September 1, 1875 – “Tarzan of the Apes” creator Edgar Rice Burroughs is born in Chicago.
September 1, 1923 – Boxing champ Rocky Marciano is born in Brockton, Massachusetts. He is the only heavyweight champion to finish his career undefeated.
September 2, 1850 – A. G. Spalding, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, manager, and executive and co-founder of the Spalding sporting goods company, is born in Byron, Illinois.
September 6, 1860 – Pioneering social worker and 1931 Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams is born in Cedarville, Illinois (near Freeport).