Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a brewer, politician, and philanthropist from Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As the founder and

Was a brewer, politician, and philanthropist from Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As the founder and supporter of the Ratcliffe Aerodrome, Sir Lindsay was a pioneer aviator, knighted for his crucial efforts in World War II with the Air Transport Auxiliary

Styled Lord Settrington until 1819 and Earl of March between 1819 and 1860, was a British Conservati

Styled Lord Settrington until 1819 and Earl of March between 1819 and 1860, was a British Conservative politician. He was educated at Westminster and Christ Church, Oxford, where he had a short career as a cricketer. He served in the Royal Horse Guards an

Was a world champion American bridge player and bestselling author who made an enormous contribution

Was a world champion American bridge player and bestselling author who made an enormous contribution to the development and popularization of the game.By 1936 Goren had begun his own bridge career and published the first of his many books on playing bridge, Winning Bridge Made Easy. Drawing on his experience with Work's system, Goren quickly became popular as an instructor and lecturer. His subsequent lifetime of contributions to the game have made him one of the most important figures in the history of bridge.

Was an English footballer.Lewis played for Eltham and then Maidstone United as a youth, before signi

Was an English footballer.Lewis played for Eltham and then Maidstone United as a youth, before signing for Woolwich Arsenal in May 1907. A versatile forward, he was used by Arsenal in every attacking position, including striker and a winger.

Was an South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1892.

Was an South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1892.

Is a former professional American football player and coach, most notably the head coach of the Pitt

Is a former professional American football player and coach, most notably the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League from 1969 to 1991. Noll has more Super Bowl wins than any other head coach in NFL history, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

Is did not stop him becoming a fine batsman and bowler. Palmer first played cricket for Worcestershi

Is did not stop him becoming a fine batsman and bowler. Palmer first played cricket for Worcestershire in 1938, before the Second World War and a teaching career intervened, although he still played a few games for the Bombay Europeans in Indian domestic cricket in 1946 and some games for Worcestershire. However, he joined Leicestershire as captain and secretary in 1950 and passed 1,000 runs in each of the eight full seasons he played for them. On the back of this he was appointed player-manager of the England tour side to the West Indies in 1953-54, which was captained by Len Hutton, and it was here that he won his only Test cap, making 22 and 0 and taking no wickets in the 5 overs he bowled. The series was played in bad temper, and Palmer's good-natured style did not help things.

Was an English cricketer. Ridding was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicketkeep

Was an English cricketer. Ridding was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicketkeeper. Ridding made his first-class debut for Oxford University against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1845. From 1845 to 1849 Ridding represented the Univer

Is a radio host and former American football defensive end in the NFL.Smith entered the 1992 NFL Dra

Is a radio host and former American football defensive end in the NFL.Smith entered the 1992 NFL Draft where he was selected in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons. For eight seasons in Atlanta from 1992 to 1999, Smith established himself as an All-Pro defensive end including leading the Falcons to Super Bowl XXXIII.

Was the first chess champion of the United States. When the first-ever U.S. championship match took

Was the first chess champion of the United States. When the first-ever U.S. championship match took place in 1845, Stanley defeated Eugéne Rousseau of New Orleans and thus claimed the title.

Charlie was a left handed all-rounder who played in both tests in the first home series against Engl

Charlie was a left handed all-rounder who played in both tests in the first home series against England as well as the only test of the 1891/92 series against the second English touring side

Was an American cricketer who played 13 first-class matches for the Gentlemen of Philadelphia betwee

Was an American cricketer who played 13 first-class matches for the Gentlemen of Philadelphia between 1908 and 1913, and Halifax Cup matches for Frankford Cricket Club. Winter made his Halifax Cup debut in 1905, aged 15 for Frankford Cricket Club against Philadelphia Cricket Club. Playing as wicket-keeper, he took two catches in the first-innings of the match.

Was an English cricketer who represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1912 against Cambridg

Was an English cricketer who represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1912 against Cambridge University. In his only first-class innings Sparrow made eight runs and took a single wicket in the Cambridge University innings.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'5" forward from Arkansas AM&N College, Hent

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'5" forward from Arkansas AM&N College, Hentz was signed by the Pittsburgh Condors of the American Basketball Association in Fall 1970. He appeared in 57 games during the 1970-71 ABA season, averaging 6.0 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game.[1] He was nicknamed "The Helicopter" for his jumping and dunking abilities.

Is a Singaporian-born English former footballer.Twissell's was born in Singapore, where his father w

Is a Singaporian-born English former footballer.Twissell's was born in Singapore, where his father worked in the prison service. Twissell and his family moved to Great Britain when he was seven years old.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Kent. He was born in Blackfri

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Kent. He was born in Blackfriars and died in West Meon. Hoare made a single first-class appearance during the 1872 season, in a twelve-a-side game against the Gentlemen of Marylebone C

Was an American basketball player and shoe salesman/evangelist. He is best known for his association

Was an American basketball player and shoe salesman/evangelist. He is best known for his association with the Chuck Taylor All-Stars sneaker, the most successful selling basketball shoe in history. A full biography of Chuck Taylor was published by Indiana University Press in 2006.

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1816 to 1822. He played fo

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1816 to 1822. He played for Hampshire and made 13 known appearances in first-class matches. He represented the Players in the Gentlemen v Players series.

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was born and died in Bridge. Howard made a single f

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was born and died in Bridge. Howard made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1844 season, against England.

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Small Heath (renamed Birm

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Small Heath (renamed Birmingham in 1905) in the Football League. During the 1907–08 season he played for the Football League in a representative match against the Scottish Football League.

Is an American professional boxer from Grelton, Ohio, United States. Howe fights at middleweight and

Is an American professional boxer from Grelton, Ohio, United States. Howe fights at middleweight and challenged for the WBC USNBC middleweight title.

Is a professional boxer and is considered one of the best prospect in the Featherweight division.

Is a professional boxer and is considered one of the best prospect in the Featherweight division.

Was a first-class cricketer who played four matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1902 an

Was a first-class cricketer who played four matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1902 and 1905. He also appeared in the Minor Counties Championship for Buckinghamshire in 1911. He made his highest first-class score of 20 against Oxford University in 1904.

Was an English cricketer. He was the first captain of Surrey County Cricket Club following its forma

Was an English cricketer. He was the first captain of Surrey County Cricket Club following its formation in late 1845, leading them from 1846 until 1850. During his time as captain Surrey played ten matches against other counties recognised as first-class

Is an American athlete, lawyer, real estate developer, banker, and financier, most known for his rol

Is an American athlete, lawyer, real estate developer, banker, and financier, most known for his role in the savings and loan scandal of the late 1980s. Keating was a champion swimmer for the University of Cincinnati in the 1940s. From the late 1950s thro