The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 17th March
1949: Former Northern Ireland and Arsenal defender Pat Rice is born (celebrates 62nd birthday).
1957: Former Northern Ireland, Manchester United and Chelsea defender Mal Donaghy is born (celebrates 54th birthday).
1964: Former Arsenal and England full-back Lee Dixon is born (celebrates 47th birthday).
1982: Everton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is born (celebrates 29th birthday).
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this email address with their date of birth, full name and the team they support.
