Athletes born on July 16

Take a focused look at the athletes born on July 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1942 Margaret Court

  Margaret Court is an Australian former professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Known for her dominance in women's tennis during the 1960s and early 1970s, Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in history. She became the first woman in the Open Era to win the singles … [bio]

• 1942 Margaret Smith

  Margaret Court (born Margaret Smith; 16 July 1942) is a former Australian tennis player. She is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, known particularly for her record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other player in history. [bio]

• 1968 Barry Sanders

  Barry Sanders is a former professional American football running back who played his entire 10-year NFL career with the Detroit Lions. Known for his extraordinary agility and elusiveness, Sanders is considered one of the greatest running backs in football history. He won the 1988 Heisman Trophy and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. [bio]