Jan 15 Dutch Meyer, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (National C'ship 1935, 38; TCU), born in Ellinger, Texas (d. 1982) Jan 24 Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (d. 1939) Dec 1897 Birthdays in Sport by Year Feb 1898 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions