Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is manager of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. and a former professional footballer.Brian Laws began playing

Is manager of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. and a former professional footballer.Brian Laws began playing football at the famous Wallsend Boys Club in his native Newcastle upon Tyne. Aged 17 he signed his first professional contract with Burnley, joining the club as an apprentice.

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. A

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. A 6'9", 265 lbs. forward-center from Baylor University, Skinner was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1998 NBA Draft. He has since played for the Clippers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Sacramento Kings, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Phoenix Suns, averaging 4.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game over his career.

A racing driver from Argentina. Smith was the 1995 Argentine Formula Renault champion, before compet

A racing driver from Argentina. Smith was the 1995 Argentine Formula Renault champion, before competing in the British Formula Three Championship and eventually International Formula 3000, entering ten races at that level. After a brief appearance in the World Series by Nissan in 2001, and a subsequent hiatus from the sport, he moved to Argentine touring car racing.Smith won the 1995 Argentine Formula Renault championship,[2] earning him a place in British Formula Three for the 1996 season with the TOM'S team.[3] He finished tenth in the championship that year, with a best race finish of third and two starts from pole position.[4] For 1997 season he moved to Fortec Motorsport, completing the season in seventh position overall.[4] He took his only victory in this class at Pembrey Circuit on 17 August, with a fastest lap of 50.079 seconds which remains the official track record to this day.

Was a Cricketer for Northamptonshire. His father was cricketer Stanley Crump, while his cousins were

Was a Cricketer for Northamptonshire. His father was cricketer Stanley Crump, while his cousins were David Steele (the former cricketer for Northamptonshire and England who won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 1975) and John Steele (former

Is a former English cricketer. Timms was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeep

Is a former English cricketer. Timms was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. Timms made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1959 against Cambridge University. Timms represented Hampshire in 208 first-class matches from 1959 t

Before becoming professional he was a amateur footballer in the local Liverpool leagues. In November

Before becoming professional he was a amateur footballer in the local Liverpool leagues. In November 1975 he joined Bury on amateur forms,with whom he later signed for professionally in March 1976 at the age of 20, following the conclusion of his engineering apprenticeship.

Is a former Danish professional footballer from Denmark, who most notably played 66 matches as a def

Is a former Danish professional footballer from Denmark, who most notably played 66 matches as a defensive midfielder for the Denmark national team between 1990 and 2002, scoring three goals. After his retirement from his active career, he is now the sports director of former club AGF Aarhus. Brian Steen started his senior career at Vejle in October 1988.

Is a former English footballer. He is the older brother of former Luton Town, Chelsea and Stoke City

Is a former English footballer. He is the older brother of former Luton Town, Chelsea and Stoke City striker Mark Stein.Brian had two spells at Luton Town accumulating 427 appearances and 130 goals.

Is a retired Canadian skier. He appeared at four Winter Olympic Games from 1988 through 1998. He pri

Is a retired Canadian skier. He appeared at four Winter Olympic Games from 1988 through 1998. He primarily raced in the downhill and Super-G disciplines. He was a member of the National Team from 1985 to 1999, and represented Canada at the 1988, 1992, 199

Was an American professional wrestler best known for wrestling in Maryland Championship Wrestling. I

Was an American professional wrestler best known for wrestling in Maryland Championship Wrestling. In the promotion, he was the first and only wrestler to win the Light Heavyweight Championship and was nicknamed "The Lifetime MCW Light Heavyweight Champio

Is an Olympic champion and former World Record holding freestyle swimmer from the United States. At

Is an Olympic champion and former World Record holding freestyle swimmer from the United States. At the 1976 Olympic Games, he won gold medals in 400m and 1500m Frees. He also won golds in both those events at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan, Puer

Is a Scottish born Northern Irish professional footballer who has represented Northern Ireland at in

Is a Scottish born Northern Irish professional footballer who has represented Northern Ireland at international level and currently plays for Scottish Premier League club Falkirk.Despite being born in Scotland, McLean was eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his family. However he had previously appeared for Scotland Under 17's in a UEFA competition in 2002, and was required to state his change of allegiance prior to his 21st birthday.

Is a professional skateboarder for Reliance Skateboards, Truth Soul Armor Clothing, Airspeed skate s

Is a professional skateboarder for Reliance Skateboards, Truth Soul Armor Clothing, Airspeed skate shoes, Rocket Wheels, Independent Trucks, Ninja Bearings, Furnace skate shop, Project Hardware and Fender Guitars. Brian went pro after only a few years on

Was a successful jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing best known for riding Snow Knight to victory in

Was a successful jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing best known for riding Snow Knight to victory in the 1974 Epsom Derby. Taylor was born in Southend-on-Sea, in Essex, England. Among his other career wins were the Princess Margaret Stakes (1971), Cherry

Was an American professional golfer who won five PGA Tour events in the 1970s.Allin's first win on t

Was an American professional golfer who won five PGA Tour events in the 1970s.Allin's first win on the PGA Tour came in 1971 at the Greater Greensboro Open when he defeated Dave Eichelberger and Rod Funseth on the first extra-hole in a playoff. His best f

Is a Scottish footballer. He is a midfielder who is currently playing for Lincoln City in English Co

Is a Scottish footballer. He is a midfielder who is currently playing for Lincoln City in English Coca Cola League 2.However, he did not make a first-team appaerance for the club and on 9 February 2007 he signed for First Division side Clyde. He made his debut the following day in a 1–0 defeat to Livingston at the Broadwood Stadium.

Is a professional mountain bike racer who specializes in four-cross. Lopes started riding BMX in his

Is a professional mountain bike racer who specializes in four-cross. Lopes started riding BMX in his childhood and turned professional at seventeen years old.He started mountain biking in 1993 and has since won a total of 18 titles – 9 NORBA National Cham

Is a pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan.He was ca

Is a pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan.He was called up in 2007 and finished the year with a solid 3-1 record and 2.98 ERA despite his average repertoire. He made his major league debut when Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees may have shouted "Mine!" to distract third baseman Howie Clark from catching an easy pop fly. Clark was unable to catch the baseball because of Rodriguez and the run scored. Wolfe was charged with the run in his major league debut. On March 28, 2009, Wolfe was optioned to Triple AAA Las Vegas 51s, and was recalled on May 1, 2009. On December 7, 2009 Wolfe Refused A Minor League Assignment And Became a free agent.[1] On January 8, 2010, Wolfe agreed to a contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Is a British former footballer and ex-manager. He was player-manager (later retiring from playing) o

Is a British former footballer and ex-manager. He was player-manager (later retiring from playing) of Bristol City F.C. from June 5, 2004 until September 11, 2005. He started as a left-back but later became a goal-scoring left-sided midfielder.

Is a New Zealand poet. He played hockey for New Zealand in the 1960s; senior cricket in Dunedin and

Is a New Zealand poet. He played hockey for New Zealand in the 1960s; senior cricket in Dunedin and Wellington; and was a veteran road cyclist of note. His mountaineering experience includes an ascent of a number of major peaks including Aoraki/Mount Cook

Was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry

Was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was decorated by King Edward in London in 1902. He later served in the

Is a Danish professional football Left back, who currently plays for the Danish First Division side

Is a Danish professional football Left back, who currently plays for the Danish First Division side Lyngby Boldklub. In May 2009 he went on trial with Lille OSC. but later declined an offer to sign with the French side.

Is a Ugandan football (soccer) striker for South African Premier Soccer League club Supersport Unite

Is a Ugandan football (soccer) striker for South African Premier Soccer League club Supersport United and Uganda. Umony made his debut for Uganda in 2009. He topscored at the 2008 CECAFA Cup with 5 goals that helped his country win a record 10th CECAFA Cup title. He has so far scored eight goals in as many appearances.

Is a former American professional tennis player and graduate of the Mcintire School of Commerce at t

Is a former American professional tennis player and graduate of the Mcintire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. Vahaly proceeded to play four years of collegiate tennis at the University of Virginia from 1998–2001, where he was a three time

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Groningen. His former team is Heracles Almelo.

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Groningen. His former team is Heracles Almelo.