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Was an English cricketer who played 29 first-class matches between 1910–11 and 1920, mostly for Wo

Was an English cricketer who played 29 first-class matches between 1910–11 and 1920, mostly for Worcestershire. Jewell first appeared in first-class cricket in South Africa, when he played five games for Orange Free State in the Currie Cup in the space of

A retired Dutch footballer. He played as a left back in the years from 1997 to after 2000 and was a

A retired Dutch footballer. He played as a left back in the years from 1997 to after 2000 and was a regular fixture in Netherlands national football team.He started his career with the amateur club SV Beverwijk and was spotted by Haarlem who handed him his first professional game against DS '79 on 26 March 1988 which his team won 2-0. He originally played in a more attacking role, but his long-time mentor Dick Advocaat, then the coach of Haarlem, positioned him as a left fullback.Numan joined FC Twente at the close of the 1990/1991 season where he has scored goals even as a defender. He was named team captain for the Enschede team and also captained the Dutch Under 21 national team. However, it was not until he joined PSV Eindhoven that his talents were fully appreciated.

Was an Indian-born English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Glamorgan. He was born in Ma

Was an Indian-born English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Glamorgan. He was born in Maharashtra and died in Baragwanath, South Africa. He debuted for Glamorgan in the 1920 Minor Counties Championship season, in which he played four games for

Was a former Australian male tennis player.

Was a former Australian male tennis player.

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the seco

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Víctor Peralta.

Jones was a brilliant, sometimes impetuous, opening batsman and a leg-break and googly bowler. In 19

Jones was a brilliant, sometimes impetuous, opening batsman and a leg-break and googly bowler. In 1903 he made what was then the highest-ever score by a Nottinghamshire batsman, scoring an unbeaten 296 against Gloucestershire at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Jones played 12 Test matches for England, but lost the two games he captained.

Was an English professional footballer and football manager. He played as a centre-half for Stoke Ci

Was an English professional footballer and football manager. He played as a centre-half for Stoke City, Birmingham City and Southport. He went on to manage Birmingham City to the Second Division championship in 1955, led them to the FA Cup final and their highest ever top flight finish the following season, and became the first man to manage an English club side in European competition when he took Birmingham to the semi-final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1958.

Was a cricketer who played for Kent during the period of the county's greatest success in the County

Was a cricketer who played for Kent during the period of the county's greatest success in the County Championship. A right-handed middle-order batsman and a bowler who could bowl both fast-medium and leg breaks, Day scored 1,149 runs in his very first sea

Was an Irish cricketer and rugby union player. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he played f

Was an Irish cricketer and rugby union player. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he played for the Ireland cricket team five times between 1893 and 1896 and also played four first-class matches for Dublin University in 1895. He made his debut for

Was an Australian cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler, he played first-clas

Was an Australian cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler, he played first-class cricket for New South Wales in the early 20th century. In the mid 1920s, Penman played three matches for the Federated Malay States, two against the Straits Settlements and one against Hong Kong. He died in New South Wales in 1944.

Was an English footballer.

Was an English footballer.

Was a noted amateur cricketer during the Napoleonic era. Upton was an early member of Marylebone Cri

Was a noted amateur cricketer during the Napoleonic era. Upton was an early member of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) who played several matches for its team. He played for the Gentlemen in the inaugural and second Gentlemen v Players matches in 1806. Upton

Is a former Armenian football midfielder, currently is one of the coaches of FC Zurich. Arthur is th

Is a former Armenian football midfielder, currently is one of the coaches of FC Zurich. Arthur is the all-time leading scorer for the Armenia national team, participated in 69 international matches and scored 11 goals since his debut in home friendly match against Moldova on October 14, 1992.

Was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian horse rider who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics

Was a Norwegian horse rider who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminate

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metre freestyle event.

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who in 1903 was the highest paid rider in the Unite

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who in 1903 was the highest paid rider in the United States. On April 23, 1903, Redfern was seriously injured in a racing accident at the Old Aqueduct Racetrack. Sidelined until June 12, the accident signif

Was a leading sports commentator for BBC radio on cricket, rugby union, athletics and tennis from th

Was a leading sports commentator for BBC radio on cricket, rugby union, athletics and tennis from the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s. He remained on the BBC staff until 1961, and continued broadcasting for a few years after that as a free-lance. He wrote on cricket and rugby for the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, continuing to report on county cricket for the former until 1987. He also had a column in Playfair Cricket Monthly.

Was an Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Airdrie. He played

Was an Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Airdrie. He played for Stenhousemuir, Blantyre Victoria, Greenock Morton, St. Mirren, and Manchester United.

Was a Welsh professional association football player. He played for Bolton Wanderers, Exeter City, C

Was a Welsh professional association football player. He played for Bolton Wanderers, Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Reading and Gillingham between 1927 and 1936.

A Scottish former football player.Albiston joined Manchester United as an apprentice in July 1972, t

A Scottish former football player.Albiston joined Manchester United as an apprentice in July 1972, turning professional in July 1974.[1] He made his debut in a League Cup Third Round match against local rivals Manchester City in 1974. He made 379 appearances in 14 years, playing at left back, and scored 6 goals. He helped the club win the FA Cup in 1977, 1983 and 1985.

Is a former Welsh professional footballer.Lewis was working as an apprentice mechanic before joining

Is a former Welsh professional footballer.Lewis was working as an apprentice mechanic before joining Cardiff City as a part-time professional, making his debut in a 2-1 defeat to Rotherham United in January 1964 as a right winger, although he would switch to the left soon after. He played for the Wales U23 side and in November 1967 he was signed by Watford for £7,000.

Was an English professional footballer who played as inside left or outside left. He won an FA Cup w

Was an English professional footballer who played as inside left or outside left. He won an FA Cup winners medal with Blackburn Rovers and five caps for England.

Was a prominent African American tennis player who was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During

Was a prominent African American tennis player who was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his playing career, he won three Grand Slam titles. Ashe is also remembered for his efforts to further social causes.

Was an African American tennis player who was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his play

Was an African American tennis player who was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his playing career, he won three Grand Slam titles. Ashe is also remembered for his efforts to further social causes.