April 12, 1952

1952Reuben Gant, American football player^[†]

Reuben Charles Gant is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Oklahoma State University. He is regarded as a draft "bust" as he never lived up to the billing after Buffalo used a first round pick on him in the 1974 NFL Draft. His best season came in 1977 when he recorded 41 catches for 646 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He became the team's full-time starter at tight end the following season.

1952Leicester Rutledge, New Zealand rugby player^[†]

Leicester Malcolm Rutledge is a New Zealand former rugby union player. As a flanker, Rutledge represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, from 1978 to 1980. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks, including 13 internationals, and captained the side in one match against Combined Services on the 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland.

1952Gary Soto, American poet, novelist, and memoirist^[†]

Gary Anthony Soto is an American poet, novelist, and memoirist.

1952Ralph Wiley, American journalist (died 2004)^[†]

Ralph Heygood Wiley Jr. was an American sports journalist who wrote for Sports Illustrated and ESPN's Page 2. He was well known for his distinctive literary tone and his writings on race in America.