Denis Law (football) – Former Scotland forward who played for both Manchester United and City, born 1940.

Brian Close (cricket) – Youngest man to play Test cricket for England, aged 18 years and 149 days when he made his debut in 1949. Went on to captain both England and Somerset, born 1931.

Alain Prost (motor racing) – French four-time world Formula One champion, born 1955.