American baseball player and manager who played in eight World Series, winning seven
American baseball player and manager who played in eight World Series
winning seven
Hall of Fame catcher who helped the New York Yankees win seven World Series titles.
Bill Dickey debuted for the Yankees in 1928 and quickly established himself as one of baseball’s premier catchers.
He was selected as an All-Star eleven times and played in eight World Series, winning seven championships.
Known for his defensive skills and leadership behind the plate, Dickey was a cornerstone of the Yankees’ dynasty.
After retiring as a player, he managed and coached in Major League Baseball, sharing his expertise with new generations.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954 and remains a legend of the sport.
1907
Bill Dickey
World Series
English-Australian cricketer, coach and journalist
English-Australian cricketer
coach and journalist
Frank Tyson was an English-Australian cricketer, coach, and journalist.
Frank Tyson was born on June 6, 1930 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England.
He was known as 'Typhoon Tyson' for his extreme fast bowling in the 1950s.
He took 76 wickets in 17 Test matches for England.
After retiring as a player he coached the Australian cricket team.
He served as a cricket journalist and authored several books on the sport.
He was praised for his analytical insights and contributions to cricket literature.
He passed away in 2015, remembered as one of the fastest bowlers of his era.
1930
Frank Tyson
Australian swimmer; winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1956
Australian swimmer; winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1956
Jon Henricks is an Australian swimmer who won two gold medals at the 1956 Olympics.
Jon Douglas Henricks was born on June 6, 1935 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia.
He competed in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, winning gold in the 100m freestyle and 4x200m relay.
He set multiple world records in freestyle swimming during his career.
Henricks also won medals at the Commonwealth Games in 1954 and 1958.
He was known for his powerful sprinting technique and consistency.
He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1972.
He remains one of Australia's most celebrated Olympic swimmers.
1935
Jon Henricks
Olympic
Northern Irish rugby player who toured with the British Lions five times
Northern Irish rugby player who toured with the British Lions five times
Northern Irish rugby union stalwart who captained the British Lions and set appearance records.
Willie John McBride is celebrated as one of rugby's most durable and respected figures.
He earned 63 caps for Ireland and appeared in a record five British & Irish Lions tours.
Renowned for his leadership, he captained the 1974 Lions on their unbeaten tour to South Africa.
His physical playing style and resilience made him a formidable lock forward of his era.
After retiring, he contributed to the sport as a coach and ambassador for rugby union.
McBride's legacy endures through his records and mentorship of younger players.
1940
Willie John McBride
British Lions
American sprinter and football player; winner of 1968 Olympic 200m gold medal in a world record time
American sprinter and football player; winner of 1968 Olympic 200m gold medal in a world record time
American sprinter celebrated for his 1968 Olympic 200m victory and iconic Black Power salute.
Tommie Smith set a world record en route to winning the 200m gold at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
His raised-gloved Black Power salute on the medal podium became a defining civil rights gesture.
Before track fame, he played college football at San Jose State University under coach Bud Winter.
After athletics, Smith pursued professional football and later dedicated himself to social activism.
He authored books on the intersection of sports and civil rights, inspiring future athlete-activists.
His legacy endures as a symbol of courage and commitment to equality.
Tommie Smith
Dutch butterfly stroke swimmer; winner of three Olympic medals including gold in 1968
Dutch butterfly stroke swimmer; winner of three Olympic medals including gold in 1968
Dutch swimmer who won three Olympic medals, including gold in the 1968 butterfly event.
Ada Kok rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of the world's leading butterfly specialists.
She won silver and bronze at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics before capturing gold in Mexico City.
Kok set multiple European and world records in butterfly events during her career.
After retiring from competition, she contributed to Dutch swimming as a coach and mentor.
Her dedication helped elevate the Netherlands' presence in international swimming.
Kok's achievements paved the way for future generations of female athletes.
Ada Kok
butterfly stroke
Olympic
Polish footballer and manager; 91 caps for Poland and voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Polish footballer and manager; 91 caps for Poland and voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Polish footballer and manager who earned 91 caps and was named Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
Wladyslaw Zmuda is a retired Polish footballer who represented his country 91 times as a defender.
He was voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, helping Poland secure third place.
Zmuda also featured in the 1978 and 1982 tournaments, cementing his status in Poland’s golden football era.
At club level, he played for Wisła Kraków and other European teams, showcasing consistent defensive skill.
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into management, coaching several clubs in Poland and abroad.
His leadership on and off the field has left a lasting legacy in international football.
Wladyslaw Zmuda
1974 FIFA World Cup
Swedish tennis player; winner of eleven Grand Slam singles titles including five consecutive Wimbledons
Swedish tennis player; winner of eleven Grand Slam singles titles including five consecutive Wimbledons
Swedish tennis legend who won eleven Grand Slam singles titles, including five consecutive Wimbledon championships.
Björn Borg is a Swedish former tennis player who dominated the sport in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Known for his calm demeanor and two-handed backhand, he won six French Open titles and five straight Wimbledons (1976–1980).
Borg’s rivalry with John McEnroe remains one of tennis’s most celebrated matchups.
He retired abruptly at age 26, only to return briefly before retiring permanently.
Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Borg’s legacy endures in his influence on modern baseline play.
He later pursued ventures in fashion and business, furthering his multifaceted career.
1956
Björn Borg
Grand Slam
Wimbledons
Ghanaian footballer
Ghanaian footballer
Tony Yeboah is a Ghanaian former professional footballer celebrated for his powerful striking ability and prolific goal scoring in the English Premier League.
Tony Yeboah was born in Kumasi, Ghana, in 1966.
He began his career with Kumasi Cornerstones before moving to Europe to play for clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt.
Yeboah became a fan favorite at Leeds United, where his spectacular goals earned multiple Goal of the Month awards.
He was capped over 60 times for the Ghana national team, scoring in the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations.
Known for his strength and finishing, he ranks among the top scorers in Premier League history during his era.
After retiring, he has remained involved in football through coaching and charity work.
Tony Yeboah
Irish footballer
Irish footballer
David Connolly is an Irish former professional footballer known for his goal-scoring prowess as a striker in clubs across Europe and the Irish national team.
David Connolly was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1977.
He began his professional career at Feyenoord in the Netherlands before moving to the Premier League with Wimbledon and West Ham United.
Connolly scored over 100 club goals during stints in England, the Netherlands, and Greece.
He earned 41 caps for the Republic of Ireland, netting 11 international goals.
Known for his clinical finishing and aerial ability, he remains one of Ireland's notable forwards.
After retirement, he transitioned to coaching youth players.
1977
David Connolly
Italian football manager
Italian football manager
Italian football manager and former midfielder known for his progressive, possession-based style of play.
Roberto De Zerbi is an Italian football manager born on 6 June 1979 who began his career as a midfielder in the Italian lower leagues. After hanging up his boots, he took up coaching and gained recognition through successful stints at Foggia and Palermo. His attractive, ball-playing philosophy led to his appointment at Sassuolo, where he impressed with a high-scoring team. In 2022, he moved to the Premier League as head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion, leading them to some of their best results in history. De Zerbi is noted for his tactical innovation, emphasis on youth development, and commitment to an attacking brand of football.
1979
Roberto De Zerbi
Danish footballer
Danish footballer
Danish former professional footballer who played as a winger for Ajax, Celta Vigo, and Sevilla, and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2012.
Michael Krohn-Dehli was born on 6 June 1983 and began his career in the Ajax academy before moving to Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk. He found breakthrough form at Brøndby IF, which earned him a move to Heerenveen and later Ajax's senior side. In 2011, he transferred to Celta Vigo in Spain, where his creative play helped cement his reputation. A season later, he signed for Sevilla and contributed to their attacking midfield. Internationally, Krohn-Dehli was capped by Denmark and featured at UEFA Euro 2012, known for his vision and set-piece delivery.
1983
Michael Krohn-Dehli