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528 Persons in the College Football Hall of Fame:
Location:
111 South Saint Joseph Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Web Site:
www.footballfoundation.org/Programs/CollegeFootballHallofFame.aspx
Years Active:
1951 to present
Aaron Taylor
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Aaron Matthew Taylor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 14
,
1972
Age today:
47, 28 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard. Teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Green Bay Packers
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Jim Parker Trophy
1993.
Jim Parker Trophy
1997.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1993.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1993.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Abe Mickal
football
,
doctor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Abe Mickal
Nickname(s):
Miracle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 9
,
1912
Death Date:
September 20
,
2001
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Talia, Lebanon
Brief Facts:
Team
Louisiana State University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1985.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Ace Mumford
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Arnett William Mumford
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26
,
1898
Death Date:
April 28
,
1962
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Buckhannon, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
As head football coach, compled a record of 233-85-23 with the black college teams:
Jarvis Christian College
,
Bishop College
,
Texas College
,
Southern University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Ace Parker
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Clarence McKay Parker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 17
,
1912
Death Date:
November 6
,
2013
Age at Death:
101
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Boston Yanks
,
New York Yankees
,
Duke University
. Also played pro baseball.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1972.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
1975.
Adrian N. Peterson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Adrian Nicholas Peterson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 1
,
1979
Age today:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back/special teamer. Teams
Georgia Southern University
,
Chicago Bears
,
Virginia Destroyers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2009.
Walter Payton Award
1999.
Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame
2012.
Ahmad Rashad
football
,
sports analyst
,
tv
,
actor
,
producer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Earl Moore
Nickname(s):
Bobby
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 19
,
1949
Age today:
70, 23 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Portland, Oregon, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Phylicia Rashad
Younger than Phylicia Rashad by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Team
Minnesota Vikings
. NBC sports.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
2017.
Alan Ameche
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lino Dante Ameche
Nickname(s):
The Iron Horse
The Horse
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 1
,
1933
Death Date:
August 8
,
1988
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1954, team
University of Wisconsin
, as fullback. Team
Baltimore Colts
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1967.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2004.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1992.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1991.
National High School Hall of Fame
1986.
Alan Page
football
,
lawyer
,
judge
,
sports analyst
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Cedric Page
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 7
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Canton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Chicago Bears
. Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1971.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Dick Enberg Award
2002.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
1998.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1988.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2003.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
2004.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1988.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2018.
Alex Agase
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alexander Arrasi Agase
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 27
,
1922
Death Date:
May 3
,
2007
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, linebacker. Teams
University of Illinois
,
Los Angeles Dons
,
Chicago Rockets
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Baltimore Colts
. Coach, teams
Northwestern University
,
Purdue University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1970.
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
2018.
Alex Karras
football
,
actor
,
producer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alexander George Karras
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 15
,
1935
Death Date:
October 10
,
2012
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Gary, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Susan Clark
, until he died.
Older than Susan Clark by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Tackle for the team
Detroit Lions
. Movies
Blazing Saddles
,
Porky's
. TV series
Webster
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Outland Trophy
1957.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1957.
Alex Sarkisian
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alex Sarkisian
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 13
,
1922
Death Date:
December 14
,
2004
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Constantinople, Turkey
Brief Facts:
Center. Team
Northwestern University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Northwestern Athletic Hall of Fame
1993.
Alex Wojciechowicz
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alexander Francis Wojciechowicz
Nickname(s):
Wojie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 12
,
1915
Death Date:
July 13
,
1992
Age at Death:
76, 30 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
South River, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive lineman and linebacker. Teams
Fordham University
,
Detroit Lions
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Amos Alonzo Stagg
football
,
coach
,
inventor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 16
,
1862
Death Date:
March 17
,
1965
Age at Death:
102
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
West Orange, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
In college, an end for team
Yale University
. Head coach teams
University of Chicago
,
College of the Pacific
. Invented many traditions of the football game. Also baseball coach at Chicago.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1965.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1959.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Andre Ware
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Andre Ware
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 31
,
1968
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Galveston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1989, team
University of Houston
, as quarterback. The first African-American quarterback to win the award. Teams
Detroit Lions
,
Los Angeles Raiders
,
Jacksonville Jaguars
,
Ottawa Rough Riders
,
BC Lions
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Berlin Thunder
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Davey O'Brien Award
1989.
University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor
2000.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Andy Gustafson
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Andrew Gustafson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 3
,
1903
Death Date:
January 7
,
1979
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Aurora, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, teams
University of Pittsburgh
. Coach, teams
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
,
University of Miami
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Angelo Bertelli
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Angelo Bortolo Bertelli
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 18
,
1921
Death Date:
June 26
,
1999
Age at Death:
78, 8 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1943, team
University of Notre Dame
, as quarterback. Teams
Los Angeles Dons
,
Chicago Rockets
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1972.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Anthony Carter
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Carter
Nickname(s):
AC
A.C.
the Darter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 17
,
1960
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Michigan Panthers
,
Oakland Invaders
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Detroit Lions
. .
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2011.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
2002.
Anthony Davis (running back)
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Davis
Nickname(s):
A.D.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 8
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Huntsville, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
University of Southern California
,
Southern California Sun
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
Houston Oilers
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Los Angeles Express
. TV series
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
,
The Incredible Hulk
,
The Greatest American Hero
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Anthony Thompson
football
,
religion
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Q. Thompson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 8
,
1967
Age today:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back, teams
Indiana University
,
Phoenix Cardinals
,
Los Angeles Rams
.
Chic Harley Award
1989.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Maxwell Award
1989.
Walter Camp Award
1989.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
IU Athletics Hall of Fame
2003.
Ara Parseghian
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ara Raoul Parseghian
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 21
,
1923
Death Date:
August 2
,
2017
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback for NFL team
Cleveland Browns
. Coach for team
University of Notre Dame
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1980.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1980.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2007.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1964.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1997.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Archie Griffin
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Archie Mason Griffin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 21
,
1954
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1974, team
Ohio State University
, as running back. Also Won the
Heisman Trophy
1975. The only two-time winner and the first player ever to start in four Rose Bowls. Pro football team
Cincinnati Bengals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1981.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Maxwell Award
1975.
Walter Camp Award
1974.
Walter Camp Award
1975.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
1991.
Chic Harley Award
1974.
Chic Harley Award
1975.
National High School Hall of Fame
1996.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1993.
International Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
Archie Manning
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Elisha Archibald Manning III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 19
,
1949
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Drew, Mississippi, USA
Relationships:
father of
Eli Manning
father of
Peyton Manning
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Descendants:
Eli Manning
Peyton Manning
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for teams
University of Mississippi
,
New Orleans Saints
,
Houston Oilers
,
Minnesota Vikings
.
Reds Bagnell Award
2012.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1989.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
1988.
Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame
1991.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame
1983.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1978.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2018.
Art Monk
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Arthur Monk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1957
Age today:
62, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
White Plains, New York, USA
Relationships:
first cousin once removed of
Thelonious Monk
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Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Washington Redskins
,
New York Jets
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Art Shell
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Shell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26
,
1946
Age today:
73, 16 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Oakland Raiders
. As a coach, team
Los Angeles Raiders
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
CIAA Hall of Fame
2006.
Art Still
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Barry Still
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1955
Age today:
64, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Camden, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Kentucky
,
Kansas City Chiefs
,
Buffalo Bills
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2005.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
2005.
Babe Hollingbery
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Orin Ercel Hollingbery
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 15
,
1893
Death Date:
January 12
,
1974
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Hollister, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
Washington State University
(then known as State College of Washington). The creator of the East-West Shrine Game and head coach of the West team in the first Shrine Game in 1925.
College Football Hall of Fame
1979.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1962.
Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame
1978.
Babe Parilli
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Vito Parilli
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 7
,
1930
Death Date:
July 15
,
2017
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Kentucky
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Ottawa Rough Riders
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Boston Patriots
,
New York Jets
. Coach, teams
New York Stars
,
Chicago Winds
,
New England Steamrollers
,
Denver Dynamite
,
Charlotte Rage
,
Las Vegas Sting
,
Anaheim Piranhas
,
Florida Bobcats
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1991.
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
2004.
New England Patriots Hall of Fame
1993.
Banks McFadden
football
,
coach
,
basketball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Banks McFadden
Nickname(s):
Bonnie Banks
The Great
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 7
,
1917
Death Date:
June 4
,
2005
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Fort Lawn, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Player, coach, and administrator at Clemson University. Football, halfback for NFL team
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame
1973.
College Football Hall of Fame
1959.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2010.
Barry Alvarez
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Barry Lee Alvarez
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30
,
1946
Age today:
72, 18 days before his 73
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Langeloth, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Nebraska
. Coach, teams
University of Notre Dame
,
University of Wisconsin
. Athletic director.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1993.
College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2009.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
2010.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
2009.
Barry Sanders
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Barry Sanders
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 16
,
1968
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1988, team
Oklahoma State University
, as running back. Running back. Team
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Maxwell Award
1988.
Walter Camp Award
1988.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
1999.
Bert Bell Award
1991.
Bert Bell Award
1997.
Chic Harley Award
1988.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1994.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1997.
NFL Player of the Year
1990.
Barry Switzer
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Barry Switzer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 5
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Crosett, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach of team
University of Oklahoma
from 1973 through 1988. 157 wins 29 losses 4 ties. Also coached pro team
Dallas Cowboys
including a Super Bowl win.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1987.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1999.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1974.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1996.
Bear Bryant
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul William Bryant
Nickname(s):
Bear
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 11
,
1913
Death Date:
January 26
,
1983
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Moro Bottom, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Winning football head coach at the University of Alabama for 25 years. Subject of movie
Junction Boys
.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1983.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1981.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2007.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2000.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1983.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1988.
Beattie Feathers
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Beattie Feathers
Nickname(s):
Big Chief
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 20
,
1909
Death Date:
March 11
,
1979
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Bristol, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
Chicago Bears
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Green Bay Packers
. Coach, teams
Appalachian State Teachers College
,
North Carolina State University
. Also coached baseball.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
Ben Schwartzwalder
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Floyd Benjamin Schwartzwalder
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 2
,
1909
Death Date:
April 28
,
1993
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
Syracuse University
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1977.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1959.
Ben Stevenson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ben Stevenson
Nickname(s):
Big Ben
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 20
,
1906
Death Date:
November 14
,
1969
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Smith Mills, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, team
Tuskegee University
. Named to seven consecutive Black College All-America teams.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Bennie Blades
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Horatio Benedict Blades
Also Known As:
Horatio Benedict Blades Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 3
,
1966
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Cornerback, safety. Teams
University of Miami
,
Detroit Lions
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
2009.
Jim Thorpe Award
1987.
Bennie Oosterbaan
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Oosterbaan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 4
,
1906
Death Date:
October 25
,
1990
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
End. Teams
University of Michigan
. Coach football and basketball there.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1958.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1978.
Benny Friedman
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Friedman
Nickname(s):
Benny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 18
,
1905
Death Date:
November 24
,
1982
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Considered the first great passer as a quarterback. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Cleveland Bulldogs
,
Detroit Wolverines
,
New York Giants
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2005.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1980.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
Bernie Bierman
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bernard W. Bierman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 11
,
1894
Death Date:
March 7
,
1977
Age at Death:
82, 4 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Springfield, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, team
University of Minnesota
. Head coach, teams
University of Montana
,
Mississippi State University
,
Tulane University
,
University of Minnesota
. Also basketball coach.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1958.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame
1977.
Bernie Moore
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bernie H. Moore
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 30
,
1895
Death Date:
November 6
,
1967
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Jonesborough, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Head football coach at (teams)
Mercer University
,
Louisiana State University
. Also track and basketball coach. SEC commisioner.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1966.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Bert Jones
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bertram Hays Jones
Nickname(s):
The Ruston Rifle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 7
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Ruston, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Baltimore Colts
,
Los Angeles Rams
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1976.
NFL Player of the Year
1976.
Bill Dudley
football
,
politician
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William McGarvey Dudley
Nickname(s):
Bullet Bill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 24
,
1921
Death Date:
February 4
,
2010
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback/defensive back/punter/kicker. Teams
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
Detroit Lions
,
Washington Redskins
. Virginia House of Delegates.
College Football Hall of Fame
1956.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1974.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Maxwell Award
1941.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
NFL Player of the Year
1946.
Bill Fralic
football
,
sports analyst
,
wrestling
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William P. Fralic Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 31
,
1962
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Height:
6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard, tackle. Teams
University of Pittsburgh
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
Detroit Lions
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1984.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1983.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Bill McCartney
football
,
coach
,
religion
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Paul McCartney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 22
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Riverside, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
University of Colorado
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1989.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1989.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1989.
Bill McColl
football
,
politician
,
doctor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Frazer McColl Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1930
Age today:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Brief Facts:
A surgeon. End, teams
Stanford University
,
Chicago Bears
.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1965.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1951.
Bill Osmanski
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Thomas Osmanski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 29
,
1915
Death Date:
December 25
,
1996 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
80, 4 days before his 81
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback. Teams
College of the Holy Cross
,
Chicago Bears
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bill Snyder
football
,
coach
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bill Snyder
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 7
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach team
Kansas State University
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
2007.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1998.
Woody Hayes Trophy
2011.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1998.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
2012.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1998.
Bill Stanfill
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Thomas Stanfill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 13
,
1947
Death Date:
November 10
,
2016
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Georgia
,
Miami Dolphins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
2010.
Outland Trophy
1968.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
2000.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Bill Wallace
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bill Wallace
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 21
,
1912
Death Date:
May 17
,
1993
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
El Campo, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
Rice University
. 1936 NFL draft round 4 to team
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1978.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1970.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bill Willis
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Karnet Willis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 5
,
1921
Death Date:
November 27
,
2007
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Cleveland Browns
. Coach team
Kentucky State University
.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1977.
Bill Yeoman
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bill Yeoman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26
,
1927
Age today:
91, 14 days before his 92
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Elnora, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Center. Team
United States Military Academy
("Army"). Coach, teams
Michigan State University
,
University of Houston
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2011.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2001.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor
1998.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Billy Cannon
football
,
dentist
,
criminal
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Abb Cannon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 2
,
1937
Death Date:
May 18
,
2018
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1959, team
Louisiana State University
, as halfback. Pro (AFL and NFL) teams
Houston Oilers
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Kansas City Chiefs
. Orthodontist. Convicted of counterfeiting and served time in federal prison.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame
1975.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
Chic Harley Award
1958.
Chic Harley Award
1959.
Billy Joe
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Joe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 14
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Aynor, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back, AFL teams
Denver Broncos
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Miami Dolphins
,
New York Jets
. Head coach team
Miles College
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Billy Johnson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Billy Johnson
Also Known As:
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Nickname(s):
White Shoes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 27
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Kickoff return specialist for NFL football team
Houston Oilers
, known for elaborate celebration dances.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Billy Kilmer
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Orland Kilmer Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 5
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Topeka, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
UCLA
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
New Orleans Saints
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
1990.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1984.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
NFL Player of the Year
1971.
Billy Neighbors
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Wesley Neighbors
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 4
,
1940
Death Date:
April 30
,
2012
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard. Teams
University of Alabama
,
Boston Patriots
,
Miami Dolphins
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Billy Ray Smith Jr.
football
,
radio
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Billy Ray Smith Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 10
,
1961
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Arkansas
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1982.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2015.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1989.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1997.
Billy Sims
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Billy Ray Sims
Nickname(s):
Kung Fu Billy Sims
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 18
,
1955
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1978, team
University of Oklahoma
, as running back. Team
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1988.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Award
1978.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chic Harley Award
1978.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Billy Vessels
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Billy Vessels
Nickname(s):
Curly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 22
,
1931
Death Date:
November 17
,
2001
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1952, team
University of Oklahoma
, as halfback. Team
Baltimore Colts
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bo Jackson
baseball
,
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Vincent Edward Jackson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 30
,
1962
Age today:
57, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Bessemer, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1985, team
Auburn University
, as running back. Played pro baseball, team
Kansas City Royals
, and football, with team
Los Angeles Raiders
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Walter Camp Award
1985.
Chic Harley Award
1985.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1999. Movie
The Chamber
Bo McMillin
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alvin Nugent McMillin
Nickname(s):
Bo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 12
,
1895
Death Date:
March 31
,
1952
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Prairie Hill, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Centre College
,
Milwaukee Badgers
,
Cleveland Indians
. Coach, teams
Centenary College of Louisiana
,
Kansas State University
,
Indiana University
,
Detroit Lions
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1952.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
IU Athletics Hall of Fame
1982.
Bo Schembechler
coach
,
educator
,
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Edward Schembechler
Nickname(s):
Bo
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Noted football coach at U of Michigan.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1992.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1985.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1969.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1999.
George Munger Award
1989.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1977.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1999.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1969.
Bob Breunig
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Paul Breunig
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4
,
1953
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Inglewood, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Arizona State University
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Bob Brown (offensive lineman)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Stanford Brown
Nickname(s):
The Boomer
Boomer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 8
,
1941
Age today:
78, 4 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle, guard in college. Teams
University of Nebraska
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Oakland Raiders
. In six Pro Bowls.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Eagles Hall of Fame
2004.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
Bob Devaney
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert S. Devaney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 13
,
1915
Death Date:
May 9
,
1997
Age at Death:
82, 26 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach, teams
University of Wyoming
,
University of Nebraska
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1994.
College Football Hall of Fame
1981.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1971.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1976.
University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame
1995.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1971.
Bob Gain
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Gain
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 21
,
1929
Death Date:
November 14
,
2016
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Lineman, both offense and defense. Teams
University of Kentucky
,
Ottawa Rough Riders
,
Cleveland Browns
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1980.
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
2006.
Outland Trophy
1950.
Bob Griese
football
,
sports analyst
,
radio
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Allen Griese
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 3
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Evansville, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
father of
Brian Griese
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Brian Griese
Brief Facts:
Name pronounced "Gree-see." NFL team
Miami Dolphins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
1990.
Dolphins Walk of Fame
2011.
Bert Bell Award
1977.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1966.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
1994.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1992.
Bob Lilly
football
,
photographer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lewis Lilly
Nickname(s):
Mr. Cowboy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 26
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Olney, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
Texas Christian University
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1981.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1975.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2009.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1980.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2006.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Bob Peck (football)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bob Peck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 30
,
1891
Death Date:
June 14
,
1932
Age at Death:
41, 15 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Center. Teams
University of Pittsburgh
,
Youngstown Patricians
,
Massillon Tigers
,
Fort Wayne Friars
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Bob Pellegrini
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Francis Pellegrini
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 13
,
1934
Death Date:
April 11
,
2008
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Yatesboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Center,linebacker. Teams
University of Maryland
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Washington Redskins
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1955.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1955.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Bob Schloredt
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Schloredt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 2
,
1939
Death Date:
May 16
,
2019
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Deadwood, South Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Washington
,
BC Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Bobby Bell
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bobby Lee Bell
Also Known As:
Bobby Lee Bell Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 17
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Shelby, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker/defensive end. Team
Kansas City Chiefs
.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1980.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Outland Trophy
1962.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1962.
Bobby Bowden
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Cleckler Bowden
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 8
,
1929
Age today:
90, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
father of
Terry Bowden
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Terry Bowden
Brief Facts:
Name pronounced BAO-den. Coach of football team
Florida State University
from the 1976 to 2009 seasons.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2003.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2013.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2001.
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
1994.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2011.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1980.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1991.
Reds Bagnell Award
2017.
Bobby Dodd
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lee Dodd
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 11
,
1908
Death Date:
June 21
,
1988
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Galax, Virginia, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Alice Dodd
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for team
University of Tennessee
. Head coach and athletic director for team
Georgia Institute of Technology
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1959. First as a player.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993 as a coach.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1976.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1967.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bobby Layne
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lawrence Layne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19
,
1926
Death Date:
December 1
,
1986
Age at Death:
59, 18 days before his 60
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Santa Anna, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, Teams
University of Texas
,
Chicago Bears
,
New York Bulldogs
,
Detroit Lions
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1963.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1973.
College Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Bones Hamilton
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Hamilton
Also Known As:
Bob "Bones" Hamilton
Nickname(s):
Bones
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 8
,
1912
Death Date:
April 1
,
1996
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Sewickley, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
Stanford University
. Movie
The Big Game
on 1936.
College Football Hall of Fame
1972.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Brad Budde
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brad Edward Budde
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 9
,
1958
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard. Teams
University of Southern California
,
Kansas City Chiefs
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1979.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1979.
Brad Van Pelt
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brad Alan Van Pelt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 5
,
1951
Death Date:
February 17
,
2009
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Owosso, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Michigan State University
,
New York Giants
,
Los Angeles Raiders
,
Cleveland Browns
. Member of the linebacker group
Crunch Bunch
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Maxwell Award
1972.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2011.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
2000.
National High School Hall of Fame
2011.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2009.
Brian Bosworth
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brian Keith Bosworth
Nickname(s):
The Boz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 9
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Oklahoma
,
Seattle Seahawks
. Movies
The Longest Yard
,
Virus
,
Stone Cold
,
Three Kngs
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Dick Butkus Award
1985.
Dick Butkus Award
1986.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
Brian Kelley
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brian Lee Kelley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 1
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Member of the linebacker group:
Crunch Bunch
. Team
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Brian Urlacher
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brian Urlacher
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 25
,
1978
Age today:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Pasco, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of New Mexico
,
Chicago Bears
.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2008.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2018.
UNM Athletics Hall of Honor
2000.
Brick Muller
football
,
track
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Powers Muller
Nickname(s):
Brick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 12
,
1901
Death Date:
May 17
,
1962
Age at Death:
60, 26 days before his 61
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Dunsmuir, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Professional football player-coach for the team
Los Angeles Buccaneers
during their only season in the National Football League in 1926. Also high jump at 1920 Olympics.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1986.
Bronko Nagurski
football
,
wrestling
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bronislau Nagurski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 3
,
1908
Death Date:
January 7
,
1990
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Rainy River, Ontario, Canada
Brief Facts:
Fullback and defensive tackle. Teams
University of Minnesota
,
Chicago Bears
. Also a champion professional wrestler.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
National High School Hall of Fame
1989.
Bruce Smith (defensive end)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bruce Bernard Smith
Nickname(s):
The Sack Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 18
,
1963
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
Virginia Tech University
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Washington Redskins
.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
2008.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Outland Trophy
1984.
Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1990.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1996.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1984.
NFL Player of the Year
1996.
Bruce Smith (halfback)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bruce P. Smith
Nickname(s):
Boo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 8
,
1920
Death Date:
August 28
,
1967
Age at Death:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Faribault, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1941, team
University of Minnesota
, as halfback. Teams
Green Bay Packers
,
Los Angeles Rams
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1972.
Bruiser Kinard
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Manning Kinard
Also Known As:
Frank Manning Kinnard Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 23
,
1914
Death Date:
September 7
,
1985
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Pelahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
University of Mississippi
,
Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers
,
New York Yankees
.
Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame
.
Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame
1986.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1961.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1969.
University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame
1980.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Bubba Smith
football
,
actor
,
model
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Aaron Smith
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 28
,
1945
Death Date:
August 3
,
2011
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Beaumont, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
6' 7" defensive end. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Baltimore Colts
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Houston Oilers
. Movies
Stroker Ace
,
Silence of the Hams
,
Police Academy
and its next five sequels. Miller Lite commercials.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1988.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1966.
Buck Buchanan
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Junious Buchanan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 10
,
1940
Death Date:
July 16
,
1992
Age at Death:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Gainesville, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Team
Kansas City Chiefs
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1981.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Buck Flowers
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Allen Ralph Flowers Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 26
,
1899
Death Date:
April 8
,
1983
Age at Death:
84, 13 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
Georgia Tech University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1956.
Bud McFadin
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Pate McFadin
Also Known As:
Lewis "Bud" McFadin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 21
,
1928
Death Date:
February 13
,
2006
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Rankin, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle and linebacker on defense, as well as tackle and guard on offense. Teams
University of Texas
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Denver Broncos
,
Houston Oilers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1950.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1973.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Bud Wilkinson
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Burnham Wilkinson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 23
,
1916
Death Date:
February 9
,
1994
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Head football coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1947 to 1963. 1964 legally changed his first name to Bud. Ran as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in 1964.
College Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1963.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1978.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1984.
Buddy Dial
football
,
singer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gilroy Leroy Dial
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 17
,
1937
Death Date:
February 29
,
2008
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Ponca City, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Rice University
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1971.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Buddy Young
football
,
track
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Claude Henry K. Young
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 5
,
1926
Death Date:
September 5
,
1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)
Brief Facts:
Halfback, teams
University of Illinois
,
New York Yankees
,
New York Yanks
,
Dallas Texans
,
Baltimore Colts
. Died in an auto accident.
College Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bulldog Turner
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Clyde Douglas Turner
Also Known As:
Clyde Turner
Nickname(s):
Bulldog
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 10
,
1919
Death Date:
October 30
,
1998
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Plains, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Six time all-pro center. Team
Chicago Bears
, from 1940 to 1952. As coach, team
New York Titans
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1960.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
Bump Elliott
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Chalmers W. Elliott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 30
,
1925
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Pete Elliott
Older than Pete Elliott by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
University of Michigan
and later coach.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1986.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
National Iowa Varsity Club Hall of Fame
1997.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Buster Ramsey
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Garard Sliger Ramsey
Also Known As:
Garard S. Ramsey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 16
,
1920
Death Date:
September 16
,
2007
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Townsend, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, linebacker. Teams
College of William & Mary
,
Chicago Cardinals
. Coach, teams
Chicago Cardinals
,
Detroit Lions
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
. Credited with devising the 4-3 defense.
College Football Hall of Fame
1978.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1974.
Byron White
football
,
lawyer
,
judge
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Byron Raymond White
Nickname(s):
Whizzer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 8
,
1917
Death Date:
April 15
,
2002
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
Detroit Lions
. Associate Justice in the Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2003.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1962.
Colorado Athletic Hall of Fame
1998.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1996.
National High School Hall of Fame
1987.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
1969.
Cal Hubbard
football
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Calvin Hubbard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 31
,
1900
Death Date:
October 17
,
1977
Age at Death:
76, 14 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Keytesville, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. NFL football teams
New York Giants
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Later became an umpire in MLB. The only person in both national football and baseball halls.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1976.
College Football Hall of Fame
1962.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1970.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Calvin Johnson
football
,
dancer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Calvin Johnson Jr.
Nickname(s):
Megatron
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 29
,
1985
Age today:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Newnan, Georgia, USA
Height:
6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Georgia Institute of Technology
,
Detroit Lions
. TV series
Dancing with the Stars
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Fred Biletnikoff Award
2006.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
2016.
Paul Warfield Trophy
2006.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2017.
Carl Eller
football
,
criminal
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Carl Eller
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 25
,
1942
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Minnesota
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Seattle Seahawks
. Served 60 days for misdemeanors. Active in support of sleep apnea awareness.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
2002.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2004.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2008.
Century Milstead
football
,
unusual name
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Century Allen Milstead
Nickname(s):
Wally
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1901
Death Date:
June 2
,
1963
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Named because he was born on the first day of the 20th century. Tackle. Teams
Wabash College
,
Yale University
,
Philadelphia Quakers
,
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1977.
Chad Hennings
football
,
military
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Chad William Hennings
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 20
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Elberon, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle, teams
United States Air Force Academy
,
Dallas Cowboys
. Four years as an Air Force pilot.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1999.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1987.
Outland Trophy
1987.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1987.
National High School Hall of Fame
2005.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2014.
Charle Young
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charle Edward Young
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Tight end. Teams
University of Southern California
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Charles Aldrich
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Collins Aldrich
Also Known As:
Charles "Ki" Aldrich
Nickname(s):
Ki
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 1
,
1916
Death Date:
March 12
,
1983
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Rogers, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Center, linebacker. Teams
Texas Christian University
,
Chicago Cardinals
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1960.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Charles Haley
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Lewis Haley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 6
,
1964
Age today:
55, 25 days before his 56
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Gladys, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Outside linebacker/defensive end. Teams
James Madison University
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
49ers Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2011.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Charles McClendon
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Youmans McClendon
Nickname(s):
Cholly Mac
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 17
,
1923
Death Date:
December 6
,
2001
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Lewisville, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach of team at
Louisiana State University
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1992.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2003.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Charles White
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Raymond White
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 22
,
1958
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1979, team
University of Southern California
, as running back. Teams
Los Angeles Rams
,
Cleveland Browns
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Maxwell Award
1979.
Walter Camp Award
1979.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Chic Harley Award
1979.
Charles Woodson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Woodson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 7
,
1976
Age today:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Sebring, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1997, team
University of Michigan
, as cornerback/punt returner. Teams
Oakland Raiders
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Oakland Raiders
.
Walter Camp Award
1997.
Chuck Bednarik Award
1997.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
1997.
Jim Thorpe Award
1997.
Chic Harley Award
1997.
Jack Tatum Trophy
1997.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Charley Trippi
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Louis Trippi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 14
,
1921
Age today:
97, 2 days before his 98
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback/quarterback. Team
Chicago Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1959.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Maxwell Award
1946.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2006.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
1996.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Charlie Conerly
football
,
model
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Albert Conerly Jr.
Nickname(s):
Chucking Charlie Conerly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 19
,
1921
Death Date:
February 13
,
1996
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Mississippi
,
New York Giants
. Role of
The Marlboro Man
in commercials.
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1966.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
Charlie Flowers
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charlie Flowers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 28
,
1937
Death Date:
December 7
,
2014
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Marianna, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback. Teams
University of Mississippi
,
Los Angeles Chargers
,
San Diego Chargers
,
New York Titans
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1985.
Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame
1988.
Charlie Justice
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Ronald Justice
Nickname(s):
Choo-Choo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 18
,
1924
Death Date:
October 17
,
2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of North Carolina
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2009.
Charlie Krueger
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Andrew Krueger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 28
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Caldwell, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
Texas A&M University
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1972.
Charlie Ward
football
,
basketball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charlie Ward Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 12
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1993, team
Florida State University
, as quarterback. Pro basketball for team
New York Knicks
as a point guard.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1979.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2009.
Maxwell Award
1993.
Walter Camp Award
1993.
Davey O'Brien Award
1993.
Kellen Moore Award
1993.
Chic Harley Award
1993.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
1993.
James E. Sullivan Award
1993.
Chris Burford
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher William Burford III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Oakland, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Stanford University
,
Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs
. Nominated to ethnic hall even though he is white, by a teammate.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1975.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2004.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
African-American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Chris Spielman
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Christopher Spielman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 11
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Canton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Detroit Lions
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Cleveland Browns
.
Chic Harley Award
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
2000.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1987.
Sam B. Nicola Trophy
1983.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2011.
Chris Zorich
football
,
lawyer
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Christppher Robert Zorich
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 16
,
1969
Age today:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle, teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Chicago Bears
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1989.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1990.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2009.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1990.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1989.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1997.
Chuck Bednarik
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Philip Bednarik
Nickname(s):
Concrete Charlie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 1
,
1925
Death Date:
March 21
,
2015
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
The last two-way player in the National Football League. Linebacker and center. Team
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Maxwell Award
1948.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1947.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2010.
Chuck Dicus
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Wayne Dicus
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 2
,
1948
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Odessa, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
University of Arkansas
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2015.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1993.
Chuck Long
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Franklin Long Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 18
,
1963
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Normal, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Detroit Lions
,
Los Angeles Rams
. Head coach at team
San Diego State University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Maxwell Award
1985.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Davey O'Brien Award
1985.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2008.
Clarence Munn
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Clarence Munn
Nickname(s):
Biggie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 11
,
1908
Death Date:
March 18
,
1975
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Grow Township, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, fullback. Team
University of Minnesota
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1959.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Clark Shaughnessy
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Clark Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Also Known As:
Clark Daniel Shaughnessy
Nickname(s):
Father of the T formation
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 6
,
1892
Death Date:
May 15
,
1970
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Bill Kreutzmann
father of
Janice Kreutzmann
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Janice Kreutzmann
Bill Kreutzmann
Brief Facts:
Coach, teams
Tulane University
,
Loyola University New Orleans
,
University of Chicago
,
Stanford University
,
University of Maryland
,
University of Pittsburgh
,
University of Hawaii
,
Los Angeles Rams
. Innovator in football, especially the T formation and the forward pass.
College Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame
1977.
Clarke Hinkle
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Clarke Hinkle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 10
,
1909
Death Date:
November 9
,
1988
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Toronto, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback, linebacker, punter, placekicker. Teams
Bucknell University
,
Green Bay Packers
.
Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame
1979.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1972.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1964.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Cliff Battles
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Clifford Franklin Battles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 1
,
1910
Death Date:
April 28
,
1981
Age at Death:
70, 3 days before his 71
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
Boston Braves
,
Boston Redskins
,
Washington Redskins
. Coach, teams
Columbia University
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Clint Frank
football
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Clinton E. Frank
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 13
,
1915
Death Date:
July 7
,
1992
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1937, team
Yale University
, as halfback. Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Air Corps, serving as an aide to General
Jimmy Doolittle
during World War II.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Maxwell Award
1937.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cornelius Bennett
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Cornelius O'Landa Bennett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 25
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Alabama
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
Indianapolis Colts
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1986.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2005.
Craig Morton
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Larry Craig Morton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1943
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Flint, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams (NFL)
Dallas Cowboys
,
New York Giants
,
Denver Broncos
.
San Jose Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1992.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
1988.
NFL Player of the Year
1977.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2003.
Curt Warner
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Curtis Edward Warner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 18
,
1961
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Pennsylvania State University
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor
1994.
NFL Player of the Year
1983.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2017.
D.D. Lewis
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dwight Douglas Lewis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 16
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Mississippi State University
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1987.
Mississippi State Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Dan Devine
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel John Devine
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 22
,
1924
Death Date:
May 9
,
2002
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Augusta, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, teams
Arizona State University
,
University of Missouri
,
Green Bay Packers
,
University of Notre Dame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Dan Dierdorf
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Lee Dierdorf
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 29
,
1949
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Canton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro football team
St. Louis Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1996.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1996.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2006.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6642 Delmar Boulevard.
Dan Marino
football
,
sports analyst
,
auto racing
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 15
,
1961
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Team
Miami Dolphins
. Analyst for TV show
The NFL Today
. Owner in NASCAR racing.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
2000.
Dolphins Walk of Fame
2011.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bert Bell Award
1984.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1984.
NFL Player of the Year
1984.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1998.
Dana X. Bible
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dana Xenophon Bible
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 8
,
1891
Death Date:
January 19
,
1980
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Jefferson City, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, teams
Mississippi College
,
Louisiana State University
,
Texas A&M University
,
University of Nebraska
,
University of Texas
. Athletic director.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1954.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1960.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1966.
Danny Ford
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Danny Lee Ford
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1948
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Gadsden, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle. Team
University of Alabama
. Head coach, team
Clemson University
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2011.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1998.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1981.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1981.
Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame
1999.
Danny White
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Wilford Daniel White
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 9
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Mesa, Arizona, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback and punter, teams
Arizona State University
,
Memphis Southmen
,
Dallas Cowboys
. Coach, teams
Arizona Rattlers
,
Utah Blaze
.
Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Danny Wuerffel
football
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Danniel Carl Wuerffel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 27
,
1974
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1996, team
University of Florida
, as quarterback. Teams
New Orleans Saints
,
Rhein Fire
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Chicago Bears
,
Washington Redskins
.
Maxwell Award
1996.
Gator Football Ring of Honor
2006.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Walter Camp Award
1996.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Davey O'Brien Award
1995.
Davey O'Brien Award
1996.
Kellen Moore Award
1996.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
2015.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1995.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
1996.
William V. Campbell Trophy
1996.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Darrell Green
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Darrell Ray Green
Nickname(s):
Ageless Wonder
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 15
,
1960
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Cornerback. Teams
Texas A&M-Kingsville
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
1998.
Javelina Hall of Fame
1989.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1996.
Darrell Royal
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Darrell K Royal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 6
,
1924
Death Date:
November 7
,
2012
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Hollis, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Middle name is "K" rather than an initial. Head coach for teams
Mississippi State University
,
University of Washington
,
University of Texas
,
Edmonton Eskimos
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1984.
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
2014.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
2000.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Reds Bagnell Award
2005.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1961.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1963.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2010.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1976.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Darren McFadden
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Darren McFadden
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 27
,
1987
Age today:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
University of Arkansas
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Doak Walker Award
2006.
Doak Walker Award
2007.
Walter Camp Award
2007.
Jim Brown Award
2006.
Jim Brown Award
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2019.
Dat Nguyen
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dat Tan Nguyen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 25
,
1975
Age today:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. As player and later coach, teams
Texas A&M University
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Chuck Bednarik Award
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2007.
Jack Lambert Trophy
1998.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1998.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
2004.
Dave Butz
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
David Butz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 23
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
LaFayette, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive lineman. Teams
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Washington Redskins
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
2004.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2008.
Dave Casper
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
David John Casper
Nickname(s):
The Ghost
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 2
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Tight End. Teams
Oakland Raiders
,
Houston Oilers
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Los Angeles Raiders
. 5 times Pro Bowl, one time Super Bowl winner.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1993.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2002.
Dave Parks
football
,
inventor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
David Wayne Parks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 25
,
1941 (Christmas Day)
Age today:
77, 13 days before his 78
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Muenster, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver/end. Teams
Texas Technological College
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
New Orleans Saints
,
Houston Oilers
,
Southern California Sun
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor
2012.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Dave Rimington
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
David Brian Rimington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 22
,
1960
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Center. Teams
Cincinnati Bengals
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Outland Trophy
1981.
Outland Trophy
1982.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1982.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
2004.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1982.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Dave Robinson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard David Robinson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 3
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Pennsylvania State University
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1982.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1996.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Davey O'Brien
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert David O'Brien
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 22
,
1917
Death Date:
November 18
,
1977
Age at Death:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1938, team
Texas Christian University
, as quarterback. Team
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame
1969.
Maxwell Award
1938.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Deion Sanders
baseball
,
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Deion Luwynn Sanders
Nickname(s):
Prime Time
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 9
,
1967
Age today:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Cornerback. Football teams
Florida State University
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Washington Redskins
,
Baltimore Ravens
. Baseball teams
New York Yankees
,
Atlanta Braves
,
Cincinnati Reds
,
San Francisco Giants
. The only man to play in both Super Bowl and World Series.
Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor
2010.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Jim Thorpe Award
1988.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1994.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Derrick Brooks
football
,
business
,
activist
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Derrick Dewan Brooks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 18
,
1973
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Pensacola, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. Co-owner of Arena team
Tampa Bay Storm
.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2004.
Jack Lambert Trophy
1994.
College Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
2014.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
2002.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
2014.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
2004.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2012.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
2000.
Derrick Thomas
football
,
vehicle crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Derrick Vincent Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1967
Death Date:
February 8
,
2000
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker and defensive end for team
Kansas City Chiefs
. Died from a massive blood clot that developed in his paralyzed lower extremities and traveled to his lungs, the result of severe injuries sustained in a car accident weeks earlier.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
2001.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1999.
Dick Butkus Award
1988.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1995.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1993.
Dick Anderson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Paul Anderson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 10
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Midland, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Safety. Teams
University of Colorado
,
Miami Dolphins
.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1973.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
2006.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1994.
Dick Butkus
football
,
actor
,
model
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Marvin Butkus
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 9
,
1942
Age today:
77, 3 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
University of Illinois
,
Chicago Bears
middle linebacker.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1979. TV series
Blue Thunder
,
Hang Time
. Movies
Any Given Sunday
,
Necessary Roughness
. Spokesman for Miller Lite.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1963.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1964.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1964.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2002.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2007.
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
2017.
Dick Kazmaier
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard William Kazmaier Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 23
,
1930
Death Date:
August 1
,
2013
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Maumee, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1951, team
Princeton University
, as halfback. Did not go pro.
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Maxwell Award
1951.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1989.
Dick MacPherson
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard F. MacPherson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 4
,
1930
Death Date:
August 8
,
2017
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Old Town, Maine, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, teams
University of Massachusetts Amherst
,
Syracuse University
,
Denver Broncos
,
New England Patriots
.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1987.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1987.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1987.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1987.
Dick Modzelewski
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Blair Modzelewski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 16
,
1931
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
West Natrona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Maryland
,
Washington Redskins
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
New York Giants
,
Cleveland Browns
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1952.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Outland Trophy
1952.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2012.
Doak Walker
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ewell Doak Walker Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1927
Death Date:
September 27
,
1998
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1948, team
Southern Methodist University
, as halfback. Team
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1959.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1997.
Maxwell Award
1947.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1973.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2011.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Doc Blanchard
football
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Felix Anthony Blanchard
Nickname(s):
Doc
Little Doc
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 11
,
1924
Death Date:
April 19
,
2009
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
McColl, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
First junior to win the Won the
Heisman Trophy
1945, team
United States Military Academy
, as fullback. United States Air Force from 1947 until 1971, retired with the rank of Colonel.
College Football Hall of Fame
1964.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1994.
Maxwell Award
1945.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1971.
James E. Sullivan Award
1945.
Don Bosseler
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald John Bosseler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 24
,
1936
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Wethersfield, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback. Teams
University of Miami
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
1999.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
Don Coryell
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald David Coryell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 17
,
1924
Death Date:
July 1
,
2010
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive back. Team
University of Washington
. As a coach, teams
Whittier College
,
University of Southern California
,
San Diego State University
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
2000.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1994.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Don Faurot
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Burrows Faurot
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 23
,
1902
Death Date:
October 19
,
1995
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, team
University of Missouri
. Coach, teams
Kirksville State Teachers College
,
University of Missouri
. Invented the split-T formation.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Missouri Wall of Fame
.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1964.
Don Hutson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Montgomery Hutson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31
,
1913
Death Date:
June 26
,
1997
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver, safety and kicker, considered the first modern receiver. Teams
University of Alabama
,
Green Bay Packers
. Still holds performance records.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1972.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Don James
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Earl James
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 31
,
1932
Death Date:
October 20
,
2013
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Massillon, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach at teams
Kent State University
,
University of Washington
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
1994.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1997.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1984.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1991.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1991.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1991.
George Munger Award
1991.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Don McPherson
football
,
activist
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald G. McPherson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Syracuse University
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
,
Ottawa Rough Riders
.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
1983.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Davey O'Brien Award
1987.
Maxwell Award
1987.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1987.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
1987.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2000.
Don Meredith
football
,
sports analyst
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Don Meredith
Nickname(s):
Dandy Don
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 10
,
1938
Death Date:
December 5
,
2010
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Mount Vernon, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for team
Dallas Cowboys
, threw for 17,199 yards and 111 touchdowns. TV program
Monday Night Football
.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1976.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Bert Bell Award
1966.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Don Miller
football
,
lawyer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Don Miller
Nickname(s):
Midnight
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 29
,
1902
Death Date:
July 28
,
1979
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Defiance, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Notre Dame
as a halfback in the group
The Four Horsemen
. Pro football team
Hartford Blues
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1970 as a player.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Don Nehlen
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Eugene Nehlen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1936
Age today:
83, 20 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback at team
Bowling Green University
. Coach, teams
Bowling Green University
,
West Virginia University
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2017.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1988.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2001.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1993.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1988.
Don Trull
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Dean Trull
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 20
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Baylor University
,
Houston Oilers
,
Boston Patriots
,
Edmonton Eskimos
,
Houston Texans
,
Shreveport Steamer
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1962.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1963.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2014.
Donn Moomaw
football
,
religion
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donn Moomaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 15
,
1931
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Santa Ana, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Center and linebacker. Teams
UCLA
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Ottawa Rough Riders
. Became a Presbyterian minister. Involved in a sex scandal.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1988.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2010.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1984.
Donnie Shell
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donnie Shell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 26
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Whitmire, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Safety. Teams
South Carolina State University
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Donny Anderson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gary Don Anderson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 16
,
1943
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Borger, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, punter. Teams
Texas Tech University
,
Green Bay Packers
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1983.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2003.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor
2012.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Doug Atkins
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas Leon Atkins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 8
,
1930
Death Date:
December 30
,
2015
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Humboldt, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Chicago Bears
,
New Orleans Saints
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
1995.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Doug Dickey
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas Adair Dickey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 24
,
1932
Age today:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Vermillion, South Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive back, quarterback. Team
University of Florida
. Coach teams
University of Tennessee
,
University of Florida
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Doug English
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lowell Douglas English
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 25
,
1953
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Height:
6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Texas
,
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1986.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2014.
Doug Flutie
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas Richard Flutie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 23
,
1962
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Manchester, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1984, team
Boston College
, as quarterback. Teams
New Jersey Generals
,
New England Patriots
,
Calgary Stampeders
,
Buffalo Bills
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Maxwell Award
1984.
Walter Camp Award
1984.
Davey O'Brien Award
1984.
Chic Harley Award
1984.
Doug Williams
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas Lee Williams
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 9
,
1955
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Zachary, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
Oklahoma / Arizona Outlaws
,
Washington Redskins
.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
2015.
Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
2000.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2009.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2015.
Duffy Daugherty
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh Duffy Daugherty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 8
,
1915
Death Date:
September 25
,
1987
Age at Death:
72, 17 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Emeigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach team
Michigan State University
1954-1972.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1965.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1985.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1973.
Duke Slater
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Wayman Slater
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 9
,
1898
Death Date:
August 14
,
1966
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Normal, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Teams
University of Iowa
,
Milwaukee Badgers
,
Rock Island Independents
,
Chicago Cardinals
.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Dutch Clark
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Earl Harry Clark
Nickname(s):
Flying Dutchman
Old Master
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 11
,
1906
Death Date:
August 5
,
1978
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Fowler, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Colorado College
,
Portsmouth Spartans
,
Detroit Lions
. Coach, teams
Colorado College
,
Colorado Mines
,
Detroit Lions
,
Cleveland Rams
,
Seattle Bombers
,
Los Angeles Dons
,
Detroit Titans
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1959.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Dwayne Nix
football
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dwayne Nix
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 10
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Kingsville, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Tight end. Team
Texas A&I University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Javelina Hall of Fame
1979.
Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
2016.
E.J. Holub
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Emil Joseph Holub
Also Known As:
E. J. Holub
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 5
,
1938
Death Date:
September 21
,
2019
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Schulenburg, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Center and linebacker. Teams
Texas Tech University
,
Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs
.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1976.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor
2012.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2008.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Earl Banks
football
,
coach
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Earl C. Banks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 11
,
1924
Death Date:
October 27
,
1993
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, teams
University of Iowa
,
New York Yanks
. Coach, team
Morgan State College
. Died in an auto crash.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Earl Campbell
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Earl Christian Campbell
Nickname(s):
The Tyler Rose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 29
,
1955
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Tyler, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1977, team
University of Texas
, as running back. Teams
Houston Oilers
,
New Orleans Saints
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Bert Bell Award
1979.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chic Harley Award
1977.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1978.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1979.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1980.
Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame
1999.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1988.
National High School Hall of Fame
1994.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Earle Bruce
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Earle Bruce
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 8
,
1931
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Cumberland, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back, team
Ohio State University
. Head coach, teams
University of Tampa
,
Iowa State University
,
Ohio State University
,
University of Northern Iowa
,
Colorado State University
,
Cleveland Thunderbolts
,
St. Louis Stampede
,
Iowa Barnstormers
,
Columbus Destroyers
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2014.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1979.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
2004.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1979.
Ed Marinaro
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Francis Marinaro
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
March 31
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Minnesota Vikings
,
New York Jets
,
Seattle Seahawks
. TV shows
Blue Mountain State
,
Hill Street Blues
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Maxwell Award
1971.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1994.
Ed Reed
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Earl Reed Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 11
,
1978
Age today:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
St. Rose, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Safety. Teams
University of Miami
,
Baltimore Ravens
,
Houston Texans
,
New York Jets
. Assistant coach team
Buffalo Bills
.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
2004.
Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2019.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
2017.
Ed White
football
,
coach
,
painter
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Alvin White
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 4
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
La Mesa, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard. Teams
University of California
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1991.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1993.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2004.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
2004.
Eddie Anderson (football)
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Nicholas Anderson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 11
,
1900
Death Date:
April 24
,
1974
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
University of Iowa
,
Rochester Jeffersons
,
Chicago Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1962.
Eddie George
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Nathan George Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 24
,
1973
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Taj
Younger than Taj by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1995, team
Ohio State University
, as running back. TV show
I Married a Baller
. Movies
Into the Sun
,
The Game Plan
. Running back, NFL teams
Tennessee Titans
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Maxwell Award
1995.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
2006.
Walter Camp Award
1995.
Doak Walker Award
1995.
Chic Harley Award
1995.
Jim Brown Award
1995.
Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame
2008.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2017.
Eddie LeBaron
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Eddie Wayne LeBaron Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 7
,
1930
Death Date:
April 1
,
2015
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Oakland, California, USA
Height:
5 feet 7 inches (170.18 cm)
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Washington Redskins
,
Calgary Stampeders
,
Dallas Cowboys
. Shortest All-Pro quarterback.
Sac-Joaquin Section Hall of Fame
2010.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
1980.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2002.
Eddie N. Robinson
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward North Robinson
Nickname(s):
Robbie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 15
,
1873
Death Date:
March 10
,
1945
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach teams
University of Nebraska
,
Brown University
,
University of Maine
,
Providence Steam Roller
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Eddie Robinson
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Gay Robinson
Also Known As:
Edward Gay Robinson Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 13
,
1919
Death Date:
April 3
,
2007
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
57 years from 1941 to 1997 as head coach, team
Grambling State University
.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2001.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Reds Bagnell Award
1990.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1982.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1992.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1982.
Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
1992.
Grambling Legends Hall of Fame
.
Elmer Layden
football
,
coach
,
commissioner
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Elmer Francis Layden
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 4
,
1903
Death Date:
June 30
,
1973
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Davenport, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Notre Dame
as a fullback in the group
The Four Horsemen
. Pro football teams
Hartford Blues
,
Brooklyn Horsemen
,
Rock Island Independents
. Head coach or administrator at teams
Duquesne University
,
University of Notre Dame
. From 1941 to 1946, he was the commissioner of the NFL.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Elroy Hirsch
football
,
actor
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Elroy Leon Hirsch
Also Known As:
Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch
Nickname(s):
Crazylegs
Crazy Legs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 17
,
1923
Death Date:
January 28
,
2004
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
A Marine in World War II. Pro football for team
Los Angeles Rams
wide receiver. Nickname from his running style. Movies
Crazylegs
,
Zero Hour!
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1968.
College Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1964.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1984.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1991.
Madison Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
National High School Hall of Fame
1988.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
2005.
Emerson Boozer
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Emerson Boozer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4
,
1943
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Augusta, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Maryland State College
,
New York Jets
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
New York Jets Ring of Honor
2015.
Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2019.
Emmitt Smith
football
,
sports analyst
,
dancer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Emmitt James Smith III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 15
,
1969
Age today:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Pensacola, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. NFL teams
Dallas Cowboys
,
Arizona Cardinals
. Group
The Triplets (Dallas Cowboys)
. TV show winner
Dancing with the Stars
.
Gator Football Ring of Honor
2006.
University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2005.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2012.
Sam B. Nicola Trophy
1986.
Bert Bell Award
1993.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Ernie Davis
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest R. Davis
Nickname(s):
The Elmira Express
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 14
,
1939
Death Date:
May 18
,
1963
Age at Death:
23
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New Salem, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1961, team
Syracuse University
, as halfback/linebacker/fullback. Subject of movie
The Express
. Never played professional football, although he signed after his senior year with team
Cleveland Browns
. Died of leukemia before he could play.
College Football Hall of Fame
1979.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2001.
Chic Harley Award
1961.
Ernie Nevers
football
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest Alonzo Nevers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 11
,
1902
Death Date:
May 3
,
1976
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Willow River, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher, baseball team
St. Louis Browns
. NFL football teams
Duluth Eskimos
,
Chicago Cardinals
as a fulback.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2006.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Fielding Yost
football
,
coach
,
educator
,
lawyer
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Fielding Harris Yost
Also Known As:
Fielding H. Yost
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 30
,
1871
Death Date:
August 20
,
1946
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Fairview, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach. Teams
Ohio Wesleyan University
,
University of Nebraska
,
University of Kansas
,
Stanford University
,
San Jose State University
,
University of Michigan
. Coached in the 1902 Rose Bowl, the first college football bowl game.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1955.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1979.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Fisher DeBerry
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Fisher DeBerry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 8
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
United States Air Force Academy
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2012.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1985.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1985.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2004.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1985.
Floyd Little
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Floyd Douglas Little
Nickname(s):
The Franchise
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4
,
1942
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Syracuse University
,
Denver Broncos
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
1984.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2010.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1974.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2011.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1978.
Forest Evashevski
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Forest Evashevski
Nickname(s):
Evy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 19
,
1918
Death Date:
October 30
,
2009
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks
. Coach, teams
Washington State University
,
University of Iowa
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1990.
Fran Tarkenton
football
,
business
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Asbury Tarkenton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 3
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Attended U of Georgia. Drafted by team
Minnesota Vikings
. Known for ability to scramble.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame
1986.
Bert Bell Award
1975.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1975.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
1998.
New Rochelle Walk of Fame
2017.
NFL Player of the Year
1970.
NFL Player of the Year
1975.
Francis Schmidt
football
,
coach
,
lawyer
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Albert Schmidt
Also Known As:
Francis A. Schmidt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 3
,
1885
Death Date:
September 19
,
1944
Age at Death:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Downs, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
University of Nebraska
,
University of Tulsa
,
Texas Christian University
,
University of Arkansas
,
Ohio State University
,
University of Idaho
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Frank "Buck" O'Neill
football
,
coach
,
lawyer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank J. O'Neill
Nickname(s):
Buck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 6
,
1875
Death Date:
April 21
,
1958
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Syracuse, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
End, on college team
Williams College
, where he also lettered in track, running the 440 yard race. As a coach, while also a lawyer, teams
Syracuse College
,
Columbia University
. As a coach,
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Frank Beamer
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Franklin Mitchell Beamer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 18
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Cornerback. Team
Virginia Tech University
. Coach, teams
Murray State University
,
Virginia Tech University
.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1999.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1999.
George Munger Award
1999.
George Munger Award
2010.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1999.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1999.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
2018.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1999.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Dick Enberg Award
2019.
Frank Broyles
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Franklin Broyles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26
,
1924
Death Date:
August 14
,
2017
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Decatur, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, then coach. Team
University of Arkansas
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1999.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1960.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2007.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1988.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2018.
Frank Gifford
football
,
sports analyst
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Newton Gifford
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 16
,
1930
Death Date:
August 9
,
2015
Age at Death:
84, 7 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Relationships:
father of
Cassidy Gifford
father of
Cody Gifford
husband of
Kathie Lee Gifford
, until he died.
Older than Kathie Lee Gifford by 23 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Cody Gifford
Cassidy Gifford
Brief Facts:
Running back and wide receiver for NFL team
New York Giants
. ABC TV show
Monday Night Football
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1977.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
1994.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1975.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
2015.
NFL Player of the Year
1956.
NSMA Hall of Fame
2017.
Frank Howard
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank J. Howard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 25
,
1909
Death Date:
January 26
,
1996
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Barlow Bend, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
Clemson University
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1974.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1981.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Frank Kush
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Joseph Kush
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 20
,
1929
Death Date:
June 22
,
2017
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Windber, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive lineman, team
Michigan State University
. Coach, teams
Arizona State University
,
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
,
Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts
,
Arizona Outlaws
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
2000.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1975.
Frank Leahy
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis William Leahy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 27
,
1908
Death Date:
June 21
,
1973
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
O'Neill, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Team
University of Notre Dame
. Coach, teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Boston College
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1970.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1974.
Frank Sinkwich
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Francis Sinkwich
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 10
,
1920
Death Date:
October 22
,
1990
Age at Death:
70, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Starjak, Croatia
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1942, team
University of Georgia
, as halfback. Teams
Detroit Lions
,
New York Yankees
,
Baltimore Colts
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1969.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
1996.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Frank Thomas
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank William Thomas
Also Known As:
Frank W. Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 15
,
1898
Death Date:
May 10
,
1954
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Muncie, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for coach
Knute Rockne
at team
University of Notre Dame
. Roommate was
George Gipp
. Coach, teams
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
,
University of Alabama
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Frankie Albert
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Cullen Albert
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 27
,
1920
Death Date:
September 4
,
2002
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, left-handed. Teams
Stanford University
,
Los Angeles Bulldogs
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Calgary Stampeders
. The first college T-formation quarterback in modern football history. In the Navy during World War II.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
College Football Hall of Fame
1956.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Fred Biletnikoff
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick S. Biletnikoff
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 23
,
1943
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Oakland Raiders
,
Montreal Alouettes
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1988.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2015.
Fred Crawford
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick A. Crawford Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 27
,
1910
Death Date:
March 5
,
1974
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Teams
Duke University
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
1976.
Fred Dean
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Rudolph Dean
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 24
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Arcadia, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
San Diego Chargers
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Louisiana Tech University Athletics Hall of Fame
1990.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2008.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
2008.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Fred Dryer
football
,
actor
,
producer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Frederick Dryer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 6
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Hawthorne, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
New York Giants
,
Los Angeles Rams
. TV series
Land's End
,
Hunter
. Movie
Death Before Dishonor
.
El Camino College Athletic Hall of Fame
1988.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Fred Sington
football
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederic William Sington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 24
,
1910
Death Date:
August 20
,
1998
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle, team
University of Alabama
. Outfielder, baseball teams
Washington Senators
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
College Football Hall of Fame
1955.
Fritz Crisler
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Orin Crisler
Nickname(s):
the father of two-platoon football
Fritz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 12
,
1899
Death Date:
August 19
,
1982
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Earlville, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Also coached basketball and baseball, and was an administrator. End, team
University of Chicago
. Coach, teams
University of Chicago
,
University of Minnesota
,
Princeton University
,
University of Michigan
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1979.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1979.
Fritz Pollard
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Douglass Pollard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 27
,
1894
Death Date:
May 11
,
1986
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
The first African-American NFL head coach. Teams
Brown University
,
Akron Pros
,
Union Club of Phoenixville
,
Milwaukee Badgers
,
Gilberton Cadamounts
,
Hammond Pros
,
Akron Indians
,
Providence Steam Roller
,
Chicago Black Hawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
New Rochelle Walk of Fame
2017.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Frosty Westering
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Forrest Westering
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1927
Death Date:
April 12
,
2013
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach at teams
Parsons College
,
Lea College
,
Pacific Lutheran University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2005.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2013.
Gale Sayers
football
,
writer
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gale Eugene Sayers
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Book and movie
Brian's Song
. Team
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1977.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
KU Football Ring of Honor
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2007.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1970.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1980.
Gary Beban
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gary Joseph Beban
Nickname(s):
The Great One
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 5
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1967, team
UCLA
, as quarterback. Team
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Maxwell Award
1967.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1984.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chic Harley Award
1967.
Gary Johnson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gary Lynn Johnson
Also Known As:
Gary "Big Hands" Johnson
Nickname(s):
Big Hands
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 31
,
1952
Death Date:
August 4
,
2010
Age at Death:
57, 27 days before his 58
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
San Diego Chargers
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1999.
Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
1997.
Grambling Legends Hall of Fame
.
Gene Stallings
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Eugene Clifton Stallings Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 2
,
1935
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Paris, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
College team
Texas A&M University
. Coach for teams
Texas A&M University
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals
,
University of Alabama
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1997.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2005.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1992.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1992.
George Munger Award
1992.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1992.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1982.
Gene Washington (football 1944)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Eugene Washington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 25
,
1944
Age today:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
La Porte, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide Receiver. Teams
Michigan State University
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Denver Broncos
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
George "Wildcat" Wilson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Wilson
Nickname(s):
Wildcat
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 6
,
1901
Death Date:
December 27
,
1963
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Everett, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. All-American 1925. Teams
University of Washington
,
Los Angeles Wildcats
,
Providence Steam Roller
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
1980.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
George Connor
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Leo Connor
Nickname(s):
Moose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 21
,
1925
Death Date:
March 31
,
2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle on offense, and on defense was recognized as one of the first linebackers. Teams
College of the Holy Cross
,
University of Notre Dame
,
Chicago Bears
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Outland Trophy
1946.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1975.
George Gipp
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Gipp
Nickname(s):
The Gipper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 18
,
1895
Death Date:
December 14
,
1920
Age at Death:
25
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Laurium, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Multiple roles, halfback, quarterback, punter. Team
University of Notre Dame
. Mentioned in the movie
Knute Rockne, All American
. Died young of infected throat or pneumonia.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1957.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2017.
George McAfee
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Anderson McAfee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 13
,
1918
Death Date:
March 4
,
2009
Age at Death:
90, 9 days before his 91
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Corbin, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
Duke University
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
1975.
George Rogers
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Washington Rogers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 8
,
1958
Age today:
61, 4 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Duluth, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1980, team
University of South Carolina
, as running back. Teams
New Orleans Saints
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2007.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
1992.
Chic Harley Award
1980.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2004.
Gil Steinke
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gilbert Erwin Steinke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 3
,
1919
Death Date:
May 10
,
1995
Age at Death:
76, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brenham, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, teams
Texas A&I University
,
Philadelphia Eagles
. Coach at Texas A&I.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Javelina Hall of Fame
1972.
Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
1996.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Gino Torretta
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gino LouisTorretta
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 10
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Pinole, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1992, team
University of Miami
, as quarterback. Teams
Minnesota Vikings
,
Detroit Lions
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Seattle Seahawks
,
Indianapolis Colts
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1998.
Maxwell Award
1992.
Walter Camp Award
1992.
Davey O'Brien Award
1992.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Chic Harley Award
1992.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
2008.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
1992.
Glenn Davis
football
,
track
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Woodward Davis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26
,
1924
Death Date:
March 9
,
2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Burbank, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Terry Moore
Older than Terry Moore by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1946 team
United States Military Academy
, as halfback. Team
Los Angeles Rams
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
Maxwell Award
1944.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1978.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1974.
National High School Hall of Fame
1991.
Grant Teaff
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Grant Garland Teaff
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 12
,
1933
Age today:
86, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Hermleigh, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker in college. Coach, teams
McMurry University
,
Angelo State University
,
Baylor University
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2006.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1974.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
1998.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Grant Wistrom
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Grant Alden Wistrom
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 3
,
1976
Age today:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Joplin, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Nebraska
,
St. Louis Rams
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
Bill Willis Trophy
1996.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2013.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1997.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Greasy Neale
baseball
,
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Earle Neale
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Outfielder, baseball team
Cincinnati Reds
. Coach for football team
Philadelphia Eagles
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1969.
College Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Greg Pruitt
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gregory Donald Pruitt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 18
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Subject of the "Greg Pruitt Rule" against tear-away jerseys. Teams
University of Oklahoma
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Los Angeles Raiders
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Hank Lauricella
football
,
politician
,
business
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Edward Lauricella
Nickname(s):
Mr. Everything
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 9
,
1930
Death Date:
March 25
,
2014
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Hanrahan, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, quarterback. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
Dallas Texans
. Member of the Louisiana state legislature, both houses. Real estate developer.
College Football Hall of Fame
1981.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2005.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Harley Sewell
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harley Edward Sewell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 18
,
1931
Death Date:
December 17
,
2011
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
St. Jo, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker at Texas. Guard. Teams
University of Texas
,
Detroit Lions
,
Los Angeles Rams
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1975.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Harrison Stafford
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Harrison Stafford
Nickname(s):
Harry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 18
,
1912
Death Date:
November 23
,
2004
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Wharton, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of Texas
,
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1959.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Harry Carson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Donald Carson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26
,
1953
Age today:
66, 16 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Team
New York Giants
.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2000.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2011.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2018.
Harry Gilmer
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Vincent Gilmer Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 14
,
1926
Death Date:
August 20
,
2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, left halfback, quarterback, kickoff returner, and defensive back. College team
University of Alabama
. Pro teams
Washington Redskins
,
Detroit Lions
. Head coach, team
Detroit Lions
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Harry Kipke
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harry George Kipke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 26
,
1899
Death Date:
September 14
,
1972
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Lansing, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback and punter, team
University of Michigan
. Coach teams
Michigan State University
,
University of Michigan
. Also played and coached basketball and baseball.
College Football Hall of Fame
1958.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1968.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1981.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1970.
Harry Stuhldreher
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Augustus Stuhldreher
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 14
,
1901
Death Date:
January 26
,
1965
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Massillon, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Notre Dame
as quarterback in the group
The Four Horsemen
. Head football coach at Villanova University from 1925 to 1935 and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1936 to 1948.
College Football Hall of Fame
1958.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1994.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1965.
Madison Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Hayden Fry
football
,
coach
,
educator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Hayden Fry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 28
,
1929
Age today:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Eastland, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Baylor University
as a quarterback. Head coach for teams
Southern Methodist University
,
North Texas State University
,
University of Iowa
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2005.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Herschel Walker
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Herschel Junior Walker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 3
,
1962
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Wrightsville, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1982, team
University of Georgia
, as running back. Pro teams
New Jersey Generals
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Maxwell Award
1982.
Walter Camp Award
1982.
Chic Harley Award
1982.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
National High School Hall of Fame
2003.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2001.
International Sports Hall of Fame
2017.
Hobey Baker
hockey
,
football
,
aviator
,
air crash
,
accident
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hobart Amory Hare Baker
Nickname(s):
Hobey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 15
,
1892
Death Date:
December 21
,
1918
Age at Death:
26, 25 days before his 27
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Considered one of the early great ice hockry players. Plane crashed after takeoff, in France, he was pilot.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Hockey Hall of Fame
1945.
United States Hockey Hall of Fame
1973.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Homer Norton
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Homer Hill Norton
Also Known As:
Homer H. Norton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30
,
1896
Death Date:
May 26
,
1965
Age at Death:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Carollton, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Head football coach, teams
Texas A&M University
,
Centenary College of Louisiana
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1965.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Howard Cassady
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Albert Cassady
Nickname(s):
Hopalong
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 2
,
1934
Death Date:
September 20
,
2019
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Hendrysburg, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1955, team
Ohio State University
, as halfback. Teams
Detroit Lions
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1979.
Maxwell Award
1955.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1977.
Chic Harley Award
1955.
Howard Twilley
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Howard James Twilley Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 25
,
1943 (Christmas Day)
Age today:
75, 13 days before his 76
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
University of Tulsa
,
Miami Dolphins
.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1990.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1965.
Hugh Gallarneau
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh H. Gallarneau
Nickname(s):
Duke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1917
Death Date:
July 14
,
1999
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
Stanford University
,
Chicago Bears
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Hugh Green
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh Donell Green
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 27
,
1959
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Natchez, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
Miami Dolphins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
2009.
Maxwell Award
1980.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1980.
Walter Camp Award
1980.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1980.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1980.
Hugh McElhenny
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh Edward McElhenny
Nickname(s):
The King
Hurryin' Hugh
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 31
,
1928
Age today:
90, 19 days before his 91
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
San Francisco 49ers
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
New York Giants
,
Detroit Lions
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
College Football Hall of Fame
1981.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1970.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
1979.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2003.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
J.C. Caroline
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James C. Caroline
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 17
,
1933
Age today:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Warrenton, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
NFL team
Chicago Bears
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
.
J.D. Roberts
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John David Roberts
Also Known As:
J. D. Roberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 24
,
1932
Age today:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Oklahoma
. Coach, team
New Orleans Saints
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Outland Trophy
1953.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1994.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1953.
Jack Ham
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Raphael Ham Jr.
Nickname(s):
Dobre Shunka
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 23
,
1948
Age today:
70, 11 days before his 71
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Outside linebacker. Teams
Pennsylvania State University
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Jack Mollenkopf
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Mollenkopf
Nickname(s):
Jack
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 24
,
1905
Death Date:
December 4
,
1975
Age at Death:
70, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Convoy, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
End, team
Bowling Green University
. Head coach, team
Purdue University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
1994.
Jack Pardee
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Perry Pardee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 19
,
1936
Death Date:
April 1
,
2013
Age at Death:
76, 18 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Exira, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker and fullback. Teams
Texas A&M University
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Washington Redskins
. Coach for multiple leagues, teams
Florida Blazers
,
Chicago Bears
,
Washington Redskins
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Houston Gamblers
,
University of Houston
,
Houston Oilers
,
Birmingham Barracudas
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
NFL Player of the Year
1971.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1969.
Jack Tatum
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John David Tatum
Nickname(s):
The Assassin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 18
,
1948
Death Date:
July 27
,
2010
Age at Death:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Cherryville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Free safety. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Houston Oilers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1981.
Jack Youngblood
football
,
sports analyst
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Jackson Youngblood III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 26
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Florida
,
Los Angeles Rams
. Movies for television
C.A.T. Squad
,
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
.
Gator Football Ring of Honor
2006.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Jackie Jensen
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Eugene Jensen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 9
,
1927
Death Date:
July 14
,
1982
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
A two-sport collegian. First person to be in the Rose Bowl, World Series and All-Star games. Teams
New York Yankees
,
Washington Senators
,
Boston Red Sox
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
2000.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1986.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Jackie Parker
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Dickerson Flanagan
Also Known As:
John Dickerson Parker
Nickname(s):
Ol' Spaghetti Legs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1932
Death Date:
November 7
,
2006
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
As a child, took the name (Parker) of mother's new husband. Quarterback. Teams
Mississippi State University
,
Edmonton Eskimos
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
BC Lions
.
Jones County Junior College Hall of Fame
2013.
National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame
1995.
Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour
1983.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
1971.
College Football Hall of Fame
1976.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1972.
Mississippi State Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Jacob Green
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jacob Carl Green
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 21
,
1957
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Pasadena, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
Texas A&M University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2019.
Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor
1995.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2014.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1987.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Jake Gaither
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alonzo Smith Gaither
Nickname(s):
Jake
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 11
,
1903
Death Date:
February 18
,
1994
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Dayton, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach team
Florida A&M University
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1974.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1974.
Jake Plummer
football
,
sports analyst
,
criminal
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jason Steven Plummer
Nickname(s):
Jake the Snake
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19
,
1974
Age today:
44, 7 days before his 45
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Boise, Idaho, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Arizona State University
,
Arizona Cardinals
,
Denver Broncos
. Two years probation, fine and service for fondling women.
College Football Hall of Fame
2019.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2007.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
James Williams
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Williams
Nickname(s):
Froggy
Froggie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 18
,
1928
Death Date:
June 23
,
2015
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Waco, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Left end and kicker. Team
Rice University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1965.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1970.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Jay Berwanger
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Jacob Berwanger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 19
,
1914
Death Date:
June 26
,
2002
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1935, team
University of Chicago
, as halfback. The award was then called by another name. The first player dafted in the first NFL draft. Turned down offers to play NFL.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
University of Chicago Athletics Hall of Fame
2003.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Jerry Claiborne
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry David Claiborne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 26
,
1928
Death Date:
September 24
,
2000
Age at Death:
72, 29 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, team
University of Kentucky
. Coach, teams
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
,
University of Maryland
,
University of Kentucky
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2003.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1990.
Jerry Rhome
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Byron Rhome
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 6
,
1942
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Tulsa
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Houston Oilers
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Montreal Alouettes
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1964.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Jerry Rice
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Lee Rice
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 13
,
1962
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Pro teams
San Francisco 49ers
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Seattle Seahawks
,
Denver Broncos
. Rated #1 NFL Player of all-time by NFL.com.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
2007.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
49ers Hall of Fame
2010.
Bert Bell Award
1987.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1987.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1993.
Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
2005.
Mississippi Valley State University Athletics Hall of Fame
2006.
Jerry Sisemore
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerald Grant Sisemore
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 16
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Olton, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle / guard. Teams
University of Texas
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1991.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2007.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1980.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Jerry Tubbs
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gerald J. Tubbs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 23
,
1935
Death Date:
June 13
,
2012
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Throckmorton County, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Oklahoma
,
Chicago Cardinals
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Dallas Cowboys
. Cowboys linebackers coach for 21 years.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1956.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1971.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1956.
Jess Neely
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jess Claiborne Neely
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 4
,
1898
Death Date:
April 9
,
1983
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Smyrna, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Head football coach at teams
Southwestern University
,
Clemson University
,
Rice University
. Also head baseball coach at the University of Alabama, Clemson University and Rice University.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1967.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2001.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Jessie Tuggle
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jessie Floyd Tuggle III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 4
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Griffin, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Valdosta State College
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor
2004.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Jim Brown
football
,
actor
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Nathaniel Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 17
,
1936
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
St. Simons, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
NFL football team
Cleveland Browns
. Movies
The Dirty Dozen
,
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1971.
US Lacrosse Hall of Fame
1983.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1991.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
Bert Bell Award
1963.
Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
2016.
NFL Player of the Year
1958.
NFL Player of the Year
1963.
Jim Crowley
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Harold Crowley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 10
,
1902
Death Date:
January 15
,
1986
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Notre Dame
as a fullback in the group
The Four Horsemen
. Coach for team
Fordham University
. As a player,
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1978.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Jim Dombrowski
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Matthew Dombrowski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 19
,
1963
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Williamsville, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard and offensive tackle. Teams
University of Virginia
,
New Orleans Saints
.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
2003.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Jim Grabowski
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James S. Grabowski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 9
,
1944
Age today:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
University of Illinois
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1997.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1993.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
2018.
Jim Lynch
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Robert Lynch
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Lima, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Kansas City Chiefs
.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1990.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Maxwell Award
1966.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1966.
Jim Mandich
football
,
radio
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Michael Mandich
Nickname(s):
Mad Dog
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 30
,
1948
Death Date:
April 26
,
2011
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Tight end. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
2011.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1994.
Jim McMahon
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Robert McMahon Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 21
,
1959
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Brigham Young University
,
Chicago Bears
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Arizona Cardinals
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Green Bay Packers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Davey O'Brien Award
1981.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1998.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1981.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Jim Parker
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Thomas Parker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 3
,
1934
Death Date:
July 18
,
2005
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Macon, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard and tackle. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Baltimore Colts
.
Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
2000.
College Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1974.
Outland Trophy
1956.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1997.
Jim Phelan
basketball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Joseph Phelan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 19
,
1929
Age today:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Teams
La Salle University
,
Philadelphia Warriors
,
Pottstown Packers
. Coach, team
Mount Saint Mary's University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
2008.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Jim Plunkett
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James William Plunkett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1947
Age today:
72, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
San Jose, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1970, team
Stanford University
, as quarterback. Pro football for teams
New England Patriots
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Maxwell Award
1970.
Walter Camp Award
1970.
Chic Harley Award
1970.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
National High School Hall of Fame
2007.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1997.
Jim Ritcher
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Alexander Ritcher
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 21
,
1958
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Berea, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Center, guard, offensive lineman. Teams
North Carolina State University
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Outland Trophy
1979.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Jim Stillwagon
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jim Stillwagon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 11
,
1949
Death Date:
February 4
,
2018
Age at Death:
68, 7 days before his 69
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Mt. Vernon, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Toronto Argonauts
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1970.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1979.
Outland Trophy
1970.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1970.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1970.
Jim Swink
football
,
doctor
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James E. Swink
Nickname(s):
The Rusk Rambler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 14
,
1936
Death Date:
December 3
,
2014
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Sacul, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Later a surgeon. Halfback. Teams
Texas Christian University
,
Dallas Texans
.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1989.
College Football Hall of Fame
1980.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2000.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Jim Thorpe
football
,
track
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Francis Thorpe
Also Known As:
Wa-Tho-Huk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 28
,
1888
Death Date:
March 28
,
1953
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Football teams
Canton Bulldogs
,
New York Giants
. Movie
White Heat
. Olympic champion, medals taken away, restored posthumously.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1983.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame
1972.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1950.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas Trail of Fame
2013.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1975.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2008.
Jim Tressel
football
,
coach
,
educator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Patrick Tressel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1952
Age today:
67, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Mentor, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach teams
Youngstown State University
,
Ohio State University
. University president.
Baldwin-Wallace College Athletic Hall of Fame
1975.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
2002.
Woody Hayes Trophy
2002.
Woody Hayes Trophy
2006.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
2002.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
2002.
Jimmy Johnson (coach)
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James William Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 16
,
1943
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach teams
Oklahoma State University
,
University of Miami
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Miami Dolphins
. Analyst for TV show
Fox NFL Sunday
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012 as a coach.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2000.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
2000 1996.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1999.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1986.
Jimmy Johnson (quarterback)
football
,
dentist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jimmy Johnson
Nickname(s):
Jimmie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 6
,
1879
Death Date:
January 19
,
1942
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. A full-blooded Stockbridge Indian. Team
Northwestern University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1969.
American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame
1972.
Joe Bellino
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Michael Bellino
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 13
,
1938
Death Date:
March 27
,
2019
Age at Death:
81, 14 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Winchester, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1960, team
Naval Academy
, as halfback. Team
Boston Patriots
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1977.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Maxwell Award
1960.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chic Harley Award
1960.
Joe Delaney
football
,
accident
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Alton Delaney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 30
,
1958
Death Date:
June 29
,
1983
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Henderson, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Northwestern State University
,
Kansas City Chiefs
. Drowned while trying to save three children from drowning in a pond.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
Presidential Citizens Medal
1983.
Joe Greene
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Edward Greene
Also Known As:
"Mean" Joe Greene
Nickname(s):
Mean Joe
Mean
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 24
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Temple, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. One member of the group
Steel Curtain
. Subject of a famous Coca-Cola commercial. Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
. As a coach, teams
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Arizona Cardinals
.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1972.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1974.
NFL Player of the Year
1974.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2006.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1986.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1979.
Joe Guyon
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Napoleon Guyon
Also Known As:
O-Gee-Chidah
Nickname(s):
Big Chief
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26
,
1892
Death Date:
November 27
,
1971
Age at Death:
79, 1 day after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
White Earth, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle, halfback. Native American, Ojibwa tribe (Chippewa). Teams
Georgia Institute of Technology
,
Canton Bulldogs
,
Washington Senators
,
Union Quakers of Philadelphia
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Oorang Indians
,
Rock Island Independents
,
Kansas City Cowboys
,
New York Giants
. Baseball coach at Clemson.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1956.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Joe Hamilton (football)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Fitzgerald Hamilton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 13
,
1977
Age today:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Alvin, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Georgia Institute of Technology
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
Frankfurt Galaxy
,
Indianapolis Colts
,
Orlando Predators
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Davey O'Brien Award
1999.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
2009.
Kellen Moore Award
1999.
Joe Kapp
football
,
coach
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Robert Kapp
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 19
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Brief Facts:
Qusrterback. College team
University of California
. Pro teams
Calgary Stampeders
,
BC Lions
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Boston Patriots
. Coach, teams
University of California, Berkeley
,
Sacramento Attack
. Movies
The World's Greatest Athlete
,
The Longest Yard
,
Breakheart Pass
,
Two-Minute Warning
,
Semi-Tough
,
The Frisco Kid
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1992.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
1984.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
BC Lions Wall of Fame
.
BC Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Joe Kendall
football
,
educator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Nathaniel Kendall
Nickname(s):
Tarzan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 2
,
1909
Death Date:
November 25
,
1965
Age at Death:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Team
Kentucky State University
.
KSU Hall of Fame
1975.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
2008.
Joe Paterno
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Vincent Paterno
Nickname(s):
Joe
JoePa
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 21
,
1926
Death Date:
January 22
,
2012
Age at Death:
85, 32 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Long-time (almost 46 years) coach for team
Pennsylvania State University
. Fired mid-season 2011 after a scandal involving an assistant coach.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1987.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2000.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1978.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1982.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1986.
Woody Hayes Trophy
2005.
Dick Enberg Award
2012.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1986.
Reds Bagnell Award
1999.
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
2005.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1978.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1982.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1986.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2002.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1981.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
2005.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1986.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1972.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1994.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
2005.
Joe Romig
football
,
scientist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Romig
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 11
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, team
University of Colorado
. Rhodes scholar, became an astrophysicist.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1989.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1961.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1987.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1961.
National High School Hall of Fame
1990.
Joe Routt
football
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Eugene Routt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 18
,
1914
Death Date:
December 10
,
1944
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Chappell Hill, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Team
Texas A&M University
. In the army, killed in action in Belgium.
College Football Hall of Fame
1962.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1964.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Joe Steffy
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Benton Steffy Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 3
,
1926
Death Date:
May 22
,
2011
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard, defensive center. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
US Military Academy
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Outland Trophy
1947.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Joe Theismann
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Robert Theismann
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 9
,
1949
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Notre Dame
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Washington Redskins
. Analyst for football games. Spokesperson in ads.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2011.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2003.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1990.
Bert Bell Award
1982.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1983.
NFL Player of the Year
1979.
National High School Hall of Fame
2013.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2013.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1982.
John Brodie
football
,
golf
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Riley Brodie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 14
,
1935
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Menlo Park, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Stanford University
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
African-American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
John Cappelletti
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Raymond Cappelletti
Nickname(s):
Cappy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 9
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1973, team
Pennsylvania State University
, as running back. Teams
Los Angeles Rams
,
San Diego Chargers
. His story in television movie
Something for Joey
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2005.
Maxwell Award
1973.
Walter Camp Award
1973.
Chic Harley Award
1973.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
John Cooper
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Harold Cooper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 2
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Powell, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back, defensive back, team
Iowa State University
. Coach, Teams
University of Tulsa
,
Arizona State University
,
Ohio State University
plus lower positions.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2016.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
2013.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2012.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
John David Crow
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John David Crow
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 8
,
1935
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Marion, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1957, team
Texas A&M University
, as halfback. Teams
Chicago Cardinals
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1976.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2001.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chic Harley Award
1957.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1968.
John Elway
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Albert Elway Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 28
,
1960
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Port Angeles, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Stanford University
,
Denver Broncos
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
1999.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1982.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
NFL Player of the Year
1987.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2009.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1992.
John Gagliardi
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Gagliardi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 1
,
1926
Age today:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Trinidad, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Saint John's University
,
Carroll College
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
John H. Vaught
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Howard Vaught
Also Known As:
Johnny Vaught
Nickname(s):
Johnny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 6
,
1909
Death Date:
February 3
,
2006
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Olney, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, team
Texas Christian University
. Head coach, team
University of Mississippi
, winning 10 bowls.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1976.
Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame
1987.
University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame
1990.
College Football Hall of Fame
1979.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
John Hadl
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Willard Hadl
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 15
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Kansas
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Houston Oilers
. Coach of team
Los Angeles Express
.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1984.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1983.
KU Football Ring of Honor
.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1971.
John Hannah
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Allen Hannah
Nickname(s):
Hog
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 4
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Canton, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Left guard, teams
University of Alabama
,
New England Patriots
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1972.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2007.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
New England Patriots Hall of Fame
1991.
John Heisman
football
,
coach
,
writer
,
actor
,
lawyer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John William Heisman
Nickname(s):
pioneer of Southern football
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 23
,
1869
Death Date:
October 3
,
1936
Age at Death:
66, 20 days before his 67
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
College, team
Brown University
,
University of Pennsylvania
. Coach, teams
Oberlin College
,
Buchtel College
,
Auburn University
,
Clemson University
,
Georgia Institute of Technology
,
University of Pennsylvania
,
Washington & Jefferson College
,
Rice University
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame
1981.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1967.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1964.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
John Hicks
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Charles Hicks Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 21
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Lineman. Teams
Ohio State University
,
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1985.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2009.
Outland Trophy
1973.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1973.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1973.
John Huarte
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Gregory Huarte
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 6
,
1944
Age today:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Anaheim, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1964, team
University of Notre Dame
, as quarterback. Teams
New York Jets
,
Boston Patriots
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Kansas City Chiefs
,
Chicago Bears
,
Memphis Southmen
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
John Kimbrough
football
,
coach
,
politician
,
actor
,
western
,
aviator
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Kimbrough
Nickname(s):
Haskell Hurricane
Jarrin' John
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 14
,
1918
Death Date:
May 8
,
2006
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Haskell, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback / quarterback. Teams
Texas A&M University
,
New York Americans
,
Los Angeles Dons
. Head coach, teams
Baylor University
,
West Texas A&M University
. Member of the Texas Legislature as a Democrat. Fighter pilot in the Pacific during World War II. Movies
Sundown Jim
,
The Lone Star Ranger
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2000.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
1964.
John McKay
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Harvey McKay
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 5
,
1923
Death Date:
June 10
,
2001
Age at Death:
77, 25 days before his 78
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Everettville, West Virginia, USA
Relationships:
father of
J.K. McKay
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
J.K. McKay
Brief Facts:
Head coach, teams
University of Southern California
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
2001.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
2010.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1962.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1972.
John Ralston
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John R. Ralston
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 26
,
1927
Death Date:
September 14
,
2019
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Oakland, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Team
University of California
. Coach, teams
Utah State University
,
Stanford University
,
Denver Broncos
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Oakland Invaders
,
San Jose State University
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1996.
John Randle
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Anthony Randle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 12
,
1967
Age today:
52, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Mumford, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
Texas A&M-Kingsville
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Javelina Hall of Fame
1997.
Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
2008.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
2008.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Johnny Bailey
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Johnny Lee Bailey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 17
,
1967
Death Date:
August 20
,
2010
Age at Death:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Texas A&I University
,
Chicago Bears
,
Phoenix Cardinals
,
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams
,
Iowa Barnstormers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Javelina Hall of Fame
1996.
Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
2000.
Johnny Bright
football
,
educator
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Johnny D. Bright
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 11
,
1930
Death Date:
December 14
,
1983
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Drake University
,
Calgary Stampeders
,
Edmonton Eskimos
. Injured by another player, event called the Johnny Bright Incident. Became a Canadian citizen in 1962.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
1970.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Johnny Lattner
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Joseph Lattner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 24
,
1932
Age today:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1953, team
University of Notre Dame
, as halfback. Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
one year, 1954.
College Football Hall of Fame
1979.
Maxwell Award
1952.
Maxwell Award
1953.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Johnny Lujack
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Christopher Lujack Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 4
,
1925
Age today:
94, 23 days before his 95
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1947, team
University of Notre Dame
, as quarterback. Team
Chicago Bears
.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
College Football Hall of Fame
1960.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
Johnny Mack Brown
football
,
actor
,
western
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Mack Brown
Also Known As:
John Mack Brown
Nickname(s):
the Dothan Antelope
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 1
,
1904
Death Date:
November 14
,
1974
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Dothan, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
A star on the football team at the
University of Alabama
, then an actor in films, mostly westerns and serials. Movies
Coquette
,
Belle of the Nineties
,
Montana Moon
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2000.
College Football Hall of Fame
1957.
Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame
2004.
Hall of Great Western Performers
2008.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6101 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Johnny Majors
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Johnny Terrill Majors
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 21
,
1935
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
Montreal Alouettes
. As head coach, teams
Iowa State University
,
University of Pittsburgh
,
University of Tennessee
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1973.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1976.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1973.
Johnny Rodgers
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Johnny Steven Rodgers
Nickname(s):
The Jet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 5
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1972, team
University of Nebraska
, as wide receiver. Pro teams
Montreal Alouettes
,
San Diego Chargers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1996.
Walter Camp Award
1972.
Chic Harley Award
1972.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Jonathan Ogden
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jonathan Phillip Ogden
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 31
,
1974
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle. Teams
UCLA
,
Baltimore Ravens
.
Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
2008.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Jim Parker Trophy
1995.
Morris Trophy
1995.
Outland Trophy
1995.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2013.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1995.
Keith Jackson (tight end)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Keith Jerome Jackson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 19
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Relationships:
father of
Keith Jackson (defensive tackle)
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Keith Jackson (defensive tackle)
Brief Facts:
Tight End. Teams
University of Oklahoma
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Green Bay Packers
. In the Pro Bowl six times.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
1997.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1999.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Kellen Winslow
football
,
educator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kellen Boswell Winslow
Also Known As:
Kellen Boswell Winslow Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 5
,
1957
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Tight end. Athletic director. Teams
University of Missouri
,
San Diego Chargers
. First round draft pick 1979.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1995.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1995.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1996.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1995.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2010.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1992.
Ken Kavanaugh
football
,
coach
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth William Kavanaugh
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 23
,
1916
Death Date:
January 25
,
2007
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
End. Teams
Louisiana State University
,
Chicago Bears
. Ends coach, several teams, then a scout.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
College Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1939.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Kenny Easley
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Mason Easley Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 15
,
1959
Age today:
60, 34 days before his 61
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Strong safety. Teams
UCLA
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2017.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1991.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor
2002.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1984.
Kerry Collins
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kerry Michael Collins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30
,
1972
Age today:
46, 18 days before his 47
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Height:
6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Pennsylvania State University
,
Carolina Panthers
,
New Orleans Saints
,
New York Giants
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Tennessee Titans
,
Indianapolis Colts
.
Davey O'Brien Award
1994.
Kellen Moore Award
1994.
Maxwell Award
1994.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1994.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Kevin Butler
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kevin Gregory Butler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 24
,
1962
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Placekicker. Teams
University of Georgia
,
Chicago Bears
,
Arizona Cardinals
.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2012.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Kirk Gibson
baseball
,
manager
,
sports analyst
,
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kirk Harold Gibson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 28
,
1957
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder (baseball) and All-American wide receiver in college football team
Michigan State University
. MLB teams
Detroit Tigers
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
Kansas City Royals
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Manager, baseball teams
Detroit Tigers
,
Arizona Diamondbacks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
2011.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1994.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Knute Rockne
football
,
coach
,
accident
,
air crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Knut Larsen Rokne
Also Known As:
Knute Kenneth Rockne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 4
,
1888
Death Date:
March 31
,
1931
Age at Death:
43, 27 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Voss, Norway
Brief Facts:
Pronounced Kuh-NOOT. Emigrated to Chicago with his parents when he was five years old. Coach for team
University of Notre Dame
. Famed for "Win one for the Gipper" speech. 5 seasons with no loss. Only 12 losses in 13 years. Subject of movie
Knute Rockne All American
with
Ronald Reagan
as the Gipper. Died in a plane crash.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2014.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1955.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
1988.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1990.
Kyle Rote
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
poet
,
composer
,
painter
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Kyle Rote
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 27
,
1928
Death Date:
August 15
,
2002
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Relationships:
father of
Kyle Rote Jr.
first cousin of
Tobin Rote
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Kyle Rote Jr.
Brief Facts:
Halfback, wide receiver. Teams
Southern Methodist University
,
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1964.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2003.
New Rochelle Walk of Fame
2017.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
LaDainian Tomlinson
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson
Nickname(s):
LT
L.T.
LDT
The President
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 23
,
1979
Age today:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Rosebud, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Texas Christian University
,
San Diego Chargers
,
New York Jets
. In commercials for Nike, Campbell Soup and Vizio.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Doak Walker Award
2000.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2015.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
2015.
Bert Bell Award
2006.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
2006.
Jim Brown Award
2000.
NFL Player of the Year
2006.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
2006.
Lance Alworth
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lance Dwight Alworth
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 3
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
San Diego Chargers
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1988.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1978.
San Diego Hall of Champions
1972.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1977.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2005.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1972.
NFL Player of the Year
1967.
NFL Player of the Year
1969.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2014.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1988.
Larry Csonka
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Larry Richard Csonka
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 25
,
1946 (Christmas Day)
Age today:
72, 13 days before his 73
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Stow, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Last name pronounced "ZONK-ah." Running back. Teams
Miami Dolphins
,
Memphis Southmen
,
New York Giants
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
1990.
Dolphins Walk of Fame
2011.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2010.
Larry Kelley
football
,
suicide
,
educator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Morgan Kelley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 30
,
1915
Death Date:
June 27
,
2000
Age at Death:
85, 28 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Conneau, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1936, team
Yale University
, as end. Team
Boston Shamrocks
. Suicide by gunshot after health problems.
College Football Hall of Fame
1969.
LaVell Edwards
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Reuben LaVell Edwards
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 11
,
1930
Death Date:
December 29
,
2016
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Orem, Utah, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach team
Brigham Young University
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2003.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1979.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1984.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
.
West Coast Conference Hall of Honor
2013.
Lee Roy Jordan
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lee Roy Jordan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 27
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Excel, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Alabama
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1989.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1988.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1984.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Lee Roy Selmon
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lee Roy Selmon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 20
,
1954
Death Date:
September 4
,
2011
Age at Death:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Eufaula, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Dewey Selmon
Younger than Dewey Selmon by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Defensive lineman. Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1983.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Outland Trophy
1975.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1975.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
2009.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1994.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1975.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1979.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1975.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1996.
Leo Nomellini
football
,
wrestling
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leo Joseph Nomellini
Nickname(s):
The Lion
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 19
,
1924
Death Date:
October 17
,
2000
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Brief Facts:
Offensive and defensive tackle. Grew up in Chicago. Teams
University of Minnesota
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
College Football Hall of Fame
1977.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Leon Hart
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leon Joseph Hart
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 2
,
1928
Death Date:
September 24
,
2002
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1949, team
University of Notre Dame
, as end. Team
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Maxwell Award
1949.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1949.
Leroy Keyes
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marvin Leroy Keyes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 18
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Newport News, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back, halfback, and safety. Teams
Purdue University
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Kansas City Chiefs
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
1994.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Les Horvath
football
,
dentist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie Horvath
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 12
,
1921
Death Date:
November 14
,
1995
Age at Death:
74, 33 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
South Bend, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1944, team
Ohio State University
, as quarterback/halfback. Teams
Los Angeles Rams
,
Cleveland Browns
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Parma Senior High School Athletics Hall of Fame
2007.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1977.
Les Richter
football
,
auto racing
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie Alan Richter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 26
,
1930
Death Date:
June 12
,
2010
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Team
Los Angeles Rams
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Cruisin' Hall of Fame
1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2009.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Riverside Sport Hall of Fame
2005.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2007.
St. Louis Football Ring of Honor
2011.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1950.
Lester Lautenschlaeger
football
,
coach
,
lawyer
,
politician
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lester Joseph Lautenschlaeger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 27
,
1904
Death Date:
August 5
,
1986
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Team
Tulane University
. Louisiana House of Representatives from 1928 to 1932.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame
1977.
Lincoln Kennedy
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tamerlane Fizel Kennedy Jr.
Also Known As:
Tamerlane Lincoln Kennedy Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 12
,
1971
Age today:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Teams
University of Washington
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Tampa Bay Storm
. Legally changed his middle name after college.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
2004.
Morris Trophy
1991.
Morris Trophy
1992.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
Jim Parker Trophy
1992.
Lloyd Carr
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lloyd Henty Carr Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 30
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach, team
University of Michigan
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1997.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2013.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1997.
George Munger Award
1997.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
2007.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1997.
Lou Holtz
coach
,
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Leo Holtz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 6
,
1937
Age today:
82, 25 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Follansbee, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach at Arkansas, Minnesota, South Carolina and Notre Dame.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2012.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1998.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2008.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1977.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1988.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
1988.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1977.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1988.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1998.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1977.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
2016.
Reds Bagnell Award
2014.
Lou Michaels
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Andrew Michaels
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 28
,
1935
Death Date:
January 19
,
2016
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Placekicker, defensive end. Teams
University of Kentucky
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
Baltimore Colts
,
Green Bay Packers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1993.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1957.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Loyd Phillips
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Loyd Phillips
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 2
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle/end, teams
University of Arkansas
,
Chicago Bears
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2001.
Outland Trophy
1966.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2014.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
1990.
Lynn Swann
football
,
hall of fame
,
politician
,
sports analyst
,
business
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Lynn Curtis Swann
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
All-American for team
University of Southern California
and wide receiver for team
Pittsburgh Steelers
. Football analyst for ABC Sports.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2001. Republican candidate for 2006 governor of Pennsylvania.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
2005.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2013.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1996.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1981.
Mack Brown
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Mack Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 27
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Cookeville, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Vanderbilt University
,
Florida State University
. Coach, teams
Appalachian State University
,
University of Oklahoma
,
Tulane University
,
University of North Carolina
,
University of Texas
.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
2008.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
2005.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
2006.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Malcolm Kutner
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Malcolm James Kutner
Nickname(s):
Mal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 27
,
1921
Death Date:
February 4
,
2005
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
End, defensive back. Teams
University of Texas
,
Chicago Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1965.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Marcus Allen
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marcus LeMarr Allen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 26
,
1960
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Carlsbad, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1981, team
University of Southern California
, as running back. Teams
Los Angeles Raiders
,
Kansas City Chiefs
.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
San Diego Hall of Champions
1999.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
1995.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Maxwell Award
1981.
Walter Camp Award
1981.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1999.
Chic Harley Award
1981.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1985.
Marshall Faulk
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marshall William Faulk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 26
,
1973
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
San Diego State University
,
Indianapolis Colts
,
St. Louis Rams
.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2009.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor
2013.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Bert Bell Award
2001.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
St. Louis Football Ring of Honor
2011.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1999.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
2000.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
2001.
Jim Brown Award
1992.
NFL Player of the Year
2000.
Marshall Goldberg
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marshall Goldberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 25
,
1917
Death Date:
April 3
,
2006
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Elkins, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, fullback. Teams
University of Pittsburgh
,
Chicago Cardinals
.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2006.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1958.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Marty Lyons
football
,
activist
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Martin Anthony Lyons
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 15
,
1957
Age today:
62, 34 days before his 63
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tacoma Park, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Alabama
,
New York Jets
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
New York Jets Ring of Honor
2013.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1984.
Matt Leinart
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Matthew Stephen Leinart
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 11
,
1983
Age today:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Santa Ana, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
2004, team
University of Southern California
, as quarterback. Teams
Arizona Cardinals
,
Houston Texans
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Buffalo Bills
.
Manning Award
2004.
Walter Camp Award
2004.
Kellen Moore Award
2004.
Kellen Moore Award
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Archie Griffin Award
2003.
Archie Griffin Award
2004.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
2005.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
Matt Stinchcomb
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Matthew Douglas Stinchcomb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 3
,
1977
Age today:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Height:
6 feet 6 inches (198.12 cm)
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle. Teams
University of Georgia
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2012.
Jim Parker Trophy
1998.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
2009.
William V. Campbell Trophy
1998.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Maxie Baughan
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Maxie Callaway Baughan Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 3
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Forkland, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Washington Redskins
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Eagles Hall of Fame
2015.
Mel Hein
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Jack Hein
Nickname(s):
Old Indestructible
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 22
,
1909
Death Date:
January 31
,
1992
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Redding, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Center (both ways), linebacker. Teams
Washington State University
,
New York Giants
. Assistant coach, various.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame
1979.
Mel Renfro
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Lacy Renfro
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30
,
1941
Age today:
77, 18 days before his 78
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive back, team
Dallas Cowboys
for 14 years.
University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1981.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
National High School Hall of Fame
1995.
Merlin Olsen
football
,
hall of fame
,
actor
,
model
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Merlin Jay Olsen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 15
,
1940
Death Date:
March 11
,
2010
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Ogden, Utah, USA
Brief Facts:
Lineman, football team
Los Angeles Rams
, the Fearsome Foursome. TV shows
Little House on the Prairie
,
Father Murphy
. Spokesmodel on television commercials. Sports analyst.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1982.
College Football Hall of Fame
1980.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
Outland Trophy
1961.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1988.
Bert Bell Award
1974.
National High School Hall of Fame
1987.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2003.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1982.
Michael Payton
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Payton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 5
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Marshall University
,
Saskatchewan Roughriders
,
Florida Bobcats
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Walter Payton Award
1992.
Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame
1999.
Mike Ditka
football
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael K. Ditka
Nickname(s):
Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 18
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach of team
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1988.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Paul Brown Trophy
1985.
Mike Garrett
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mike Garrett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 12
,
1944
Age today:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1965, team
University of Southern California
, as halfback. Pro teams
Kansas City Chiefs
,
San Diego Chargers
. Athletic director at USC 1993 until 2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
1978.
Chic Harley Award
1965.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2004.
Mike Haynes
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael James Haynes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 1
,
1953
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Denison, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Cornerback and punt return specialist. Teams
Arizona State University
,
New England Patriots
,
Los Angeles Raiders
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
New England Patriots Hall of Fame
1994.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2006.
Mike Holovak
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Joseph Holovak
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 19
,
1919
Death Date:
January 27
,
2008
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lansford, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback, teams
Boston College
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Chicago Bears
. Coach, teams
Boston College
,
Boston Patriots
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Oakland Raiders
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1983.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame
1999.
Mike McGee
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael B. McGee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 1
,
1938
Age today:
81, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard. Teams
Duke University
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
Outland Trophy
1959.
Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
1983.
Mike Phipps
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Elston Phipps
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 9
,
1947
Age today:
72, 28 days before his 73
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Purdue University
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
1995.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1969.
Mike Reid
football
,
country
,
musician
,
composer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Barry Reid
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 24
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle, teams
Pennsylvania State University
,
Cincinnati Bengals
. Song
Stranger in My House
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
2005.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1987.
Maxwell Award
1969.
Outland Trophy
1969.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1969.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1987.
Mike Rozier
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael T. Rozier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 1
,
1961
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Camden, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1983, team
University of Nebraska
, as running back. Teams
Pittsburgh Maulers
,
Jacksonville Bulls
,
Houston Oilers
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Maxwell Award
1983.
Walter Camp Award
1983.
Chic Harley Award
1983.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2006.
Mike Singletary
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Singletary
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 9
,
1958
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker, teams
Baylor Univwersity
,
Chicago Bears
. Coach, teams
Baltimore Ravens
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Memphis Express
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1985.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1988.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1989.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2001.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1990.
Neil Lomax
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Neil Vincent Lomax
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 17
,
1959
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Portland, Oregon, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, teams
Portland State University
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Phoenix Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2012.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Nile Kinnick
football
,
aviator
,
air crash
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Nile Clarke Kinnick Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 9
,
1918
Death Date:
June 2
,
1943
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Adel, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1939, team
University of Iowa
, as quarterback. In the Navy, his plane crashed into the ocean after an oil leak killed the engine.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Maxwell Award
1939.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Norm Van Brocklin
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Norman Mack Van Brocklin
Nickname(s):
The Dutchman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 15
,
1926
Death Date:
May 2
,
1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Parade, South Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, punter. Teams
University of Oregon
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Philadelphia Eagles
. As coach, teams
Minnesota Vikings
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1971.
South Dakota Hall of Fame
1991.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Bert Bell Award
1960.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
NFL Player of the Year
1954.
NFL Player of the Year
1960.
O.J. Simpson
football
,
actor
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Orenthal James Simpson
Also Known As:
OJ Simpson
O. J. Simpson
Nickname(s):
The Juice
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 9
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Nicole Brown Simpson
Older than Nicole Brown Simpson by 11 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1968, team
University of Southern California
, as halfback. Running back for team
Buffalo Bills
. Movies
The Towering Inferno
,
Capricorn One
,
The Cassandra Crossing
,
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
. Acquitted of murdering his ex-wife
Nicole Brown Simpson
and her friend
Ron Goldman
1995. Later lost a suit by her family. Arrested September 2007 for armed robbery in Las Vegas. Convicted by jury October 3, 2008 of kidnapping, armed robbery in a hotel room, and conspiracy. Sentenced December 5, 2008 to 15 years in jail.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
1980.
College Football Hall of Fame
1983.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
1994.
Maxwell Award
1968.
Walter Camp Award
1967.
Walter Camp Award
1968.
Bert Bell Award
1973.
Chic Harley Award
1968.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1973.
NFL Player of the Year
1973.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Ollie Matson
football
,
track
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ollie Genoa Matson II
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 1
,
1930
Death Date:
February 19
,
2011
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Trinity, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Chicago Cardinals
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Detroit Lions
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
College Football Hall of Fame
1976.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1972.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2006.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2002.
Orlando Pace
football
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Orlando Lamar Pace
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 4
,
1975
Age today:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle. Teams
St. Louis Rams
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2013.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
2011.
Outland Trophy
1996.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1995.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1996.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Jim Parker Trophy
1996.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1996.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1996.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2016.
Otis Armstrong
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Otis Armstrong
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 15
,
1950
Age today:
69, 27 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Purdue University
,
Denver Broncos
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
1997.
Otto Graham
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Otto Everett Graham Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 6
,
1921
Death Date:
December 17
,
2003
Age at Death:
82, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Northwestern University
,
Cleveland Browns
. Coach, teams
Washington Redskins
,
Coast Guard Academy
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1956.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2004.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1965.
NFL Player of the Year
1949.
NFL Player of the Year
1951.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1981.
Ozzie Newsome
football
,
hall of fame
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Ozzie Newsome Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Wizard of Oz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 16
,
1956
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
University of Alabama
,
Cleveland Browns
. General manager of the team
Baltimore Ravens
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
Little League Hall of Excellence
2008.
National High School Hall of Fame
2014.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1990.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
2003.
Reds Bagnell Award
2012.
Paddy Driscoll
football
,
coach
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Leo Driscoll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 11
,
1895
Death Date:
June 29
,
1968
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Evanston, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, halfback, drop kicker. Teams
Northwestern University
,
Hammond All-Stars
,
Great Lakes Navy
,
Hammond Pros
,
Chicago Cardinals
,
Chicago Bears
. Coach, and baseball for team
Chicago Cubs
.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2006.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1965.
Pappy Waldorf
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lynn Osbert Waldorf
Nickname(s):
Pappy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 3
,
1902
Death Date:
August 15
,
1981
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Clifton Springs, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Head Coach.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1987. As a coach,
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1970.
Parker Hall
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Linus Parker Hall
Nickname(s):
Bullet
Tunica Tornado
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 10
,
1916
Death Date:
February 8
,
2005
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Tunica, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback / tailback. Teams
University of Mississippi
,
Cleveland Rams
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1970.
Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame
1987.
Pat Dye
football
,
coach
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick Fain Dye
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 6
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Blythe, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach and athletic director known for his coaching at Auburn University. As a coach:
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
ECU Athletics Hall of Fame
2006.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
2013.
Pat Fitzgerald
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Pat Fitzgerald
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 2
,
1974
Age today:
45, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Orland Park, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Team
Northwestern University
. Later head coach.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Chuck Bednarik Award
1995.
Chuck Bednarik Award
1996.
Jack Lambert Trophy
1996.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
1995.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
1996.
Pat O'Dea
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick John O'Dea
Nickname(s):
Kangaroo Kicker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 17
,
1872
Death Date:
April 5
,
1962
Age at Death:
90, 19 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Brief Facts:
Kicker and fullback. College team
University of Wisconsin
. Head coach, teams
University of Notre Dame
,
University of Missouri
.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2016.
College Football Hall of Fame
1962.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1991.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Pat Richter
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh Vernon Richter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 9
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
End, wide receiver, punter at team
University of Wisconsin
. Later athletic director.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1962.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1991.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1988.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1995.
Pat Sullivan
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick Joseph Sullivan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 18
,
1950
Death Date:
December 1
,
2019
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1971, team
Auburn University
, as quarterback. Teams
Atlanta Falcons
,
Washington Redskins
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1988.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Walter Camp Award
1971.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1970.
Chic Harley Award
1971.
National High School Hall of Fame
2012.
Pat Swilling
football
,
politician
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick Travis Swilling
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 25
,
1964
Age today:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Toccoa, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
New Orleans Saints
,
Detroit Lions
,
Oakland Raiders
. Louisiana House of Representatives.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
2000.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1991.
Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame
1991.
Patrick Willis
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick L. Willis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 25
,
1985
Age today:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Bruceton, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Mississippi
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
Dick Butkus Award
2006.
Jack Lambert Trophy
2006.
Professional Dick Butkus Award
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
2019.
Paul Hornung
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Vernon Hornung
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 23
,
1935
Age today:
83, 11 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1956, team
University of Notre Dame
, as quarterback. Team
Green Bay Packers
.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1990.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1975.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Bert Bell Award
1961.
Chic Harley Award
1956.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1975.
NFL Player of the Year
1961.
National High School Hall of Fame
1989.
Paul Robeson
singer
,
actor
,
activist
,
football
,
Broadway
,
hall of fame
,
blacklist
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Leroy Robeson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 9
,
1898
Death Date:
January 23
,
1976
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Ol' Man River
. In role of
Othello
on Broadway. Controversy over his support of Soviet Communism.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
1974.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2009.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6660 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry; ceremony: 9 April 1979.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Paul Schwegler
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Anthony Schwegler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 22
,
1907
Death Date:
December 7
,
1980
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Raymond, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Team
Univerity of Washington
. Movie
365 Nights in Hollywood
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
1983.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Percy Snow
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Percy Lee Snow
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 5
,
1967
Age today:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Canton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Michigan State University
,
Kansas City Chiefs
,
Chicago Bears
,
Rhein Fire
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Dick Butkus Award
1989.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
2010.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1989.
Pete Dawkins
football
,
military
,
politician
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Peter Miller Dawkins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 8
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1958, team
United States Military Academy
, as halfback. Ran for the Senate as a Republican, failed. Brigadier General in the Army.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Maxwell Award
1958.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1988.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1975.
Pete Elliott
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Peter R. Elliott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 29
,
1926
Death Date:
January 4
,
2013
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Bump Elliott
Younger than Bump Elliott by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Head coach for teams
University of Nebraska
,
University of California
,
University of Illinois
,
University of Miami
.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1986.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Pete Pihos
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Peter Louis Pihos
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 22
,
1923
Death Date:
August 16
,
2011
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Orlando, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
End, fullback. Teams
Indiana University
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1970.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
1978.
IU Athletics Hall of Fame
1982.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Peyton Manning
football
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Peyton Williams Manning
Nickname(s):
The Sheriff
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 24
,
1976
Age today:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Relationships:
son of
Archie Manning
older brother of
Eli Manning
Older than Eli Manning by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Archie Manning
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for teams
University of Tennessee
,
Indianapolis Colts
,
Denver Broncos
.
Maxwell Award
1997.
Davey O'Brien Award
1997.
Kellen Moore Award
1997.
Bert Bell Award
2003.
Bert Bell Award
2004.
Bert Bell Award
2013.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
1997.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
2004.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
2013.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
2013.
William V. Campbell Trophy
1997.
NFL Player of the Year
1999.
NFL Player of the Year
2004.
NFL Player of the Year
2008.
NFL Player of the Year
2009.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
2005.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
2005.
James E. Sullivan Award
1997.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
2018.
Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor
2017.
Pierce Holt
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie Pierce Holt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1962
Age today:
57, 20 days before his 58
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Marlin, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
Angelo State University
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1997.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor
2000.
Pop Warner
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Scobey Warner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 5
,
1871
Death Date:
September 7
,
1954
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Springville, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach for teams
University of Georgia
,
Iowa State University
,
Cornell University
,
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
,
University of Pittsburgh
,
Stanford University
,
Temple University
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1956.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1948.
Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Pudge Heffelfinger
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Walter Heffelfinger
Also Known As:
William Heffelfinger
Nickname(s):
Pudge
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 20
,
1867
Death Date:
April 2
,
1954
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Yale University
, then tried coaching, then business. Later proved to be the first paid professional football player, in 1892.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Pug Lund
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Lund
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 18
,
1913
Death Date:
May 26
,
1994
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, team
University of Minnesota
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1958.
R.L. Maegle
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Lee Moegle
Also Known As:
Dicky Moegle
Dickey Moegle
Nickname(s):
Dick
Dicky
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 14
,
1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Taylor, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Changed name to match the pronunciation in 1962. Tackled by Alabama player
Tommy Lewis
from the sideline in the 1954 Cotton Bowl game. Teams
Rice University
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1970.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1979.
Rags Matthews
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Raymond Matthews
Also Known As:
Raymond "Rags" Matthews
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 17
,
1905
Death Date:
January 2
,
1999
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
End, both offense and defense. Team
Texas Christian University
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Randall Cunningham
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Randall W. Cunningham
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 27
,
1963
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Santa Barbara, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Baltimore Ravens
.
Eagles Hall of Fame
2009.
Bert Bell Award
1988.
Bert Bell Award
1990.
Bert Bell Award
1998.
Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
College Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2017.
NFL Player of the Year
1998.
Randall McDaniel
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Randall Cornell McDaniel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19
,
1964
Age today:
54, 7 days before his 55
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Teams
Arizona State University
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
2006.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1999.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Morris Trophy
1987.
National High School Hall of Fame
2011.
Randy Gradishar
football
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Randy Charles Gradishar
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 3
,
1952
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Warren, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Denver Broncos
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
1989.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1983.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1992.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1978.
Randy White
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Randall Lee White
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 15
,
1953
Age today:
66, 34 days before his 67
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Maryland
,
Dallas Cowboys
.
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
1994.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1994.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Outland Trophy
1974.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1974.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1974.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1974.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2007.
Ray Evans (football)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ray Richard Evans
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 8
,
1922
Death Date:
April 24
,
1999
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of Kansas
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1988.
University of Kansas Athletic Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1964.
KU Football Ring of Honor
.
Ray Graves
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Ray Graves
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 31
,
1918
Death Date:
April 10
,
2015
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Deaf in one ear. Center. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Phil-Pitt Steagles
. Coach at team
University of Florida
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2001.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Ray Guy
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Ray Guy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 22
,
1949
Age today:
69, 10 days before his 70
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Swainsboro, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Punter. Team
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1994.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2014.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2009.
National High School Hall of Fame
2004.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2007.
Red Grange
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Edward Grange
Nickname(s):
Red
Galloping Ghost
Ice Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 13
,
1903
Death Date:
January 28
,
1981
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Forksville, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback, teams
University of Illinois
,
Chicago Bears
of the NFL. Credited with rise of professional football.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
National High School Hall of Fame
1984.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1981.
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
2017.
Red Sitko
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Emil Sitko
Nickname(s):
Red
Six-Yard Sitko
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 7
,
1923
Death Date:
December 15
,
1973
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback and fullback, teams
University of Notre Dame
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Chicago Cardinals
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Reds Bagnell
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Francis Bagnell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 15
,
1928
Death Date:
July 10
,
1995
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback/tailback. Team
University of Pennsylvania
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1977.
Maxwell Award
1950.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Reggie McKenzie
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Reginald McKenzie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 27
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Seattle Seahawks
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
2004.
Reggie White
football
,
wrestling
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Reginald Howard White
Nickname(s):
Minister of Defense
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19
,
1961
Death Date:
December 26
,
2004
Age at Death:
43, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
Memphis Showboats
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Carolina Panthers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
2006.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
2005.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Eagles Hall of Fame
2005.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2003.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1987.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1998.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1992.
Reggie Williams
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Reginald Williams Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 17
,
1983
Age today:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Landstuhl, West Germany
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Jacksonville Jaguars
,
Sacramento Mountain Lions
,
Toronto Argonauts
.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1985.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1987.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1995.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1986.
Rex Kern
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Rex William Kern
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 28
,
1949
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Lancaster, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, cornerback and safety as a pro. Teams
Ohio State University
,
Baltimore Colts
,
Buffalo Bills
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1978.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Rich Glover
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Edward Glover
Nickname(s):
Richie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 6
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
New York Giants
,
Shreveport Steamer
,
Philadelphia Eagles
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Outland Trophy
1972.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1972.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1972.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1973.
Richie Lucas
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard John Lucas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 15
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Glassport, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Maxwell Award
1959.
Ricky Bell (football)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ricky Lynn Bell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 8
,
1955
Death Date:
November 28
,
1984
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
University of Southern California
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
San Diego Chargers
. Subject of television movie
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Ricky Williams
football
,
educator
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Errick Lynne Williams Jr.
Nickname(s):
Texas Tornado
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 21
,
1977
Age today:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1998, team
University of Texas
, as running back. Commercials for a drug company. Pro teams
New Orleans Saints
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Baltimore Ravens
.
Maxwell Award
1998.
Walter Camp Award
1998.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Doak Walker Award
1997.
Doak Walker Award
1998.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2016.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chic Harley Award
1998.
Jim Brown Award
1997.
Jim Brown Award
1998.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
2010.
Riley Smith
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Riley Henry Smith
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 14
,
1911
Death Date:
August 9
,
1999
Age at Death:
88, 26 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Greenwood, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Alabama
,
Washington Redskins
. Coached at Washington and Lee University.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1984.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
Rip Engle
football
,
coach
,
basketball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles A. Engle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 26
,
1906
Death Date:
March 7
,
1983
Age at Death:
76, 19 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Elk Lick, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
End. Team
Western Maryland College
. Coach, team
Brown University
, also basketball.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1969.
College Football Hall of Fame
1973.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
Rob Waldrop
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert F. Waldrop
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 1
,
1971
Age today:
48, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle, teams
University of Arizona
,
Kansas City Chiefs
,
Memphis Mad Dogs
,
Toronto Argonauts
.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
1993.
Chuck Bednarik Award
1993.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Morris Trophy
1992.
Outland Trophy
1993.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1993.
Robert Neyland
football
,
coach
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Reese Neyland
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 17
,
1892
Death Date:
March 28
,
1962
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Greenville, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced 'KNEE-land'. Brigadier general. Appointed MBE. Lineman at team
United States Military Academy
. Coach, team
University of Tennessee
.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1957.
College Football Hall of Fame
1956.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1969.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2011.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Robert Zuppke
football
,
coach
,
writer
,
painter
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Carl Zuppke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 2
,
1879
Death Date:
December 22
,
1957
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Berlin, Germany
Brief Facts:
Head coach at team
University of Illinois
from 1913 to 1941. He is credited for many football inventions and traditions, including the huddle and the flea flicker. In 1914, he reintroduced the I formation. Also a landscape artist.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1948.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Robin Olds
military
,
football
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Oldys Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 14
,
1922
Death Date:
June 14
,
2007
Age at Death:
84, 30 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Ella Raines
Younger than Ella Raines by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Tackle, offense anddefense. Team
US Military Academy
. Fought both World War II and Vietnam as a fighter pilot. Triple Ace. Final rank Brigadier General.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
2001.
Rod Smith (wide receiver)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roderick Duane Smith
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 15
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Texarkana, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. College team
Missouri Southern State University
. Pro team
Denver Broncos
. First undrafted player to reach 10,000 receiving yards.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
2012.
Division II Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Rod Woodson
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roderick Kevin Woodson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 10
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Purdue University
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Baltimore Ravens
,
Oakland Raiders
. Coach at Raiders.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
1993.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
2003.
NFL Player of the Year
1993.
Roger Staubach
football
,
business
,
NASCAR
,
sports analyst
,
military
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roger Thomas Staubach
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1942
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1963, team
Naval Academy
, as quarterback. Pro football team
Dallas Cowboys
after service in the Navy. Real estate business. Part owner NASCAR racing group.
College Football Hall of Fame
1981.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1983.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Maxwell Award
1963.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2000.
Dick Enberg Award
2016.
Bert Bell Award
1971.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
1991.
Chic Harley Award
1963.
NFL Player of the Year
1976.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
2000.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1979.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1983.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1978.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2018.
Roger Wehrli
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roger Wehrli
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26
,
1947
Age today:
72, 16 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New Point, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Cornerback, Teams
University of Missouri
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor
2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1999.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Roman Gabriel
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 5
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Los Angeles Rams
,
Philadelphia Eagles
. As coach, teams
Cal Poly Pomona
,
Boston Breakers
,
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks
.
Bert Bell Award
1969.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Ron Dayne
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Dayne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 14
,
1978
Age today:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1999, team
University of Wisconsin
, as running back. Teams
New York Giants
,
Denver Broncos
,
Houston Texans
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2011.
Maxwell Award
1999.
Walter Camp Award
1999.
Doak Walker Award
1999.
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
2009.
Chic Harley Award
1999.
Jim Brown Award
1999.
Ron Kramer
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald J. Kramer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 24
,
1935
Death Date:
September 11
,
2010
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Girard, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Green Bay Packers
,
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1978.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1975.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1979.
Ron Sellers
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ron Sellers
Nickname(s):
Jingle Joints
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Florida State University
,
Boston Patriots
,
New England Patriots
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Miami Dolphins
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
College Football Hall of Fame
1988.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1991.
Ron Yary
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Ronald Yary
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 16
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Football lineman for teams
University of Southern California
,
Minnesota Vikings
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
2001.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
1997.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2012.
Outland Trophy
1967.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1967.
Ronnie Lott
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Mandel Lott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 8
,
1959
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Brief Facts:
Football cornerback, free safety and strong safety. Teams
University of Southern California
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Los Angeles Raiders
,
New York Jets
,
Kansas City Chiefs
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
1995.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2000.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
Roosevelt Leaks
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roosevelt Leaks Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31
,
1953
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Brenham, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
University of Texas
,
Baltimore Colts
,
Buffalo Bills
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1985.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Ross Browner
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ross Dean Browner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 22
,
1954
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Warren, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
Cincinnati Bengals
,
Houston Gamblers
,
Green Bay Packers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Maxwell Award
1977.
Outland Trophy
1976.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1977.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
1998.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1976.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1977.
Ruben Brown
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ruben Parnell Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 13
,
1972
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Teams
University of Pittsburgh
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Chicago Bears
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1994.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Russell Maryland
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Russell James Maryland
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 22
,
1969
Age today:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Miami
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Green Bay Packers
.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2001.
Outland Trophy
1990.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
2014.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1990.
Sam Huff
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lee Huff
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 4
,
1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Edna Gas, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
New York Giants
,
Washington Redskins
.
WVU Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
College Football Hall of Fame
1980.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2009.
National High School Hall of Fame
1999.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
Sam Mills
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Davis Mills Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 3
,
1959
Death Date:
April 18
,
2005
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Neptune City, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars
,
New Orleans Saints
,
Carolina Panthers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
1998.
Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor
1998.
Sammy Baugh
football
,
coach
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Adrian Baugh
Nickname(s):
Slingin' Sammy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 17
,
1914
Death Date:
December 17
,
2008
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Temple, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, defensive back and punter. Teams
Texas Christian University
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1999.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
2010.
American Football Kicking Hall of Fame
2008.
NFL Player of the Year
1947.
NFL Player of the Year
1948.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Shug Jordan
football
,
coach
,
basketball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Ralph Jordan
Also Known As:
Ralph Jordan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 25
,
1910
Death Date:
July 17
,
1980
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Selma, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
First name pronounced like the first syllable of "sugar" and the last name pronounced as Jurr-dun. Head football coach at team
Auburn Univerity
from 1951 to 1975. Also coached basketball including team
University of Georgia
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1993.
Sid Gillman
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Gillman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 26
,
1911
Death Date:
January 3
,
2003
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Position end for teams
Ohio State University
,
Cleveland Rams
. Coach for teams
Miami University
,
University of Cincinnati
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Houston Oilers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1983.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1985.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1987.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1981.
Sid Luckman
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Luckman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 21
,
1916
Death Date:
July 5
,
1998
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, the first modern T-formation quarterback, and considered the greatest long range passer of his time. Teams
Columbia University
,
Chicago Bears
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1960.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1965.
Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame
2006.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1988.
Sterling Sharpe
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sterling Sharpe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 6
,
1965
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Shannon Sharpe
Older than Shannon Sharpe by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
University of South Carolina
,
Green Bay Packers
. Analyst for channel
NFL Network
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
2002.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1997.
Steve Bartkowski
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Joseph Bartkowski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 12
,
1952
Age today:
67, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Atlanta Falcons
,
Washington Redskins
,
Los Angeles Rams
.
Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor
2004.
Cal Athletic Hall of Fame
1990.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
NFL Player of the Year
1980.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2013.
Steve DeLong
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Cyril DeLong
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 3
,
1943
Death Date:
August 18
,
2010
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end / tackle. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Outland Trophy
1964.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Steve Emtman
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Charles Emtman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 16
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Spokane, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle and defensive end. Teams
University of Washington
,
Indianapolis Colts
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
1999.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2006.
Outland Trophy
1991.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1991.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
Morris Trophy
1990.
Morris Trophy
1991.
Bill Willis Trophy
1991.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1991.
Steve McMichael
football
,
sports analyst
,
coach
,
wrestling
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Douglas McMichael
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 17
,
1957
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Texas
,
New England Patriots
,
Chicago Bears
,
Green Bay Packers
. Coach indoor team
Chicago Slaughter
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1999.
Steve Owens
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Loren Everett Owens
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 9
,
1947
Age today:
72, 3 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Gore, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1969, team
University of Oklahoma
, as fullback. Team
Detroit Lions
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Walter Camp Award
1969.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
1991.
Chic Harley Award
1969.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1991.
Steve Spurrier
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Orr Spurrier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 20
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1966, team
University of Florida
, as quarterback. Teams
University of Florida
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
Orlando Apollos
as a quarterback. Coach for teams
Univerity of Florida
,
Washington Redskins
,
University of South Carolina
.
Gator Football Ring of Honor
2006.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2004.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
2017.
Chic Harley Award
1966.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
National High School Hall of Fame
2016.
Reds Bagnell Award
2016.
Steve Young
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jon Steven Young
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 11
,
1961
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Brigham Young University
,
Los Angeles Express
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Davey O'Brien Award
1983.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
2003.
Bert Bell Award
1992.
Bert Bell Award
1994.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1983.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1992.
NFL Player of the Year
1992.
NFL Player of the Year
1994.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1998.
Tank Younger
football
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Lawrence Younger
Also Known As:
Paul "Tank" Younger
Nickname(s):
Tank
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 25
,
1928
Death Date:
September 15
,
2001
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Grambling, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Fullback and linebacker. Teams
Grambling State University
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
. Assistant general manager with team
San Diego Chargers
.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
Ted Brown
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Edward Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 15
,
1957
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
High Point, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
North Carolina State University
,
Minnesota Vikings
.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2014.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Ted Hendricks
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Paul Hendricks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 1
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Brief Facts:
Born in Guatemala where his father was working. Linebacker, teams
Baltimore Colts
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Oakland Raiders
,
Los Angeles Raiders
1980.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1990.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2003.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1968.
Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
2000.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
1997.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1968.
Tedy Bruschi
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tedy Lacap Bruschi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 9
,
1973
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Inside linebacker. Teams
University of Arizona
,
New England Patriots
.
Bill Willis Trophy
1995.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Morris Trophy
1995.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
New England Patriots Hall of Fame
2013.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2010.
Terry Baker
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Wayne Baker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 5
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Pine River, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1962, team
Oregon State University
, as quarterback. Teams
Los Angeles Rams
,
Edmonton Eskimos
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Maxwell Award
1962.
Chic Harley Award
1962.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
1991.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1962.
National High School Hall of Fame
2006.
Terry Beasley
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Paul Beasley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Wide receiver. Teams
Auburn University
,
San Francisco 49ers
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
College Football Hall of Fame
1986.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
2003.
Terry Bradshaw
football
,
actor
,
singer
,
country
,
tv
,
sports analyst
,
model
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Paxton Bradshaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 2
,
1948
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
JoJo Starbuck
Older than JoJo Starbuck by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Quarterback with NFL team
Pittsburgh Steelers
. Movies
The Cannonball Run
,
Hooper
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1989.
Louisiana Tech University Athletics Hall of Fame
1984.
Bert Bell Award
1978.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1979.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry; ceremony: 11 October 2001.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Terry Hoage
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Terrell Lee Hoage
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 11
,
1962
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Ames, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Safety. Teams
University of Georgia
,
New Orleans Saints
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Washington Redskins
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Houston Oilers
,
Arizona Cardinals
.
Academic All-America Hall of Fame
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
2000.
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor
2001.
Terry Kinard
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Terance Kinard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 24
,
1959
Age today:
60, 18 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Bitburg, West Germany
Brief Facts:
Safety. Teams
Clemson University
,
New York Giants
,
Houston Oilers
.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2011.
Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame
1992.
College Football Hall of Fame
2001.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2013.
Thomas Everett
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Gregory Everett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 21
,
1964
Age today:
55, 21 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Daingerfield, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Safety. Teams
Baylor University
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Jim Thorpe Award
1986.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2015.
Thurman Thomas
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thurman Lee Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 16
,
1966
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Oklahoma State University
,
Buffalo Bills
,
Miami Dolphins
.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1998.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1991.
NFL Player of the Year
1991.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Tim Brown
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Timothy Donell Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 22
,
1966
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1987, team
University of Notre Dame
, as wide receiver. Teams
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame
1969.
Walter Camp Award
1987.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
2008.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
Tom Brown (guard)
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tom Brown
Nickname(s):
Rock of Gibralter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1936
Age today:
83, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Teams
University of Minnesota
,
BC Lions
.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Outland Trophy
1960.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1960.
College Football Hall of Fame
2003.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1960.
Tom Fears
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Jesse Fears
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 3
,
1922
Death Date:
January 4
,
2000
Age at Death:
77, 32 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Guadalajara, Mexico
Brief Facts:
American father, Mexican mother. Split end. Teams
UCLA
,
Los Angeles Rams
. Coach, teams
Los Angeles Rams
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
New Orleans Saints
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Southern California Sun
. Executive, team
Los Angeles Express
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1976.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1970.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1989.
Tom Hamilton (football)
football
,
coach
,
military
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tom Hamilton (football)
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26
,
1905
Death Date:
April 3
,
1994
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Hoopeston, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
Naval Academy
,
University of Pittsburgh
. Navy rear admiral.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1978.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1976.
College Football Hall of Fame
1965.
Tom Harmon
actor
,
football
,
sports analyst
,
military
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Dudley Harmon
Nickname(s):
Old 98
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 28
,
1919
Death Date:
March 15
,
1990
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Rensselaer, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Elyse Knox
, until he died.
Younger than Elyse Knox by 1 year.
grandfather of
Gunnar Nelson
father of
Kelly Harmon
father of
Kristin Harmon
father of
Mark Harmon
grandfather of
Matthew Nelson
grandfather of
Sam Nelson
grandfather of
Sean Harmon
grandfather of
Tracy Nelson
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Mark Harmon
Sean Harmon
Kelly Harmon
Kristin Harmon
Gunnar Nelson
Matthew Nelson
Sam Nelson
Tracy Nelson
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1940, team
University of Michigan
, as halfback. Pilot in World War II, surviving two crashes. Teams
New York Americans
,
Los Angeles Rams
. Sports announcer/commentator. Movies
Harmon of Michigan
,
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
,
Bonzo Goes to College
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1954.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1978.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1962.
Maxwell Award
1940.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
1992.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1983.
Tom Osborne
football
,
coach
,
politician
,
educator
,
US Representative
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tom William Osborne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 23
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, wide receiver. Teams
Hastings College
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Washington Redskins
. Coach team
University of Nebraska
. Republican U.S. Representative from Nebraska 2001 to 2007.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame
1986.
Dick Enberg Award
2003.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1983.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1994.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2001.
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
1999.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2000.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1978.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1998.
National High School Hall of Fame
2018.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
2012.
Tommie Frazier
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tommie James Frazier Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 16
,
1974
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Bradenton, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
University of Nebraska
,
Montreal Alouettes
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
1995.
Kellen Moore Award
1995.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2002.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2015.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Tommy Casanova
football
,
doctor
,
politician
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Henry Casanova III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 29
,
1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive back. Teams
Louisiana State University
,
Cincinnati Bengals
. Republican, former member of the Louisiana State Senate. Opthalmologist and surgeon.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame
1980.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Tommy Kramer
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Francis Kramer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 7
,
1955
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Rice University
,
Minnesota Vikings
,
New Orleans Saints
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1984.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1976.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Tommy McDonald
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Franklin McDonald
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 26
,
1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Roy, New Mexico, USA
Brief Facts:
NFL teams
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
Cleveland Browns
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1981.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Maxwell Award
1956.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1988.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
National High School Hall of Fame
1997.
Tommy Nobis
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Henry Nobis Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 20
,
1943
Death Date:
December 13
,
2017
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Texas
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor
2004.
College Football Hall of Fame
1981.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1979.
San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame
.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni Hall of Fame
2007.
Maxwell Award
1965.
Outland Trophy
1965.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1984.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1965.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1976.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Tommy Prothro
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Thompson Prothro Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 20
,
1920
Death Date:
May 14
,
1995
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Coach at teams
Oregon State University
,
UCLA
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Cleveland Browns
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1985.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2016.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
1983.
Tony Boselli
football
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Don Anthony Boselli Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 17
,
1972
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Modesto, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive tackle. Teams
University of Southern California
,
Jacksonville Jaguars
,
Houston Texans
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2016.
Morris Trophy
1994.
Tony Casillas
football
,
radio
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tony Steven Casillas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 26
,
1963
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle, nose guard. Teams
University of Oklahoma
,
Atlanta Falcons
,
Dallas Cowboys
,
New York Jets
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1985.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1985.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1985.
Tony Dorsett
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Drew Dorsett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 7
,
1954
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1976, team
University of Pittsburgh
, as running back. Name pronounced Dor-SETT. Teams
Dallas Cowboys
,
Denver Broncos
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
1994.
Maxwell Award
1976.
Walter Camp Award
1976.
Chic Harley Award
1976.
NFL Player of the Year
1981.
Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award
1998.
Tracy Ham
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tracy Ham
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 5
,
1965
Age today:
54, 24 days before his 55
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Georgia Southern University
,
Edmonton Eskimos
,
Toronto Argonauts
,
Baltimore Stallions
,
Montreal Alouettes
.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Tracy Rocker
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tracy Quinton Rocker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 9
,
1966
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
Auburn University
,
Washington Redskins
,
Orlando Thunder
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
2004.
Outland Trophy
1988.
Rotary Lombardi Award
1988.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1988.
Trev Alberts
football
,
educator
,
sports analyst
,
columnist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Trevor Kendall Alberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 8
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Teams
University of Nebraska
,
Indianapolis Colts
. Athletic director.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame
2015.
College Football Hall of Fame
2015.
Dick Butkus Award
1993.
Jack Lambert Trophy
1993.
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Trevor Cobb
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Trevor Sebastian Cobb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 20
,
1970
Age today:
49, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Rice University
,
Chicago Bears
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2018.
Doak Walker Award
1991.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame
1998.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Troy Aikman
football
,
hall of fame
,
auto racing
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Troy Kenneth Aikman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 21
,
1966
Age today:
53, 21 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
West Covina, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for teams
UCLA
,
Dallas Cowboys
. Group
The Triplets (Dallas Cowboys)
. Part owner in auto racing.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2005.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1999.
Davey O'Brien Award
1988.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2005.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1997.
Troy Polamalu
football
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Troy Aumua
Also Known As:
Troy Benjamin Polamalu
Troy Aumua Polamalu
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 19
,
1981
Age today:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Garden Grove, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Changed name to Polamalu, his mother's maiden name. Samoan descent. Strong safety for the NFL team
Pittsburgh Steelers
. College football for team
University of Southern California
. Known for long hair, and spokesperson for Head & Shoulders. Movie
Moana
.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
2010.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
2018.
College Football Hall of Fame
2019.
Polynesian Football Hall of Fame
2016.
Tucker Frederickson
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ivan Charles Frederickson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 12
,
1943
Age today:
76, 31 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Hollywood, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Auburn University
,
New York Giants
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
2014.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1990.
Turk Edwards
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Glen Edwards
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 28
,
1907
Death Date:
January 12
,
1973
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Mold, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. Teams
Washington State University
,
Boston Braves
,
Washington Redskins
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1968.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1969.
Ty Detmer
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ty Hubert Detmer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 30
,
1967
Age today:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
San Marcos, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1990, team
Brigham Young University
, as quarterback. Teams
Green Bay Packers
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Detroit Lions
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
College Football Hall of Fame
2012.
Maxwell Award
1990.
Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame
2001.
Davey O'Brien Award
1990.
Davey O'Brien Award
1991.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Sammy Baugh Trophy
1991.
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
1997.
National High School Hall of Fame
2005.
Vic Janowicz
football
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Victor Felix Janowicz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 26
,
1930
Death Date:
February 27
,
1996
Age at Death:
66, 1 day after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Elyria, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the
Heisman Trophy
1950, team
Ohio State University
, as halfback/punter. Team
Washington Redskins
. Baseball team
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1976.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Vince Dooley
football
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Vincent Joseph Dooley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date: