On this day in sports: August 24

1. 1889 The New Zealand Native football team, predominantly comprising Māori players, concluded their 107-game tour, the longest in rugby union history. Source
2. 1995 Born: Noah Vonleh, American basketball player Source
3. 2011 Died: Mike Flanagan, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1951) Source
4. 2015 Died: Charlie Coffey, American football player and coach (born 1934) Source

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