Kirk Herbstrait

Sports Birthdays for August 19 — Kirk Herbstreit and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 19: Renee Richards Age: 78 Profession: Retired Tennis Player Best Known For: Born Richard Raskind, Renee Richards underwent numerous surgeries to transform from a man into a woman in the 1970s. After suing the United States Tennis Association, who blocked her from playing in the 1976 US Open, Richards won the suit and played on the WTA Tour from 1977 to 1981.