The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on January 31st
1895: Baseball legend George Herman 'Babe' Ruth was born. The New York Yankees hero began his career as a pitcher but went on to become his sport's greatest batter. (woul have celebrated his 117th birthday)
1924: Former England football captain Billy Wright was born. The Wolves great became the first man to win 100 England caps and captained his country a then-record 90 times. (Would have celebrated his 88th birthday)
1964: Former France flanker Laurent Cabannes is born. (celebrates 48th birthday)
1984 : Aston Villa and England striker Darren Bent is born. (celebrates 28th birthday)
