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Was an American-born Italian soccer player whom is believed to be the first American-born player in

Was an American-born Italian soccer player whom is believed to be the first American-born player in Serie A and the first American-born player to have play for Italy.In 1934, he transferred to Fiorentina in Serie A. At that era, three other American-born players -- Armando Frigo, Alfio Argentieri and Umberto Piccolo -- played in Italy at that time, but only Armando Frigo played in the Serie A. Alfonso Negro played 51 games for Fiorentina, and scored five goals, before being transferred to Napoli in 1938, where he played 25 games and scored three goals.

Is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1990-1994 and 1996.

Is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1990-1994 and 1996.

Is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division (– 60

Is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division (– 60 kilograms) at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

A former Spanish international and Real Madrid footballer, who was a member of the national side tha

A former Spanish international and Real Madrid footballer, who was a member of the national side that won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.In 1990, Alfonso began to play football professionally for Real Madrid, and helped the club win La Liga in 1995. Later that year, he signed for Real Betis. In his first season at the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, he converted 25 goals which was the most goals ever scored by a player in a season in the club's history.

Is a light flyweight boxer from Italy who has won two silver medals at the European Championships.He

Is a light flyweight boxer from Italy who has won two silver medals at the European Championships.He participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his native country. He was beaten in the quarterfinals of the light flyweight (48 kg) division by Turkey's ev

Was an American professional boxer. Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC cruiserweigh

Was an American professional boxer. Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC cruiserweight title with a decision win over Carlos De León in 1985. He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton via decision the same year. In September 1

Is a Spanish professional basketball player. He currently plays for Plus Pujol Lleida of the Spanish

Is a Spanish professional basketball player. He currently plays for Plus Pujol Lleida of the Spanish LEB Oro.

Is a Mexican professional boxer and competitor on reality TV show The Contender, where he ended up r

Is a Mexican professional boxer and competitor on reality TV show The Contender, where he ended up ranked third out of sixteen fighters. Coming off a strong amateur career, Alfonso Gomez turned pro in 2001, and was used by his first few managers as a step

Better known as Panama Al Brown was a bantamweight boxer from Panama who made history by becoming bo

Better known as Panama Al Brown was a bantamweight boxer from Panama who made history by becoming boxing's first hispanic world champion. Brown was a native of the city of Colon.

A former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Muni

A former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics and enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career.

Is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 M

Is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics and enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career. He won the WBA Bantamweight Championship on 14 March 1975 when he knocked out Soo-Hw

Was a Colombian road racing cyclist who was a professional from 1985 to 1987, where he rode for the

Was a Colombian road racing cyclist who was a professional from 1985 to 1987, where he rode for the Colombian professional cycling team Café de Colombia team.Born in Bucaramanga, Santander Flórez Ortiz won the most important race in Colombia, the Vuelta a

Was a Colombian road racing cyclist who was a professional from 1985 to 1987 where he rode for the C

Was a Colombian road racing cyclist who was a professional from 1985 to 1987 where he rode for the Colombian professional cycling team Café de Colombia team.

Was a West Indies cricketer who played 24 matches for the Combined Islands and the Leeward Islands i

Was a West Indies cricketer who played 24 matches for the Combined Islands and the Leeward Islands in a career that lasted from 1972 until 1976. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, Corriette scored 851 runs and claimed 44 wickets in h

Was an English cricketer who kept wicket for Lancashire in 1867 and 1871 and for Derbyshire between

Was an English cricketer who kept wicket for Lancashire in 1867 and 1871 and for Derbyshire between 1873 and 1880. He was a respected batsman and wicket-keeper at the club. He made his debut for Lancashire in 1867 against Yorkshire.

A former German football (soccer) player and manager.Schimdt played as attacking midfielder for Boru

A former German football (soccer) player and manager.Schimdt played as attacking midfielder for Borussia Dortmund from 1956 to 1967, winning the German Cup in 1965 and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1966. In total, he played for Dortmund 276 times, scoring 67 times.

Was a Belgian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quart

Was a Belgian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the lightweight class after losing to the upcoming bronze medalist Frederick Boylstein.

Was a boxer from New Zealand, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amst

Was a boxer from New Zealand, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Is a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the first

Is a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to Asbjørn Berg-Hansen.

Is an English professional snooker player who lives in London. On 25 November 2009 he won the IBSF W

Is an English professional snooker player who lives in London. On 25 November 2009 he won the IBSF World Snooker Championship in Hyderabad, India. He won in the final 10–8 against Brazilian Igor Figueiredo.

Was a Scottish professional footballer, most commonly remembered as part of the Terrible Trio of the

Was a Scottish professional footballer, most commonly remembered as part of the Terrible Trio of the Heart of Midlothian side of the 1950s, along with Willie Bauld and Jimmy Wardhaugh.Conn joined Hearts from Inveresk Athletic in 1944, making his debut later that year in a 4-0 win over Dumbarton in a wartime Southern League match. He established himself in the first team in the 1948-49 season, when first combined with Bauld and Wardhaugh. Conn's energetic,

Was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Aberavon and Cardiff. A thre

Was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Aberavon and Cardiff. A three times Triple Crown winner, Brice was known for his tough and aggressive tackling play

Is a retired Puerto Rican-born American professional basketball player. He is the first Puerto Rican

Is a retired Puerto Rican-born American professional basketball player. He is the first Puerto Rican national to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lee played in the NCAA, NBA, and National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN).

A former German football player.Friedel Lutz joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 1955 and carried on playi

A former German football player.Friedel Lutz joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 1955 and carried on playing for the club, with whom he reached the 1960 European Cup final against Real Madrid (3-7), until 1973. For the season of 1966-1967 he joined then Bundesliga title-holder 1860 München, but returned after a season injury plagued season.

Is a heavyweight boxer.Cole was a champion and a major force in the cruiserweight division prior to

Is a heavyweight boxer.Cole was a champion and a major force in the cruiserweight division prior to moving up to the heavyweight division, where he had less success.