Athletes born on February 28

Take a focused look at the athletes born on February 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Mario Andretti

  Mario Andretti is an Italian-born American former racing driver widely regarded as one of the most successful Americans in the history of motorsport. He is one of only two drivers to have won races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR. Andretti won the 1978 Formula One World Championship, four IndyCar championships, and the Daytona 500, among many … [bio]

• 1945 Bubba Smith

  Bubba Smith was an American professional football player and actor. He gained fame as an NFL defensive end before transitioning into acting, where he became best known for his roles in the 'Police Academy' film series. [bio]