Sep 1 Andy Kennedy, Irish soccer defender (2 caps, Arsenal), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland (d. 1963) Sep 17 Earl Webb, American baseball outfielder (MLB Record: 67 doubles, single season 1931; Boston Red Sox), born in White County, Tennessee (d. 1965) Aug 1897 Birthdays in Sport by Year Oct 1897 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions