Athletes and Sports Stars Born in 1952

Ben Crenshaw (72 years old)

Jan 11 American golfer (US Masters 1984, 95), born in Austin, Texas

Jan 17 Charlie Johnson, American football defensive tackle (Pro Bowl 1979-81; All Pro 1980; Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings), born in West Columbia, Texas (d. 2021)
Jan 17 Darrell Porter, American baseball catcher (MLB All Star 1974, 78-80; World Series MVP 1982), born in Joplin, Missouri (d. 2002)
Jan 21 Mike Krukow, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1986 SF Giants; Chicago Cubs) and broadcaster (KNBR [with Duane Kuiper] SF Giants), born in Long Beach, California
Jan 23 Omar Henry, South African cricketer (1st colored player for South Africa 1992), born in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Jan 27 Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, American football receiver and return specialist, 3X Pro Bowl (Houston Oilers, 1974-80; 3 other teams, 1981-88), born in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Jan 27 Brian Gottfried, American tennis player (Wimbledon doubles, 1976; French Open doubles, 1975, 77), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Jan 30 Doug Falconer, Canadian football player, born in Calgary, Alberta
Feb 1 António Lima Pereira, Portuguese soccer central defender (20 caps; FC Porto), born in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal (d. 2022)

Fred Lynn (72 years old)

Feb 3 American baseball outfielder (Boston, California, Baltimore), born in Chicago, Illinois

Feb 4 Lisa Eichhorn, American actress (Cutter's Way, Yanks), born in Reading, Pennsylvania
Feb 6 Ric Charlsworth, Australian field hockey coach (Olympic gold women 1996, 2000; Champion's Trophy gold 1993, 95, 97, 99; World Cup gold 1994, 98) and midfielder (World Cup gold 1986, Olympic silver 1976), born in Perth, Australia
Feb 9 Danny White, quarterback (Dallas Cowboys)
Feb 9 Mookie Wilson, American baseball player
Feb 10 Mike Varty, American NFL player, born in Detroit, Michigan
Feb 13 Freddy Maertens, Belgian cyclist, born in Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Feb 17 Karin Büttner-Janz, German artistic gymnast (Olympic gold GDR vault, uneven bars 1968; World C'ships gold uneven bars 1970), born in Lübben, Germany
Feb 22 Wayne Levi, American golfer (12 PGA Tour titles), born in Little Falls, New York
Feb 24 Fred Dean, American Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (Pro Bowl 1979–81, 83; First-team All-Pro 1980, 81; Super Bowl 1981, 84; SD Chargers, SF 49ers), born in Arcadia, Louisiana (d. 2020)
Feb 24 Simon Weinstock, businessman/racehorse owner
Feb 24 Tom Burleson, USA, basketball (Olympic silver 1972) tallest Olympian-7'4"
Feb 25 Elizabeth "Libby" Callahan, American sport shooter and four-time Olympian, born in Columbia, South Carolina
Feb 25 Joey Dunlop, Irish motorcycle racer (d. 2000)
Feb 28 Melissa Babish, SC, swimmer (Olympic)
Feb 29 Raisa Smetanina, Soviet cross country skier (Olympic gold 10k & 4x5k relay 1976; 10k 1980; 4x5k relay 1992), born in Mokhcha, Russia
Feb 29 Raúl González, Mexican racewalker (Olympic gold 50k 1984; WR 1978 3:45:52 & 3:41:20), born in China, Nuevo León, Mexico
Mar 1 Brian Winters, American basketball guard (NBA All-Star 1976, 78; Milwaukee Bucks) and coach (Vancouver Grizzlies; Golden State Warriors), born in Rockaway, New York
Mar 1 Dave Barr, Canadian golfer (US Open 1985 runner-up), born in Kelowna, British Columbia
Mar 1 Martin O'Neill, Northern Irish soccer midfielder (64 caps; Nottingham Forest) and manager (Rep of Ireland; Leicester City, Celtic, Aston Villa, Sunderland), born in Kilrea, Northern Ireland
Mar 3 Randy Gradishar, American Pro Football HOF linebacker (Ohio State Uni; NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1978; First-team All-Pro 1977, 78; 7 x Pro Bowl, Denver Broncos), born in Warren, Ohio
Mar 7 Lynn Swann, American College/Pro Football HOF wide receiver (USC; Super Bowl 1974, 75 [MVP], 78, 79; First-team All-Pro 1978; 3 × Pro Bowl; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Alcoa, Tennessee

Viv Richards (72 years old)

Mar 7 Antiguan cricket batsman (121 Tests West Indies, 24 x 100, HS 291, BA 50.23; Leeward Islands, Somerset CCC, Queensland, Glamorgan CCC), born in St. Johns, British Leeward Islands

Mar 9 Ekkehard Fasser, Swiss bobsledder (Olympic gold, four-man 1988; World C'ship gold 1983; World Cup champion 1985-86), born in Glarus, Switzerland (d. 2021)
Mar 9 Uljana Semjonova, Soviet-Latvian basketball player (Olympic gold 1976), born in Zarasai, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Mar 12 Frank LeMaster, American football linebacker (Pro Bowl 1981 Philadelphia Eagles; SF 49ers), born in Lexington, Kentucky (d. 2023)
Mar 18 Mike Webster, American football player (d. 2002)
Mar 18 Pat Eddery, Irish jockey (11 x British flat racing Champion Jockey; 3 x Epsom Derby), born in Newbridge, Republic of Ireland (d. 2015)
Mar 19 Warren Lees, NZ cricket wicket-keeper (late 70's)
Mar 20 Anand Armitraj, India, tennis player (Brother of ViJay)
Mar 20 Geoff Brabham, Australian auto racer (Can-Am 1981; 24 Hours of Le Mans 1993; IMSA GT C'ship 1988-91; Bathurst 1000 1997), born in Sydney, Australia
Mar 22 Bob Costas, American sportscaster and talk show host (Later), born in Queens, New York
Mar 26 Didier Pironi, French auto racer who won 24 Hours of Le Mans 1978; winner 3 x Formula 1 GP, born in Villecresnes, France (d. 1987)
Mar 27 Jim Bolla Jr., American college basketball coach (UNLV Women 1982-96; Uni of Hawaii 2004-09), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
Mar 28 Tony Brise, English racing driver, born in Erith, Kent (d. 1975)
Mar 29 Teofilo Stevenson, Cuban boxer (Olympic gold heavyweight 1972, 76, 80), born in Puerto Padre, Cuba (d. 2012)
Mar 30 Peter Knights, Australian footballer and coach
Mar 31 Mike Rafter, England Rugby Union flanker (England 17 caps), born in Bristol, England
Apr 2 Will Hoy, English auto racer (British Touring Car C'ship 1991), born in Melbourn, England (d. 2002)
Apr 4 Gregg Hansford, Australian motorcycle racer (10 x GP wins) and touring car racer (Bathurst 1993), born in Brisbane, Australia (d. 1995)
Apr 4 Pat Burns, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame coach (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins; Stanley Cup 2002-03 New Jersey Devils), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2010)
Apr 4 Rosemarie Ackermann, German high jumper (Olympic gold 1976), born in Lohsa, Sachsen, Germany
Apr 5 Sandy Mayer, American tennis player (Wimbledon doubles 1975; French Open doubles 1979), born in Portola Valley, California
Apr 7 Jane Frederick, US pentathlete (Olympic 7th 1976)
Apr 9 Bruce Robertson, New Zealand rugby union centre (34 Tests, 22 tries; Counties Manukau RFU), born in Hastings, New Zealand (d. 2023)
Apr 11 Peter Windsor, English motor racing journalist and reporter, born in Reigate, Surrey, England
Apr 12 Alexis Argüello, Nicaraguan boxer (3-weight world champion), born in Managua, Nicaragua (d. 2009)
Apr 12 Ralph Wiley, American sports journalist and writer (Sports Illustrated and ESPN's Page 2), born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 2004)
Apr 12 Reuben Gant, American professional football player (Buffalo Bills), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Apr 13 Jonjo O'Neill, Irish racehorse trainer, born in Cork, Ireland
Apr 14 Mickey O'Sullivan, Irish Gaelic football manager and player, born in Kenmare, Ireland
Apr 15 Bengt Gingsjö, Swedish swimmer, born in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland

Bill Belichick (72 years old)

Apr 16 American football coach (Super Bowl 2002, 04, 05, 14, 17, 18; most SB wins; NFL Coach of the Year 2003, 07, 10; New England Patriots), born in Nashville, Tennessee

Apr 20 Božidar Maljković, Serbian basketball coach (EuroLeague C'ship 1989, 90 Jugoplastika; 1993 Limoges CSP; 1996 Panathinaikos BC; FIBA Intercontinental Cup 1996; President OC of Serbia), born in Otočac, Croatia
Apr 23 Terry Moor, American tennis star, born in Hartford, Connecticut
Apr 25 Vladislav Tretiak, Russian hockey player (Olympic gold 1972, 76), born in Dmitrovsky District, Russia
Apr 27 Ari Vatanen, Finnish rally driver, born in Tuupovaara, Finland

George Gervin (71 years old)

Apr 27 American basketball player, born in Detroit, Michigan

Apr 29 Bob McClure, American baseball player and coach (Milwaukee Brewers), born in Oakland, California
May 3 Allen Wells, Scottish athlete (Olympic 100m gold 1980), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
May 8 Peter McNab, Canadian ice hockey center (Boston Bruins and 3 other teams) and broadcaster (New Jersey Devils, 1987-95; Colorado Avalanche, 1995-2022), born in Vancouver, British Columbia (d. 2022)
May 11 Mike Lupica, American sports journalist (ESPN), newspaper columnist (New York Daily News), and novelist (Dead Air), born in Oneida, New York
May 13 Sew Shivnarine, West Indian cricketer (3 Tests for WI 1978, later USA captain), born in Albion, Guyana
May 15 Rick Waits, baseball pitcher (Rangers, Indians, Twins)
May 17 Norv Turner, American football coach (Super Bowl 1992, 93 OC Dallas Cowboys; HC Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, SD Chargers), born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
May 19 Bert van Marwijk, Dutch football manager
May 20 Roger Milla, Cameroonian footballer
May 22 Waldemar Victorino., Uruguayan soccer forward (33 caps; CA Cerro, Cagliari, Newell's Old Boys, Colón de Santa Fe, LDU Portoviejo), born in Montevideo, Uruguay (d. 2023)
May 23 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler, American boxer (undisputed World Middleweight champion 1980-87; second-longest unified C'ship reign in history), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2021)
Jun 1 Şenol Güneş, Turkish soccer goalkeeper (31 caps; Trabzonspor) and manager (Trabzonspor, Bursaspor, Beşiktaş, Turkey), born in Trabzon, Turkey
Jun 3 David Richards, Welsh motor racing entrepreneur (chairman Prodrive, Motorsport UK, Aston Martin, team principal BAR, Benetton F1 teams; World Rally C'ship 1981), born in Denbighshire, Wales
Jun 7 Hubert Auriol, French off-road motorcyclist and auto racer (Dakar Rally 1981, 83, 92), born in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia (d. 2021)
Jun 9 Beth Bonner, American athlete (WR marathon 1971, 3:01:42; first winner women's division New York City Marathon 1971), born in Preston County, West Virginia (d. 1998)
Jun 12 Siegfried Brietzke, German coxless rower (Olympic gold 1972, 76, 80), born in Rostock, Germany
Jun 13 Jean-Marie Dedecker, Belgian politician and former judoka, born in Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Jun 14 Pat Summitt, American Basketball HOF coach (8 × NCAA Division I tournament; 18 × NCAA Regional—Final Four; University of Tennessee), born in Clarksville, Tennessee (d. 2016)
Jun 16 Alexander Zaitsev, Russian figure skater (Olympic gold USSR pairs [Irina Rodnina] 1976, 80; 6 x World C'ship gold), born in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Jun 17 Mike Milbury, American ice hockey player, coach and executive, born in Brighton, Massachusetts
Jun 26 Gordon McQueen, Scottish soccer defender (30 caps; St. Mirren FC, Leeds United, Manchester United) and manager (Airdrieonians FC), born in Kilbirnie, Scotland (d. 2023)
Jun 28 Pietro Mennea, Italian runner (200m world record), born in Barletta, Apulia, Italy (d. 2013)
Jul 1 Steve Shutt, Canadian NHL left wing (5-time Stanley Cup winner), born in Willowdale, Canada
Jul 3 Peter Mathebula, South African boxer (WBA flyweight title, 1980-81), born in Mohlakeng, South Africa (d. 2020)
Jul 3 Wasim Raja, Pakistani cricket all-rounder (57 Tests, 4 x 100, HS 125, 51 wickets; Lahore, Durham CCC), born in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan (d. 2006)
Jul 8 Jack Lambert, American Pro Football HOF linebacker (Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV; NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1976; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 9 x Pro Bowl; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Mantua, Ohio
Jul 8 Ulrich Wehling, German cross country skier (Olympic gold - Nordic combined 1972, 1976, 1980; World C'ship gold 1974), born in Halle an der Saale, Germany
Jul 12 Peter Marti, Swiss soccer striker (6 caps; BSC Young Boys, FC Zürich, FC Basel, FC Aarau), born in Langenthal, Switzerland (d. 2023)
Jul 16 Phil Carrick, English cricketer (Yorkshire County Cricket Club), born in Armley, Yorkshire, England (d. 2000)
Jul 18 James Forbes, American basketball player (Olympic silver 1972), born in Fort Rucker, Alabama
Jul 22 Herbert Chang, West Indian cricket batsman (1979)
Jul 23 Paul Hibbert, Australian cricketer (one Test Australia v India 1977, scored 13 & 2), born in Brunswick, Australia (d. 2008)
Jul 27 Hannu-Pekka Hänninen, Finnish sports commentator, born in Helsinki, Finland
Jul 29 Joe Johnson, English snooker player (World Champion, 1986: Senior Masters, 2019), born in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Jul 31 Alan Autry, American NFLer (Green Bay Packers), actor (In the Heat of the Night) and politician (23rd Mayor of Fresno), born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Jul 31 Helmuts Balderis, Latvian International Hockey Hall of Fame right wing, coach (Latvia, Soviet Union, Minnesota North Stars), born in Riga, Latvia
Aug 1 Yajurvindra Singh, Indian cricketer (Indian batsman late 70's), born in Rajkot, Gujarat
Aug 2 Angel Herrera, Cuban FW/LW boxer (Olympic gold 1976, 80), born in Guantánamo, Cuba
Aug 3 Osvaldo Ardiles, Argentine soccer midfielder (51 caps, FIFA World Cup 1978; Huracán, Tottenham Hotspur) and manager ( Swindon Town, Newcastle United, WBA, Tottenham Hotspur), born in Córdoba, Argentina
Aug 4 Daniel Bautista, Mexican race walker (Olympic gold 20k 1976; 3 x 20k WR holder), born in El Salado, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Aug 6 Wojiech Fortuna, Polish ski jumper (Olympic gold 1972)
Aug 8 Sudhakar Rao, Indian cricketer
Aug 9 John Cappelletti, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (Heisman Trophy 1973, Penn State; NFL: LA Rams, SD Chargers), born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Aug 12 Charles Whiting, English Formula 1 Race Director (Safety Delegate, Starter, head F1 Technical Dep't), born in Sevenoaks, Kent (d. 2019)
Aug 14 Debbie Meyer, American 200m/400m/800m swimmer (Olympic 3 gold-68), born in Annapolis, Maryland
Aug 16 Mahes Goonatillake, cricketer (Sri Lankan keeper in their 1st 5 Tests)

Guillermo Vilas (71 years old)

Aug 17 Argentine tennis player (4-time Grand Slam winner), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nelson Piquet (71 years old)

Aug 17 Brazilian auto racer, 3-time Formula One champ (1981, '83, '87), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Aug 18 Ricky Villa, Argentine former footballer, born in Roque Pérez, Argentina
Aug 19 Jimmy Watson, Canadian NHL hockey defenseman, 1973-82 (2 x Stanley Cup Champion - Philadelphia Flyers, and 2 other teams), and youth hockey coach, born in Smithers, British Columbia
Aug 20 John Emburey, English cricket off-spinner (1978-95, captain 1988), born in Peckham, London

Mike Shanahan (71 years old)

Aug 24 American football coach (Denver Broncos), born in Oak Park, Illinois

Aug 25 Duleep Mendis, Sri Lankan cricketer (big-hitting Sri Lankan batsman of 80's), born in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Aug 26 John Kinsella, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1972), born in Oak Park, Illinois
Aug 30 Wojtek Fibak, Polish tennis star, born in Poznan, Poland

Jimmy Connors (71 years old)

Sep 2 American tennis player (8-time Grand Slam winner, 109 titles overall), born in Belleville, Illinois

Sep 4 Nelson Marcenaro, Uruguayan soccer defender (8 caps; Mundialito 1980; Progreso, Portuguesa, Peñarol, Emelec), born in Montevideo, Uruguay (d. 2021)
Sep 5 Graham Salmon, British blind runner (fastest 100m by a blind man) (d. 1999)
Sep 7 Ricardo Tormo, Spanish Grand Prix motocycle racer, born in Valencia, Spain (d. 1998)
Sep 8 Anthony Davis, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (USC; TB Buccaneers, Houston Oilers, LA Rams), born in Huntsville, Texas
Sep 13 Johanna Klier-Schaller, German 100m hurdler (Olympic gold 1976), born in Artern, Bezirk Halle, Germany
Sep 13 Ray Sibille, American jockey (Breeder's Cup Turf 1988), born in Sunset, Louisiana
Sep 14 Margit Schumann, German luger (Olympic gold 1976), born in Waltershausen, Bezirk Erfurt, East Germany
Sep 18 Rick Pitino, American basketball coach, born in New York City
Sep 19 Bernard de Dryver, Belgian racing driver, born in Brussels, Belgium
Sep 27 André Viger, French Canadian wheelchair marathoner (3 Paralympics gold medals), born in Windsor, Ontario (d. 2006)
Sep 29 Monika Zehrt, East German 400m runner (Olympic gold 1972), born in Riesa, East Germany
Sep 30 Darrell Hair, Australian cricketer (Australian Test umpire since 1993-94)
Oct 1 Jacques Martin, Canadian NHL coach, executive (Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens), born in Rockland, Ontario
Oct 3 Gary Troup, New Zealand cricket fast/medium bowler (15 Tests, 39 wickets; 22 ODI), born in Taumarunui, King Country
Oct 4 Anita Luceete Defrantz, American rower (Olympic bronze 1976; first female vice-president IOC executive committee), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Imran Khan (71 years old)

Oct 5 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan (2018-2022) and cricket all-rounder (88 Tests, 3,807 runs, 362 wickets), born in Lahore, Pakistan

Oct 7 Graham Yallop, Australian cricket batsman (39 Tests, [7 captain], 8 x 100s, 9 x 50, HS 268; Victoria CA), born in Melbourne, Australia
Oct 7 Ludmilla Tourischeva, Russian gymnast (9 x Olympic medalist USSR, 4 x gold [3 x team, 1 x All Around]; 7 x World C'ship gold), born in Grozny, Russia
Oct 10 Bobby Nystrom, Swedish NHL right wing (Stanley Cup 1979-83; jersey #23 retired 1995), born in Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 12 Trevor Chappell, Australian cricket all-rounder (3 Tests; 20 ODIs, 1 x 100; underarm bowling controversy; South Australia, West Australia, NSW), born in Adelaide, South Australia
Oct 14 Nikolai Adrianov, Soviet-Russian gymnast (Olympic-4 gold/2 silver/bronze-1976), born in Vladimir, Russia (d. 2011)
Oct 18 Jerry Royster, American baseball player
Oct 18 Roy Dias, cricketer (pioneering Sri Lankan Test batsman)
Oct 20 Dave McLelland, Canadian NHL goaltender (Vancouver Canucks), born in Penticton, British Columbia
Oct 25 Ioannis Kyrastas, Greek soccer midfielder (46 caps; Olympiacos; Panathinaikos) and manager (Panathinaikos), born in Piraeus, Greece (d. 2004)

Bill Walton (71 years old)

Nov 5 American Basketball Hall of Fame center (NBA C'ship 1977, 1986; NBA Finals MVP 1977; Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics), born in La Mesa, California

Nov 5 Oleg Blokhin, Ukrainian footballer, born in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR
Nov 8 Jan Raas, Dutch cyclist (World champ 1979), born in Heinkenszand, Netherlands
Nov 8 Jerry Remy, American baseball infielder (MLB All Star 1978; California Angels, Boston Red Sox) and broadcaster (NESN), born in Fall River, Massachusetts (d. 2021)
Nov 8 John Denny, American baseball pitcher (NL Cy Young Award 1983; Philadelphia Phillies), born in Prescott, Arizona
Nov 10 Gerry DiNardo, American football player (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) and coach (Colorado), born in Queens, New York
Nov 15 Ángel Castellanos, Spanish soccer defender (3 caps; Granada CF, Valencia CF 363 games), born in Miguelturra, Spain (d. 2024)
Nov 17 Roman Codreanu, Romania, wrestler (Olympic-1980)
Nov 17 Roman Ogaza, Polish soccer striker (21 caps; Szombierki Bytom, GKS Tychy, Szombierki Bytom, RC Lens), born in Katowice, Poland (d. 2006)
Nov 18 Paul McNaughton, Irish sportsman (16 caps Ireland Rugby, Leinster RC; Shelbourne FC, Bray Wanderers AFC; Wicklow GAA; only person to play 3 sports in Ireland's national stadiums), born in Bray, Ireland (d. 2022)
Nov 21 Eamonn Coghlan, Irish 1500m runner (Olympic 4th 76)
Nov 23 Francie Larrieu Smith, American 1.5/3/10K track runner (AAU 1 mile-1979), born in Palo Alto, California
Nov 24 Brijesh Patel, Indian cricket batsman (21 Tests, 1 x 100; Karnataka, Wellington CA), born in Baroda, India
Nov 24 Norbert Haug, German motorsport executive (Mercedes Benz)
Nov 26 Wendy Turnbell, Australian tennis player (1979,82 US Opens Double), born in Brisbane, Australia
Nov 29 Dusty Hare, English rugby union player, born in Newark-on-Trent, England
Dec 1 Les Dyl, English rugby league utility back (11 caps Great Britain, 13 England; Leeds RLFC, Bramley RLFC), born in Castleford, England (d. 2022)
Dec 3 David Hixon, American Basketball HOF coach (Amherst College 1978-2019; NCAA Div III National C'ship 2007, 13), born in Andover, Massachusetts
Dec 8 Javier Cárdenas, Mexican soccer midfielder (12 caps; CD Guadalajara 215 games), born in Mexico City (d. 2022)
Dec 12 Ajit De Silva, Sri Lankan cricket spin bowler (4 Tests), born in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Dec 12 Cathy Rigby (McCoy), American gymnast (Olympics, 1968 & 1972), stage actress (Peter Pan), and sports commentator, born in Long Beach, California
Dec 13 John Francome, English jockey, born in Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Dec 15 Allan Simonsen, Danish soccer forward (55 caps; Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Barcelona, Vejle BK) and manager (Vejle BK, Faroe Islands, Luxembourg), born in Vejle, Denmark
Dec 15 Guy Laporte, French rugby union fly-half (16 Tests, Grand Slam 1986; SC Rieumois, SC Graulhet), born in Beaufort, France (d. 2022)
Dec 16 Francesco Graziani, Italian footballer
Dec 16 Joel Garner, Christ Church, Barbados, West Indian cricketer (two-metre West Indian pace bowler 1977-87)
Dec 21 Joaquín Andújar, Dominican baseball pitcher (4 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1982; Gold Glove Award 1984; Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals), born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic (d. 2015)
Dec 21 Steve Furniss, American swimmer (WR men's 200m IM 2:06.32 1974; Olympic bronze 1972), born in Madison, Wisconsin
Dec 27 Craig Reynolds, American baseball shortstop who was MLB All Star 1978, 79; Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, born in Houston, Texas
Dec 28 Ray Knight, American baseball 3rd baseman (MLB All-Star 1980, 82; World Series MVP 1986 NY Mets; Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros), born in Albany, Georgia
Dec 29 Nikolai Andrianov, Soviet/Russian gymnast (Olympic gold 1972, 76, 80), born in Vladimir, Russia (d. 2011)