Ethelda Bleibtrey (1902-1978)
Feb 27 American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m, 300m, 4x100m freestyle relay 1920; first US female champion), born in Waterford, New York
Gene Sarazen (1902-1999)
Feb 27 American golfer (7 x major titles including Career Grand Slam; 38 PGA Tour event wins), born in Harrison, New York
About February 1902
How Old? 122 years old
Generation: Greatest Generation
Leap Year: No