The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on January 31st
1931: The very first BBC Sports Personality of the Year and Commonwealth gold medalist, British athlete Sir Chris Chataway is born. (celebrates 81st birthday)
1968: Former Scotland, Celtic and Everton midfielder/defender John Collins is born. (celebrates 44th birthday)
1981: Middlesbrough's Argentinian midfielder Julio Arca is born. (celebrates 31st birthday)
1986 : Wolves' powerful left back George Elokobi is born. (celebrates 26th birthday)
