Birthdays of Sport Stars on December 27
1896 : Arch Ward, sportswriter (proposed baseball's all-star game)
1899 : Paul Costello, US, double sculls (Olympic-gold-1920, 24, 28)
1934 : Larissa Latynina, Ukraine, gymnist (Olympic-gold-1956, 60, 64)
1959 : Andre Tippett, NFL linebacker (New England Patriots)
1963 : Dana Chladek, Decin Czech, US slalom Kayak (Olympics-br/silver-92, 96)
1963 : Mark Pike, NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills)
1964 : Randy Kirk, NFL outside linebacker (AZ Cardinals, SF 49ers)
1964 : Steve Wallace, NFL tackle (SF 49ers, KC Chiefs)
1969 : Chris Humbert, Modesto Calif, water polo 2m offense (Olympics-96)
1969 : Suzanne Paxton, Balt Md, fencer-foil (Olympics-96)
1970 : Lorenzo Neal, NFL fullback (NO Saints, NY Jets)
1970 : Mike Salmon, NFL/WLAF safety (Houston Oilers, Rhein Fire, SF 49ers)
1971 : Bryan Smolinski, Toledo OH, NHL forward (Team USA, Pitts Penguins)
1971 : James Stewart, NFL running back (Jacksonville Jaguars)
1972 : Charles Way, NFL fullback (NY Giants)
1972 : Dewayne Washington, NFL cornerback (Minn Vikings)
1973 : Bill Clay, Yokosuka Japan, US sprint cyclist (Olympics-96)
1975 : Patrick Paauwe, Dutch soccer player (PSV, Graafschap)
1977 : Kate Nelson, Evanston Ill, rhythmic gymnast (Olympics-96)