Athletes born on August 14

Take a focused look at the athletes born on August 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1959 Magic Johnson

  Magic Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He played 13 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships and earning three Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. Johnson is also a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. [bio]

• 1970 Alan Shearer

  Alan Shearer is a legendary English footballer who holds the record for most Premier League goals, playing primarily for Blackburn Rovers...