This day in History:  1963 – The BBC broadcast the first ever episode of Doctor Who, starring William Hartnell, which would become the world’s longest science fiction drama to date.

Celebrity Birthday — Miley Ray Cyrus, (nee Destiny Hope Cyrus)
Born November 23, 1992
American singer, songwriter, and actress
Pro-career: 2003-present

Ashraf “Andrew” Amaya
Born: November 23, 1971, Oak Park, Illinois
NBA basketball player
Pro-career: 1995-1997
College: Southern Illinois University
Teams: Vancouver Grizzlies, Washington Bullets
Honors: World Championships – Bronze medal – 1998 Greece – US National team

Colby Joseph Armstrong
Born: November 23, 1982, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
NHL ice hockey Right Winger and Alternate Captain
Pro-career: 2002–present
Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins

Hilton A. Armstrong, Jr.
Born: November 11, 1984, Yonkers, New York
NBA basketball Center/ Power Forward
Pro-career: 2006-present
College: University of Connecticut
Teams: New Orleans Hornets

Wesley Wade Bankston
Born: November 23, 1983, Dallas, Texas
MLB baseball First Baseman
Pro-career: 2008
Teams: Oakland Athletics

Vincent Lamont “Vin” Baker
Born: November 23, 1971, Lake Wales, Florida
NBA basketball Power Forward/Center
Pro-career: 1993-2006
College: University of Hartford
Teams: Seattle SuperSonics 1997-2002, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks,
Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers,Minnesota Timberwolves
Honors: Four consecutive All-Star Games 
              Olympic Games – Gold, Sydney 2000 National basketball team

Glenn Edward Brummer
Born: November 23, 1954, Olney, Illinois
MLB baseball Catcher
Pro-career: 1981-85
Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1981-1984), Texas Rangers
Honors: (1982) World Series champion

Brodrick Bunkley
Born: November 23, 1983, Tampa, Florida
NFL football Defensive Tackle
Pro-career: 2006-present
College: Florida State University
Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (2006–present)

Adam Thomas Eaton
Born: November 23, 1977, Seattle, Washington
MLB baseball Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 2000-present
Teams: San Diego Padres(2000–05), Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies(2007–08), Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies
Honors: 2008 World Series champion

José Rafael González
Born: November 23, 1964, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 1985-1992
Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (1985-1991),Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, California Angels
Honors: (1988) World Series champion

Brook Wallace Jacoby
Born: November 23, 1959, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MLB baseball Third Baseman
Pro-career: 1981-92
Teams: Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians (1984-1991), Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians
Honors: (1986, 1990) All-Star selection

Hayes Alan Jenkins
Born: March 23, 1933, Akron, Ohio
American figure skater
Pro-career: 1953-56
Olympic Games 1956 – GOLD medal – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Men’s singles
Married: Carol Heiss, 1956 Olympic silver medalist and 1960 Olympic gold medalist

Matt Johnson
Born: November 23, 1975, Welland, Ontario, CAN
MLB ice hockey Left Winger
Pro-career:  1994 – 2004
Teams: Los Angeles Kings (1994-1999), Atlanta Thrashers, Minnesota Wild

Jerome Patrick “Jerry” Kelly
Born: November 23, 1966, Madison, Wisconsin
PGA Tour golfer
Pro-career: 1989-present
PGA Tour wins: 3
  Jan 14, 2002  Sony Open in Hawaii
  Jul 7, 2002  Advil Western Open
  Apr 26, 2009  Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Dragan “Dan” Kesa
Born: November 23, 1971, Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
NFL ice hockey Right Winger
Pro-career: 1992-2003
Teams: Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning

Saku Antero Koivu
Born: November 23, 1974, Turku, Finland
NHL ice hockey Center
Pro-career: 1992-present
Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks

Michael Thomas Lucky
Born: November 23, 1975
NFL football Tight End
Pro-career: 1999-2002
College: University of Arizona
Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1999-2002)

David Andrew McCarty
Born: November 23, 1969,
MLB baseball First Baseman, Outfielder
Pro-career: 1993-2005
Teams: Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox

Ryan Byron McGuire
Born: November 23, 1971, Bellflower, California
MLB baseball First baseman and Outfielder
Pro-career: 1997-2002
Teams: Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles

John Aloysius McKeon
Born: November 23, 1930, South Amboy, New Jersey
Nickname: “Trader Jack”
MLB baseball Manager
Pro-career: 1973-2005
Teams: Kansas City Royals(1973-75), Oakland Athletics (1977-1978), San Diego Padres(1988-90), Cincinnati Reds
Honors: (1999, 2003) NL Manager of the Year

Matthew Jacob Miller
Born: November 23, 1971, Greenwood, Mississippi
MLB baseball Relief Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 2003-2007
Teams: Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Indians (2004-2007)

Frank Tayo Omiyale
Born: November 23, 1982, Nashville, Tennessee
NFL football Offensive Tackle
Pro-career: 2005-present
College: Tennessee Tech
Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears

Edilberto “Eddie” Oropesa
Born: November 23, 1971, Matanzas, Cuba
MLB baseball Pitcher (LH)
Pro-career: 2001-2004
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks 2002-2003, San Diego Padres

Jonathan Robert Papelbon
Nickname: “Pap,” and “Cinco Ocho”
Born: November 23, 1980, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 
MLB baseball Closer (RH)
Teams: Boston Red Sox (2005–present)
Honors: (2006–2009) All-Star selection
              (2007) World Series Champion
               2007 Babe Ruth Award
               Major League record for most consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason career (26).
               Record for saves by a rookie closer (35 in 2006)

Scott Thomas Peters
Born: November 23, 1978, Arcadia, California
NFL football Offensive Lineman
Pro-career: 2002-2006
College: Arizona State University
Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers

James M. Pyne
Born: November 23, 1971, Milford, Massachusetts
NFL football Offensive Lineman
Pro-career: 1995-2001
College: Virginia Tech
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles

Malik Jabari Rose
Born: November 23, 1974, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NBA basketball Forward
Pro-career: 1996–present
College: Drexel University
Teams:  Charlotte Hornets(1996–1997), San Antonio Spurs(1997–2005), New York Knicks(2005–2009), Oklahoma City Thunder

Kenneth Marvin “Ken” Schrom
Born: November 23, 1954, Grangeville, Idaho
MLB baseball Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 1980-87
Teams: Toronto Blue Jays(1980,82), Minnesota Twins(1983-85), Cleveland Indians(1986-87)
Honors: 1986 All-Star (American League)

Harold Henry Schumacher
Born: November 23, 1910,
Died: April 21, 1993
MLB baseball Pitcher (RH)
Pro-career: 1931-46
College: St. Lawrence University
Teams: New York Giants (1931-1942, 1946)
Honors: (1933, 1935) All-Star selection
             (1933) World Series champion

Harry James “Jamie” Sharper, Jr.
Born: November 23, 1974, Richmond, Virginia
NFL football Lindbacker
Pro-career: 1997-2005
College: University of Virginia
Teams: Baltimore Ravens(1997-2001), Houston Texans(2002-04), Seattle Seahawks
Honors: 2000 Super Bowl Champion XXXV

Dale Curtis Sveum (pronounced “Swaim”)
Born: November 23, 1963, Richmond, California
MLB baseball Infielder
Pro-career: 1986-99
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (1986-1991), Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates,   New York Yankees
Manager: 2008 Interim manager Milwaukee Brewers
Honors: (1998, 2004) World Series champion

Luis Clemente Tiant
Born November 23, 1940, Marianao, Cuba
MLB baseball Starting Pitcher
Pro-career: 1964-82
Teams: Cleveland Indians (1964–1969), Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox (1971–1978), New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels
Honors: (1968, 1974, 1976) All-Star selection
               1975 Babe Ruth Award
               1972 AL Comeback Player of the Year