The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 7th May
1974: Former Fulham and Chelsea defender Ian Pearce is born (celebrates 39th birthday).
1982: Former Queens Park Rangers midfielder Akos Buzsaky is born (celebrates 31st birthday).
1984: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is born (celebrates 29th birthday).
1984: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney is born (celebrates 29th birthday).