Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1955, Jimmy LaFave, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2017) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 1998, Jimmy Driftwood, American singer-songwriter and banjo player (born 1907) passed away. In 2012, Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Jimmy Alapag chose to return home after NBA stint
Jimmy Alapag, who became a player development coach for NBA team the Sacramento Kings, is back in the country to call the shots for NLEX in the PBA, his old stomping ground where he evolved into one of the most celebrated figures in Philippine basketball
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