10 notable athletes who were born on Christmas Day

A Christmas birthday for athletes

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Christmas becomes doubly special for a person when it is also their birthday. From NFL legends to an MLB icon, here are 10 athletes throughout the years who were born on Dec. 25.

Nellie Fox

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Year: 1927

Demaryius Thomas

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Year: 1987

Eric Gordon

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Year: 1988

Rickey Henderson

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Year: 1958

Stu Barnes

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Year: 1970

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