Ben Hogan (1912-1997)
Aug 13 American golfer (9-time major title winner; US masters 1951, 53), born in Stephenville, Texas
- Aug 16 Ted Drake [Edward Joseph Drake], English footballer, born in Southampton, England (d. 1995)
- Aug 21 Toe Blake, Canadian Hockey HOF left wing (Stanley Cup 1935 Montreal Maroons; 1944, 46 Montreal Canadiens) and coach (Stanley Cup 1956-60, 1965-66, 68 Montreal Canadiens), born in Victoria Mines, Ontario (d. 1995)
- Aug 29 Sohn Kee-chung, Korean athlete and long-distance runner, born in Sinuiju, North Korea (d. 2002)
About August 1912
How Old? 111 years old
Generation: Greatest Generation
Leap Year: Yes
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