- 1859
| Apr 07 | Walter Camp Connecticut, father of American football (Yale), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1862
| Aug 16 | Amos Alonzo Stagg football pioneer, inventor of the tackling dummy, is born. | Ref: 68 |
- 1869
| Oct 23 | (Heisman Trophy) John Heisman, American college football coach for whom the Heisman Trophy is named, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Oct 25 | John Heisman pioneering football coach/trophy namesake, is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1876
| Apr 28 | Frank Cavanagh one of football's coaching greats, is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1879
| Feb 03 | Charles Follis first black US football player (Shelby OH), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1880
| Oct 22 | Joe Carr Ohio, NFL hall of famer/NFL president (1921-39), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1883
| Mar 01 | Thomas Shelvin college footballer great (Yale), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1886
| Jun 29 | Robert Schuman, French statesman, is born. | Ref: 70 |
- 1887
| Jul 30 | Timothy Mara NFL owner (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1888
| Mar 04 | Knute Rockne College Football Hall of Famer: coach: Notre Dame [1918-1930]: 122 games: won 105, lost 12, tied 5; is born. | Ref: 68 |
- 1889
| Mar 21 | Jock Sutherland, Scottish-born American collegiate and professional football coach, is born. | Ref: 70 |
- 1890
| Sep 16 | George Whitney Calhoun sportswriter: Green Bay Press Gazette; cofounder [w/Earl Curly Lambeau] of Green Bay Packers [Calhoun named the team], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 17 | Jack Cusack pro football pioneer (Canton Bulldogs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1891
| Nov 05 | Earle ‘Greasy’ Neale Football Hall of Famer: West Virginia Wesleyan, Canton Bulldogs; coach: Philadelphia Eagles [1941-1950], three straight eastern division crowns and NFL championships [1948, 1949]; created the 5-man defensive line; is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1892
| Nov 26 | Joe Guyon NFL halfback (Canton, Cleveland, Oorang, Rock I, etc), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1893
| Dec 06 | Lou Little college football hall of fame coach (elected 1960), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1894
| Jan 16 | Guy Chamberlin early NFL end/coach (Canton, Frankford, Cards), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Fritz Pollard early black NFL star (1920-26), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Fritz Pollard early black NFL star (1920-26), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Ed Healey NFL tackle (Rock Island Independents, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1895
| Feb 02 | George Halas Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears owner/coach: 40 seasons, seven NFL titles, 324 coaching wins; pioneer of the National Football League: only person associated with NFL throughout first 50 years; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 18 | George "The Gipper" Gipp Notre Dame football star, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | DeBenneville "Bert" Bell PA, NFL owner/commissioner/HOF (Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1896
| Jan 11 | Paddy Driscoll NFL QB/coach (Chicago Cardinals, Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | George Trafton NFL center (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1897
| Feb 15 | Earl H Blaik Detroit MI, college football hall of fame coach (elected 1965), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 11 | George Preston Marshall NFL team owner (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 31 | Wilbur (Pete) Henry NFL tackle (Canton, NY Giants, Pottsville), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1898
| Jan 04 | Jess Neely College Football Hall of Famer: Vanderbilt end and halfback; coach: University of Alabama, Clemson: Cotton Bowl winner [1939], Rice: 6 Southwestern Conference titles and 3 bowls; athletic director: Vanderbilt, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 06 | Jimmy Conzelman NFL QB/coach/team owner (Chicago), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Earl (Curly) Lambeau, American football coach and founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 21 | Steve Owen NFL tackle, coach (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 30 | Roy (Link) Lyman NFL tackle (Chicago Bears) | Ref: 5 |
- 1900
| Oct 11 | Cal Hubbard NFL tackle (Giants, Packers, Pittsburgh Pirates), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1901
| Jan 27 | Art Rooney NFL team owner (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Art Rooney NFL team owner (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1903
| Mar 27 | Walt Kiesling NFL guard/coach (Hall of Fame), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Mike Michalske NFL guard (New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 11 | Ernie Nevers NFL fullback (Duluth Eskimos, Chicago Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 13 | Red (Harold) Grange Pro and College Football Hall of Famer: ‘The Galloping Ghost’: Chicago Bears, University of IL: running back, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Nov 27 | Johnny Blood aka John McNally, early NFL halfback (Green Bay), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1904
| Sep 01 | Ray Flaherty AFL/NFL/AAFC coach (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1905
| Jun 05 | Art Donovan NFL defensive tackle (Balt, NY Yanks, Dallas), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1906
| Aug 06 | Ken Strong NFL, AFL halfback (Staten Island, NY Yanks, NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 11 | Earl "Dutch" Clark Colo, NFL hall of fame QB (Spartans, Detroit), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1907
| May 06 | (Wilbur Charles) Weeb Ewbank Pro Football Hall of Famer: head coach: Baltimore Colts, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 28 | Glen (Turk) Edwards NFL tackle (Boston/Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1908
| Feb 01 | Albie Booth collegiate Hall of Fame football star (Yale), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 27 | Frank Leahy, American Notre Dame football coach (1941-53), is born in O'Neill NE. | Ref: 70 |
| Sep 07 | Paul Brown Norwalk Ohio, NFL hall of famer (Browns, Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 03 | Bronko (Bronislaw) Nagurski Pro Football Hall of Famer: charter member: Chicago Bears: rushed for over 4,000 yards; world champion wrestler [1938]; College Football Hall of Famer: University of Minnesota, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1909
| Aug 22 | Mel Hein NFL center (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 08 | Bill Hewitt NFL end (Chicago Bears, Phila Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1910
| Apr 02 | Arnie Herber NFL QB (Green Bay Packers, NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | George Musso NFL guard (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Cliff Battles Akron OH, NFL hall of famer (Braves, Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1911
| Oct 26 | Sid Gillman College and Pro Football Hall of Famer: Ohio University: first college all-star game; Cleveland Rams; head coach: Miami University, University of Cincinnati, LA Rams, LA/San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers [AFC Coach of the Year-1974]; general manager: Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1912
| Mar 03 | Joe Stydahar NFL tackle (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Clarke Hinkle NFL fullback (Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Clarence "Ace" Parker NFL QB (Brooklyn, Boston Yanks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 30 | Dan Reeves NFL team owner (Cleveland/LA Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 25 | Jack Kent Cooke NFL team owner (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 12 | Alphonse [Tuffy] Leemans NFL fullback (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1913
| Jan 31 | Don Hutson NFL end (Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Wayne Millner NFL end (Boston/Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Woody Hayes [Wayne], college football coach (Ohio, 1968 coach of year), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Woody (Wayne) Hayes, Ohio State head coach for 33 years, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Jun 11 | Vince Lombardi Pro Football Hall of Famer: coach: Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl I, II; “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.”; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 30 | Harry Wismer Port Huron Mich, AFL owner (NY Titans), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 11 | Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant football coach: University of AL: the winningest coach in college football [323 wins, 85 losses, 17 ties in 25 years]; is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1914
| Mar 17 | Sammy Baugh, football: NFL Individual Record for average yards gained in a game [18.58]: Washington Redskins vs. Boston Yanks [1948]; and in career punts [45.10 yds., 1937-1952], is born in Temple TX. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 19 | (Heisman Trophy 1935) J Jay Berwanger, 1st Heisman Trophy winner (1935), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 23 | ‘Bruiser’ Frank Kinard College and Pro Football Hall of Famer: University of MS; NFL’s Brooklyn Dodgers; AAFC’s NY Yankees; All-Pro: [1940, 1941, 1943, 1944]; ‘ironman of football’: played 708 out of 720 season minutes [1936]; missed only one game in nine years of pro ball; is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1915
| Aug 12 | Alex Wojciechowicz NFL center (Lions, Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 08 | Duffy (Hugh) Daugherty College Football Hall of Famer: player, coach: Syracuse University; coach: Michigan State: won two Big Ten championships; is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1916
| Apr 11 | Dan Fortmann NFL guard (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 23 | (Charles Burnham) Bud Wilkinson football: Minnesota Golden Gophers: on national championship teams [1934-1936]; coach: Oklahoma Sooners [1947-1963]: 145-29-4 record, 3 national titles [1950, 1955, 1956], won 47 consecutive games [1953–1957: longest winning streak in modern football]; St. Louis Cardinals [1978-1879]; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 21 | Sid Luckman Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears quarterback: 4 NFL Championships, MVP [1943]; shares NFL individual record for touchdowns thrown in a game [7, Nov. 14, 1943]; is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1919
| Feb 13 | Eddie G. Robinson football coach: Grambling State University: record for most victories in overall NCAA competition [388], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 05 | Tony Canadeo Chicago IL, NFL hall of fame halfback (Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 28 | Ben Agajanian football: SD Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, NY Giants, Philadelphia Eagles; kicking coach specialist: Dallas Cowboys, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 28 | (Heisman Trophy 1940) Tom Harmon football: University of Michigan [Heisman Trophy: 1940], AFL: NY Americans [1941], NFL: LA Rams [1946-1947]; broadcaster: ABC Sports; World War II fighter pilot [Silver Star, Purple Heart]; father of actor Mark Harmon; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 10 | Clyde (Bulldog) Turner NFL center (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1920
| Jun 05 | Marion Motley AAFC, NFL fullback (Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 26 | Bob Waterfield NFL QB (Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 06 | H.R. ‘Bum’ Bright tycoon: oil, real estate, ranching, banking, football team owner: Dallas Cowboys, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 14 | George Gipp, American football player ("The Gipper"), dies at age 25. | Ref: 70 |
| Dec 28 | Steve Van Buren NFL halfback (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1921
| Oct 13 | Lou Saban football: Indiana Univ QB; Cleveland Browns LB; Head Coach: NE Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Maryland Terrapins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 06 | Otto Graham College and Pro Football Hall of Famer: Cleveland Browns [1950-55]: T-formation quarterback: NFL Player of the Year [1953, 1955]; coach: Coast Guard Academy, Washington Redskins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 24 | Bill Dudley NFL halfback (Pittsburgh, Detroit, Washington), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1922
| Apr 29 | George Allen football coach (Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Pat Harder Milwaukee WI, NFL fullback (Cardinals, Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 14 | Charley Trippi NFL halfback (Chicago Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1923
| Feb 10 | Allie Sherman football: Brooklyn College; head coach: NY Giants; author: Allie Sherman’s Book of Football, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 10 | Ara Parseghian football coach (Northwestern, Notre Dame), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Arnie Weinmeister AAFC, NFL defensive tackle (New York Yankees, Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 21 | Ara Parseghian, College Football Hall of Famer: head coach: Notre Dame, Northwestern, Miami; TV sports commentator; chairman of Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 17 | Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch AAFC, NFL halfback, end (LA Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 05 | John McKay WV, football coach (USC, Tampa Bay), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 29 | O.A. "Bum" Phillips football coach (Houston Oilers/New Orlean Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 22 | Pete Pihos NFL end (Phil Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 03 | Tom Fears NFL end (Los Angeles Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1924
| Jan 03 | Hank Stram football: coach: KS City Chiefs: Super Bowls I, IV; sportscaster: CBS radio, is born. (Who's Who in America, ISBN 0-8379-6950-6, 2001) | Ref: 68 |
| Jan 25 | Lou "The Toe" Groza AAFC, NFL tackle, kicker (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 19 | Leo Nomellini NFL defensive tackle (SF 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 06 | Darrell Royal College Football Hall of Famer: coach: Univ of Texas, Univ of Washington, Mississippi State Univ, CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos; quarterback: Univ of Oklahoma; inducted into College Football HOF [1983], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 11 | Pro Football Hall of Famer: coach: Dallas Cowboys, Tom Landry, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 23 | Dan Devine football coach: Green Bay Packers, Univ. of Notre Dame | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 26 | Frank Broyles football: University of Arkansas Athletic Director; sportscaster, analyst, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1925
| Jan 01 | George Conner NFL tackle, linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | (Heisman Trophy 1947) Johnny Lujack football: Notre Dame; Heisman Trophy Winner [1947], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 20 | George Connol NFL Hall-of-Famer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Walter Camp father of American football, dies at 65. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Emlen Tunnell NFL safety (Giants, Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Ernie Stautner NFL defensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers)/WLAF head coach (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Chuck Bednarik Pennsylvania, NFL hall of fame center/linebacker (Philadelphia), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 05 | Art Donovan Pro Football Hall of Famer: Baltimore Colts [defensive tackle], New York Yanks, Dallas Texans, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 23 | Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is born in Brooklyn NY. (USA Today, p 7C, 12/26/2003) | Ref: 13 |
| Sep 02 | Eddie Price football: NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 22 | Abe Gibron football: Purdue Univ., Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears; head coach: Chicago Bears; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 05 | 13th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Senators defeats Winnipeg Tammany Tigers, 24-1. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Andy Robustelli Pro Football Hall of Famer: LA Rams defensive end, New York Giants; league Player of the Year [1962], is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1926
| Jan 05 | Claude (Buddy) Young football: University of Illinois: Rose Bowl MVP [1947]; AAFC NY Yankees aka NFL NY Yanks, Dallas Texans , Baltimore Colts: NFL record: career average 27.7 yards per kickoff return; Baltimore Colts scout, director of player relations, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 18 | Len Ford NFL end (Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Pete (Alvin) Rozelle football: LA Rams GM, NFL commissioner; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 15 | Pro Football Hall of Famer quarterback for the LA Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Norm Van Brocklin is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 26 | Preston "Bob" Tisch NFL co-owner (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 24 | Y.A. (Yelberton Abraham) Tittle Pro Football Hall of Famer: quarterback; UPI Player of the Year [1957, 1962]; AP Player of the Year [1963], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 12 | George Ratterman football: QB: Univ. of Notre Dame, Buffalo Bills, NY Yankees, Cleveland Browns, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 19 | Bobby Layne NFL QB (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Joe Paterno football coach: Penn State, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1927
| Jan 01 | (Heisman Trophy 1948) Ewell Doak Walker Pro Football Hall of Famer: S.M.U. [Heisman Trophy: 1948]; Detroit Lions; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 02 | Gino Marchetti NFL defensive end (Dallas Texans, Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Joe Perry NFL Hall-of-Famer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Joe Perry AAFC/NFL Hall of Fame fullback (San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 26 | John Ralston football: coach: Cal State Univ at San Jose, Stanford Univ; Coach/GM: Denver Broncos, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 20 | [Harold] Bud Grant Wisconsin, CFL/NFL player/coach (Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 17 | George Blanda Penn, NFL hall of famer (Bears, Oilers, Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Joe Perry AAFC/NFL Hall of Fame fullback (San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1928
| Apr 16 | Dick [Night Train] Lane NFL defensive back (St Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 27 | Kyle Rote College Football Hall of Famer: Southern Methodist University; NY Giants running back; sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 20 | Jack Christiansen (Football Hall of Famer: Detroit Lions: NFL Individual Record: 8 Career punt returns for touchdowns [1951-1958]), is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 31 | Hugh McElhenny NFL halfback (San Francisco, Minnesota, New York Giants, Detroit), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1929
| Jul 04 | Al Davis, Brocton MA, football general manager: Oakland Raiders; only one in pro football to be scout, asst. coach, head coach, general manager, league commissioner and owner, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1930
| Jan 04 | Don Shula, NFL’s most winning football coach [347 career wins (including playoffs)]: Baltimore Colts [1963-1969], Miami Dolphins [1970-1995], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 08 | Jim Dooley football: Chicago Bears; head coach: Chicago Bears [1968-1971: 20-36-0], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 01 | Ollie Matson Pro Football Hall of Famer is born. San Francisco Univ. All-American; US Olympic medal winner [track: 1952]; Chicago Cardinals [#1 draft pick: 1952/Pro Bowl MVP: 1956], LA Rams, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles; 12,844 combined net yards, 5,173 yards rushing, 222 receptions, 438 points, record 9 TDs on punt, kickoff returns, played in 5 Pro Bowls | Ref: 4 |
| May 07 | Babe (Vito) Parilli football: Univ of Kentucky: all-American; NHL: Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, NY Jets [Super Bowl III]; offensive coach: Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 08 | Doug Atkins Humbolt TN, NFL hall of famer (Browns, Bears, Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Pat Summerall NFLer (New York Giants)/Sportscaster (CBS), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 21 | Mike McCormack NFL offensive tackle (NY Yankees, Cleveland, Phila), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 16 | Frank Gifford Calif, NFL halfback (NY Giants)/ABC sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 27 | Bill George Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears middle linebacker: All-Pro [1955-62]; LA Rams; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 24 | Dante Lavelli AAFC/NFL end (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1931
| Mar 31 | Knute Rockne College Football Hall of Famer: coach: Notre Dame [1918-1930]: 122 games: won 105, lost 12, tied 5; dies in a plane crash at 43. | Ref: 68 |
| Apr 19 | Alex Webster football coach (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 21 | Pete Retzlaff football: Philadelphia Eagles: Bert Bell Trophy winner [1965], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 08 | Pepper (Franklin) Rodgers football: Georgia Tech; head coach: Univ. of KS, Georgia Tech., UCLA, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 09 | Eugene ‘Big Daddy’ Lipscomb football: Baltimore Colts DT; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 30 | Bill Walsh Pro Football Hall of Famer: Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers; football coach: Stanford University, San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 16 | Tom Brookshier football: Philadelphia Eagles; sportscaster: CBS Sports, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1932
| Jan 05 | Chuck Noll NFL football coach w/most Super Bowl wins: Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowls: IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born in Cleveland OH. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 18 | Joe Schmidt Pro Football Hall of Famer: linebacker: Detroit Lions All-Pro [1954-1959, 1961, 1962]; Detroit Lions coach [1967-1972], is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Jan 19 | Joe Schmidt NFL Hall of Fame linebacker (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Ordell Braase football: Baltimore Colts defensive end: Super Bowl III, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 26 | Dick Nolan football: NY Giants; coach: New Orleans Saints, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 27 | Chuck Knox NFL coach (Rams, Bills, Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Harlon Hill football: Florence State Teachers College [All-American], Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions; Harlon Hill Trophy [to player of the year in NCAA Div. II] named after him, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 14 | Roosevelt ‘Rosey’ Grier football: one of the LA Rams ‘Fearsome Foursome’ [w/Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy and Merlin Olsen]; actor/ministor, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Jul 16 | Max (William) McGee football: Green Bay Packers wide receiver: Super Bowl I [made juggled reception to score first Super Bowl touchdown], II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 02 | Lamar Hunt owner of the NFL KC Chiefs, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 20 | Roosevelt Brown Pro Football Hall of Famer: NY Giants offensive tackle; 8 time All Pro, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 21 | Jim Ringo Pro Football Hall of Famer: Green Bay Packers: All-Pro center [1957, 1959-1963], Philadelphia Eagles: center, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Dec 22 | Joe Clark Los Angeles CA, WLAF off coordinator coach (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Peter John Swales football club chairman, is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1933
| Feb 27 | Ray Berry Pro Football Hall of Famer: Baltimore Colts defensive end; New England Patriots head coach [1984-1989], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 27 | Raymond Berry Texas, NFL hall of famer (Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Johnny Unitas NFL QB (Baltimore Colts, San Diego); one of the greats, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 01 | Alan (the Horse) Ameche Wisc, NFL fullback (Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 18 | Forrest Gregg Pro Football Hall of Famer: Green Bay Packers offensive tackle: Super Bowl I, II; Dallas Cowboys: Super Bowl VI; head coach: Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals: AFC Coach of the Year [1981]: Super Bowl XVI; Green Bay Packers; Southern Methodist University Athletic Director, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 25 | Lenny Moore NFL back (Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 29 | Fuzzy (Frederick) Thurston football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1934
| Jan 09 | Bart Starr (Bryan Bartlett) Pro Football Hall of Famer: Green Bay Packers quarterback: Super Bowl I, II [Most Valuable Player in both bowl games]; coach: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 09 | Bart Starr NFL quarterback/coach (Green Bay), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Buddy Ryan NFL coach (Philadelphia Eagles, Phoenix Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | (Heisman Trophy 1955) Howard Cassady, football: Heisman Trophy winner: Ohio State [1955], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 26 | Gino Cappelletti football: first kicker to kick a field goal in the AFL: New England Patriots [1960]; AFL Player of Year [1964; Patriot’s radio network commentator, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 03 | Jim Parker NFL guard, tackle (Baltimore Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Earl Morrall football: backup quarterback: San Francisco 49ers; Pittsburgh Steelers; Detroit Lions; NY Giants; Baltimore Colts: NFL Player of the Year [1968], Super Bowls III, V; Miami Dolphins: AFC Player of the Year [1971], Super Bowls VII, VIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 24 | Willie Davis NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns, Green Bay), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 23 | Sonny (Christian) Jurgensen, professional football player and sports announcer, is born. | Ref: 2 |
| Oct 04 | Sam Huff NFL linebacker (NY Giants, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 28 | Brooklyn & Pittsburgh play a penalty free NFL game. | Ref: 5 |
- 1935
| Jan 20 | Milt Plum football: Detroit Lions QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 26 | Henry Jordan Emporia VA, NFL defensive tackle (Cleveland, Green Bay), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Earl Leggett football: LSU, Chicago Bears, LA Rams, New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins, NY Giants; coach: SF 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins, NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 17 | Lamar Lundy football: LA Rams, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 25 | Cookie Gilchrist football: Buffalo Bills [shares record of 5 touchdowns in a game (Dec. 8, 1963) w/Jim Brown, Ernie Nevers and James Stewart], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 06 | Bobby Mitchell, Pro Football Hall of Famer: Cleveland Browns running back; Washington Redskins wide receiver: first black player for Washington; All Pro [1962 & 64]; four Pro Bowls, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 20 | Len Dawson Pro Football Hall of Famer: KS City Chiefs quarterback; sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 24 | Ron Kramer football: Green Bay Packers tight end: Associated Press All-Pro [1962]; College Football Hall of Famer, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 08 | (Heisman Trophy 1957) John David Crow football player (Heisman Trophy 1957), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 15 | Alex (Alexander G.) Karras football: U of IA line backer: Outland Trophy [1957], Detroit Lions defensive tackle: All-Pro [1960-62]; sportscaster: Monday Night Football [1974-76]; actor: Blazing Saddles, Against All Odds, Victor/Victoria, Webster, is born in Gary IN. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 14 | John Brodie (College Football Hall of Famer: Stanford University quarterback; San Francisco 49ers; sportscaster: NBC Sports), is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 14 | Ed Khayat football: Philadelphia Eagles, NE Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 20 | Jim Taylor, Pro Football Hall of Famer: Green Bay Packers running back: Super Bowl I, II; AP NFL Player of the Year [1962]; New Orleans Saints, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Oct 04 | Jimmy Orr football: Baltimore Colts wide receiver: Super Bowl III, V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 23 | Paul Hornung ‘The Golden Boy’: football: Green Bay Packers’: NFL Individual Record for points [176] scored in season [1960]; Notre Dame: Heisman Trophy winner [1956], is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1936
| Jan 04 | Mike White football: coach: Oakland Raiders, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 17 | Jim Brown, Georgia, NFL full back (Cleveland Browns)/actor (Dirty Dozen), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | John Madden football: San Diego State defensive coordinator; NFL: head coach: Oakland Raiders [103 wins, 32 losses, 7 ties]; TV sports broadcaster: CBS, FOX [11 Emmy Awards as Outstanding Sports Personality-Analyst]; author: Hey Wait a Minute, I Wrote a Book!, One Knee Equals Two Feet (and Everything Else You Wanted to Know About Football), One Size Doesn’t Fit All, All Madden, John Madden’s Ultimate Tailgate Cookbook; video game marketer: John Madden Football; fear of flying puts him on trains and his customized bus, is born. | Ref: 17 |
| May 25 | Footballer Cookie Gilchrist of the Buffalo Bills is born. [Gilchrist shares the record of 5 touchdowns in a game (Dec. 8, 1963) w/Jim Brown, Ernie Nevers and James Stewart] | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 03 | (Heisman Trophy) John William Heisman, the coach who revolutionized the game of college football, dies. | Ref: 70 |
| Dec 23 | Bobby Ross NFL coach (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Ray Nitschke Pro Football Hall of Famer: Green Bay Packers LB: All-Pro [1964-66]; MVP in 1962 NFL Championship; is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1937
| Jan 06 | Legendary coach from Notre Dame (and others) Lou Holtz is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 08 | Billy Cannon football: Heisman Trophy winner: LSU [1959]; Oakland Raiders tight end: Super Bowl II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 23 | Tom Osborne college football coach, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | Tom Flores Fresno CA, NFL quarterback/coach (Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Gail Cogdill football: Detroit Lions [one of the Lion’s all-time receiving champs], Baltimore Colts, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 24 | Tim Brown football: Baltimore Colts running back: Super Bowl III, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 04 | Rosey (Roosevelt) Taylor football: Grambling College, Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 09 | Clemon Daniels AFL player of year 1963, Half back (Oak, Dallas SF), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 07 | (Heisman Trophy 1959) Billy Cannon football: Heisman Trophy winner: LSU [1959]; Oakland Raiders tight end: Super Bowl II, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Sep 19 | Abner Haynes football: Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs: Rookie and Player of the Year [1960]; Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 05 | Barry Switzer football coach (Oklahoma), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 18 | Boyd Dowler football: Green Bay Packers wide receiver: Super Bowl I, II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1938
| Jan 05 | Jim Otto Pro Football Hall of Famer: Oakland Raiders center: 7 division championships, 1 AFL championship [Super Bowl II]; AFL’s only All League Center [1960 1969], All-AFC Center [1970 - 1972], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 03 | Elijah Pitts football: Green Bay Packers running back: Super Bowl I, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 20 | Jack Bicknell WLAF head coach (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Ernie McMillan football: Univ. of Illinois, Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 05 | Fred ‘The Hammer’ Williamson football: Kansas City Chiefs corner back: Super Bowl I; sportscaster: ABC’s Monday Night Football; actor: Julia, Half Nelson, is born in Gary IN. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 10 | Ron Mix NFL tackle (San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | (Heisman Trophy 1960) Joseph Bellino footballer (1960 Heisman Trophy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 24 | Larry Wilson NFL back (Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | ‘Dandy’ Don (Joe) Meredith, Mount Vernon Texas, NFL QB (Cowboys)/Mon Night Football, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | Richie Pettibone football: Washington Redskins; coach: Oregon State University, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 04 | Pat Studstill football: Detroit Lions, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 22 | Paul Maguire football: SD Chargers, Buffalo Bills; NBC, ESPN TV NFL color analyst, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 16 | Larry Grantham football: NY Jets linebacker: Super Bowl III | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 09 | Deacon (David) Jones Pro Football Hall of Famer: LA Rams: coined the term ‘sack’ of which he was premier at the time; NFL defensive player of the year [1967, 1968]; San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 11 | Fred Cox football: Minnesota Vikings: kicked field goals in 31 consecutive games [1968-70] a record, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1939
| Mar 19 | Joe Kapp NFL QB (Minnesota Vikings, Boston Patriots, Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 20 | Joe Carr NFL hall of famer/NFL president (1921-39), dies at 59. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 08 | Herb Adderley Phila, NFL hall of famer (Packers, Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 14 | Tom Matte (football: Baltimore Colts running back: Super Bowl III) | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 08 | Tommy Mason football: Tulane Univ., Minnesota Vikings [#1 draft pick: 1961], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 24 | Bob Lilly NFL defensive tackle (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 26 | Bob Lilly Pro Football Hall of Famer: Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle: Super Bowl V, VI, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Sep 05 | Billy Kilmer football: Washington Redskins quarterback: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 12 | Jerry Hill football: Baltimore Colts running back: Super Bowl III, V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 18 | Mike Ditka Pro & College Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears Rookie of the Year [1961]; Philadelphia Eagles; Dallas Cowboys tight end: Super Bowl V, VI; Chicago Bears head coach: Super Bowl XX; TV sports analyst: NBC Sports, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 14 | Ernest Davis first black to win Heisman Trophy (1961), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1940
| Feb 03 | Fran Tarkenton, Pro Football Hall of Famer: Minnesota Vikings quarterback: Super Bowl VIII, IX, XI, also NY Giants quarterback: holds individual NFL career records for passing yards gained, completions, attempts and touchdowns thrown, is born in Richmond VA. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 31 | Jim Criner WLAF head coach (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Dick Curl Chester PA, offensive coordinator coach (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Mick Tingelhoff football: Minnesota Vikings center: All-Pro team [1964, 65, 66, 67, 68, 68], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 17 | Bobby Bell, Pro Football Hall of Famer: Univ. of Minnesota [All-America tackle], Kansas City Chiefs linebacker/defensive end [25 interceptions for 479 yards, six TDs], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 15 | Roy Winston football: Minnesota Vikings line backer: Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 03 | Lance Alworth Houston TX, NFL hall of famer (Charger, Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 05 | Roman Gabriel College Football Hall of Famer: quarterback: North Carolina State; LA Rams, Philadelphia Eagles QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 06 | Tom Janik football: Texas A & I, Boston Patriots, Buffalo Bills, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 10 | Buck (Junious) Buchanan Pro Football Hall of Famer: Dallas Texans/KS City Chiefs defensive tackle: Super Bowl I, IV; asst. coach: New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns; director: KS Special Olympics; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 15 | Merlin Olsen, Logan UT, NFL tackle (Rams)/sportscaster/actor (Father Murphy), is born. (also TWA, 1998) | Ref: 17 |
| Sep 29 | Mike Eischeid football: punter: Oakland Raiders Super Bowl II. Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl VIII, IX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 02 | Jim Bakken (football: St. Louis Cardinals kicker: holds NFL Individual record: field goals kicked in a game [7 9/24/67]), is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 25 | Joe Jackson Gibbs, football: coach: Washington Redskins: 5 division championships, four Super Bowls, three wins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 02 | Willie Brown NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Nick Buoniconti Pro Football Hall of Famer: Miami Dolphins LB: Super Bowl VI, VII, VIII; TV football analyst: HBO: Inside the NFL, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 24 | Paul Tagliabue NFL commissioner (1989- ), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1941
| Jan 04 | Kermit Alexander football: UCLA, San Francisco 49ers, is born | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 29 | Bill Nelson football: Pittsburgh Steelers QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 28 | Jim Turner football: NY Jets kicker: Super Bowl III, Denver Broncos kicker: Super Bowl XII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 18 | Walt Sweeney football: Syracuse Univ., San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 26 | (Dr.) Gary Cuozzo football: Univ of Virginia all-American; NFL: QB: Baltimore Colts, NO Saints, Minnesota Vikings [Super Bowl IV], SL Cardinals; orthodontist [with his son] in Middletown NJ, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 27 | Lee Roy Jordan football: Dallas Cowboys linebacker: Super Bowls V, VI, X | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 27 | Errol Mann football: Oakland Raiders kicker: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 17 | Daryle Lamonica Oakland Raider QB (AFL leading passer 1967), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 11 | Bill Munson football: Utah State Univ., LA Rams, Seattle Seahawks, SD Chargers, Detroit Lions; Asst. G.M.: Buffalo Bills; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 18 | Matt Snell football: NY Jets running back: Super Bowl III, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 22 | Bill (Duane) Parcells football coach: Air Force Academy, NY Giants [Sporting News Coach of the Year: 1986], New England Patriots, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Sep 23 | Bob Vogel football: Baltimore Colts tackle: Super Bowl III, V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 24 | John Mackey Pro Football Hall of Famer: Baltimore Colts: Super Bowl V; San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 28 | Charley Taylor NFL wide receiver/running back (Wash Redskin), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 04 | Jerrel Wilson football: Kansas City Chiefs punter: Super Bowl I, IV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 29 | Andy Russell football: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker: Super Bowl IX, X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 04 | Walter Rock football: Washington Redskins tackle: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 11 | Larry Stallings football: Georgia Tech, SL Cardinals LB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 30 | Mel Renfro, College & Pro Football Hall of Famer: Dallas Cowboys defensive back: 10 consecutive Pro Bowl games [1964-1973]; All-Pro [1965, 1967-1969, 1973], is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1942
| Jan 01 | Billy Lothridge football: Georgia Tech, runner-up to Roger Staubach for 1963 Heisman Trophy; Miami Dolphins; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 11 | George Mira football: Miami Dolphins QB, Super Bowl VI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 25 | Carl Eller football: Minnesota Vikings Defensive end: Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, XI; one of the ‘Purple People Eaters’, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 05 | Roger Staubach Pro Football Hall of Famer: Dallas Cowboys QB: Super Bowl V, VI, X, XII, XIII; Heisman Trophy Winner: Navy [1963], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 19 | Paul Krause Pro Football Hall of Famer: NFL Individual Career Record for interceptions [81] for Washington Redskins & Minnesota Vikings [1964-1979], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 25 | Carl Eller football: Minnesota Vikings defensive end: Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 07 | Pete Beathard football: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback: Super Bowl I, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 07 | Al[bert] Tanara WLAF defensive coach (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Bob Berry football: Minnesota Vikings quarterback: Super Bowl VIII, IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 16 | MacArthur Lane football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 21 | Junior (Lee) Coffey football: Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 18 | Pete Gogolak football: first soccer-style kicker in pro football: Buffalo Bills, NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 18 | N P (Nobby) Stiles footballer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 04 | Floyd Little, College Football Hall of Famer: Syracuse: 3-time All-American running back; Denver Broncos: rushed for 6,323 yards on 1,641 carries & 43 touchdowns, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 11 | Otis Taylor football: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver: UPI AFC Player of the Year [1971]: Super Bowl I, IV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 30 | Coy (Lander McCoy) Bacon football: LA Rams [1968-1972], San Diego Chargers [1973-1975]; Cincinnati Bengals [1976-1977]; Washington Redskins [1978-1981], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 02 | Tom Keating football: Oakland Raiders defensive tackle: Super Bowl II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 26 | Jan Stenerud Pro Football Hall of Famer: Kansas City Chiefs kicker: NFL career record: 373 field goals kicked [1967-85]; invented kicking tee used by most NFL kickers; Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 28 | Paul Warfield Pro Football Hall of Famer: Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Super Bowl: VI, VII, VIII; Cleveland Browns, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 09 | Dick Butkus College and Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears: middle linebacker: NFL Defensive Player of the Year [1969, 1970]; actor: Rich Man, Poor Man, Half Nelson, is born in Chicago IL. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 19 | Bob Windsor, football: Univ. of Kentucky, New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 30 | Jim ‘Bo’ Nance football: Boston Patriots full back: AFL Player of the Year [1966], NY Jets, World Football League: Memphis Southmen; NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion [1963, 1965], is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1943
| Jan 04 | Bobby Burnett football: Univ. of Arkansas; Buffalo Bills, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 04 | Tom Wilkinson CFL QB (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Tucker (Ivan) Frederickson football: Auburn Univ., New York Giants [Pro Bowl: 1965] RB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 05 | Craig Morton football: Dallas Cowboys QB: Super Bowl V, VI; Denver Broncos: Super Bowl XII, is born in Flint, MI. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 16 | Brig Owens football: Washington Redskins Safety: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 23 | Fred Biletnikoff NFL wide receiver (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Rick (Richard) Redman football: Washington State, Univ. of Washington; San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 16 | Donny Anderson football: Green Bay Packers: running back, punter: Super Bowls I & II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 30 | Gale Sayers NFL running back (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Joe Namath Beaver Falls PA, NFL QB (NY Jets), the $400,000 man (1969 Superbowl), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 04 | Emerson Boozer football: NY Jets running back: Super Bowl III, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 15 | Bill Truax football: Dallas Cowboys tight end, Super Bowl VI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 16 | Jimmy Johnson football: champion college coach: Miami; pro coach: Dallas Cowboys: Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 28 | Lawrence Elkins football player FL (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 16 | Woody Peoples football: Philadelphia Eagles guard: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 02 | Glenn Sather NHL coach (Edmonton Oiler), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 12 | Ralph Neely football: Dallas Cowboys tackle: Super Bowl V, X, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 10 | Joe Don Looney football: Univ. of OK, NY Giants, Baltimore Colts, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 14 | Lance Rentzel NFL receiver (Minn, LA)/ex-husband of Joey Heatherton, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 21 | Brian Picolo (football: Chicago Bears; subject of film: Brian's Song), is born. | Ref: 3 |
| Nov 26 | Jan Stenerud, Norway, NFL place kicker (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | Zeke Moore, football: Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 15 | Pete Duranko football: Notre Dame All-American DE-LB, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1944
| Jan 19 | Dan Reeves NFL Coach (New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Bobby Lee Bryant football: Minnesota Vikings corner back, Super Bowls VIII, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 25 | Eugene Washington football: wide receiver: Univ of MN, Minnesota Vikings (1967-1972): Super Bowl IV, Pittsburgh Steelers (1972-1973), Denver Broncos (1973), New England Patriots (1974-1976) 1944 Bob Dickson golf: won British & U.S. amateurs [1967]; left job as Tournament Director of Nike Tour to join Senior Tour [1994], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 28 | Fred Hoaglin football: Clevland Browns, Baltimore Colts; Jacksonville Jaguars TE coach, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 03 | Gale Gillingham football: Green Bay Packers guard: Super Bowl I, II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 29 | John Niland football: Dallas Cowboys Guard, Super Bowl V, VI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 06 | (Heisman Trophy 1964) John Huarte football: Notre Dame, Heisman Trophy [1964], Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 11 | Joe Beauchamp football: Univ. of Iowa, SD Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 27 | Doug Buffone football: Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 29 | Jim Hart Evanston IL, NFL quarterback (St Louis Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 02 | Garo Yepremian NFL place kicker (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 12 | Cornelius Johnson football: Baltimore Colts guard: Super Bowl III, V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 17 | Randy Johnson football: Atlanta Falcons QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 25 | Al Beauchamp football: Cincinnati Bengals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 27 | Doug Buffone football: Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 03 | Walt Garrison football: Dallas Cowboys running back: Super Bowl V, VI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 03 | Jethro Pugh football: Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle: Super Bowl V, VI, X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 21 | Pete Banaszak football: Oakland Raiders running back: Super Bowl II, XI | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 22 | Tom Mitchell football: Baltimore Colts tight end: Super Bowl: III, V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 03 | Jack Gregory football: Cleveland Browns, NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 24 | Randy Beisler football: Indiana Univ. tackle; NFL: Philadephia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 07 | Tommy Hart football: San Francisco 49ers DE, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 12 | Ken Houston Pro Football Hall of Famer: Houston Oilers safety: NFL Individual Season Record holder: 4 interceptions returned for touchdowns [1971], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 25 | Bob Matheson football: Miami Dolphins LB: Super Bowl XI, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1945
| Jan 05 | Sam Wyche football: Washington Redskins quarterback [Super Bowl VII]; coach: Cincinnati Bengals [Super Bowl XXIII], Tampa Bay Buccaneers; TV sportscaster: CBS, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 17 | Preston Pearson football: Baltimore Colts running back: Super Bowl III; Pittsburgh Steelers: Super Bowl IX; Dallas Cowboys: Super Bowls X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 03 | Bob Griese NFL quarterback (Miami Dolphins, 1971 Player of Year), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Bill Bergey football: Philadelphia Eagles linebacker: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 28 | Charles "Bubba" Smith Texas, NFLer (Baltimore Colts)/actor (Police Academy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Norm Thompson football: St. Louis Cardinals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 06 | Bob Trumpy football: Cincinnati; broadcaster, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 09 | Alden Roche football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 20 | (Heisman Trophy 1966) Steve Spurrier football: Univ. of Florida [Heisman Trophy winner: 1966], SF 49ers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 10 | Randy Rasmussen football: Univ of Nebraska; NFL: New York Jets guard: Super Bowl III, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 20 | Dave Rowe football: Oakland Raiders defensive tackle: Super Bowl XI | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 03 | Paul Naumoff football: Detroit Lions [Lions record: tackles in a game: 21 vs. Cleveland Nov. 9, 1975], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 15 | Gene Upshaw NFL offensive tackle (Oakland Raider), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 05 | Duane Benson football: Oakland Raiders linebacker: Super Bowl II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 07 | John Gilliam football: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver: Super Bowl VIII, IX | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 07 | Alan Page defensive tackle (Minn Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 15 | Gene Upshaw NFL guard (Oakland), NFLPA leader, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 28 | John Demarie football: Cleveland Browns, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 28 | Jim Lynch football: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker: Super Bowl IV | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 08 | Lem Barney Pro Football Hall of Famer: Detroit Lions cornerback: NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year [1967]; played in 10 Pro Bowls, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 05 | Robert Holmes football: KS City Chiefs running back: Super Bowl IV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 16 | D.D. (Dwight Douglas) Lewis football: Dallas Cowboys linebacker: Super Bowl V, VI, X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 17 | Dave Cutler CFL place kicker (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 27 | John Williams football: Baltimore Colts guard: Super Bowl III, V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 25 | George Webster College Football Hall of Famer: Michigan State; Houston Oilers outside linebacker: Rookie of the Year [1967], Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 06 | Al Woodall football: QB: Duke Univ, NY Jets | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 07 | Al Woodall football: QB: Duke Univ, NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 11 | Earlie Thomas football: NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 24 | Cas Banaszek football: San Francisco 49ers OT, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 25 | Ken "The Snake" Stabler NFL quarterback (Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl XI), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1946
| Jan 06 | Harold Jackson Hattiesburg MS, NFL wide receiver (Los Angeles, New England), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Jeff Van Note football: Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 05 | Rocky (Robert) Bleier football: Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 23 | Vic Washington football: SF 49ers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 25 | Terry Hermeling football: Washington Redskins tackle: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 07 | Marv Hubbard football: Colgate Univ., Oakland Raiders, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 30 | Bill Lenkaitis football: Penn State Unive., San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 06 | Fred Dryer Hawthone Calif, NFLer (NY Giants, LA Rams)/actor (Hunter), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 09 | Jim Kiick football: Miami Dolphins running back: Super Bowl VI, VII, VIII, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Aug 19 | Bob Johnson football: Univ. of Tennessee, Cincinnati Bengals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 25 | Charlie Sanders football: Detroit Lions | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 01 | Dennis Partee football: San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 08 | L.C. Greenwood football: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 12 | John Fuqua football: Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Super Bowl X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 24 | "Mean" Joe (Charles) Greene, NFL tackle (Pitts Steelers), Coke spokesman, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Oct 15 | Jim Beirne football: Purdue [All-American: 1966], Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 26 | Art Shell Pro Football Hall of Famer: Oakland Raider LT, Super Bowl XI, XV; coach: Oakland Raiders, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 04 | Skip Vanderbundt football: SF 49ers LB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 17 | Russ Washington football; San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 2 |
| Dec 18 | Greg Landry football: Univ. of Massachusetts; Detroits Lions QB/QB coach, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 24 | ‘Mean’ Joe Green Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle: Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV; Miami Dolphins defensive coach, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 25 | Larry Csonka NFL running back (Miami Dolphins, New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1947
| Jan 02 | Calvin Hill football: Dallas Cowboys running back, Super Bowl V, VI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 04 | Butch (George) Atkinson football: Oakland Raiders safety, Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 05 | Mercury (Eugene) Morris football: running back: Miami Dolphins: Super Bowls VI, VII, VIII, imprisoned for trafficking in cocaine, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 09 | Terry Brown football: Minnesota Vikings safety: Super Bowls VIII, VIX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 12 | Tom Dempsey NFL record-holder (longest field goal, 63 yards), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Bill Stanfill Univ. of Georgia, Miami Dolphins; NFL side judge, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 14 | Gene Washington football: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver: Super Bowl IV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 08 | Larry Walton football: Detroit Lions, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 03 | Dennis Shaw football: San Diego State Univ., Buffalo Bills, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 19 | Vince Martino Schenectady NY, WLAF offensive assistant (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Doug Wilkerson football: North Carolina Central, Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 04 | Ed White football: Minnesota Vikings guard: Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 27 | Mack Alston football: Washington Redskins tight end: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 02 | Gerald Irons football: Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 07 | Dave Hampton football: Green Bay Packers: First 1,000-Yard Rusher [1,002 yards: 1975], Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 05 | Don Herrmann football: New York Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 12 | Steve Kiner football: Dallas Cowboys linebacker: Super Bowl V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 21 | Duane Thomas football: Dallas Cowboys running back: Super Bowl V, VI | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 21 | Wade Phillips football: coach: Denver Broncos | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 22 | Bobby Douglass football: Chicago Bears QB: record: most yards rushing by a quarterback in a season [968 yards in 1972], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 01 | Harold McLinton football: Washington Redskins linebacker: Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 20 | James Harris Monroe La, NFL quarterback (Buffalo, LA, San Diego), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 06 | Ken Riley football: Cincinnati Bengals cornerback: Super Bowl XVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 10 | George Buehler football: Oakland Raiders guard: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 30 | Jon (Paul) Kolb football: Pittsburgh Steelers tackle: Super Bowl: IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 31 | Carl Garrett football: Oakland Raiders running back: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 01 | Ed Podolak football: Kansas City Chiefs running back: Super Bowl IV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 13 | Ed Bell football: NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 19 | Larry Brown football: Washington Redskins running back, NFL Player of the Year [1972]; NFL leading rusher [1970, 1972]; Super Bowl VII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 21 | Reggie Rucker football: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver: Super Bowl V, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 29 | Altie Taylor football: Utah State, Detroit Lions, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 04 | Jim McFarland football: Univ. of Nebraska [All Big 8/All-American: 1968, 1969], SL Cardinals, Miami Dolphins; attorney; Nebraska State Senator, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 14 | Bob Kuechenberg football: Miami Dolphins guard: Super Bowls VI, VII, VIII, XVII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 14 | Charley Joiner Pro Football Hall of Famer [enshrined 1996]: Grambling State WR, Houston Oilers wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers: player, receivers coach, is born in Many LA. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 01 | Ted Hendricks Football Hall of Famer: Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders: played 215 consecutive games in 15 seasons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 19 | Mike Phipps, football: Cleveland Browns QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 05 | Jim Plunkett San Jose CA, NFL quarterback (New England, Oakland), is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Dec 09 | Steve Owens Heisman Trophy winner: Oklahoma [1969], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 13 | Lemar Parrish football: Cincinnati Bengals [1970-77], Washington Redskins [1978-81], Buffalo Bills [1982], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 19 | Larry Ely, football: Univ. of IA [all-star 1969], Cincinnati Bengals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 21 | Nate Wright (football: Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 27 | Bob McKay football: Univ. of Texas, New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1948
| Jan 08 | Joe Reed football: Detroit Lions QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 19 | Terry Hanratty football: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback: Super Bowl IX, X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 22 | Bob Stein football: Kansas City Chiefs, linebacker: Super Bowl IV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 04 | Ron Jessie football: LA Rams receiver, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 16 | Ted Washington football: San Diego State Univ., Cincinnati Bengals | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 12 | Mark Moseley football: NFL record for scoring 163 points [1983]: kicking 62 extra points and 33 field goals for Washington Redskins; fifth all-time scorer, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 20 | Steve Zabel football: Univ. of Oklahoma [All-American: 1969], Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Colts, New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 29 | Ken Burrow football: San Diego State Univ., Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 01 | Doug Sutherland football: Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle: Super Bowl VIII, IX, XI | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 11 | Jock Sutherland, Scottish-born American collegiate and professional football coach, dies at age 59. | Ref: 70 |
| May 16 | Jim Langer Pro Football Hall of Famer: Miami Dolphins guard & center: Super Bowls VI, VII, VIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 17 | Pat Toomay football: Dallas Cowboys defensive end: Super Bowl V, VI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 28 | Bruce Taylor College Football Hall of Famer: Boston Univ., is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 09 | Jim Bailey football: NCAA Division 1-A individual record: most punts in a season [101]: Virginia Military Academy [1969], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 27 | Vernon Holland football: Tennessee State Univ., Cincinnati Bengals; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 11 | Ernie Holmes football: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle: Super Bowl IX, X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 13 | Don Sweet Vancouver, CFL, NFL place kicker (Montr‚al, Green Bay), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 25 | Tony Cline football: DE: Oakland Raiders [1970-75], San Francisco 49ers [1976]; father of Buffalo Bills TE, Tony Cline, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 01 | Cliff Branch football: Oakland Raiders wide receiver: Super Bowl XI, XV; LA Raiders: Super Bowl XVIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 11 | Ken Mendenhall football: Univ. of Oklahoma, Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 20 | Tom Banks football: Auburn Univ., SL Cardinals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 22 | Delles Howell football: NO Saints, NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 02 | Terry Bradshaw Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers QB: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV; football sportscaster/analyst: CBS-TV, FOX-TV; actor: Cannonball Run; singer: I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 05 | Jim White football: Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 10 | Charlie Waters football: Dallas Cowboys safety: Super Bowl V, VI, X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 12 | Dave Washington football: SF 49ers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 30 | Andy Maurer football: guard, tackle: Minnesota Vikings: Super Bowl IX, Denver Broncos: Super Bowl XII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 04 | Cedrick Hardman football: Oakland Raiders defensive end: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 16 | Richard Caster football: Washington Redskins tight end: Super Bowl XVII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 28 | J.D. Hill football: Arizona State, Buffalo Bills WR, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 30 | J.D. Hill football: Arizona State, Buffalo Bills WR, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 12 | Cliff Harris football: Dallas Cowboys safety: Super Bowl: V, VI, X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 17 | Herman Weaver football: kicker: Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 18 | Jack Tatum football: Oakland Raiders safety: longest fumble return in history: 104 yards [1972, against the Green Bay Packers]; Super Bowl XI, is born in Cherryville NC. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 27 | Jimmy Gunn football: USC all-American DE; USC Athletic Hall of Famer, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 28 | Vern Den Herder football: Miami Dolphins defensive end: Super Bowl: VI, VII, VIII, XVII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 04 | Randy Vataha football: Stanford Univ., New England Patriots WR; sports consultant, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 14 | Jon Staggers football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 18 | Len Garrett football: Green Bay Packers | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 23 | Jack Ham football: Pittsburgh Steelers LB, Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1949
| Feb 01 | Dave Thompson football: Clemson Univ. [all-American: 1970]; Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 10 | Joe Lavender football: Washington Redskins cornerback: Super Bowl XVII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 15 | Ken Anderson NFL quarterback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Donny Anderson football: Green Bay Packers running back and punter: Super Bowls I and II, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 03 | Lyle Alzado NFLer (Los Angeles Raiders)/actor (Oceans of Fire, Hangfire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Monroe Eley football: British Columbia Lions, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 24 | Bob Chandler football: Oakland Raiders wide receiver: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 06 | Dennis Havig football: Univ. of Colorado; NFL: Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 08 | Bob Christiansen football: UCLA, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 18 | Dave Atkins football: Univ. of Texas-El Paso, San Francisco 49ers, Honolulu Hawaiians [WFL], San Diego Chargers; coach: Univ. of Texas-El Paso, San Diego State, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 19 | Archie Manning football: New Orleans Saints quarterback: NFC Player of the Year [1978], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 26 | Dan Pastorini NFL quarterback (Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Lydell Mitchell football: Penn State Univ. [single-season rushing record: 1,567 yards in 1971]; NFL: Baltimore Colts, SD Chargers, LA Rams, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 20 | Dave Elmendorf football: LA Rams safety: Super Bowl XIV | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 28 | Don Nottingham football: Miami Dolphins running back: Super Bowl VIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 28 | Clarence Davis football: Oakland Raiders running back: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 29 | Dan Dierdorf Pro Football Hall of Famer: Univ. of Michigan All-American; St. Louis Cardinals; sportscaster: ABC Monday Night Football, CBS NFL Analyst, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 12 | Charlie Weaver football: Univ. of Southern California, Detroit Lions, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 14 | Mike Lewis football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 30 | Dwight White football: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 04 | John Riggins Pro Football Hall of Famer: Washington Redskins running back: NFL Individual Record: touchdowns [24] scored in a season [1983]: Super Bowl XVII, XVIII; NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 08 | Brian Sipe football: Cleveland Browns: NFL Player of the Year [1980]; U.S. Football League [1985-86], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 29 | Tony Greene football: Buffalo Bills, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 03 | Ray Easterling football: Univ. of Richmond, Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 09 | Joe Theismann Pro Football Hall of Famer: Washington Redskins QB: Bert Bell Award [1982], AP Player of the Year [1983], Super Bowl XVII, XVIII;, Toronto Argonauts; ESPN sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 22 | Harold Carmichael football: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 04 | Mike Adamle football: Northwestern Univ. [All-America fullback/Big Ten MVP: 1970], KC Chiefs, NY Jets, Chicago Bears; sports anchor/host: WLS-TV, Chicago, NBC Sports, ABC Sports, ESPN, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 12 | Dan Medlin football: Oakland Raiders guard: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 19 | Lynn Dickey football: Green Bay Packers quarterback, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 19 | Ahmad Rashad (Bobby Moore) football: Univ. of Oregon, SL Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings; sportscaster: NBC, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Nov 29 | Bob Pickard football: Detroit Lions, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 22 | Manfred Burgsmuller WLAF kicker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Ray Guy (football: star punter for Southern Mississippi [1970-72], Oakland Raiders: Super Bowl XI, XV, XVII), is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1950
| Jan 09 | Robert Newhouse football: Dallas Cowboys running back: Super Bowls X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 18 | Pat Sullivan football: Atlanta Falcons quarterback; Auburn: Heisman Trophy winner [1971], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 22 | Bryant Salter football: San Diego Chargers | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 26 | Jack (Herbert Jackson) Youngblood III Pro Football Hall of Famer: LA Rams defensive end: Super Bowl XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 06 | Rich Glover football: NY Giants, U of Nebraska DE: Outland Trophy winner [1972], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 11 | Clarence Ellis football: Notre Dame, Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 23 | Jim Youngblood football: Tennessee Tech Univ.; linebacker: LA Rams: Super Bowl XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 05 | Tom Sullivan football: Philadelphia Eagles, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 07 | Billy Joe DuPree football: Dallas Cowboys tight end: Super Bowl X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 07 | Franco Harris Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 11 | Windlan Hall football: Minnesota Vikings safety: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 12 | Willie Duggan rugby football player, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Tim Stokes football: Univ of Oregon, LA Rams, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 05 | Marv Bateman football: Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, LA Rams, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 07 | Football Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Jun 02 | Lawrence McCutcheon football: LA Rams running back: Super Bowl XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 30 | Willie Harper football: San Francisco 49ers linebacker: Super Bowl XVI | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 21 | Brent McClanahan football: Minnesota Vikings running back: Super Bowl IX, XI | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 06 | Ken Payne football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 07 | Bo (David) Rather football: Miami Dolphins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 11 | Ron Mayo football: Morgan State Univ, Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 19 | Morris Bradshaw football: Oakland Raiders wide receiver: Super Bowl XI, XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 20 | Isaac Curtis football: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver: Super Bowl XVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 23 | Ed Smith football: Colorado College, Denver Broncos, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 25 | John Matuszak Milwaukee Wisc, NFLer (Raiders)/actor (Hollywood Beat), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 26 | Chuck Foreman football: Minnesota Vikings running back/receiver: NFC Rookie of the Year [1973]: Super Bowl VIII, IX, XI; NFC Player of the Year [1974, 1976], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 30 | Levi Johnson football: Detroit Lions | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 08 | Charles ‘Boobie’ Clark football: Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Oilers; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 15 | Otis Armstrong football: Denver Broncos running back: AFC Leading Rusher: [1974]: Super Bowl XII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 16 | Harvey Martin football: Dallas Cowboys DE: Super Bowls X, XII, XIII; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 05 | Steve Furness football: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle: Super Bowl: IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 13 | Brad Dusek football: Washington Redskins [1974-1981] | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 17 | Joe Rizzo football: Denver Broncos linebacker: Super Bowl XII, is born. | Ref: 2 |
| Dec 25 | Barry Pearson NFLer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Golden (John) Richards football: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver: Super Bowls X, XII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1951
| Jan 12 | Drew Pearson former NFL all-pro receiver, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Chuck Crist football: Penn State Univ., New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers DB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 30 | Bobby Stokes footballer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Bill Olds football: Univ. of Nebraska, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 23 | Ray Oldham football: Pittsburgh Steelers safety: Super Bowl XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 23 | Ed ‘Too Tall’ Jones football: Dallas Cowboys defensive end: Super Bowl X, XI, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 03 | Gary Hrivnak football: Purdue University, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 13 | Steve Craig football: Minnesota Vikings tight end: Super Bowls IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 21 | John Hicks football: lineman: Ohio State U.: Outland Trophy and Lombardi Trophy Winner; offensive rookie of the year: NY Giants [1974], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 23 | Ron Jaworski football: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 05 | Brad Van Pelt football: Michigan State Univ. [Maxwell Award Winner: 1972], Buffalo Bills, NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 11 | Steve George football: Univ. of Houston, St. Louis Cardinals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 27 | Gary Huff football: Florida State Univ., Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 05 | Nick Bebout football: Seattle Seahawks, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 15 | Wally Chambers football: Chicago Bears [Pro Bowl: 1974], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 20 | Cullen Bryant football: Los Angeles Rams: running back: Super Bowl XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 24 | Dwight McDonald football: San Diego State Univ., is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 04 | Ron Mabra football: 1974 All-WFL Team, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 04 | Ed Newman football: Miami Dolphins guard: Super Bowls VIII, XIX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 10 | Dan Fouts Pro Football Hall of Famer: San Diego Chargers quarter back: AFC Player of the Year [1979]; NFL Player of the Year [1982]; NBC sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 11 | Doug Kotar football: Univ. of Kentucky, NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 15 | Tom Forzani CFL wide receiver (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 16 | Jerry Sisemore football: Philadelphia Eagles tackle: Super Bowl XV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 24 | Jim O’Malley football: Notre Dame University, Denver Broncos, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 27 | Al Simpson football: Colorado State Univ., New York Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 14 | Warren Capone (football: Dallas Cowboys linebacker: Super Bowl X) is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 18 | Greg Pruitt football: LA Raiders running back: Super Bowl XVIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 02 | Lenvil Elliott football: San Francisco 49ers running back: Super Bowl XVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 05 | James McAlister football: UCLA Hall of Famer, All-American running back; New England Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 06 | Ken Bernich, football: Auburn Univ. All-American, is bon | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 07 | Bert Jones football: Baltimore Colts: NFL MVP [1976]; LA Rams; Sporting News College Player of the Year [1972]: Louisiana State quarterback, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 18 | Daryl Stingley football: Purdue Univ., NE Patriots; paralyzed in a collision with Oakland Raiders’ Jack Tatum [1978]; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 20 | Matt Blair football: Minnesota Vikings LB: Super Bowls IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 24 | Terry Metcalf football: Toronto Argonauts, SL Cardinals, Washington Redskins | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 26 | Dave Casper football: Oakland Raiders tight end: Super Bowl XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 12 | Jeff Winans football: University of Southern CA [USC], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 12 | Bernie Ruoff West Germany, CFL kicker (Winnipeg, Hamilton), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 24 | Jim Laslavic football: Penn State Univ., Detroit Lions; San Diego Chargers radio color commentator; Sports Director: KNSD-TV, San Diego CA, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 25 | Greg Stemrick football: Chicago Bears CB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 30 | Greg Gantt football: NY Jets punter, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 15 | Bo Matthews football: Univ. of Colorado, San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 17 | Charlie Davis football: Pittsburgh Steelers DT, Super Bowl IX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 19 | Wilbur Jackson, football: Washington Redskins RB, Superbowl XVII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 05 | Gordon Browne football: NY Jets, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 06 | Carl Summerell football: E. Carolina, NY Giants QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 16 | Jean Fugett football: Dallas Cowboys, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 18 | Doug Dennison football: Dallas Cowboys, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 23 | John McDaniel football: Washington Redskins | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 28 | Kenneth Pope NFLer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1952
| Jan 21 | Billy ‘White Shoes’ Johnson football: Houston Oilers WR, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 25 | Ken Grandberry football: Washington State Univ., Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 03 | Benny Malone football: RB: Arizona State Univ. [college all-star: 1974], Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 09 | Danny White quarterback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Mike Varty football: Baltimore Colts LB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 19 | Eddie Brown football: University of Miami, Cincinnati Bengals, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 03 | Randy Gradishar football: Denver Broncos LB: Super Bowl XII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 07 | Lynn Swann Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV; TV sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Mar 18 | Mike Webster "Iron Mike": Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers center [1974-1988]: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV; played more seasons [15] and more games [220] than any player in Steelers history; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 19 | Mike Webster ‘Iron Mike’: Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers center [1974-1988]: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV; played more seasons [15] and more games [220] than any player in Steelers’ history; is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 12 | Reuben Gant football: Oklahoma State Univ., Buffalo Bills, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 06 | Fred McNeil football: Minnesota Vikings linebacker: Super Bowl IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 19 | Mike Nott football: BC Lions [CFL], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| May 28 | Terry Schmidt football: Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 23 | Marv Kellum football: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker: Super Bowl IX, X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jun 24 | Dave Lapham football: Cincinnati Bengals guard: Super Bowl XVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 03 | Alan Autry NFLer (Green Bay Packers)/actor (The Heat of the Night), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 08 | Jack Lambert Pro Football Hall of Famer, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 15 | John Stallworth football: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 28 | Clint Longley football: Dallas Cowboys quarterback, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 30 | Randy Crowder football: Penn State Univ. All-American, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 09 | (Heisman Trophy 1973) John Cappelletti football: Penn State: Heisman Trophy Winner [1973]; LA Rams, San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 13 | Don Hardeman (football: Texas A&I, NFL: Houston Oilers, TB Buccaneers, Baltimore Colts, NO Saints), is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 05 | Cleo Miller football: Cleveland Browns, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 25 | Booker Brown football: Univ. of Southern CA, Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 28 | Anthony Davis football: Univ. of Southern CA All-American, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers, LA Rams, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 13 | Greg Latta football: Chicago Bears TE, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 16 | Cal Peterson football: Dallas Cowboys linebacker: Super Bowl X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 27 | Pete Cusick football: Ohio State, NE Patriots DT, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 12 | Steve Bartkowski football: QB: Univ. of CA, Atlanta Falcons [NFC Rookie of the Year: 1975], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 23 | Steve Riley football: Minnesota Vikings tackle: Super Bowl IX, XI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 27 | Ike Harris football: New Orleans Saints, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 08 | Greg Collins football: Notre Dame, San Francisco 49ers LB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 12 | Rubin Carter football: Denver Broncos defensive tackle: Super Bowl XII | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 22 | Charles Phillips (football: Oakland Raiders safety: Super Bowl XI), is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1953
| Jan 11 | Freddie Solomon football: Univ of Tampa; NFL: Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver: Super Bowl XVI, XIX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 15 | Randy White NFL tackle (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Bo Harris football: Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, Super Bowl XVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 16 | Dave Brown football: Pittsburgh Steelers safety, Super Bowl X, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 23 | Pat Haden Westbury NY, NFL quarterback (Los Angeles Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Mike Fanning football: Los Angeles Rams defensive Tackle: Super Bowl XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 07 | Robert Brazile football: Houston Oilers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 16 | George Martin NFL defensive back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Ken Huff football: Washington Redskins guard: Super Bowl XVIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 21 | Jim Pietrzak football: Univ. of Michigan, NY Giants, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 24 | Greg Westbrooks football: LA Rams linebacker: Super Bowl XIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 28 | Roland Harper football: Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 28 | Tony Peters football: Washington Redskins safety: Super Bowl XVII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 01 | Pat Donovan football: Dallas Cowboys tackle: Super Bowl X, XII, XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 17 | Mike Thomas football: Washington Redskins RB [Offensive Rookie of the Year: 1975], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 24 | Steve Grogan football: New England Patriots quarterback: Super Bowl XX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 29 | Lee Gross football: center: Auburn Univ., New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Colts | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 28 | Bob Avellini football: Unive. Of Maryland, Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 04 | Steve Luke football: Green Bay Packers, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 21 | Mike Collier football: Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Super Bowl X | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 10 | Rusty Chambers football: Miami Dolphins LB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 19 | Richard Todd, football: QB: Univ. of AL, NY Jets: most completions [42 in one NFL game: Jets vs. 49ers: 9/21/80], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 10 | Dave Tipton football: Western Illinois, New England Patriots DL, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 12 | Rafael Septien football: Dallas Cowboys kicker: Super Bowl XIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 25 | Dave Wasick NFLer, is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1954
| Jan 19 | Steve DeBerg NFL quarterback (Broncos, Chiefs, Bucs, 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Condredge Holloway Alabama, CFL quarterback (Ottawa, Toronto), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Tony Dorsett NFL running back (Dallas Cowboys, Heisman Trophy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Vince Ferragamo NFL/CFL quarterback (Los Angeles Rams, Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 07 | Lui Passaglia Vancouver BC, CFL place kicker (B.C. Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 11 | Gary Fencik NFL defensive back (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 25 | Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 21 | Archie Griffin football: Heisman Trophy winner: Ohio State [1974 & 1975]; Cincinnati Bengals running back: Super Bowl XVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 28 | Steve Largent Pro Football Hall of Famer: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver; seven Pro Bowls; NFL record holder: most consecutive games with a reception [177], most yards on receptions [13.089], most touchdown passes [100]; member of U.S. House of Representatives [Oklahoma], is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1955
| Feb 07 | Rolf Benirschke Boston MA, NFL place kicker/Wheel of Fortune host, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Earl Campbell Pro Football Hall of Famer: Heisman Trophy winner: [Univ. of Texas: 1977], Texas All-American, Houston Oilers [1978-1984], New Orleans Saints [1984-1985]; career-high 1,934 yards rushing, including four 200-yard rushing games [1980], career stats: 9,407 yards, 74 TDs rushing, 121 receptions, 806 yards, played in five Pro Bowls, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 09 | Doug Williams Louisana, NFL QB (Tampa Bay Bucaneers, Wash Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 29 | John (Thomas) Smith football: NE Patriots, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 03 | Phil Simms NFL quarterback (NY Giants, Superbowl 1986), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1956
| Jan 27 | Fred Quillan Portland Oregon, WLAF offensive coach (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Clay Matthews NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Ozzie Newsome NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Brian Kelly CFL wide receiver (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Nick Lowery NFL kicker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 11 | Joe Montana football: San Francisco 49ers quarterback: Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV: Super Bowl career records for yards gained, passes completed, touchdowns thrown and highest completion percentage; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 05 | James Lofton NFL wide reciever (Bills, Packers, Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 06 | Matt Bahr NFL kicker (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 03 | Phil Simms (football: NY Giants quarterback: Super Bowl XXI), is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 18 | Warren Moon football: QB: Univ. of Washington [1978 Rose Bowl MVP]; Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, KC Chiefs, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 18 | Tony Franklin NFL kicker (Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 20 | Mark Gastineau NFL end (NY Jets, Pro Bowl 1981-85), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Fred Quillan Portland Oregon, WLAF offensive coach (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1957
| Jan 19 | Ottis "O J" Anderson NFL running back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Jacob Green NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawk), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Jeff Gossett NFL punter (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Phil McConkey NFL wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Walter Rohlfing Dusseldorf, WLAF defensive line coach (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 03 | The Braves' Warren Spahn's 8-0 blanking of the Cubs sets major league shutout record for lefties with 41. | Ref: 1 |
| Oct 17 | Steve McMichael football: Chicago Bears DT, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 28 | Anthony J. Morabito, founder and co-owner of the 49ers, died of a heart attack during a game against the Bears at Kezar Stadium. Ref | |
| Nov 19 | Otis J Anderson NFL running back (NY Giants, 1990 Superbowl MVP), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Art Monk football: Washington Redskins wide receiver: Super Bowl XVIII, XXII, XXVI, is born. | Ref: 4 |
- 1958
| Feb 02 | Dexter Manley NFLer (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 20 | Rickey Jackson NFL defensive end (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Ray Donaldson NFL center (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Sam Clancy WLAF defensive assistant coach (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 07 | Matt Suhey football: Chicago Bears, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 09 | Mike Singletary football: Chicago Bears middle linebacker: Super Bowl XX; UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year [1984, 1985], is born. | Ref: 68 |
| Dec 16 | Bart Oates NFL center (New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Carlos Carson football player, is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1959
| Jan 27 | Cris Collinsworth football: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver: Super Bowl XVI, XXIII; TV sports analyst: FOX network, HBO’s Inside the NFL, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 01 | Mike Horan NFL punter (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 01 | Wade Wilson NFL quarterback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Lawrence Taylor [LT], NFL's greatest linebacker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Tim Mara co-founder of NFL's New York Giants, dies. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 24 | Renaldo Nehemiah US, hurdler (110 meter at 12.93)/NFLer (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Rohn Stark NFL punter (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Ronnie (Ronald Mandel) Lott Albuquerque NM, NFL defensive back (San Fransisco 49er), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Mike Quick NFL wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 21 | Jim McMahon NFL QB (Chicago Bears, SD Chargers, Phila Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 17 | Hank Ilesic, Edmonton, CFL punter, place kicker (Edmonton, Toronto), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 08 | Tony Eason football quarterback (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 11 | Bert Bell NFL hall of famer, dies at 64. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Cris Collinsworth NFL wide receiver/TV sportscaster, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | David Lutz NFL guard/tackle (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Andre Tippett NFL linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Everson Walls NFL cornerback (Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1960
| Jan 26 | Gary Plummer NFL linebacker (San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Jim Kelly NFL quarterback (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 15 | Darrell Green NFL cornerback (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 04 | Reggie McElroy NFL tackle (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 04 | Russell Todd Troy NY, actor (Dr Jamie Frame-Another World), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Marcus Allen NFL running back (Los Angeles Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Heisman 1981), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Mark Tuinei NFL tackle (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Rodney Holman NFL tight end (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 24 | Pete Metzelaars NFL tight end (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Norm Johnson NFL place kicker (Seattle Seahawk, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 28 | John Elway football: Denver Broncos quarterback: Super Bowl XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIII: MVP, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 10 | Roger Craig football: SF 49ers, LA Raiders, Minnesota Viking, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 17 | Scott Norwood NFL kicker (Buffalo Bills-Superbowl XXV goat), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 19 | Morten Anderson football: New Orleans Saints kicker, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 02 | Eric Dickerson football: NFL individual record for yards gained in a season: LA Rams [1984]: Rookie of Year [1983]; Indpls Colts; LA Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 05 | Willie Gault bob sledder/NFL receiver (Chicago Bears, LA Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Sep 16 | Amos Alonzo Stagg announced his retirement from football coaching. He was 98 years old at the time! | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 09 | Howard Glenn NY Titan, dies of injuries sustain in this day's game. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 29 | Michael Carter football: San Francisco 49ers tackle: Super Bowl XIX, XXIII, XXIV, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 26 | Johnny Hector football: NY Jets RB | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 27 | Ken O'Brien QB (NY Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Richard Dent defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1961
| Jan 01 | Irv Eatman NFL tackle (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Paul Skansi NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Kent Hull NFL center (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Trey Junkin tight end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Chris Heyne Offenbach Germany, WLAF General Manager (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Guy McIntyre NFL guard (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Mike Morris NFL center (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Mike Rozier NFL halfback (Heisman Trophy-1983, Houston, Atlanta), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Zeke Mowatt NFL tight end (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Mel Gray NFL wide receiver/kick returner (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Jim Jeffcoat NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | (Long Island) [Norman] Boomer Esiason, West Islip NY, NFL quarterback (Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Jeff Hostetler NFL quarterback (New York Giants, Raiders, Redskins/1990 Superbowl), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Eugene Daniel NFL center (Indpls Colts, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 20 | Clive Allen WLAF kicker (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 28 | Jay Schroeder NFL quarterback (Wash Redskins, LA Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 16 | Christian Okoye football: Kansas City Chiefs running back: UP’s AFL offensive player of the year [1989] | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 15 | Dan Marino football: Miami Dolphins QB: individual NFL record for yards gained passing in a season [5.084] and touchdowns thrown [48] both in 1984; Super Bowl XIX; TV host/analyst: HBO: Inside the NFL, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 11 | Steve Young football: San Francisco 49ers quarterback: Super Bowl XXIII [didn’t play], XXIV, XXIX: holds individual Super Bowl record: touchdowns thrown in game [6], fastest touchdown: a 44-yd. pass to Jerry Rice [1 minute, 24 seconds]; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Express, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 22 | Leonard Marshall NFL defensive end (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Frank Reich NFL quarterback (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Dale Sanderson CFL guard (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Gary Zimmerman NFL tackle (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Daryl Turner football: Michigan State, Seattle Seahawks, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 19 | Reggie White NFL defensive end (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Gale Gilbert NFL quarterback (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Nate Newton NFL guard (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1962
| Jan 03 | Gavin Hastings WLAF kicker (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Sean Landeta NFL place kicker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Brett Maxie NFL safety (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Kevin Ross NFL safety (Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | Gary Reasons NFL linebacker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | Simon Fletcher NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Adam Schreiber NFL center/guard (Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | Al Del Greco NFL kicker (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Herschel Walker football: Philadelphia Eagles RB; Heisman Trophy winner: Georgia [1982], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 04 | Greg Kragen NFL nose tackle (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Shaun Gayle NFL strong safety (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | William Fuller NFL defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Andre Waters NFL safety (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | John Taylor NFL wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 02 | Bruce Kozerski NFL tackle/guard (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Freddie Joe Nunn NFL defensive end (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Steve Tasker wide receiver (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Terry Hoage NFL wide receiver (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | Wilber Marshall NFL linebacker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Gary Clark NFL wide receiver (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Reggie Pleasant CFL cornerback (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Terry Baker CFL kicker (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Steve Bono NFL quarterback (Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Scott Case NFL safety (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | John Alt NFL tackle (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Henry Williams CFL receiver (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 24 | Kevin Butler football: Chicago Bears kicker: Super Bowl XX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 29 | Carl Banks NFL line backer (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 13 | Jerry Rice football: San Francisco ’49er wide receiver: Super Bowl XXIII, XXIV, XXIX; NFL individual record: touchdown receptions: career [131], season [22]; Super Bowl records: career: yards gained [215], points scored: [42], touchdowns scored [7], TDs in one game [3]; Oakland Raiders, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 23 | (Heisman Trophy 1984) Doug Flutie football: Boston College quarterback, CFL: British Columbia Lions [1991 record: passing yards gained in a season: 6,619]; NFL: Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 23 | Mike Tomczak football: Pittsburgh Steelers; Chicago Bears quarterback: Super Bowl XX, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 04 | Stan Gelbaugh NFL quarterback (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Ray Brown NFL guard (Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 16 | William "The Refrigerator" Perry NFL defensive back (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Thomas Newberry NFL guard (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1963
| Jan 01 | Lance Smith NFL guard (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Jim Everett NFL quarterback (Los Angeles Raiders, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Rocco Romano CFL guard (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Raleigh McKenzie NFL center/guard (Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Bennie Thompson NFLer (Saints, Chiefs, Cleveland Browns/Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Brent Jones NFL tight end (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Jeff Dellenbach NFL center (New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | John Gesek NFL center (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Fuad Reveiz NFL kicker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Tom McHale NFL tackle (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Magnus Svensson Leksand Sweden, NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Vance Johnson NFL wide receiver (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Oregon State's Terry Baker becomes first & only Heisman Trophy winner. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Randall Cunningham NFL QB (Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | Lomas Brown NFL tackle (Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 04 | Jack Del Rio NFL linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Lorenzo Lynch NFL safety (Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Kirk Lowdermilk NFL center (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Kenton Leonard CFL cornerback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Eugene ‘Big Daddy’ Lipscomb football: Baltimore Colts DT; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| May 28 | Eugene Robinson NFL safety (Seattle Seahawk, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 18 | Bruce Smith NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 28 | Reyna Thompson NFL corner back (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 11 | Vinnie Testaverde NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Buckineers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 13 | (Heisman Trophy 1986) Vinny Testaverde, football: QB: University of Miami [Heisman Trophy winner: 1986]; Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 22 | Hugh Millen football: QB: LA Rams, Atlanta Falcons, NE Patriots, Denver Broncos, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 25 | Bernie Kosar football: Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins QB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 09 | Barry Wilburn NFL full safety (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 16 | Silvio Diliberto WLAF kicker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Jim Harbaugh NFL quarterback (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Mark Pike NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Robert Jenkins NFL tackle (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Ed Simmons NFL tackle (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1964
| Jan 05 | Tracy Ham CFL quarterback (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Charles Haley football: San Francisco 49ers: UPI National Football Conference defensive player of the year [1990]: Super Bowl XXIII, XXIV; Dallas Cowboys defensive end: Super Bowl XXVIII, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 16 | Mark Collins NFL cornerback/safety (New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Frank Winters NFL center (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl XXXI), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Dwight Stone NFL receiver/running back (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Andre Reed NFL wide receiver (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Dennis Gibson NFL inside linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Maurice Douglass NFL safety (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Darrick Brilz NFL center (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Willie Pless CFL linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Byron Evans NFL linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Don Majkowski NFL quarterback (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Jeff Criswell NFL tackle (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Donald Evans NFL defensive end/tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Ron Hall NFL tight end (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 17 | Don Griffin NFL cornerback (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Dave Wyman NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | David Diaz-Infante NFL guard (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Rod Jones NFL cornerback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Bill Brooks NFL wide receiver (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Greg Battle CFL linebacker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Harris Barton NFL tackle (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | John Carney NFL kicker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Paul Osbaldiston CFL kicker (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Mike McGruder NFL cornerback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Leslie O'Neal NFL defensive end (San Diego Chargers, St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Ronnie Harmon NFL running back (San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Will Wolford NFL tackle (Indpls Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 29 | Pepper Johnson NFL line backer (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 30 | Stephen Baker NFL receiver (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | Brian Habib NFL guard (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 03 | Toi Cook cornerback (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Will Johnson CFL defensive end (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Haywood Jeffires NFL wide receiver (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Carlton Bailey NFL linebacker (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Jerry Ball NFL defensive tackle (Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Tyrone Braxton NFL safety (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Don Beebe NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Randall McDaniel NFL guard (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Keith Taylor NFL safety (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 24 | Elbert Shelley NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Randy Kirk NFL outside linebacker (Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Steve Wallace NFL tackle (San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1965
| Jan 01 | Harry Galbreath NFL guard (Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Daniel Stubbs NFL defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | John Jackson NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Rick Tuten NFL punter (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Tim McDonald NFL player (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 09 | Darren Bennett NFL punter (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 09 | Vincent Brown NFL inside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | James Washington NFL safety (Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Henry Thomas defensive tackle (Detroit Lions, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 15 | Michael Clemons CFL running back (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 19 | Ricky Reynolds NFL cornerback (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Eric Moore NFL tackle (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Tim Prukop WLAF linebacker-secondary coach (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Tim McDonald safety (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Tim Johnson NFL defensive tackle (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Harry Swayne NFL tackle (San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Jim Thornton NFL tight end (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Lee Knight CFL full back (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Rod Bernstine NFL running back (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Terry McDaniel NFL cornerback (Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Darren Bennett NFL punter (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Vincent Brown NFL inside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | David Brandon NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Jessie Tuggle NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Paul Gruber NFL tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Donald Narcisse CFL receiver (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Les Miller defensive end (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | [Willie] Flipper Anderson NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Steve Beuerlein NFL quarterback (Jacksonville Jaguars, Car Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Brian Bosworth NFL quarterback (Seattle), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Paul Masotti CFL receiver (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Rod Woodson NFL cornerback/kick returner (Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Randy Dixon NFL guard (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 17 | Almos Alonzo Stagg football coach (University of Chicago), dies in California at 102. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Dante Jones NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 24 | Ben Torriero WLAF running back (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | John "Jumbo" Elliot NFL tackle (New York Giants, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 04 | Tony Burse CFL fullback (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Quinn Early NFL wide receiver (New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Stan Humphries NFL quarterback (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Anthony Miller NFL wide receiver (Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Mark Dennis NFL tackle (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Paul Frase NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Ken Harvey NFL linebacker (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Paul Frase NFL defensive end (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Reuben Davis NFL defensive tackle (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 09 | Marc Logan NFL running back (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Todd Kalis NFL guard (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Dave Widell NFL center/guard (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Kelvin Martin NFL wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Dan Stryzinski NFL punter (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Amos Alonzo Stagg football pioneer, inventor of the tackling dummy, dies. (2003 Sports Illustrated Almanac, ISBN 1-929049-55-2) | |
| May 18 | Rufus Porter NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | James Hasty NFL cornerback (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Tyronne Stowe NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 01 | Curly Lambeau, American football coach and founder of the Green Bay Packers, dies at age 67. | Ref: 70 |
| Oct 15 | Trace Armstrong football: Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 08 | Greg Truitt NFL safety/linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Troy Sadowski NFL tight end (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Walter Reeves NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 16 | Moe Elewonibi NFL/CFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles, British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Rodney Thomas WLAF cornerback (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 24 | Michael Haynes NFL wide receiver (New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 24 | Winston Moss NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Tony Jones WLAF receiver (Amsterdam Admirals, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1966
| Jan 03 | John Kropke CFL defensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Wendell Davis NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Renaldo Turnbull NFL defensive end (New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Bob Kratch NFL guard (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Donnell Woolford NFL cornerback (Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 08 | Darryl Hall CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 09 | Jimmie Jones defensive end/defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Marcus Turner NFL cornerback/safety (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Matt Brock NFL defensive end/tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 19 | Ronnie Williams NFL tight end (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Bert Weidner NFL guard (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Rich Gannon NFL quarterback (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Carlton Haselrig NFL guard (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Mike Brim NFL cornerback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Mark Schlereth NFL guard (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl XXXII), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Jeff Uhlenhake NFL center (New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Charles Dimry NFL cornerback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Jamie Taras CFL guard (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Victor Muhammad WLAF running back (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Tom Tupa NFL punter/quarterback (Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Jimmie Jones defensive end/defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Daryl Johnston NFL running back (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Anthony Parker NFL cornerback (Minnesota Vikings, St Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | William White NFL safety (Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Britt Hager NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos, St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Wesley Walls NFL tight end (Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Tim Goad NFL defensive tackle (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Gary Parker WLAF kicker (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Greg Clark CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Michael Irvin NFL wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Jeff Feagles NFL punter (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Louis Oliver NFL safety (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Ralph Tamm NFL guard/center (Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Rodney Peete NFL quarterback (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 20 | Giulio Caravatta CFL quarterback (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Brad Edwards NFL safety (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | James Saxon NFL fullback (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Jeff Cross NFL defensive end (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Wesley Walls NFL tight end (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | Jason Garrett NFL quarterback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Dwayne Harper NFL cornerback (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Robb Thomas NFL receiver (Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Dave Vankoughnett CFL corner (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Odie Harris NFL safety/defensive back (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 02 | Bill Romanowski NFL linebacker (Eagles, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 02 | Willie Green NFL wide receiver (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Bo Orlando NFL safety (San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Scott Dill NFL tackle/guard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Oliver Barnett NFL defensive end (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Neil Smith NFL defensive end (Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Mark Higgs NFL running back (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Dave Richards NFL guard (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Jeffrey Hunter WLAF defensive end (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Lorenzo White NFL running back (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Theo Blanco WLAF receiver (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Ricky Andrews WLAF linebacker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Lewis Tillman NFL running back (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Glenn Parker NFL offensive tackle (Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 23 | Wayne Drinkwalter CFL defensive tackle (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Theo Adams WLAF tackle (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | Aundray Bruce defensive end (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | David Meggett NFL running back (New York Giants, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Eddie Brown CFL slot back (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Chris Mohr NFL punter (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Leroy Blugh CFL defensive end (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 16 | Thurman Thomas NFL running back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | Keith Jennings NFL tight end (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 20 | Lawyer Tillman NFL tight end (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 24 | Tony Jones NFL tackle (Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 26 | Anthony Edwards NFL wide receiver (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Floyd Turner NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 25 | Cornelius Bennett football: Univ. of Alabama, Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 21 | Troy Aikman football: Dallas Cowboys quarterback: Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII; holds record for longest pass completion w/receiver Alvin Harper in a playoff game [94 yards, 1/8/95] | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 01 | Mike Flores NFL defensive end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Steve Walsh NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Joe Staysniak NFL guard (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 10 | Eric Naposki WLAF linebacker (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Aaron Jones NFL defensive end (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Courtney Griffin CFL defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Tim Hauck NFL safety (Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Craig Veasey NFL defensive tackle/defensive end (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
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| Jan 01 | Andy Heck NFL tackle (Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 01 | Derrick Thomas NFL linebacker (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Harlon Barnett NFL safety (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Demetri Davis WLAF tight end (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Rick Cunningham NFL tackle (Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | J B Brown NFL cornerback (Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Ray Crockett NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl XXXII), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Scott Galbraith NFL tight end (Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Richmond Webb NFL tackle (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Terry Wooden NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Mark Stepnoski NFL center (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Chris Warren NFL running back (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Alfred Oglesby NFL defensive tackle (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Tom Hodson NFL quarterback (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | David Pitcher CFL fullback (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Mike Evans WLAF defensive tackle (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Randy Hilliard NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Stevon Moore NFL safety (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Dwayne "Road Grader" White NFLer (New York Jets, St Louis), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Robert Massey NFL cornerback (Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Broderick Thomas NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Chris Singleton NFL linebacker (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Tom Waddle NFL player (Chicago Bears/Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Steve Broussard NFL running back (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Roman Fortin NFL center (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Antone Davis NFL tackle (Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | Allan Boyko CFL slot back/twin of Bruce (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | Bruce Boyko CFL fullback/twin of Allan (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Calvin Williams NFL wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Dale Joseph CFL defensive back (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Michael Kiselak CFL corner (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Irvin Smith CFL cornerback (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Rowelle Blenman WLAF cornerback/safety (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Kirk Scrafford NFL tackle (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Dan Owens NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | John Mangum NFL safety (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Andre Rison NFL wide receiver (Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Derrick Graham NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers, Car Panthers, Seat Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | Troy Westwood CFL kicker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | David Lang NFL running back (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Jerry Olsavsky NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Glenn Montgomery NFL defensive tackle (Seattle Seahawks, Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Derrick Fenner NFL running back (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Steve Wisniewski NFL guard (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Mark Seay NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Bobby Abrams NFL outside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Lance Zeno NFL/WLAF corner (Rams, Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Charles Evans NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Aaron Wallace NFL defensive end/linebacker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | Kenneth Gant NFL safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Harvey Williams NFL running back (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Mike Buck NFL quarterback (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Pete Stoyanovich NFL kicker (Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Bill Schultz NFL/WLAF offensive tackle (Denver Broncos, Scot Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Marvcus Patton NFL linebacker (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Derek MacCready CFL defensive tackle (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Brad Baxter NFL fullback (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 12 | Robert Blackmon defensive back (Indpls Colts, Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Tony Siragusa NFL defensive tackle (Indpls Colts, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Karl Dunbar NFL defensive tackle (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | John Friesz NFL quarterback (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 21 | Tracy Simien NFL linebacker (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Juan Jimenez WLAF quarterback/receivers coach (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 28 | Tory Epps NFL defensive tackle (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Ray Bernard CFL linebacker (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 09 | Deion Sanders football: Florida St. [All-American: [1987-1988], NFL: Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins; baseball: Atlanta Braves; first athlete to star in a World Series [1992] and a Super Bowl [XXIX], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 27 | Alfred Oglesby NFL defensive tackle (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Klaus Wilmsmeyer NFL punter (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Jeff George NFL quarterback (Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Ron George linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Tony Mayberry NFL center (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 09 | Ray Agnew NFL nose tackle (Carolina Panthers, NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | David Szott NFL guard (KS City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | John Randle NFL defensive tackle (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Scott Zolak NFL quarterback (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Chris Gioskos CFL tackle (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Frank Hartley NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Dan McGwire NFL quarterback (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Tracy Hayworth NFL linebacker (Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Mike Sullivan NFL center (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Sean Foster WLAF wide receiver (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Lamar Lathon NFL linebacker (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 26 | Tony Covington NFL safety (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Henry Jones NFL safety (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Tony Tolbert NFL defensive end (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Brad Daluiso NFL place kicker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
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| Jan 02 | Scott Mitchell NFL quarterback (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Thomas Rayam CFL offensive linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Jackie Harris NFL tight end (Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Jerry Crafts NFL/WLAF tackle (Philadelphia Eagles, Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Nathaniel Bolton WLAF running back (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | Malcolm Showell WLAF defensive end (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Vince Buck NFL safety (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Brian Jones NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Eric Metcalf NFL receiver/running back (Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Todd Scott NFL safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Roosevelt Collins WLAF DL (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Eric Davis NFL cornerback (San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Anthony Pleasant NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Matt Stover NFL kicker (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Reggie Johnson NFL tight end (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Aeneas Williams NFL cornerback (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Harold Green NFL running back (Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | John Hudson NFL center/guard (New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Doug Pederson NFL quarterback (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl XXXI), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Michael Sinclair NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 01 | Sean Millington CFL fullback (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Ventson Donelson CFL cornerback (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Leroy Thompson NFL running back (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 05 | Will Furrer NFL quarterback (Houston Oilers, St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Richard Newbill WLAF linebacker (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Ron Goetz CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Cecil Gray NFL tackle (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Bryan Cox NFL linebacker (Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Bennie Goods CFL defensive tackle (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Pellom McDaniels NFL defensive end (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Terry Allen NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Reggie Rivers NFL running back (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Vaughn Booker NFL defensive end (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Brendan Rogers CFL linebacker (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Chris Green NFL safety (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | Ron Cox NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 29 | Cary Conklin, football NFL quarterback: Univ of Washington; NFL: Washington Redskins, SF 49ers | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 05 | Roman Phifer linebacker (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 06 | Jon Baker WLAF defensive end (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Ricky Proehl NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Merton Hanks NFL safety (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Pat Terrell NFL strong safety (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | Mark Sander WLAF linebacker (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Curtis Mayfield CFL receiver (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | David Maeva CFL linebacker (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Mark Maddox linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Dixon Edwards NFL linebacker (Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Errol Martin CFL linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Kari Gronroos WLAF kicker (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Mike Trevathan CFL slot back (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Chris Calloway NFL wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | James Williams NFL tackle (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Joel Smeenge NFL defensive end (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 04 | Andre Bowden WLAF LB (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Don Davey NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Eric Moten NFL guard/tackle (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Neal Fort CFL tackle (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Ted Washington NFL nose tackle (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Keith McCants NFL defensive end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Roger Reinson CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Tracy Gravely CFL linebacker (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Adrian Cooper NFL tight end (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Damion Lyons CFL cornerback (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Mark Carrier NFL safety (Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 29 | Browning Nagle NFL quarterback (New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Reggie Slack CFL quarterback (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Will Furrer WLAF quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Andre Collins NFL linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Craig Hendrickson CFL tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Michael Titley WLAF TE (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Andy Kelly WLAF quarterback (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Joe King NFL safety (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | John Johnson NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 09 | Bruce Pickens NFL cornerback (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 09 | Vince Workman NFL running back (Packers, Panthers, Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | James Harris NFL defensive end (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Leroy Hoard NFL running back (Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Tim Grunhard NFL center (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Ernie Logan NFL defensive end (Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | James Parrish NFL outside linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | Paul Justin NFL quarterback (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 20 | Damon Mays NFL wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 20 | Phil Hansen NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | Daryl Hobbs NFL wide receiver (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Shawn Bouwens NFL guard (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Cedric Smith NFL running back (Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 28 | Char Thompson WLAF running back (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Brian Roche NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Duane Young NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 23 | Don Lillis NY Jet president., dies. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Anthony Pleasant NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Matt Stover NFL kicker (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Reggie Johnson NFL tight end (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Eddie Britton wide receiver (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Rhett Hall NFL defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Keith Goganious NFL linebacker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Ricky Ervins NFL running back (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Tom Myslinski NFL guard (Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Bill Johnson defensive tackle (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 09 | Bill Johnson NFL defensive linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 10 | Rob Davis NFL guard (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Chris Walsh NFL wide receiver (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Kurt Schulz safety (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Ray Ethridge wide receiver (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 14 | Jamie Crysdale CFL corner (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 16 | Darryll Lewis NFL cornerback (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Aaron Craver NFL running back (Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Anthony Lynn NFL running back (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Corey Widmer NFL linebacker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Don Silvestri NFL/WLAF kicker (New York Jets, London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Darrick Brownlow NFL linebacker (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Kurt Schulz NFL safety (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Darren Perry NFL free safety (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
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| Jan 03 | Matt LaBounty defensive end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | David Dixon NFL guard (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Derrick Ned NFL fullback (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Kurt Barber NFL defensive end (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Jason Childs NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Erric Pegram NFL running back (Pit Steelers, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Todd Kinchen NFL wide receiver (St Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Darren Anderson NFL cornerback (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Frank Robinson WLAF defensive back (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Dan Footman NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns, Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | John Flannery guard/corner (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Robert Wilson NFL running back (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | David Webb WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Rico Smith NFL wide receiver (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 15 | Leonard Wheeler NFL safety/cornerback (Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 15 | Siupeli Malamala NFL guard/tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Larry Webster defensive tackle (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Marvin Pope CFL defensive end (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 19 | Junior Seau NFL inside linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Ashley Sheppard NFL linebacker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Matt Willig NFL tackle/guard (Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Ted Long CFL slot back (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Ousmane Bary WLAF cornerback (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Vinnie Clark NFL cornerback (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Eric Carter CFL cornerback (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Nolan Harrison NFL defensive tackle (Oakland Raiders, Pitt Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Robert Young NFL player (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Jeff Christy corner (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Casey Weldon NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Jeff Christy NFL center (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Chris Crooms WLAF safety (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Greg Patrick WLAF safety (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | James Jones NFL defensive tackle (Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Bucky Richardson US football quarterback (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Jeff Pahukoa NFL guard/tackle (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Jimmy Smith NFL wide receiver (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Todd Lyght US football quarterback (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Joe Valerio NFL outside corner/tackle (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Kevin King US baseball pitcher (Seattle Mariners), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Harry Colon NFL safety (Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Jeff Graham NFL wide receiver (Chicago Bears, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Roy Barker NFL defensive end (Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 15 | Edgar Bennett NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | David Klingler NFL quarterback (Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Joel Steed NFL nose tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Levon Kirkland NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | [Touchdown] Tommy Vardell NFL running back (Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Dean Noel CFL full back (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Mark Chmura NFL tight end (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Shawn Jefferson NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Ed McDaniel NFL linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | Robert Massey NFL cornerback (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Ronald Humphrey NFL running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 04 | Kenneth Benson CFL linebacker (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 06 | Deems May NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Anthony Davis NFL linebacker (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Matt Blundin NFL quarterback (Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | Sam Gash NFL running back (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Bryce Burnett NFL/WLAF tight end (Broncos, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | George Nimako CFL safety (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Jay Hillmann WLAF running back (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | John Fina NFL offensive tackle (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | J P Izquierdo CFL slot back (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Muhammad Oliver NFL cornerback/safety (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Chris Zorich NFL defensive tackle (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Kevin Kaminski Churchbridge Saskatchewan, NHL center (Washington Capitals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Greg Biekert NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Louis Riddick NFL safety (Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Pat Harlow NFL tackle (New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Steve Israel NFL cornerback (San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Michael Dumas NFL free safety (San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Russell Maryland NFL defensive tackle (Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Tom Beer NFL running back (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | Scottie Graham NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Darren Chandler WLAF receiver (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Jeff Blackshear guard (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 29 | Jimmy Spencer NFL cornerback (New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Kevin Sargent NFL tackle/guard (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Rodney Hampton NFL running back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Andy Harmon NFL defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Jeremy Lincoln NFL cornerback (Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Ricky Watters NFL running back (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Steve Jackson NFL cornerback (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Wayne Lammle WLAF kicker/punter (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Jesse Campbell NFL safety (New York Giants, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Michael Jackson NFL wide receiver (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Tim Roberts NFL defensive end (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Michael Jones NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders, St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Phillippi Sparks NFL cornerback (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 21 | Conrad Clarks NFL center (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 21 | Dwight Hollier NFL linebacker (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Bobby Olive NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Roger Jones NFL center (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Darren Woodson NFL safety (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Tyrone Rodgers CFL defensive linebacker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 29 | Arthur Marshall NFL wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Glen Young NFL linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Mark Thomas NFL defensive end (Carolina Panthers, Packers, Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Pascall Davis WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Brad Culpepper NFL defensive tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Duane Forde CFL fullback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Swift Burch CFL defensive end (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Curtis Whitley NFL center (Panthers, Packers, Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Martin Driever WLAF tight end (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Emmitt Smith running back (Dallas Cowboys, 3-time NFL rushing leader), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Aaron Ruffin CFL defensive back (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Craig Erickson NFL quarterback (Indpls Colts, Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | Kevin Scott WLAF cornerback (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Chip Beake WLAF administrative assistant (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 28 | Bob Meeks WLAF corner (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 09 | George P Marshall president of Washington Redskins, dies at 72. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 10 | Brett Favre, football: Southern MS; Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers quarterback, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 02 | Lewis Bush NFL outside linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | O J McDuffie NFL wide receiver (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 03 | Ed King NFL guard (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 03 | Kwamie Lassiter NFL defensive back (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Ferric Collons NFL defensive end (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Mik Middleton WLAF safety (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Terry Glenn wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Greg Knox CFL safety (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Bobby Phillips WLAF running back (Minnesota Vikings, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Victor Green NFL cornerback/safety (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 10 | Todd Furdyk CFL tackle (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Courtney Hawkins NFL wide receiver (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Doug Terry NFL/WLAF safety (KS City Chiefs, Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Sebastian Savage WLAF cornerback (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 14 | Rogerick Green NFL cornerback (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Dan Williams NFL defensive end (Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Wayne Simmons linebacker (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 16 | Charles Mincy NFL safety (Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Marty Carter NFL safety (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Scott Player WLAF punter (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Chris Dausin WLAF corner/guard (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Marco Coleman NFL defensive end (Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | T C Wright WLAF running back (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Michael Bates NFL wide receiver (Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Mike Alexander WLAF corner (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Santana Dotson NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Chuck Smith NFL defensive end (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Leon Searcy NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers, Jackson Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Rodney Culver NFL running back (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Stephen Grant NFL linebacker (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Dallas Cowboy kicker Mike Clark, attempting an on-side kick against Cleveland, misses the ball. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | James Trapp NFL cornerback (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Jeff Thomason NFL tight end (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
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| Jan 02 | Glenn Cadrez NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl XXXII), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | James Brown NFL tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Colin Scrivener CFL defensive tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Sean Lumpkin NFL safety (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | James Patton NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | John Gerak NFL tight end/guide (Minnesota Vikings, St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Keenan McCardell NFL wide receiver (Cleveland Browns, Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Darryl Williams NFL safety (Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Paul McCallum CFL/WLAF kicker/punter (Claymores, Sask Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | Deon Figures NFL cornerback/PR (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | James Wilson WLAF defensive end (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Takahiro Ikenoue WLAF defensive linebacker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Nachi Abe WLAF tight end (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Tyrone Hughes NFL cornerback (New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 17 | Darnell Walker NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Leo Araguz NLF/WLAF punter (Oakland Raiders, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Deon Figures cornerback (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Ron Carpenter NFL/WLAF safety (New York Jets, Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Terry Kirby NFL running back (Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Keith Wagner NFL/WLAF tackle (New York Giants, Redskins, Scot Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Jim Schwantz NFL linebacker (Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Marquel Fleetwood WLAF quarterback (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Milt Stegall CFL receiver (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Pau Coll WLAF kicker/safety (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Scott Hendrickson CFL guard (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Ronald Moore NFL running back (New York Jets, St Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Barry Minter NFL middle linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | James Atkins NFL tackle (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Mike Chalenski NFL defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Greg Skrepenak NFL tackle (Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Travis Hannah NFL/WLAF receiver (Houston Oilers, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Chris Luneburg WLAF tackle (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Diego Martos WLAF linebacker (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Alonza Barnett WLAF safety (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Eric Curry NFL defensive end (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Todd Peterson NFL kicker (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 05 | Forey Duckett NFL/WLAF cornerback/safety (Saints, Scot Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Chris Gardocki NFL punter (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Lamar Thomas NFL wide receiver (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 13 | Ruben Brown NFL guard (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | Garland Hawkins NFL defensive end (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Bryan Robinson defensive end (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Jeff Robinson NFL defensive end (Denver Broncos, St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Marc Woodard NFL linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Will Moore NFL wide receiver (New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Jeff Garcia CFL quarterback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Alfred Jordan CFL cornerback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Brian O'Neal NFL full back (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Corey Mayfield NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Dave Brown NFL quarterback (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Joe Bowden NFL linebacker (Houston/Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Troy Mallette Sudbury, NHL left wing (Ottawa Senators), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | David White NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Ray Crittenden wide receiver (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | Kevin Miniefield NFL defensive back (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Rick Mirer NFL QB (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 04 | Matt Gay WLAF safety (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Jason Elam NFL kicker (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Antonio Edwards NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Michael Bankston NFL defensive end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Rod Smith NFL cornerback (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Thomas McLemore NFL tight end (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Chris Dalman NFL guard/center (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Eric Castle NFL free safety (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | Rick Mirer NFL quarterback (Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | Sean Fleming CFL kicker (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 20 | Ralph Dawkins NFL running back (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 20 | Ron George NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 20 | Todd Burger NFL guard (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Reggie White NFL nose tackle (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Carl Pickens NFL wide receiver (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Turhon O'Bannon CFL receiver (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 24 | Mike Vanderjagt CFL kicker (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Anthony Prior NFL cornerback/safety (New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Ed Philion NFL nose tackle (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | James Johnson NFL/WLAF running back (Tampa Buccaneers, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | Shawn Price NFL defensive end (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | George Coghill WLAF safety (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Derek Brown NFL tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Mark Wheeler NFL defensive tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 02 | Jerry Reynolds NFL guard/tackle (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Keith Franklin WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Matt Gay WLAF safety (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Tim Jacobs NFL running back (Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Kevin Smith NFL cornerback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Gerald Vaughn CFL defensive back (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Harold Bishop NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Chuck Bradley CFL/WLAF tackle (British Columbia Lions, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | J J McCleskey NFL safety (New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Sean Gilbert defensive tackle (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Eddie Robinson NFL linebacker (Houston Oilers, Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Monty Brown NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Brian Stablein NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Darrin Smith NFL linebacker (Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Ian Franklin CFL cornerback (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Steve Emtman NFL defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Tony Sacca WLAF quarterback (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | Carl Simpson NFL defensive tackle (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | William Roaf NFL tackle (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Michael Barrow NFL linebacker (Houston Oilers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Rick Hamilton WLAF linebacker (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Coleman Bell NFL tight end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Claus Biedermann WLAF linebacker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 23 | Frank Temming WLAF running back (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Corwin Brown NFL safety (New York Jets, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Steve Tovar NFL linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Tim Hanshaw NFL guard (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Jason Belser defensive back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Mark Harris wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 29 | Derrick Frazier NFL cornerback (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 29 | Leuea Tagoai CFL defensive end (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 29 | Mark McMillian NFL cornerback (Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Alex Van Pelt NFL quarterback (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Allen DeGraffenreid WLAF wide receiver (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Alundis Brice NFL cornerback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Harold Nash CFL halfback (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Emerson Martin NFL guard (Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 12 | Stevie Anderson NFL wide receiver (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Doug Evans NFL defensive back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Mitch Lyons NFL tight end (Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Selwyn Jones NFL defensive back (Seahawks, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Sylvester Stanley WLAF defensive tackle (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Artie Smith NFL defensive end (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Cory Philpot CFL running back (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Desmond Howard NFL receiver (Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Rod Smith NFL wide reciever (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Tony Brown NFL cornerback (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 16 | Eric Lynch NFL running back (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Alan Wetmore CFL fullback (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Derrick Deese NFL guard (San Fransisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 21 | Dorsey Levens NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Clyde Johnson cornerback (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Marcus Dowdell NFL wide receiver/kick returner (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 24 | Jeff Zgonina NFL defensive tackle (Carolina Panthers, Packers, Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 26 | Sebastian Barrie NFL defensive tackle (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Todd Collins linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 28 | Ben Williams WLAF defensive end (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 28 | Jason Belser NFL cornerback (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Sam Rogers NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Cory Mantyka CFL guard (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 16 | Football player Brian Piccolo of the Chicago Bears died -- with his best friend, Gayle Sayers, at his side. A well-received and poignant, made-for-TV picture, Brian’s Song, with music by Michel Legrand, told Brian’s tragic story. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 03 | Vince Lombardi Pro Football Hall of Famer: coach: Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl I, II; “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.”; dies at age 57. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 12 | (Heisman Trophy 1993) Charlie Ward football: Florida State quarterback: Heisman Trophy winner [1993], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Dec 01 | Takahiro Ikenoue WLAF LB (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Todd Steussie NFL guard/tackle (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 03 | Charles Hope WLAF guard (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Jeff Blake NFL quarterback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Thomas Smith NFL cornerback (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Eric Mahlum NFL guard (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Ed Robinson WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 09 | Donald Douglas WLAF safety (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 11 | Danan Hughes NFL wide receiver (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 11 | Doug Nussmeier NFL quarterback (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 11 | Errict Rhett NFL running back (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Orlando Brown NFL tackle (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 14 | Bradford Banta NFL tight end (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Damon Thomas NFL wide receiver (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Earl Dotson NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Jason Simmons CFL/WLAF defensive tackle (Roughriders, Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Scott Slutzker tight end (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Tony Semple NFL guard (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Irving Spikes NFL running back (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Ronnie Woolfork WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Brooks Findlay CFL linebacker (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Raymont Harris NFL running back (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 24 | Filmel Johnson NFL defensive back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 24 | Michael Batiste NFL/WLAF defensive tackle (Cowboys, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 26 | Willie Williams NFL cornerback (Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Frank Messmer WLAF defensive end (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Lorenzo Neal NFL fullback (New Orleans Saints, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Mike Salmon NFL/WLAF safety (Houston Oilers, Rhein Fire, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Steve Hoyem WLAF offensive tackle (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | James Jett NFL wide receiver (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Grant Carter CFL defensive end (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Robert Hall WLAF wide receiver (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Dunstan Anderson NFL defensive end (Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
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| Jan 01 | Beno Bryant WLAF running back (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 01 | Kevin Lee NFL wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 01 | Kevin Mitchell NFL linebacker (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Brad Parpan WLAF quarterback (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Horace Copeland NFL wide receiver (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Robert O'Neal WLAF DB (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Errol Brown CFL defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Garrison Hearst NFL running back (Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Orlanda Truitt wide receiver (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Eric Smith NFL/WLAF wide receiver (Chicago Bears, Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Hillary Butler WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Jed DeVries NFL tackle (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Mike Wells NFL defensive end (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Myron Baker NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Bobby Hamilton NFL/WLAF defensive end (Amsterdam Admirals, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Masato Itai WLAF wide receiver (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Todd Yeaman NFL defensive tackle (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 08 | Billy Joe Hobert NFL quarterback (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 08 | Roosevelt Potts NFL running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 09 | Bill Schroeder NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl XXXI), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Karmeeleyah McGill WLAF linebacker (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Noah Cantor CFL defensive tackle (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Oscar Sturgis NFL defensive end (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Shane Dronett NFL defensive end (Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 15 | LeShon Johnson running back (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Jukka-Pekka Nummi WLAF cornerback (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Junior Bryant NFL defensive end (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Andre Coleman NFL wide receiver/kick returner (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Greg Engel NFL center (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 19 | Reggie Brooks NFL running back (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Alan Young NFL defensive end (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Johnny Mitchell NFL tight end (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Bucky Brooks wide receiver (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | James Logan WLAF linebacker (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Kevin Mawae NFL center/guard (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Joe Panos NFL guard/center (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | John Reece WLAF/NFL cornerback (Amsterdam Admirals, Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Herman Smith NFL/WLAF defensive end (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Kevin Williams receiver/kick returner (Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Tommie Jones WLAF cornerback (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Vincent Brisby NFL wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Jon Heidenreich WLAF G (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Lamar Mills WLAF DE (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Chris Vargas CFL quarterback (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Jamal Fountaine NFL defensive end (San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Brent Moss WLAF running back (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Chris Slade NFL outside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Derek Allen NFL/WLAF offensive linebacker (New York Giants, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Kevin Knox WLAF receiver (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Kimo Von Oelhoffen NFL defensive tackle (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Quentin Neujahr NFL center (Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Corey Holliday NFL wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 01 | Derek Byrd NFL cornerback (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 01 | Robert O'Neal WLAF safety (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Ken Dilger NFL tight end (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Marcus Buckley NFL linebacker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Sean Dawkins NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Kevin Farkas NFL tackle (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Pete Pierson NFL tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Sterling Palmer NFL defensive end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Marvin Graves CFL quarterback (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Bill Schroeder NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl XXXI), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Gonzalo Floyd CFL defensive end (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Jason Mathews NFL tackle (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Jim Miller NFL quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Pat O'Neill NFL punter/place kicker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Wayne Gandy tackle (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | John Bock NFL center (New York Jets, Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Lincoln Kennedy tackle (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Romeo Bandison NFL defensive tackle (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Shante Carver NFL defensive end (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 13 | Jim Reid NFL tackle (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 13 | Shelly Hammonds NFL safety (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Derrick Witherspoon NFL running back (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Kenny Shedd WLAF receiver (Barcelona Dragons, Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Lonnie Johnson NFL tight end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Anthony Abrams NFL defensive tackle (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Larry Jones NFL running back (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Van Tuinei defensive end (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | George Teague NFL safety (Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | Reggie Holt WLAF safety (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | Glyn Milburn NFL running back/kick returner (Den Broncos, Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | Wally Williams NFL center/guard (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | William Henderson NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Jey Phillips WLAF safety (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 21 | Terry Mickens NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Gilbert Brown NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Max Lane NFL tackle (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | Rico Mack WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Rick Lyle defensive end/defensive tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Austin Robbins NFL defensive tackle (Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Tim Prinsen CFL offensive linebacker (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | Ray Hall NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 02 | Ruffin Hamilton NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Terryl Ulmer CFL defensive back (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | James Roberson WLAF defensive end (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Marc Tobert CFL slot back (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Lou Benfatti NFL defensive tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Sean Holcomb NFL linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Frank Habermann WLAF defensive linebacker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Morris Unutoa corner (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Bob Kronenberg WLAF corner (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Curtis Conway NFL wide receiver/kick returner (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Ralf Kleinmann WLAF kicker/punter (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Tony Vinson NFL running back (Atlanta Falcons, Lon Monarchs, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Ernie Brown CFL defensive tackle (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Brett Carolan NFL tight end (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 16 | Eric Ravotti NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 17 | Tommy Thigpen WLAF linebacker (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | Cory Fleming NFL wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | Kirk Botkin NFL tight end (New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | Marty Moore NFL inside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | Taase Faumui NFL defensive linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | Hason Graham NFL wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Demetrius DuBose NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Demetrius DuBose NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Perry Klein NFL quarterback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Tommy Fagan CFL/NFL defensive end (Atlanta Falcons, Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Ernest Jones NFL defensive end (Saints, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Anthony McClanahan CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Kevin Farkas WLAF tackle (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Bob Kuberski NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Anthony Redmon NFL guard (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Derwin Gray NFL center (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | James Hundon wide receiver (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Karl Williams wide receiver (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 12 | Tyrone Chatman CFL linebacker (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Antonio London NFL linebacker (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Craig Whelihan NFL quarterback (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Derek Brown NFL running back (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Jason Sehorn NFL cornerback/safety (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Rich McKenzie NFL linebacker (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Tim Tindale NFL running back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Chris Penn NFL wide receiver (Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Terry Smith NFL wide receiver (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Yonel Jourdain NFL running back/kick returner (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 21 | Tom Cavallo NFL/WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 21 | Tony Mcgee NFL tight end (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | James Burton NFL cornerback (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Jeff Brohm quarterback (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Andrew Grigg CFL receiver (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Eric England NFL defensive end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 26 | Ryan Yarborough NFL wide receiver (Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Craig Keith NFL tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | James Burton cornerback (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Ricky Sutton WLAF defensive end (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | Randy Bierman WLAF tackle (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | Ty Hallock fullback (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Ethan Albright NFL tackle (Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Greg Bishop NFL guard (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 03 | James Roberson defensive end (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Derrick Clark NFL/WLAF fullback (Broncos, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Steve Glenn CFL linebacker (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Keith Hamilton defensive end (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Ken Brown NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Reggie Jones wide receiver (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Rob Holmberg NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | José Munoz WLAF offensive tackle (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Rondell Jones NFL safety (Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Carlos Brooks NFL cornerback (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Stephen Ingram NFL tackle/guard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Ronnie Dixon NFL defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Corey Fuller NFL cornerback (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Yo Murphy WLAF receiver (Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 12 | Craig Novitsky NFL tackle (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 12 | Tommy Johnson WLAF cornerback (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Rob Fredrickson NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Tom Nalen NFL center (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 16 | Khari Jones CFL/WLAF quarterback (British Columbia Lions, Scottish Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Mark Williams NFL linebacker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Ben Coleman guard/offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Craig Hentrich NFL punter (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | Darryl Morrison NFL safety (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Corey Croom NFL running back (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | Issac Booth NFL cornerback/safety (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | Joseph Rogers CFL receiver (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 24 | Troy Barnett NFL defensive end (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Alan Kline NFL tackle (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Keith Hamilton NFL defensive tackle (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Larry Thompson CFL/NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks, British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 26 | Darwin Ireland NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 26 | Lewis Capes WLAF defensive tackle (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Scott Szeredy NFL/WLAF kicker/punter (Chiefs, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Brad Elberg CFL running back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Lenny McGill NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 24 | Chuck Hughes Detroit Lion collapses during game & later, dies. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Oscar Sturgis WLAF DE (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Rob Zatechka NFL guard (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Tom Robsock NFL/WLAF guard (Raiders, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Terrence Wisdom NFL/WLAF guard/center (NY Jets, London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Bryan Schwartz NFL linebacker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Joe Fleming CFL defensive end (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Marrio Grier fullback (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Thomas Bailey NFL wide receiver (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 09 | Chris Boniol NFL kicker (Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 09 | Clifton Abraham NFL cornerback (Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 11 | Willie McGinest NFL outside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | John Sacca WLAF quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Tito Wooten NFL safety (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Johnny Dixon WLAF safety (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Mike Pelton NFL defensive tackle (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Chris Maumalanga NFL defensive tackle (Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Eric Bjornson NFL tight end (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Ken Alexander WLAF linebacker (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Carl Reeves NFL defensive end (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Mark Byers WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Tony Richardson NFL fullback (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Frank Pimiskern CFL safety (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Markus Finke WLAF running back (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Mike Groh WLAF quarterback (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 20 | Jerry Ellison NFL running back (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Ernest Hunter NFL running back (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Jey Phillips WLAF DB (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Tommie Boyd NFL/WLAF receiver (Detroit Lions, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Pete Bercich NFL linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Steve Stenstrom quarterback (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Marlon Forbes safety (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Terry Vaughn CFL receiver (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Michael Watkins NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Steve Morrison NFL linebacker (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Jay Fiedler NFL quarterback (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Mark Montreuil NFL cornerback (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Toby Mills WLAF corner (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Scotty Lewis WLAF defensive end (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Steve Hardin NFL/WLAF offensive tackle (Indpls Colts, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Sylvester Wright NFL linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Heath Shuler NFL quarterback (Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1972
| Jan 01 | Barron Miles NFL defensive back (Pittsburgh Steelers)/WLAF corner (Frankfurt), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Lake Dawson NFL wide receiver (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Charles Johnson NFL wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Mike McCoy WLAF quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Joseph Patton NFL guard (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Denis Montana CFL receiver (Montréal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Willie Clark NFL cornerback (San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Chuck Levy kick returner/running back (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 09 | Eddie Mason NFL linebacker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | Thomas Lewis NFL wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Dexter Seigler NFL cornerback (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 12 | Dominique Ross NFL running back (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Byron "Bam" Morris NFL running back (Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Richard Woodley NFL cornerback (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Kyle Brady NFL tight end (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Michael Davis NFL cornerback (Cleveland Browns), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Joe Horn wide receiver (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 17 | Rohn Meyer CFL offensive linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 17 | Wendall Gaines NFL tight end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Dwayne Carswell NFL tight end (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl XXXII), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Ryan Kuehl defensive tackle (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Steven Conley linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 19 | Tyrone Wheatley NFL running back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Alcides Catanho NFL outside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Steve Scifres guard/tackle (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Toddrick McIntosh NFL defensive end (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Anthony Peterson NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Gary Harrell NFL/WLAF receiver (New York Giants, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Kez McCorvey NFL wide receiver (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Jay Walker quarterback (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Joe Garten WLAF center (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Raphael Graetz WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Shannon Garrett CFL defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Harrison Houston NFL wide receiver (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Bryant Young NFL defensive tackle (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Chad Askew NFL wide receiver (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Carey Bender NFL running back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Frank Garcia NFL center (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Hessley Hempstead NFL guard (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Burt Thornton CFL receiver (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Ben Cavil guard (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Fritz Fequiere WLAF guard (Barcelona Dragons, London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Marvin Coleman CFL defensive back (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Pulu Poumele guard (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Charlie Williams NFL safety (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Lance Brown NFL defensive back (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Jermaine Smith NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Keith Elias NFL running back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Tyrone Poole NFL cornerback (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Kelvin Anderson CFL running back (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 05 | Tony Johnson tight end (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | David Binn NFL safety (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Marcus Pollard NFL tight end (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Eddie Mason NFL linebacker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Torey Hunter NFL cornerback (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 13 | Charlie Garner NFL running back (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Bruno Heppell CFL full back (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Drew Bledsoe football: QB: Washington State, New England Patriots: Super Bowl XXXI; NFL records: pass attempts in a season [691], pass attempts in a game [70], completions in a game [45], is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Feb 15 | Lance Scott NFL offensive linesman (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Jerome Bettis running back (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | William Floyd full back (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | Marc Lillibridge WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Greg Hill NFL running back (KS City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Ryan Grigson NFL guard/tackle (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Steve Papin WLAF running back (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Ron Davis NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Chris Harrison guard (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Sean Harris NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Scott Turner NFL cornerback/safety (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Scott Gragg NFL tackle (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 29 | Fabien Bownes NFL wide receiver (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 29 | Mark Farraway CFL offensive linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Profail Grier CFL running back (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 04 | Robert Smith NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Brandon Hamilton CFL cornerback (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 05 | Tom Hipsz CFL defensive tackle (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 06 | Jamal Anderson fullback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 06 | Paul Frlan CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Pat Riley NFL defensive end (Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Takuro Abe WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 10 | Jack Kellogg WLAF CB (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Carl Greenwood NFL cornerback (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Chris Shelling WLAF cornerback (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Jamal Duff NFL defensive end (New York Giants, Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Avrom Smith WLAF RB (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Brian Saxton NFL tight end (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Rickey Brady NFL tight end (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Ryan McCoy WLAF LB (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Trent Dilfer NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Antowain Smith running back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | David Rhodes WLAF wide receiver (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Oliver Gibson NFL defensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | Frank West CFL defensive back (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | John Leach CFL running back (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | John Farquhar tight end (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Mikhail Sloutsky WLAF LB (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Demet Edwards WLAF defensive tackle (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Steve Anderson CFL defensive linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | Kirby Dar Dar wide receiver (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | Derek West offensive tackle (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | Mike Morton linebacker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | Shannon Mitchell NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | Brenden Stai NFL guard (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | Matt Joyce NFL/WLAF guard/tackle (Cardinals, Seahawks, Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Kenny Gales NFL/WLAF cornerback (Chicago Bears, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 01 | Mike McCoy WLAF quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 04 | Chad Eaton defensive tackle (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Shigemasa Ito WLAF offensive linebacker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Donald Blair CFL slot back (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Hurvin McCormack NFL defensive tackle (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Greg Clark tight end (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Lovett Purnell wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Damon Watts NFL center (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Isaac Davis NFL guard (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Brian DeMarco NFL tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Jeff Wilkins kicker (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 10 | Maurice Harrell NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Avo Avetisyan WLAF defensive linesman (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Dietrich Jells wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Ted Johnson linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Dave Wohlabaugh NFL center/guard (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Jason Mallett CFL safety (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 14 | Zev Lumelski WLAF guard (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Melvin Johnson NFL safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Ronald Cherry NFL tackle (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Jim Ballard NFL/WLAF quarterback (Scottish Claymores, Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Mario Bradley WLAF cornerback (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Gordon Laro NFL tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Keith Lyle safety (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Tony Boselli NFL offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | Jeff Traversy CFL defensive tackle (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Eric Jack NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 19 | Jeff Wilkins NFL kicker (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Percell Gaskins linebacker (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 26 | Marco Rivera NFL/WLAF guard (Scottish Claymores, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 26 | Natrone Means NFL running back (San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Ethan Brooks NFL/WAFL tackle (Atlanta Falcons, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Tim Ruddy NFL center (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Tommy Thompson NFL punter (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | Kendricke Bullard NFL wide receiver (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 03 | Josh Taves defensive end (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Marc Lamb WLAF T (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Barrett Brooks NFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Mike Hollis kicker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Travis Jervey NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Chris Hayes safety (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | John Holecek NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Vince Stewart WLAF defensive tackle (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Chris Sanders NFL wide receiver (Tennessee/Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 09 | Dave Barr WLAF quarterback (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Akili Johnson NFL defensive back (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Farrell Duclair CFL fullback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Hicham El-Mashtoub NFL center (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Stefen Reid CFL linebacker (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 12 | Jason Kyle NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Josh Heinrich NFL/WLAF defensive end (Lions, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Chad Cascadden NFL linebacker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Tirrell Greene WLAF guard (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Troy Drake NFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 16 | Keith Burns NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | John Burrough NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | Ronald Williams CFL running back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 19 | Willie Brown NFL/WLAF linebacker (Seattle Seahawks. Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Mike Hollis NFL kicker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Rich Owens NFL defensive end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | Rene Ingoglia running back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | Shannon Brown NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 24 | Tito Paul NFL defensive back (Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Antonio Freeman NFL wide reciever (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Troy Sienkiewicz NFL tackle/guard (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | David Hendrix NFL strong safety (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Kenny McEntyre WLAF cornerback (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Kevin McDougal CFL quarterback (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Allen Aldridge NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Anthony Cook NFL defensive end/defensive tackle (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Jeff Jones NFL tackle (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Terry Wilburn WLAF running back (Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Bryan Walker safety (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 10 | Mickey (Arthur) McBride died on this day. McBride owned the Cleveland Browns in the 1940s and 1950s -- and also owned a taxicab company. Browns’ coach Paul Brown kept five non-roster players on a special squad. They could practice with the team in case a regular player was hurt, but the squad’s salaries were paid by McBride’s taxi company. Thus, the term, ‘taxi squad’. According to Terry Pluto, in his When All the World was Browns Town, taxi squad members never drove cars, they were just driven in practice by Paul Brown -- and supported by Mickey McBride. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 27 | Bryant Young NFL defensive tackle (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 27 | Chad Askew NFL wide receiver (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Andre Royal linebacker (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Charlie Jones wide receiver (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | Chris Burns CFL tackle (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | James Willis linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | Zack Crockett NFL running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Damien Covington NFL linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Jude St John CFL offensive linebacker (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 04 | Ted Johnson NFL inside linebacker (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 05 | Roderick Mullen NFL defensive back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Gary Bandy NFL defensive end (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | James Logan NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Mike Gruttadauri corner (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Clay Shiver corner (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Kevin Dogins corner (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 11 | Robert Robinson CFL defensive linebacker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Jamal Willis NFL running back (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | John Walsh NFL quarterback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Oliver Quass WLAF kicker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Craig Sauer NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 14 | Johnny Mcwilliams tight end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Rodney Harrison NFL safety (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Brian Williams NFL linebacker (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Dewayne Washington cornerback (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 17 | Don Davis linebacker (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Eric Unverzagt NFL/WLAF linebacker (Sea Seahawks, Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Warren Sapp NFL defensive tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Waverly Jackson DL (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Andrew Moore WLAF tackle (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Mike Thompson NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 26 | Burnell Roques NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 26 | Derrick Cullors running back (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Charles Way NFL fullback (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 27 | Dewayne Washington NFL cornerback (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Adam Vinatieri WLAF punter/kicker (Amsterdam Admirals, New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Jim Kitts WLAF running back (Frankfurt Galaxy, Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Malcolm Seabron NFL wide receiver (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Randy Neal NFL linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 30 | Kerry Collins NFL quarterback (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Chris Parker running back (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Cole Ford NFL kicker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Kelvin Kinney defensive end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1973
| Jan 01 | Justin Armour NFL wide receiver (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 01 | Mercury Hayes wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Abu Wilson running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 02 | Fredric Ford WLAF CB (Scotland Claymores)/NFL cornerback (Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 03 | Tyrone Brown NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Lamont Warren NFL running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Ray Mickens cornerback (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Todd Sauerbrun NFL punter/kicker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Bobby Engram wide receiver (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 07 | Brian Milne fullback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | Travis Davis NFL strong safety (New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Dave Dickenson CFL quarterback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Ed Howard NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Lethon Flowers NFL defensive back (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 15 | Randy Srochenski CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Mario Bates NFL-running back (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Willie Whitehead CFL defensive end (Hamilton Tiger Cats), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Edward Jasper defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Eddie Kennison wide receiver (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Bubba Miller corner (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Grady Jackson defensive tackle (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Jamal Cox WLAF linebacker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | George Noga CFL linebacker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Reggie Barlow wide receiver (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 22 | Vincent Bradford linebacker (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Anthony Harris linebacker (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Marco Battaglia tight end (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Rodney Young NFL safety (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Mark Brook WLAF LB (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 26 | Tony Ramirez tackle (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 27 | Eddie Davis CFL cornerback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Darnell Stephens NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Scott Milanovich quarterback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Brad Yamaoka CFL running back (BC Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 30 | Jimmy Oliver NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Latario Rachal WLAF/NFL receiver (Amsterdam Admirals, San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Dan Brandenburg linebacker (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Jose White WLAF/NFL defensive tackle (Minnesota Vikings, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Patrick Jeffers NFL wide receiver (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Tim Denton NFL cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Kyle Richardson WLAF punter (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 05 | Israel Raybon defensive end (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Fred Miller tackle (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Tim Bowens NFL defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 08 | Eric Kresser quarterback (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Tom Tumulty linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 13 | Willie Smith NFL linebacker (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | George Hegamin NFL/WLAF tail back (Dallas Cowboys, Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Steve McNair NFL quarterback (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Frank Sanders NFL wide receiver (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 17 | Raymond Jackson NFL defensive back (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | Masafumi Kawaguchi WLAF linebacker (Amsterdam Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | Tommy Bennett safety (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 20 | Vladimir Iiic WLAF defensive end (Barcelona Dragons, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 22 | James Christensen NFL guard (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Harold Morrow full back (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Kavis Reed CFL defensive back (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Daryl Gardener defensive end (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 26 | Marshall Faulk NFL running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | Terence Davis WLAF wide receiver (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Demetrice Martin WLAF cornerback (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Denard Walker cornerback (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Gary Walker NFL defensive tackle/defensive end (Houston Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Henry Bailey NFL wide receiver/kick returner (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Cory Raymer NFL center (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | James Dexter tackle (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Jim Mills tackle (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 03 | Winslow Oliver running back (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 04 | Phillip Daniels NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Kendell Watkins NFL tight end (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Josh LaRocca WLAF quarterback (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 09 | Troy Bailey WLAF defensive end (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Mike Mihelic CFL offensive tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Sammie Brennan CFL defensive back (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Tony Veland NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Antonio Banks cornerback (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 12 | Keif Bryant NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Dan Wilkinson NFL defensive tackle (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 13 | Trezelle Jenkins NFL tackle (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 14 | Chris Sullivan defensive end (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 17 | Jerome Woods safety (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Marlon Kerner NFL cornerback (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Rob Johnson NFL quarterback (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 19 | John Michels NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 21 | Larry Bowie running back (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Joe Nedney kicker (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Luther Elliss NFL defensive end (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Rob Lazeo CFL offensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 24 | Atle Larsen WLAF kicker (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Ray Zellars NFL fullback (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Marshall Faulk running back (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | Rodney Thomas running back (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Greg DeLong NFL tight end (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 03 | Kelly Lochbaum CFL linebacker (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 04 | Ryan Coughlin CFL offensive linebacker (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Ed Hobbs WLAF RB (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Emile Palmer WLAF DT (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Spencer Folau NFL/WLAF offensive tackle (Baltimore Ravens, Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Tony Banks quarterback (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Donnie Edwards linebacker (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 06 | Randall Godfrey linebacker (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 08 | Joel Davis guard (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Blake Brockermeyer NFL tackle (Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Reggie Tongue NFL safety (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Aaron Hayden NFL running back (San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 13 | Dave Wohlabaugh corner (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Jeremy Burkett NFL/WLAF tight end (New York Giants, Barcelona Dragons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Gene Makowsky CFL offensive linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | Jeff Lewis NFL quarterback (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 18 | Derrick Brooks NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Itula Mili tight end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Christopher Sanders tight end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Scott Fields NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Earl Holmes linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | Melvin Hayes NFL tackle (New York Jets, Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Curtis Martin NFL running back (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Frank Beede NFL center (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Rich Yurkiewicz NFL/WLAF linebacker (Atlanta Falcons, Amst Admirals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 04 | Edward Hervey NFL wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Matt Dubuc CFL running back (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 05 | Muhsin Muhammad wide receiver (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 06 | Clay Williams OL (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Dameian Jeffries NFL defensive end (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 11 | Patrick Sapp NFL offensive linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | John Davis WLAF tight end (Amsterdam Admirals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 17 | Jay Riemersma tight end (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | David Bailey WLAF tackle (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Tory James NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 18 | Walter Scott NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Aaron Graham corner (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Leslie Ratliffe WLAF offensive tackle (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Earl Mackey NFL linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Jeff Smith NFL/WLAF corner (Scotland Claymores/Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Je'Rod Cherry safety (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 30 | Steve Charbonneau CFL defensive linebacker (Montréal Alouettes), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Tyrone Williams NFL defensive back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 21 | Frank Leahy, American Notre Dame football coach (1941-53), dies at age 64. | Ref: 70 |
| Jun 30 | Elmer Layden one of Notre Dame's legendary 4-horsemen, died. | Ref: 5 |
| Nov 02 | Earle ‘Greasy’ Neale Football Hall of Famer: West Virginia Wesleyan, Canton Bulldogs; coach: Philadelphia Eagles [1941-1950], three straight eastern division crowns and NFL championships [1948, 1949]; created the 5-man defensive line; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 27 | Eddie Davis CFL cornerback (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 02 | Kevin Feighery NFL/WLAF punter (NY Giants, Panthers, Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Tim Kohn guard/tackle (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Mark Hartsell WLAF QB (Scotland Claymores), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 07 | Terrell Owens wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Mitch Jacoby tight end (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 08 | Monty Montgomery defensiveback (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 10 | Bernard Holsey defensive tackle (NY Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Reinard Wilson linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Stanley Pritchett running back (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 15 | Mike Cherry quarterback (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Keith Washington NFL defensive end (Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Mike Alstott fullback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 22 | Jamel Williams safety (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 23 | Tony Graziani quarterback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Bobby Taylor NFL cornerback (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | George Jones running back (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1974
| Jan 01 | Johnie Church NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 04 | Carl Powell defensive end (Indpls Colts) | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 05 | Calvin Collins center/guard (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Juan Roque tackle (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 06 | Marcus Crandell CFL quarterback (Edmonton Eskimos), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 08 | Brian Roberson wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 09 | Jamain Stephens NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | Andre Kirwan CFL receiver (Toronto Argonauts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 10 | Hollis Thomas defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Rod Jones NFL guard (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Toderick Malone WLAF wide receiver (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 13 | Matt Lepsis NFL tackle (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl XXXII), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Kevin Jefferson NFL linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 14 | Michael Dritlein WLAF wide receiver (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 15 | Mike Minter safety (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 17 | Derrick Mason wide receiver (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 17 | Marcus Spriggs offensive tackle (Buffalo Bills), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Shane Burton defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 19 | Walter Jones tackle (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 20 | Rae Carruth wide receiver (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Jerald Sowell fullback (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Jerry Wunsch tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 21 | Orpheus Roye defensive end (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 24 | Tim Biakabutuka running back (Carolina Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 25 | Adam Meadows offensive tackle (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Derrick Mayes NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl XXXI), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Zack Bronson safety (San Francisco 49ers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | David LaFleur tight end (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Jeff Mitchell corner (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 29 | Pat Walsh WLAF Tackle (London Monarchs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Lorenzo Styles NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | J R Conrad offensive tackle/guard (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 04 | Chris Ward defensive end (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 06 | Nathan Davis defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Ryan Phillips linebacker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Jamain Stephens NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Brad Maynard punter (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 09 | Orlando Bobo guard (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Andrew English CFL receiver (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 10 | Ty Law NFL cornerback (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Brian Newman guard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Ronnie Ward linebacker (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 11 | Wally Richardson quarterback (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Michael Lowery NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 15 | Tim Hall running back (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 16 | Jevon Langford defensive end (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Kenyon Cotton full back (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 24 | Simeon Rice defensive end (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Detron Smith NFL running back (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 25 | Tamarick Vanover NFL wide receiver (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Kevin Abrams cornerback (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 28 | Michael Swift WLAF CB (Rhein Fire), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 01 | Stephen Davis running back (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Steve Sarkisian CFL quarterback (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Toran James linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Billy Granville linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 17 | Eric Lane running back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 17 | John Hall kicker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 18 | Torrian Gray safety (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 23 | Scott Galyon linebacker (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 24 | Terry Killens linebacker (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 25 | Mike Adams wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | Alfred Shipman CFL slot back (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 28 | K C Jones NFL center (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Anthony Hicks NFL linebacker (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | James Burgess linebacker (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 31 | Jason Odom tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 04 | O J Santiago tight end (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Rick Terry NFL defensive tackle (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Ben Bordelon tackle (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 09 | Kevin Mathis cornerback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 15 | Mike Quinn quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 17 | James Hamilton linebacker (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 20 | Paul Bradford cornerback (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 21 | Brice Hunter wide receiver (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 23 | Joey Kent wide receiver (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 23 | Sam Madison cornerback (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Jared Tomich defensive end (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 24 | Marc Collins NFL punter (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 25 | Twan Russell linebacker (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Pete Chryplewicz tight end (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | Cedric Jones defensive end (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | Chris Darkins NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 01 | Matthew Hatchette NFL wide receiver (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 07 | Scott Whittaker center/tackle (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Calvin Branch cornerback (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 08 | Korey Stringer NFL tackle (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 10 | Grant Williams NFL tackle (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 13 | Albert Connell wide receiver (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 16 | Keith Thibodeaux cornerback (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 20 | Brandon Jessie tight end (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 22 | Greg Jones linebacker (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 23 | Duane Clemons linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 24 | Marcus Coleman free safety (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Dennis Stallings linebacker (Tennessee Oilers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Danny Wuerffel NFL quarterback (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 29 | Kenny Bynum running back (San Diego Chargers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 31 | Steve Martin defensive tackle (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Richard Jordan linebacker (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 03 | Ralph Staten safety (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 11 | Kevin Devine cornerback/kick returner (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 13 | Chris Lewis CFL safety (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 18 | Peter Boulware linebacker (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Bryant Westbrook cornerback (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 19 | Jake Plummer quarterback (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 21 | Raymond Austin cornerback/safety (NY Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Chris Naeole guard (New Orleans Saints), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Grayson Shillingford NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 26 | Tony Brackens defensive end (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Rob Niedermayer Cassiar, NHL center (Florida Panthers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | James Darling linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 29 | Tom Knight cornerback (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1975
| Jan 05 | Warrick Dunn football: Florida State, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons RB, is born. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 06 | James Farrior linebacker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 11 | Brad Badger guard (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 18 | Derek Smith linebacker (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 23 | Kevin Alexander NFL wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 31 | Kenard Lang defensive end (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 02 | Macey Brooks wide receiver (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Chris Szarka CFL full back (Saskatchewan Roughriders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Matt Finkes linebacker (New York Jets), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 12 | Seth Payne defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Pat Barnes quarterback (KS City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | Duce Staley running back (Philadelphia Eagles), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | Marcus Robinson wide receiver (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 07 | William Hampton CFL defensive back (Calgary Stampeders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Brett Conway NFL kicker (Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 08 | Kenny Wheaton cornerback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 11 | Shawn Springs cornerback (Seattle Seahawks), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | Cornell Brown linebacker (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 22 | Chris Bayne safety (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 27 | B J Gallis CFL linebacker (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Ronde Barber cornerback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 07 | Tiki Barber running back (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 11 | Terry Cousin NFL cornerback (Chicago Bears), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 16 | Nicky Sualua NFL fullback (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 22 | Brian Manning wide receiver (Miami Dolphins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 23 | Bret Anderson CFL slot back (British Columbia Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 26 | Jabbar Threats defensive end (Jacksonville Jaguars), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Kenny Harris safety (Arizona Cardinals), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 27 | Michael Booker cornerback (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 28 | James Thrash wide receiver (Washington Redskins), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 12 | Lawrence Phillips running back (St Louis Rams), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 15 | Ray Lewis linebacker (Baltimore Ravens), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 25 | Gaston Gallimard French publisher (Library Gallimard), dies at 94. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 28 | Kesley Perrin CFL defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | Cole Ford kicker (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1976
| Jan 23 | Byron Hanspard NFL running back (Atlanta Falcons), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 03 | Dwayne Rudd linebacker (Minnesota Vikings), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 07 | Terry Battle running back (Detroit Lions), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 18 | Volker Schenk WLAF RB (Frankfurt Galaxy), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 27 | Tony Gonzalez tight end (Kansas City Chiefs), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | Chris Canty cornerback (New England Patriots), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 30 | Toby Gowin punter (Dallas Cowboys), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 05 | Ike Hilliard NFL wide receiver (New York Giants), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 03 | Ernie Nevers college fullback (Stanford), dies at 72. | Ref: 5 |
| May 25 | Tarik Glenn offensive tackle (Indpls Colts), is born. | Ref: 5 |
| May 27 | Darrell Russell defensive tackle (Oakland Raiders), is born. | Ref: 5 |
- 1978
| Aug 05 | Earl ‘Dutch’ Clark College and Pro Football Hall of Famer: Colorado College, Portsmouth Spartans, Detroit Lions; coach: Detroit Lions, Cleveland Rams, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado College; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1979
| Jan 07 | In the AFC title game, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Oilers 34-5 for a Super Bowl trip and their third AFC championship title. They played in a steady rain at Three Rivers Stadium. In the NFC championship game, the Dallas Cowboys shut out the Los Angeles Rams 28-0. (The Steelers beat the Cowboys 35-31 in Super Bowl XIII Jan 21.) | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 02 | Carroll D Rosenbloom Los Angeles Rams president, dies at 72. | Ref: 5 |
- 1982
| Sep 30 | Bill George Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears middle linebacker: All-Pro [1955-62]; LA Rams; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1983
| Jan 26 | Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant football coach: University of AL: the winningest coach in college football [323 wins, 85 losses, 17 ties in 25 years]; dies in Alabama at age 69. | Ref: 4 |
| May 02 | Pro Football Hall of Famer quarterback for the LA Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Norm Van Brocklin dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 30 | Bill George Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears middle linebacker: All-Pro [1955-62]; LA Rams; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Oct 31 | George Halas [Papa Bear], Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears owner/coach: 40 seasons, seven NFL titles, 324 coaching wins; pioneer of the National Football League: only person associated with NFL throughout first 50 years; dies at age 88. | Ref: 2 |
| Nov 27 | Paul "Bear" Bryant US football coach (Alabama), dies at 69. | Ref: 5 |
- 1984
| Nov 07 | Joe Namath, quarterback of the NY Jets and famous for passes both on and off the field, married Deborah Lynn Mays. | Ref: 4 |
- 1985
| Sep 07 | ‘Bruiser’ Frank Kinard College and Pro Football Hall of Famer: University of MS; NFL’s Brooklyn Dodgers; AAFC’s NY Yankees; All-Pro: [1940, 1941, 1943, 1944]; ‘ironman of football’: played 708 out of 720 season minutes [1936]; missed only one game in nine years of pro ball; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1986
| Jan 15 | James H "Jim" Crowley US football player (Notre Dame), dies at 83. | Ref: 5 |
| Jun 27 | Don Rogers of the Cleveland Browns, dies of cocaine poisoning | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 01 | Robert L "Bobby" Layne football player (Detroit Lions), dies at 59. | Ref: 5 |
- 1987
| Mar 11 | Woody (Wayne) Hayes College Football Hall of Famer: Ohio State head coach for 33 years; dies at age 74. | Ref: 4 |
| Mar 12 | Woody Hayes [Wayne], Ohio State University football coach, dies. | Ref: 68 |
| Sep 25 | Duffy (Hugh) Daugherty College Football Hall of Famer: player, coach: Syracuse University; coach: Michigan State: won two Big Ten championships; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1988
| Mar 24 | Quarterback Dan Fouts retires. | Ref: 5 |
| Oct 25 | Charles ‘Boobie’ Clark football: Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Oilers; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1989
| May 06 | Earl Henry Blaik, American collegiate football coach, dies at age 92. | Ref: 70 |
| Jun 17 | John Matusek Oakland Raider/actor, dies at 38 of a heart attack. | Ref: 5 |
- 1990
| Jan 07 | Bronko (Bronislaw) Nagurski Pro Football Hall of Famer: charter member: Chicago Bears: rushed for over 4,000 yards; world champion wrestler [1938]; College Football Hall of Famer: University of Minnesota; dies at age 81. | Ref: 4 |
| Jan 07 | Joseph Robbie lawyer/NFL owner (Miami Dolphins), dies at 73. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 15 | (Heisman Trophy 1940) Tom Harmon football: University of Michigan [Heisman Trophy: 1940], AFL: NY Americans [1941], NFL: LA Rams [1946-1947]; broadcaster: ABC Sports; World War II fighter pilot [Silver Star, Purple Heart]; father of actor Mark Harmon, dies in Los Angeles at age 70. (TWA, 1991) | Ref: 95 |
| Oct 10 | Dick Jorgensen NFL referee, dies at 56 | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 31 | George Allen US football coach (Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins), dies at age 68. | Ref: 5 |
- 1991
| Jan 21 | Howard "Red" Grange football's galloping ghost, dies at 87. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 28 | Harold "Red" Grange "Galloping Ghost" of football (IL Bears), dies at the age of 87. | Ref: 68 |
| Mar 19 | John Russell Thomas NFL general manager (Detroit Lions), dies. | Ref: 5 |
| Aug 05 | Paul Brown, Pro Football Hall of Famer: football coach: Cleveland Browns; dies at 82. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 21 | David "Sonny" Werblin AFL owner (NY Jets), dies at 81 | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 12 | Tampa Bay Bucaneer Dexter Manley, retires after failing drug test. | Ref: 5 |
- 1992
| Jan 31 | Mel Hein NFLer (New York Giants), dies at 82. | Ref: 5 |
| May 14 | Lyle Alzado NFL defense linesman (Raiders), dies of cancer at 43. | Ref: 5 |
| Jul 16 | Buck (Junious) Buchanan Pro Football Hall of Famer: Dallas Texans/KS City Chiefs defensive tackle: Super Bowl I, IV; asst. coach: New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns; director: KS Special Olympics; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1993
| Mar 26 | Roy Riegels University of California football player who ran wrong way, dies at 84. | Ref: 5 |
| Apr 30 | David Waymer NFLer (Saints, 49'ers, Raiders), dies at 34. | Ref: 5 |
- 1994
| Feb 09 | (Charles Burnham) Bud Wilkinson football: Minnesota Golden Gophers: on national championship teams [1934-1936]; coach: Oklahoma Sooners [1947-1963]: 145-29-4 record, 3 national titles [1950, 1955, 1956], won 47 consecutive games [1953–1957: longest winning streak in modern football]; St. Louis Cardinals [1978-1879]; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1995
| Apr 01 | Johnny Nicholss footballer, dies at 63. | Ref: 5 |
- 1996
| Jan 16 | Harry Potts footballer/manager, dies at 75. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 14 | Bob Paisley football manager, dies at 77. | Ref: 5 |
| Mar 26 | (Elizabeth Cissie) Charlton football matriarch, dies at 83. | Ref: 5 |
| May 02 | Peter John Swales football club chairman, dies at 63. | Ref: 5 |
| Dec 06 | Pete (Alvin) Rozelle football: LA Rams GM, NFL commissioner; dies at age 70. | Ref: 4 |
- 1997
| Jan 10 | George Young footballer, dies at 74. | Ref: 5 |
| Jan 16 | Jim Kensil NFL president (New York Jets), dies of heart failure at 66. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 19 | Stanley Pearson footballer, dies at 76. | Ref: 5 |
| Feb 23 | Billy Lothridge football: Georgia Tech, runner-up to Roger Staubach for 1963 Heisman Trophy; Miami Dolphins; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 06 | Jack Kent Cooke NFL team owner (Washington Redskins), dies at age 84. | Ref: 70 |
| Sep 22 | Abe Gibron football: Purdue Univ., Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears; head coach: Chicago Bears; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1998
| Mar 08 | Ray Nitschke Pro Football Hall of Famer: Green Bay Packers LB: All-Pro [1964-66]; MVP in 1962 NFL Championship; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Apr 21 | Vernon Holland football: Tennessee State Univ., Cincinnati Bengals; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 05 | Sid Luckman Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Bears quarterback: 4 NFL Championships, MVP [1943]; shares NFL individual record for touchdowns thrown in a game [7, Nov. 14, 1943]; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Sep 27 | (Heisman Trophy 1948) Ewell Doak Walker Pro Football Hall of Famer: S.M.U. [Heisman Trophy: 1948]; Detroit Lions; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 17 | (Wilbur Charles) Weeb Ewbank Pro Football Hall of Famer: head coach: Baltimore Colts, dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 1999
| Nov 01 | Former Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, died of bile duct cancer at age 45. | Ref: 70 |
- 2000
| Feb 12 | Tom Landry Pro Football Hall of Famer: coach: Dallas Cowboys [1960-1988], record: 270-178-6, 20 straight winning seasons, five NFC titles, two Super Bowl wins; dies in Irving TX, at age 75. | Ref: 4 |
| Jul 06 | Former Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane is shot and killed by his wife as he walks through the front door of their Charlotte NC home. (USA Today, p 3C, 2/02/2004) | Ref: 13 |
| Jul 10 | Bill Munson football: Utah State Univ., LA Rams, Seattle Seahawks, SD Chargers, Detroit Lions; Asst. G.M.: Buffalo Bills; dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Nov 29 | Lou Groza Pro Football Hall of Famer: Cleveland Browns; Ohio State; sports broadcaster: ABC Radio; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 2001
| Jun 10 | John McKay (College Football Hall of Famer: head coach: USC: only coach to take a team to the Rose Bowl 4 years in a row [1967-70]; head coach: Tampa Bay Buccaneers) dies. | Ref: 4 |
| Aug 01 | Pro Bowl tackle Korey Stringer died of heat stroke, a day after collapsing at the Minnesota Vikings' training camp. | Ref: 70 |
| Dec 24 | Harvey Martin football: Dallas Cowboys DE: Super Bowls X, XII, XIII; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 2002
| Sep 11 | Football hall-of-famer Johnny Unitas died at age 69. | Ref: 70 |
| Sep 24 | Mike Webster "Iron Mike": Pro Football Hall of Famer: Pittsburgh Steelers center [1974-1988]: Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV; played more seasons [15] and more games [220] than any player in Steelers history; dies. | Ref: 4 |
- 2003
| May 11 | Ennis Haywood, 23, of the Dallas Cowboys, dies. An autopsy did not reveal the cause of death. (USA Today, p 10C, 5/13/2003) | Ref: 13 |
| May 18 | Raymond Glen Sherman II, 14, son of Green Bay Packers assistant coach Ray Sherman, dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. (USA Today, p 1, 11/14/2003) | Ref: 13 |
| Dec 17 | Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns quarterback Otto Graham dies at age 82. (XDG, p 4B, 12/18/2003) | Ref: 83 |
| Dec 20 | Irvin Favre, father of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, dies at age 58 in Mississippi. (USA Today, p 5C, 12/26/2003) | Ref: 13 |
- 2004
| Jan 28 | Elroy Hirsch ‘Crazy Legs’: Pro Football Hall of Famer: Chicago Rockets [AAFC], LA Rams [NFL] pass receiver: named all-time NFL flanker [1969]; career record: 387 catches for 7,029 yards, 60 TDs, 405 points scored; University of Wisconsin, player, athletic director; dies. | Ref: 4 |
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