Athletes born on December 7

Take a focused look at the athletes born on December 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1956 Larry Bird

  Larry Bird is a retired American professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. He played his entire career for the Boston Celtics, earning three NBA championships and three consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. Known for his sharp shooting, court vision, and basketball IQ, Bird was instrumental in popularizing the NBA … [bio]

• 1980 John Terry

  John Terry is a retired English professional footballer best known for his long and successful career as a central defender at Chelsea Football Club, where he served as captain for the majority of his tenure. He is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation and a key figure in Chelsea's modern successes. [bio]