March 12

Frankie Frisch, nicknamed 'The Fordham Flash,' was a dynamic player known for his speed and leadership on the field.\nHe won four World Series championships with the New York Giants and three more with the St. Louis Cardinals.\nFrisch compiled a .316 career batting average and was one of the game's top second basemen during the 1920s and 1930s.\nAfter his playing career, he managed the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs, further cementing his legacy in baseball.\nHe was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport.\nFrisch is remembered for his competitive spirit and his role in shaping the modern era of professional baseball.

Born in 1924, Nikolić was instrumental in developing modern basketball in Yugoslavia. He built winning teams at both club and national levels, leading Yugoslavia to Olympic and European championship medals. Nikolić's innovative tactics and emphasis on fundamentals transformed the sport in his country. He served as a mentor to many future coaches and players, fostering a strong basketball tradition. Nikolić authored influential coaching manuals and lectured internationally. He was a professor at the University of Belgrade, teaching sports sciences. Nikolić was inducted into multiple basketball halls of fame. He passed away in 2000, leaving a lasting impact on European basketball.

Dick Harter was born in 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and played college basketball at Penn State University. After a brief professional playing stint, he transitioned to coaching, serving assistant roles before becoming head coach at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1971, Harter took the helm at the University of Oregon, where his aggressive, defense-oriented teams earned the nickname 'Kamikaze Kids'. He later coached in the NBA as an assistant for franchises including the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers. Harter was known for his innovative strategies and player development skills. Over his coaching career, he influenced numerous athletes and contributed significantly to basketball tactics. He passed away on March 12, 2012, leaving a legacy as a passionate and pioneering coach.

Friedhelm 'Timo' Konietzka was born in 1938 in Lünen, Germany, and began his professional career with Borussia Dortmund in 1958. He scored the first official goal in the newly formed Bundesliga on August 24, 1963. Konietzka earned caps for the West Germany national team and later played for FC Zürich, winning two Swiss league championships as a player. Transitioning to management, he guided clubs such as FC Zürich, Young Boys, and Grasshoppers to multiple Swiss titles and European competition appearances. Known for his tactical insight and leadership, he helped raise the profile of Swiss football in the 1970s and 1980s. Konietzka remained active in the sport until his passing on March 12, 2012, leaving a lasting impact on European football history.