Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for eight years between 1881 and 1888. Leslie played

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for eight years between 1881 and 1888. Leslie played his cricket for Oxford University, Middlesex and England.

Was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League from 1967 to 1971.He was a fo

Was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League from 1967 to 1971.He was a fourth round draft choice for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967 and played three seasons there before joining the Detroit Lions for the 1970 season. Although listed as a wide receiver he saw most action on special teams, being a backup at wide receiver. In his 5 year pro career he caught only 15 passes

Was an English cricketer, who played 31 first-class games for Cambridge University, Worcestershire a

Was an English cricketer, who played 31 first-class games for Cambridge University, Worcestershire and MCC in the early twentieth century. He was educated at Eton College, and was also a clergyman.

Is a former English professional footballer.Rutter was playing non-league football for Taunton Town

Is a former English professional footballer.Rutter was playing non-league football for Taunton Town when he was spotted by Cardiff City who offered him a full contract with the club. He made his debut in a 0-0 draw with Doncaster Rovers in 1950.

Was a Grand Prix motor racing driver and war hero.Born to an English father and a French mother in t

Was a Grand Prix motor racing driver and war hero.Born to an English father and a French mother in the Montrouge suburb of Paris, France, Grover-Williams grew up fluent in both the French and English languages. When World War I broke out, his family moved to Monaco where he got a job as a chauffeur. Mechanically inclined, and fascinated by motorized vehicles, Charles Frederick William Grover-Williams bought a motorcycle and began racing. Returning to Paris, in 1919 he worked as the chauffeur for the famous Irish war artist, Sir William Orpen.

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, 1920 Summer Olympics, and

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was part of the British team, which was able to win two gold medal. He also participated in the 1924 Olympic water polo tour

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the British

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the British team, which was able to win the gold medal.

Was an English cricketer. Fynn was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm slow. Fynn made his f

Was an English cricketer. Fynn was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm slow. Fynn made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Lancashire in the 1930 County Championship. From 1930 to 1931 Fynn represented Hampshire in nine first-class matches

Is an Ivorian-born Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps in the USL Fir

Is an Ivorian-born Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps in the USL First Division.On February 1, 2008 Gbeke made his debut for Canada against Martinique in 1-0 victory.

Was an Australian first-class cricketer who represented Victoria and played with Otago and Wellingto

Was an Australian first-class cricketer who represented Victoria and played with Otago and Wellington in New Zealand. He also played Australian rules football for St Kilda in the early Victorian Football League (VFL). The first part of Wilson's sporting career took place in Victoria, where he had played football with St Kilda since 1887, when they were competing in the VFA. Wilson moved to New Zealand to live after he was finished as a footballer and made his first-class debut in the country when he took the field for the South Island versus Lord Hawke's XI at Dunedin. From 1905 to 1912 he represented Otago in the Plunket Shield and other first-class cricket fixtures before joining Wellington where he played until his retirement in 1920. He had his best summer in 1908-09, when he scored 429 runs at 71.50 with two hundreds.

Is a French Rugby Union player. His position is Hooker and he currently plays for USA Perpignan. In

Is a French Rugby Union player. His position is Hooker and he currently plays for USA Perpignan. In 2009 he won the French Top 14 Championship.[2]

Was an English footballer.Lemons started his career with Beighton Recreation and joined Scunthorpe &

Was an English footballer.Lemons started his career with Beighton Recreation and joined Scunthorpe & Lindsey United around 1921. He was highly regarded with Scunthorpe, and left the club in May 1921 to join Lincoln City for their first season in the Third Division North.

Was an Australian cricketer who played in 35 Tests between 1907 and 1926. He was known as The Govern

Was an Australian cricketer who played in 35 Tests between 1907 and 1926. He was known as The Governor-General in reference to his authoritative batting style and his flamboyant strokeplay, which drew comparisons with his close friend and role model Victor Trumper, regarded as one of the most elegant batsmen in cricketing history. Sir Donald Bradman cited Macartney's dynamic batting as an inspiration in his cricket career.

Is a Scottish-born Hong Kong former footballer and manager. Wright was caretaker manager and then ma

Is a Scottish-born Hong Kong former footballer and manager. Wright was caretaker manager and then manager of Bolton Wanderers in the 1984/1985 season.

Was a British peer and Liberal Member of Parliament. He came from a notable cricketing family, his f

Was a British peer and Liberal Member of Parliament. He came from a notable cricketing family, his father (GW Lyttelton), five brothers (GWS Lyttelton, AT Lyttelton, RH Lyttelton, E Lyttelton, Hon. A Lyttelton), his sons (JC Lyttelton, CF Lyttelton) and h

Was an English footballer.Male trialled with West Ham United before playing with non-league Clapton.

Was an English footballer.Male trialled with West Ham United before playing with non-league Clapton. He joined Arsenal as an amateur in November 1929, turning professional in May 1930 and made his debut in a 7-1 victory over Blackpool on December 27, 1930. Initially a left-winger or left-half, usually deputising for Bob John.

Was an English cricketer. Barton was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. Barto

Was an English cricketer. Barton was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. Barton made his first-class debut for the Europeans (India) against the Parsees in the 1893 Bombay Tournament. Barton played two matches in the tournament, both against the Parsees. In 1895 Barton made his debut for Hampshire in the County Championship against Somerset. In his six first-class matches, Barton took nine wickets at a bowling average of 22.88, with one five wicket haul, which yielded Barton career best figures of 6/27.

An Argentine cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman. Gibson debuted for the Americas in the Under-1

An Argentine cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman. Gibson debuted for the Americas in the Under-19 World Cup of 2000. He plays for the cricket club Lomas Athletic.Six years later, Gibson was to return to cricket, playing in April 2006 in Argentina's promotion season from Division Two of the WCC Americas Region, as the team finished with four victories from four games.Later in the year, he played three out of Argentina's four games in Division One, as the Argentines finished bottom of the group without a victory. Gibson is an opening batsman for the Argentine team, pairing up with Gaston Arizaga in the Argentine upper-order.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1936 Summer O

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He was born in

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He was born in Upper Clapton and died in Great Chesterford. Having represented Oxford University between 1882 and 1885, Godfrey played for Sussex just six weeks after pla

Was a French rugby union player and tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Was a French rugby union player and tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. He also participated in the tug of war competition and won a silver medal as a member of French team.

Was an English cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club from 1813 to 1827. He made one first

Was an English cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club from 1813 to 1827. He made one first-class appearance for Nottingham in 1826.

Was a Scottish peer and Tory (1818–30) then Whig (1830 onwards) politician. He played first-class

Was a Scottish peer and Tory (1818–30) then Whig (1830 onwards) politician. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire, Middlesex, Kent, Surrey and Marylebone Cricket Club in an amateur career which stretched from 1819 to 1843. He also appeared for W War

Was a New Zealand sportsman who represented his country at both rugby league and cricket. Finlayson

Was a New Zealand sportsman who represented his country at both rugby league and cricket. Finlayson made his debut for Wellington on 26 March 1910 against Hawke's Bay. On 24 March 1928 Finlayson played for New Zealand against Australia at Eden Park.

Is an American golfer.He was a member of Augusta Country Club, which is adjacent to Amen Corner at A

Is an American golfer.He was a member of Augusta Country Club, which is adjacent to Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Club. Howell has been featured in the top 15 of the Official World Golf Rankings. Howell recently made an instructional switch from Da