On this day in sports: November 29

1. 1899 FC Barcelona, one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football, was founded by Swiss football pioneer Joan Gamper. Source
2. 1899 FC Barcelona is founded by Catalan, Spanish and Englishmen. It later develops into one of Spanish and world football's most iconic and strongest teams. Source
3. 2004 Died: Harry Danning, American baseball player and coach (born 1911) Source
4. 2007 Died: Ralph Beard, American basketball player (born 1927) Source
5. 2021 Died: LaMarr Hoyt, Major League Baseball player, 1983 AL Cy Young Award winner (born 1955) Source

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