26
Teams: Los Angeles Kings; Colorado Avalanche

Denis Savard
Born: February 4, 1961, Pointe Gatineau, Quebec
Height: 5′ 10″ – Weight: 175 lbs
NHL ice hockey Center
Pro-career: 1980 – 1997
Career Stats: Games 1196; Goals 473; Assists 865
Teams: Chicago Blackhawks; Montreal Canadiens; Tampa Bay Lightning
Honors: (1982-1984,1986,1988;1991;1996) All-Star Games
(1982-83) NHL NHL All-Star Team (2nd)