Eric Simms (rugby league)

Eric Simms is an Indigenous Australian former professional and national representative rugby league footballer who has been named among the nation's finest of the 20th century. His primary position was at fullback although he could also play as a centre. Simms played his entire first grade career for South Sydney with whom he won four premierships and was top point-scorer for four consecutive seasons.

2 August 1945

Born on the same birth date (2 August 1945): Alex Jesaulenko • Bunker Roy • Joanna Cassidy

Born on the same birth day (2 August): August 2 • Augustus Rowe • Benjamin Barber • Berimbau • David Yow • Geoffrey Dutton • Istifan al-Duwayhi • James Howe • Jay Heaps • John Radecki • Juan Formell • Kyawswa of Pagan • Lawrence Wright • Pete de Freitas • Philippe II, Duke of Orléans • Ruth Nelson (actress) • Rómulo Gallegos • Tony Godden • Uğur Tütüneker • Varvara Gracheva • Vitalia Diatchenko

Born in the same month (August 1945): Alan Mulally • Jerry DaVanon • Molly Duncan • Steve Martin • Tom Ridge • Wyomia Tyus