- Sep 1 Hakan Şükür, Turkish soccer striker (112 caps; Galatasaray), born in Sapanca, Turkey
- Sep 2 Rich Aurilia, infielder (SF Giants), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Sep 2 Tom Steels, Belgian cyclist
- Sep 2 Tommy Maddox, NFL quarterback (NY Giants)
- Sep 3 Glen Housman, Australian swimmer (Olympic silver 1,500m 1992), born in Rockhampton, Queensland
- Sep 4 Maik Taylor, Irish soccer goalkeeper (88 caps Northern Ireland; Fulham, Birmingham City), born in Hildesheim, Germany
- Sep 5 Adam Hollioake, England cricketer, born in Melbourne, Australia
- Sep 5 Carlester Crumpler, American NFL tight end (Seattle Seahawks), born in Greenville, North Carolina
- Sep 5 Kim Maher, American softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Saigon, Vietnam
- Sep 6 Anthony Goldwire, American NBA guard (Denver Nuggets), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Sep 6 Devang Gandhi, Indian cricketer, born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Sep 6 Holli Hyche, American runner, born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Sep 6 Pavel Patera, Czech hockey forward (Team Czech Rep, Olympic gold 1998), born in Kladno, Czech Republic
- Sep 7 Briana Scurry, American soccer goalkeeper (175 caps; Olympic gold 1996, 2004; FIFA World Cup gold 1999; Atlanta Beat, Washington Freedom), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Sep 8 Dave Merritt, American NFL outside linebacker (Arizona Cardinals), born in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Sep 8 Greg Minor, American NBA guard (Boston Celtics), born in Sandersville, Georgia
- Sep 9 Jill Sudduth, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sep 11 Mack Strong, American NFL fullback (Seattle Seahawks), born in Fort Benning, Georgia
- Sep 11 Shelton Quarles, American NFL linebacker, executive (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Director Football Ops), born in Nashville, Tennessee
- Sep 12 Terry Dehere, American politician and NBA guard (Sacramento Kings), born in New York City
Goran Ivanišević (52 years old)
Sep 13 Croatian tennis player (Wimbledon 2001), born in Split, Croatia
- Sep 13 Richie Anderson, American NFL running back (NY Jets), born in Olney, Maryland
- Sep 13 Ted Drury, American hockey forward (Olympics 1994), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Sep 14 Mario Henry, American NFL wide receiver (Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons), born in Erie, Pennsylvania
- Sep 15 Chad Bratzke, American NFL defensive end (NY Giants), born in Waukegan, Illinois
- Sep 15 Michael Malone, American basketball head coach (Denver Nuggets 2015-21; Sacramento Kings 2013-14; NBA All-Star Game 2019), born in Queens, New York
- Sep 15 Wayne Ferreira, South African tennis star (Munich 1995), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Sep 15 Will Shields, American NFL guard (KC Chiefs), born in Fort Riley, Kansas
- Sep 16 Derrell Mitchell, American NFL/CFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons, Argonauts), born in Miami, Florida
- Sep 18 Kate Starre, Australian field hockey utility (Olympic gold 1996, 2000; World Cup gold 1994, 98; Champions Trophy gold 1991, 93, 95, 97), born in Armadale, Australia
Lance Armstrong (52 years old)
Sep 18 American road cyclist (7 Tour de France titles) banned for illegal drug use, born in Plano, Texas
- Sep 18 Ron Childs, American NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints), born in Kennewick, Washington
- Sep 19 Colleen Coyne, American ice hockey defenseman (USA, Olympics 1998), born in Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Sep 19 Jeremy Nunley, American NFL defensive tackle and defensive end (Houston Oilers), born in Winchester, Tennessee (d. 2018)
- Sep 20 Henrik Larsson, Swedish soccer striker (106 caps; Feyenoord, Celtic, Barcelona, Helsingborgs IF), born in Helsingborg, Sweden
- Sep 20 Ryan Terry, American NFL running back and kick returner (Arizona Cardinals), born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Sep 21 John Crawley, English cricketer
- Sep 22 Christian Fauria, American NFL tight end (Seattle Seahawks), born in Harbour City, California
- Sep 25 John Lynch, American Pro Football HOF safety (Super Bowl 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 9 x Pro Bowl; Denver Broncos) and executive (GM SF 49ers), born in Hinsdale, Illinois
- Sep 26 Elva Dryer, American 1.5K/5K runner, born in Durango, Colorado
- Sep 26 Patterson Thompson, West Indies cricketer (WI Test fast bowler v New Zealand 1996), born in Saint Michael, Barbados
- Sep 27 Alonzo Spellman, NFL defensive end (Chicago Bears)
- Sep 27 Erik Smit, Dutch soccer player (FC Utrecht)
- Sep 28 Alan Wright, English footballer
- Sep 28 Marcus Spears, American NFL/WLAF guard/tackle (Chicago Bears, Amsterdam Admirals)
- Sep 28 Matthew Elliott, Australian cricket batsman (21 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 199; Victoria CA, Glamorgan CCC, South Australia CA), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Sep 29 Adrion Smith, american CFL cornerback (Toronto Argonauts), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Sep 29 Ray Buchanan, American NFL center (Indianapolis Colts), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Sep 30 Brentson Buckner, NFL player and coach (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Columbus, Georgia
About September 1971
How Old? 52 years old
Generation: Generation X
Leap Year: No
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