This day in history –> 1970 – Douglas Engelbart receives the patent for the first computer mouse.

Ryan Joseph Braun
Born: November 17, 1983, Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California
Nicknamed The “Hebrew Hammer”
MLB baseball Left Fielder
Pro-career: 2007-present
College: University of Miami
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers
Honors: NL Rookie of the Month: June 2007 & July 2007
 NL Player of the Month: July 2007 & July 2008
 NL Player of the Week: May 4-10, 2009
 NL Rookie of the Year: 2007
 NL All Star Starter, OF: 2008-09
 

Robert Joe Conrad
Born: November 17, 1935, Clifton, Texas
NFL football Wide Receiver
Pro-career: 1958-1969
College: Texas A&M University
Teams: Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.
Honors: 2002 inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Trevor Crowe
Born: November 17, 1983, Portland, Oregon
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 2009-present
College: University of Arizona
Teams: Cleveland Indians

Marco T Dawson
Born: Novenber 17, 1963, Freising, Germany
PGA Tour Golfer
Pro-career: 1985-present
Collee: Florida Southern college
Wins: 2002 LaSalle Bank Open

Marc Alexander Edwards
Born: November 17, 1974, Norwood, Ohio
NFL football Fullback
Pro-career: 1997-2005
College: University of Notre Dame
Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears

Simone Ann-Marie Edwards
Born: November 17, 1973, Kingston, Jamaica
WNBA basketball Center
Pro-career: 2000-2006
Teams: Seattle Storm

Katie Feenstra-Mattera
Born November 17, 1982, Grand Rapids, Michigan
WNBA basketball Center
Pro-career: 2005-2009
College: Liberty University
Teams: San Antonio Silver Stars, Detroit Shock, Atlanta Dream

Allison Finney
Born: November 17, 1958, Winnetka, Illinois
LPGA Tour – Ladies Golf
Pro-career: 1983-2009
College: Stanford University
Wins: 1989 Standard Register Turquoise Open

Edward Miguel “Mike” Garcia
Born: November 17, 1923, San Gabriel, California
Died: January 13, 1986
MLB baseball Pitcher
Pro-career: 1948-1961
Teams: Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators
Honors: (1952, 1953, 1954) All-Star selection
 (1948)  World Series champion

Howard Griffith
Nickname: “The Human Plow”
Born: November 17, 1967, Chicago, Illinois
NFL football Fullback
Pro-career: 1991-2001
College: Southern Illinois University
Teams: Los Angeles Rams, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos

Elvin Ernest Hayes
Nickname: The “Big E”
Born: November 17, 1945, Rayville, Louisiana
NBA basketball Forward, Center
Pro-career: 1968-1984
College: University of Houston
Teams: San Diego /Houston Rockets, Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets
Honors: (1990) Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Player Inductee
 (1996) NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
  Thrice All-NBA First Team Selection
 Twice All-NBA Second Team Selection
 1968 NBA All-Rookie Team
 Twelve times NBA All-Star
 1978 NBA Championship Title

Robert Otis Hicks, Jr.
Born: November 17, 1974, Atlanta, Georgia
NFL football Offensive Lineman
Pro-career: 1998-2000
College: Mississippi State University
Teams: Buffalo Bills

Israel Idonije
Born: November 17, 1980, Lagos, Nigeria
NFL football Defensive Tackle and Defensive End
Pro-career: 2004-present
College: University of Manitoba
Teams: Chicago Bears
Honors: 2005, 2006, 2007 Led NFL in blocked punts/field goals

Jerome Keith James
Born: November 17, 1975, Tampa, Florida
NBA basketball Center
Pro-career: 1998-present
College: Florida A&M University
Teams: Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knicks

Raymond Michael “Mickey” Lopez
Born: November 17, 1973, Miami, Florida
MLB baseball Second Baseman
Pro-career: 2004
Teams: Seattle Mariners

Nicholas William “Nick” Markakis
Born: November 17, 1983, Glen Cove, New York
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 2006-present
College: Young Harris College
Teams: Baltimore Orioles

Elieser “Eli” Marrero
Born: November 17, 1973, Havana, Cuba
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 1997-2008
Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals,  Colorado Rockies, New York Mets

Dennis John Maruk
Born: November 17, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, CAN
NHL ice hockey Center
Pro-career: 1975-1989
Teams: Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals, Cleveland Barons, California Golden Seals

Robert Bruce Mathias
Born: November 17, 1930, Tulare, California
Died: September 2, 2006
American decathlete
Two-time Olympic Gold medalist: 1948 London, Decathlon and 1952 Helsinki  Decathlon

Adrian Anthony Mayes
Born: November 17, 1980, Houston, Texas
NFL football Linebacker
Pro-career: 2004-2005
College: Louisiana State University
Teams: Arizona Cardinals

Darnell Tyrone McDonald
Born: November 17, 1978, Fort Collins, Colorado
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 2004-2009
Teams: Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds

Roshown McLeod
Born: November 17, 1975, Jersey City, New Jersey
NBA basketball Forward
Pro-careeer: 1998-2001
College: Duke University
Teams: Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers

William Edward McMillon
Born: November 17, 1971, Alamogordo, New Mexico
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 1996-2004
College: Clemson University
Teams: Florida Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics

Scott Alan Moore
Born: Noveber 17, 1983, Long Beach, California
MLB baseball Third Baseman
Pro-career: 2006-2008
Teams: Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles

Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Nelson
Born: November 17, 1966, Baltimore, Maryland
MLB baseball Relief Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 1992-2007
Teams: Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox
Honors: (2001) All-Star selection
 (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000) World Series champion

John Nucatola
Born: November 17, 1907, New York City
Died: May 9, 2000
NBA basketball player, coach and referee
Honors: Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on 1 May 1978

Valentino Martin Pascucci
Born: November 17, 1978, Bellflower, California
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 2004
Teams: Montreal Expos

Orlando Gregorio Peña
Born: November 17, 1933, Victoria de Las Tunas, Cuba
MLB baseball Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 1958-1975
Teams: Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, California Angels

Scott Joseph Rehberg
Born: November 17, 1973NFL football Offensive Lineman
Pro-career: 1997-2003
College: Central Michigan
Teams: New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals

George Thomas “Tom” Seaver
Born: November 17, 1944, Fresno, California
MLB baseball pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 1967-1986
Teams: New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox
Honors: (1967-1973, 1975-1978, 1981) All-Star selection
              (1969) World Series champion
              (1969, 1973, 1975) NL Cy Young Award winner
              1967 NL Rookie of the Year
               Pitched a no-hitter on June 16, 1978  

Paul Anthony Sorrento
Born: November 17, 1965, Somerville, Massachusetts
MLB baseball First Baseman
Pro-career: 1989-1999
College: Florida State University
Teams: Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Honors: 1991, 1995 American League Championship Series
 1991 World Series champion

Rolland Mays “Rollie” Stiles
Born: November 17, 1906
Died: July 22, 2007
MLB baseball pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 1930-1933
Teams: St. Louis Browns

Chris Thomas Tamer
Born: November 17, 1970, Dearborn, Michigan
NHL ice hockey Defenseman
Pro-career: 1993–2006
Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers

Ty Andrew Taubenheim
Born: November 17, 1982, Bellingham, Washington
MLB baseball Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 2006-2008
Teams: Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates

Anthony Ike Ugoh, Jr.
Born: November 17, 1983
NFL football Offensive Tackle
Pro-career: 2007-present
College: University of Arkansas
Teams: Indianapolis Colts

Kyle Dale Vanden Bosch
Born: November 17, 1978, Larchwood, Iowa
NFL football Defensive End
Pro-career: 2001-present
College: University of Nebraska
Teams: Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans
Honors: (2005, 2007) Pro Bowl

Nathaniel deWayne Vasher
Born: November 17, 1981, Wichita Falls, Texas
NFL football Cornerback
Pro-career: 2004-present
College: University of Texas
Teams: Chicago Bears
Honors: (2005) Pro bowl
 (2005) All-Pro selection

Reginald DeVincey Wayne
Born: November 17, 1978, New Orleans, Louisiana
NFL football Wide Receiver
Pro-career: 2001-present
College: University of Miami (Florida)
Teams: Indianapolis Colts
Honors: (2006, 2007, 2008) Pro Bowl selection
 (2007) All-Pro selection
 Super Bowl champion (XLI)

Brandon Williams
Born: November 17, 1980, Omaha, Nebraska
NFL football Cornerback
Pro-career: 2003-2008
College: University of Michigan
Teams: Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals

Mitchell Steven “Mitch” Williams
Nickname “Wild Thing”
Born: November 17, 1964, Santa Ana, California
MLB baseball Relief Pitcher
Pro-career: 1986-1997
Teams: Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, California Angels, Kansas City Royals
Honors: (1989) All-Star selection

Eric Winston
Born: November 17, 1983, Midland, Texas
NFL football Offensive Tackle
Pro-career: 2006-present
College: University of Miami
Teams: Houston Texans

Norbert Henry Zauchin
Born: November 17, 1929, Royal Oak, Michigan
Died: January 31, 1999
MLB baseball First Baseman
Pro-career: 1951-1959
Teams: Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators