Birthdays in Sport
Birthdays 1401 - 1,500 of 1,793
- 1972-02-16 Jerome Bettis, American Pro Football HOF running back (Super Bowl 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers; First-team All-Pro 1993, 96; 6 × Pro Bowl), born in Detroit, Michigan
- 1972-02-17 William Floyd, American NFL full back, 1994-2000, Super Bowl champ (San Francisco 49ers; Carolina Panthers), and broadcaster, born in Jacksonville, Florida
- 1972-02-23 Greg Hill, NFL running back (KC Chiefs), born in Dallas, Texas
- 1972-02-23 Ryan Grigson, NFL guard/tackle (Detroit Lions), born in Highland, Indiana
- 1972-02-24 Ron Davis, NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons, GB Packers-Super Bowl 31)
- 1972-02-25 Sean Harris, NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears)
- 1972-02-26 Scott Turner, American politician (Texas House of Representatives 2013-17) and NFL cornerback (Washington Redskins, SD Chargers, Denver Broncos), born in Richardson, Texas
- 1972-02-28 Scott Gragg, NFL tackle (NY Giants)
- 1972-03-04 Robert Smith, American NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings), born in Euclid, Ohio
- 1972-03-08 Pat Riley, NFL defensive end (Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks)
- 1972-03-11 Carl Greenwood, American NFL cornerback (NY Jets), born in Fort Ord, California
- 1972-03-11 Jamal Duff, NFL defensive end (NY Giants, Wash Redskins)
- 1972-03-13 Brian Saxton, NFL tight end (NY Giants), born in Whippany, New Jersey
- 1972-03-13 Trent Dilfer, American NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Santa Cruz, California
- 1972-03-14 Antowain Smith, American NFL running back (Buffalo Bills), born in Millbrook, Alabama
- 1972-03-15 Mike Tomlin, American NFL coach (Super Bowl 2008 [youngest coach to win SB], Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Hampton, Virginia
- 1972-03-15 Oliver Gibson, NFL defensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- 1972-03-27 Kirby Dar Dar, American NFL wide receiver (Miami Dolphins), born in Morgan City, Louisiana
- 1972-03-28 Shannon Mitchell, NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers)
- 1972-03-30 Brenden Stai, American NFL guard (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Phoenix, Arizona
- 1972-04-01 Mike McCoy, American football coach (NFL: San Diego Chargers 2013-16), born in San Francisco, California
- 1972-04-06 Hurvin McCormack, NFL defensive tackle (Dallas Cowboys)
- 1972-04-07 Lovett Purnell, American NFL football wide receiver, 1996-2001 (New England Patriots, and 2 other teams), born in Seaford, Delaware
- 1972-04-08 Damon Watts, American NFL center (Indianapolis Colts), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1972-04-08 Isaac Davis, American NFL guard (San Diego Chargers), born in Malvern, Arkansas
- 1972-04-09 Brian DeMarco, NFL tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Berea, Ohio
- 1972-04-13 Dave Wohlabaugh, American NFL center and guard (NE Patriots), born in Hamburg, New York
- 1972-04-15 Ronald Cherry, NFL tackle (Detroit Lions)
- 1972-04-16 Jim Ballard, American NFL & WLAF quarterback (Scottish Claymores, Buffalo Bills), born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- 1972-04-17 Gordon Laro, American NFL tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Lynn, Massachusetts
- 1972-04-17 Tony Boselli, American College/Pro Football HOF offensive tackle (USC; First-team All-Pro 1997, 98, 99; 5 × Pro Bowl; Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans), born in Modesto, California
- 1972-04-19 Eric Jack, American NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), born in Dallas, Texas
- 1972-04-19 Jeff Wilkins, American NFL kicker (SF 49ers, St Louis Rams), born in Youngstown, Ohio
- 1972-04-26 Marco Rivera, American NFL/WLAF guard (Scot Claymores, GB Packers-Super Bowl 31), born in Brooklyn, New York
- 1972-04-26 Natrone Means, American NFL running back (San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Harrisburg, North Carolina
- 1972-04-30 Kendricke Bullard, NFL wide receiver (NE Patriots)
- 1972-05-05 Travis Jervey, American NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31), born in Columbia, South Carolina
- 1972-05-07 John Holecek, NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills)
- 1972-05-12 Jason Kyle, NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), born in Tempe, Arizona
- 1972-05-14 Chad Cascadden, American NFL linebacker, 1995-99 (New York Jets), s), Two Rivers, Wisconsin
- 1972-05-15 Troy Drake, NFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles)
- 1972-05-16 Keith Burns, American NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32), born in Greeleyville, South Carolina
- 1972-05-17 John Burrough, NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons)
- 1972-05-22 Mike Hollis, NFL kicker (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- 1972-05-22 Rich Owens, NFL defensive end (Washington Redskins)
- 1972-05-23 Shannon Brown, NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons)
- 1972-05-24 Tito Paul, American NFL defensive back (Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals), born in Kissimmee, Florida
- 1972-05-27 Antonio Freeman, American NFL wide receiver (Super Bowl 1996; Pro Bowl 1998; First-team All-Pro 1998; Green Bay Packers), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- 1972-05-27 Troy Sienkiewicz, NFL tackle/guard (San Diego Chargers)
- 1972-05-30 Anthony Cook, NFL defensive end/defensive tackle (Tenn Oilers)
- 1972-05-30 Jeff Jones, NFL tackle (Detroit Lions)
- 1972-06-02 Dwayne Joseph, NFL cornerback (Chicago Bears)
- 1972-06-07 Jeff Burris, NFL cornerback/punt returner (Buffalo Bills)
- 1972-06-08 David Sloan, NFL tight end (Detroit Lions)
- 1972-06-11 Andrew Peterson, American NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), born in Greenock, Scotland
- 1972-06-14 Jeff Kysar, NFL tackle (Oakland Raiders)
- 1972-06-17 James McKnight, American NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks), born in Orlando, Florida
- 1972-06-21 Tony Berti, American NFL tackle (San Diego Chargers), born in Rock Springs, Wyoming
- 1972-06-23 Larry Whigham, NFL safety (NE Patriots)
- 1972-06-23 Roell Preston, NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons)
- 1972-06-24 Shawn King, NFL defensive end (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers)
- 1972-06-28 Marvin Jones, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Miami, Florida
- 1972-06-30 Tyrone Davis, American NFL tight end (NY Jets, Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31), born in Halifax, Virginia
- 1972-07-06 Billy Davis, American NFL wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), born in El Paso, Texas
- 1972-07-07 Darnay Scott, American NFL wide receiver (Cin Bengals), born in St. Louis, Missouri
- 1972-07-07 Michael Westbrook, American NFL wide receiver (Washington Redskins), born in Detroit, Michigan
- 1972-07-07 Stoney Case, American NFL quarterback (Arizona Cardinals), born in Odessa, Texas
- 1972-07-08 Jay Bellamy, American NFL safety (Seattle Seahawks), born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
- 1972-07-09 Pete Kendall, NFL guard (Seattle Seahawks)
- 1972-07-11 Jerrott Willard, NFL linebacker (KC Chiefs)
- 1972-07-11 Joe Johnson, American NFL defensive end (Pro Bowl 1998, 2000; All-Pro 2000; New Orleans Saints), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- 1972-07-11 Ken Irvin, NFL cornerback (Buffalo Bills)
- 1972-07-14 Ben Talley, American NFL linebacker (NY Giants), born in Griffin, Georgia
- 1972-07-16 Aaron Glenn, American NFL cornerback and kick returner (NY Jets), born in Humble, Texas
- 1972-07-18 Bernard Williams, NFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles)
- 1972-07-18 Bruce Walker, NFL nose tackle (NE Patriots)
- 1972-07-20 Jay Barker, NFL quarterback (NE Patriots)
- 1972-07-21 Joe Rudolph, NFL guard (Philadelphia Eagles)
- 1972-07-22 Keyshawn Johnson, American NFL wide receiver (Super Bowl 2002; Pro Bowl 1998-99, 2001; ESPN), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1972-07-26 Ryan Christopherson, American NFL running back (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- 1972-07-26 Tydus Winans, American NFL and CFL wide receiver (Washington Redskins, Roughriders), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1972-07-30 Clif Groce, American NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts), born in College Station, Texas
- 1972-07-31 Chris Weinke, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2000, Florida State; Carolina Panthers), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- 1972-07-31 Jason Gildon, American NFL linebacker (3-time Pro Bowl; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Altus, Oklahoma
- 1972-08-01 Matt Dyson, American NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders), born in La Plata, Maryland
- 1972-08-03 Travis Hall, NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons), born in Sodoltna, Alaska
- 1972-08-06 Mike Frederick, NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens)
- 1972-08-07 Tony Bouie, American NFL safety (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1972-08-11 Curtis Ceaser, NFL wide receiver (NY Jets)
- 1972-08-14 Evan Pilgrim, American NFL guard (Chicago Bears), born in Pittsburg, California
- 1972-08-15 (Zbigniew) "Jason" Maniecki, Polish-American NFL defensive tackle, 1996-98 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Rabka-Zdrój, Poland
- 1972-08-15 Freddie Solomon, American football wide receiver (NFL Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-98: Arena League, 2003-07), born in Gainesville, Florida
- 1972-08-15 Ken Walter, American NFL punter, 1997-2006 (Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, and 2 other teams), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- 1972-08-16 Eddie Goines, NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks)
- 1972-08-18 Ray Jacobs, American football linebacker (Denver Broncos), born in Corsicana, Texas
- 1972-08-22 Stephen Boyd, American NFL linebacker (Detroit Lions), born in Valley Stream, New York
- 1972-08-25 Marlo Perry, NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills)
- 1972-08-27 Donta Jones, NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- 1972-09-04 Jason Fisk, American football defensive tackle (Minnesota Vikings), born in Davis, California
- 1972-09-04 Norman Hand, American football defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins), born in Queens, New York (d. 2010)
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