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Birthdays of Sport Stars on May 15

1912 : Alexis Nihon, Bahamas, wrestler (Olympics-1968)
1924 : Andrea Gyarmati, Hungary water polo player (Olympics, 1948-60)
1944 : Miruts Yifter, Ethiopia, 5K/10K runner (Olympic-gold-1980)
1949 : Wendy Pritchard, Australian women's field hockey team manager (Oly-96)
1952 : Rick Waits, baseball pitcher (Rangers, Indians, Twins)
1964 : Pierre Trentin, France, 1K time trials (Olympic-gold-1968)
1965 : Dan Stryzinski, NFL punter (Atlanta Falcons)
1966 : Paul Ysebaert, Sarnia, NHL left wing (Tampa Bay Lightning)
1968 : James "Jim" Neil, Buffalo NY, rower (Olympics-1996)
1968 : Leroy Hoard, NFL running back (Cleve Browns, Minnesota Vikings)
1969 : Emmitt Smith, running back (Dallas Cowboys, 3-time NFL rushing leader)
1969 : Holly McPeak, Manhattan Beach CA, beach volleyballer (Olympics-96)
1970 : Artie Smith, NFL defensive end (Cin Bengals)
1970 : Desmond Howard, NFL receiver (Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders)
1970 : Keith Tower, NBA center (LA Clippers)
1970 : Rod Smith, NFL wide reciever (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32)
1970 : Tony Brown, NFL cornerback (Seattle Seahawks)
1971 : Scott Shipley, Bremerton Wash, slalom single kayak (Olympics-6th-96)
1972 : Tirrell Greene, WLAF guard (Frankfurt Galaxy)
1972 : Troy Drake, NFL tackle (Phila Eagles)
1973 : Suzannah Bianco, San Jose CA, synchronized swimmer (Olympics-alt-96)
1974 : A J Hinch, Wavely IA, baseball catcher (Olympics-bronze-96)
1976 : Eric DuBose, Bradenton Fl, baseball pitcher (Olympics-bronze-96)
1978 : Amy Chow, San Jose Calif, gymnast (Olympics-gold/silver-96)

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