Happy birthday! Jimmy Connors turns 72 today

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 72 on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024.

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Jimmy Connors is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of his generation.

Popular tennis player Jimmy Connors has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Connors, a cultural icon

Born James Scott Connors in East St. Louis on September 2, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Connors' not just a great tennis player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jimmy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jimmy Connors as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Jimmy, you're the best!

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