Athletes Born in July 1897

  • Jul 12 Fred Enke, American College basketball coach (University of Arizona 1925–1961, record 522–344), born in Olmsted County, Minnesota (d. 1985)
  • Jul 18 Ernest Eldridge, British auto racer (world land speed record 1924 at Arpajon, France; 1 mile −145.89 mph), born in Hampstead, London (d. 1935)
  • Jul 27 Biz Mackey, American Baseball HOF catcher (5 × East-West All-Star Game; NgL World Series 1925 Hilldale Daisies, 1946 Newark Eagles), born in Eagle Pass, Texas (d. 1965)