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Lou Brissie pitched seven seasons in the major leagues. He nearly died as a paratrooper in the US Army during World War II, but after many operations and much hard work he went on to a successful major league career. He was on the 1949 American League All-Star team. Overall, he was 44-48 with 29 saves in the majors. He later worked as a scout as well as for the American Legion and the State of South Carolina. Brissie is a member of the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame and also has been honored by the Hall of Fame and by the Governor of South Carolina.

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The Leones del Escogido win the 2010 Caribbean Series (logo pictured) with a 5-1 record in the tournament. Fernando Martinez is named Series MVP.
The Victoria Aces win the 2010 Claxton Shield. Matthew Blackmore is named Finals MVP.
Wilson Álvarez‎ and Oscar Azócar‎ are inducted into the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jon Miller wins the Ford Frick Award.
The Naranjeros de Hermosillo are the 2009-2010 champions of the Mexican Pacific League.

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February 9: Today's featured birthday is that of Ted Wills who turns 76.

1946 - Preacher Roe suffers a concussion while serving as referree of a basketball game.
1976 - Oscar Charleston (pictured) is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1992 - The Indios de Mayagüez win the 1992 Caribbean Series with a 8-2 victory in the finale, paced by strong pitching from Roberto Hernandez.
1995 - The Senadores de San Juan finish the 1995 Caribbean Series with a 6-0 record. The Puerto Rican "Dream Team" features Bernie Williams, Carlos Delgado, Edgar Martinez, Juan Gonzalez, Roberto Alomar, Carlos Baerga and Ruben Sierra.
1998 - Daiei Hawks star Hiroki Kokubo (the 1997 Pacific League slugging leader) is suspended 8 weeks due to tax evasion.

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Recent Events
February 2, 2010 - The 2010 Caribbean Series started. October 31, 2009 - The 2009 Japan Series started. October 16, 2009 - The 2009 Korean Series kicked off. September 9, 2009 - The 2009 Baseball World Cup began.
Future Events
March 22, 2010 - The 2010 South American Games begin. July 20, 2010 - The 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games start in Mayaguez. July 21, 2010 - The 2010 World Junior Championship will kick off in Thunder Bay, ON July 23, 2010 - The 2010 European Championship begins in Germany.