Today’s famous athlete birthdays for April 12 include a former Ohio State star, a Cleveland baseball legend, and the first openly gay player in NFL history
By Zach Mentz
Published on April 12, 2026.
Famous athletes born on April 12 include former Ohio State star and NFL wide receiver Tedd Ginn Jr., Cleveland baseball legend Addie Joss, former Cleveland Browns defensive end Carl Nassib, and the first openly gay player in NFL history. American golfer Russell Henley has five career wins on the PGA Tour and over $48 million in career earnings as of April 2026. Former Cleveland Naps ace Joss is one of the best pitchers in MLB history, winning two ERA titles in nine MLB seasons with Cleveland from 1902-1910. Former NFL defensive end Nassib played seven seasons from 2016-22 for the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Las Vegas Raiders. Legendary Spanish rally driver Carlos Sainz won two World Rally Championships with Toyota in 1990 and 1992.
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