The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 17th June
1945: Eddy Merckx, who won the Tour de France five times, is born (celebrates 66th birthday).
1958: Rugby league's Young player of the year in 1981 and 1982 Des Drummond, who won 24 caps for Great Britain, is born (celebrates 53rd birthday).
1964: Former Worcestershire and England wicketkeeper Steve Rhodes is born (celebrates 47th birthday).
1979: Former Manchester United midfielder Kleberson is born (celebrates 32nd birthday).
