Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)
Jul 4 Argentine soccer forward (Spain 31 caps, Argentina 6, Colombia 4; European Cup 1956-60; Real Madrid) and manager (European Cup Winners' Cup: 1980 Valencia), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Jul 24 Hans Günter Winkler, German equestrian (Olympic gold Individual jumping 1956, team 1956, 60, 64, 72), born in Barmen, Germany (d. 2018)
- Jul 25 Whitey Lockman, American baseball player, born in Lowell, North Carolina (d. 2009)
- Jul 29 Don Carter, American pro bowler (6 x Bowler of the Year; first athlete to earn $1m in single endorsement deal [Ebonite International]), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 2012)
About July 1926
How Old? 97 years old
Generation: Greatest Generation
Leap Year: No