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Played first-class cricket for Somerset from 1938 to 1948. He was born at Wells, Somerset and died a

Played first-class cricket for Somerset from 1938 to 1948. He was born at Wells, Somerset and died at Padstow, Cornwall. Jones was a lower-order right-handed batsman and an occasional leg-spin bowler whose cricket fame rests almost entirely on a single in

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1911 and 1912. He debuted

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1911 and 1912. He debuted against Yorkshire in May 1911 with the team's highest score of 24 in the first innings until he was out to England Test bowler Schofield Haigh. He was abse

Was an English football (soccer) player and manager.Clark started out at Grays Athletic before turni

Was an English football (soccer) player and manager.Clark started out at Grays Athletic before turning professional and joining Brentford in March 1927. He only played one League game for the Bees, before moving to Arsenal in May the same year.

Was a South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1927.

Was a South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1927.

Was a professional first-class cricket player who appeared for Somerset in more than 300 matches. Yo

Was a professional first-class cricket player who appeared for Somerset in more than 300 matches. Young, a right-handed batsman often used as an opener and a right-arm slow spin bowler. From 1922 to 1933, Young was a regular member of the Somerset side. H

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire. Cooper was born in Cowley, Oxford, the son of Ed

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire. Cooper was born in Cowley, Oxford, the son of Edward Cooper, a mercantile clerk and his wife Elizabeth. He played in one match for Derbyshire during the 1902 season, though he did not bat during the match. Cooper bowled two overs during the game and took one catch in the outfield.

Was a Scottish association football player who played for Aberdeen and St. Johnstone. He was also ca

Was a Scottish association football player who played for Aberdeen and St. Johnstone. He was also capped once by the Scotland national football team. Baird was born in Rutherglen.Baird helped Aberdeen win the Southern League Cup (a forerunner of the Scottish League Cup) in 1946 and the 1947 Scottish Cup, but his appearances were restricted by injuries.

Is a Scottish-born footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League during the 1960s

Is a Scottish-born footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League during the 1960s, before moving to Australia and playing international football for them.

Was a Scottish footballer.He started his career playing junior football with Lochgelly United, movin

Was a Scottish footballer.He started his career playing junior football with Lochgelly United, moving on to Hearts in 1904 and then moving on to play for Raith Rovers. It was at Falkirk that he first made his name, scoring 13 goals in 25 appearances in 1909–10, which earned him a solitary cap for Scotland, against Wales on March 5, 1910, scoring the winner in a 1–0 victory; however he never played for the national side again.

Is a former professional baseball player who played five seasons for the Chicago Cubs, California An

Is a former professional baseball player who played five seasons for the Chicago Cubs, California Angels, and Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.

Was a Scottish association football player, who played as an wing half for Aberdeen for his whole ca

Was a Scottish association football player, who played as an wing half for Aberdeen for his whole career. Glen, who made over 200 league appearances for the club, helped Aberdeen win the 1955 league championship and the 1955 Scottish League Cup Final. He also represented the Scotland national football team twice in the 1956 British Home Championship.

Was a footballer who played for Liverpool Football Club in the late 19th century.Goldie played for C

Was a footballer who played for Liverpool Football Club in the late 19th century.Goldie played for Clyde before being signed by Liverpool manager John McKenna in June 1895. Goldie, a Full-Back, was added to the squad that had been relegated to the Football League Division Two at the end of the 1894-95 season, making his debut on 28 September 1895 he helped the club return to the First Division at the first time of asking.

Australian boxer from Melbourne who died in the ring while fighting for the Australian Lightweight T

Australian boxer from Melbourne who died in the ring while fighting for the Australian Lightweight Title against Jack Hassen.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. At 6'2", he played guard for five National Bas

Is a retired American professional basketball player. At 6'2", he played guard for five National Basketball Association teams.In his 10 season (1966–1976) NBA career, Clark played for the Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Baltimore/Capital Bullets, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Detroit Pistons. In 1968, Clark was part of the trade (together with Darrall Imhoff and Jerry Chambers) that brought Wilt Chamberlain to the Lakers. He averaged 16.3 career points and 4.8 career assists and appeared in two National Basketball Association All-Star Games; he also received All-NBA Second Team honors in 1972.

Is a former American football running back and college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winne

Is a former American football running back and college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winner. Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes and is the only player ever to start in four Rose Bowls.

Was a Scottish footballer. McPherson began his career with Rangers before moving south of the border

Was a Scottish footballer. McPherson began his career with Rangers before moving south of the border to join Liverpool, after just one year. He was to be a regular in Liverpool's first-team for the next five years, playing as an inside-left, and forming a partnership with Fred Hopkin. Described as a skilful player and an accurate passer, he moved on to Sheffield United, where he was employed as a wing-half.

D boxing champion between 1952 and 1959 (and again in 1961) and had one of the longest professional

D boxing champion between 1952 and 1959 (and again in 1961) and had one of the longest professional careers in the history of his sport. A native of Benoit, Mississippi, raised in St.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward/center, Dees started his basketb

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward/center, Dees started his basketball career at Mount Carmel (IL) High School where he was named an All American his senior year

Is a retired Georgian professional footballer.He has played for various sides in Europe. After a you

Is a retired Georgian professional footballer.He has played for various sides in Europe. After a youth career with local team Iberia Tbilisi, the striker began his senior career at Georgian champion team, Dinamo Tbilisi. Playing abroad in Turkey, the Netherlands and Germany, he returned to Georgia in 2003.

Is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who is considered to be one of the best in history.

Is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who is considered to be one of the best in history.

A Turkish professional footballer currently playing for Galatasaray in left or right winger position

A Turkish professional footballer currently playing for Galatasaray in left or right winger position. A product of Galatasaray's youth system, Arda is a member of the Turkey national football team. (video)In July 2008, Arda was selected as one of the 100 Best Young Football Players in the World as published by Spanish magazine Don Balón.

Is a professional basketball player from Turkey. He plays for Kepez Bld. S.K. and played for Turkey

Is a professional basketball player from Turkey. He plays for Kepez Bld. S.K. and played for Turkey national basketball team.

An Iranian football player. He is son of more famous Iranian footballer, Ebrahim Ashtiani.

An Iranian football player. He is son of more famous Iranian footballer, Ebrahim Ashtiani.

Is an Indonesian footballer. He normally plays as a defender, but can be deplyoped as a forward as w

Is an Indonesian footballer. He normally plays as a defender, but can be deplyoped as a forward as well. Ardan has been a regular for Indonesia U-23 Team since 2006, participating in a national training at Den Haag, Netherlands. He has participated in Asi

An Iranian football coach and former player, he is currently Head Coach of Sepahan F.C. in the Iran

An Iranian football coach and former player, he is currently Head Coach of Sepahan F.C. in the Iran Pro League.In 2005/06 season, he lead Esteghlal FC, which he had once played for, to the championship in Iran's Premier Football League. IRIFF Chair Qumars Hashemi, appointed Amir Ghalenoei as manager of the Iran national football team on July 17, 2006 to succeed Branko Ivankovic.[1]. After a quarterfinals finish during the 2007 Asian Cup, Amir Ghalenoei was on the outs as Team Melli manager late in the year.