The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 23rd July
1953: Former England and Essex cricket captain Graham Gooch is born (celebrates 60th birthday).
1963: Former Chelsea, Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend is born (celebrates 50th birthday).
1974: American sprinter who won 100m and 4x100m relay gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics,Maurice Greene is born (celebrates 39th birthday).
1976: World Cup-winning former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder, Patrick Vieira is born (celebrates 37th birthday).
