Athletes Born in September 1919

  • Sep 7 Alberic Schotte, Belgian cyclist (World C'ship gold road race 1948, 50), born in Kanegem, Belgium (d. 2004)

Fausto Coppi (1919-1960)

Sep 15 Italian cyclist (Giro d'Italia 1940, 47, 49, 52-53; Tour de France 1949, 52; World Championship gold Individual pursuit 1947, road race 1953), born in Castellania, Italy

Tom Harmon (1919-1990)

Sep 28 American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1940, Michigan; LA Rams) and broadcaster (CBS 1950-62), born in Rennselaer, Indiana

  • Sep 29 Masao Takemoto, Japanese gymnast (Olympic gold team 1960; 3 x silver 1952, 56, 60; 3 x bronze 1956), born in Hamada, Japan (d. 2007)
  • Sep 30 Roberto Bonomi, Argentine racing driver (d. 1992)

About September 1919

How Old? 104 years old
Generation: Greatest Generation
Leap Year: No

Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Signs: Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22), Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)