Today’s famous athlete birthdays for May 4 include a 2-time Masters champion, a women’s basketball legend, and Steelers 2-time Super Bowl champ
By Zach Mentz
Published on May 4, 2026.
Famous athletes born on May 4 include Rory McIlroy, Dawn Staley, and James Harrison, a two-time Masters champion and a former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion. McIlory won the PGA Championship twice in 2012 and 2014, and has over $114 million in career earnings as of April 2026. Staley led South Carolina women's basketball to three NCAA national titles and eight Final Four appearances in 18 seasons. Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Harrison won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers during his 15-year career. Former NBA All-Star guard Victor Oladipo was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2013 NBA Draft and has earned consecutive All-star selections with the Indiana Pacers.
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