Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a former professional American football running back. He had a distinguished college career and l

Is a former professional American football running back. He had a distinguished college career and later played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams.

Was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Amer

Was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Americans, and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.Anchoring the Kid Line with Harvey "Busher" Jackson and Joe Primeau, Charlie was a member of the Maple Leafs teams of the 1930s that won one Stanley Cup in 1932 and finished runner-up six times

Was an English football full back. In his early days, he played for Hednesford Town. In May 1919, he

Was an English football full back. In his early days, he played for Hednesford Town. In May 1919, he was sold to Manchester United. He stayed with United until his retirement in 1931. During his United career, he made 328 appearances, although he scored no goals.

Was an English footballer and manager.Spencer joined Newcastle United from non-league football in Oc

Was an English footballer and manager.Spencer joined Newcastle United from non-league football in October 1921. He played for the club until 1928, making a total of 175 appearances and scored 1 goal.

Was a cricketer who played for South Australia. A specialist wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman,

Was a cricketer who played for South Australia. A specialist wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman, Walker was born in Brompton, an inner-suburb of Adelaide. Nicknamed "Chilla", Walker started his cricket career for the local Coglin Street Mission Cricket Club before making his Adelaide Grade cricket debut for West Torrens Cricket Club and later transferring to Prospect Cricket Club. Walker made his first-class debut for South Australia at the end of the 1928/29 season. Walker enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 3 February 1941 and gained the rank of Flying Officer. Assigned to the 14 Operational Training Unit, Walker was killed in action when he was shot down over Soltau, Germany while piloting a bomber aircraft.

Was an influential English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development

Was an influential English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup.

Was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he made his debut f

Was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he made his debut for Ireland against the MCC at Lord's in August 1935, taking 5/54 when bowling in the MCC second innings, which were to remain his best bowling figures for

Was a Canadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who died as a result of a racing accident. Among

Was a Canadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who died as a result of a racing accident. Among his racing wins, in the 1960 Durham Cup Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack, Charles Boland notably rode Windy Ship to victory over the Canadian Triple Crown cham

Was an English cricketer who taking over 700 first-class wickets during the course of over 200 games

Was an English cricketer who taking over 700 first-class wickets during the course of over 200 games in the mid-20th century, mostly for Warwickshire. He had one season for Worcestershire at the end of his career. Grove appeared for Warwickshire's Second

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward or winger for Sheffield Unite

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward or winger for Sheffield United and Small Heath (later Birmingham) in the Football League.

Was an English footballer.Flood played for Plymouth Argyle, Hull City, Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham

Was an English footballer.Flood played for Plymouth Argyle, Hull City, Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, York City and Swindon Town.

Was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales. In November 1906, Gregory scored 383 for

Was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales. In November 1906, Gregory scored 383 for New South Wales against Queensland, at the time an Australian record.

Is a retired English cricketer. Charles Howard was educated at Tonbridge School and represented Midd

Is a retired English cricketer. Charles Howard was educated at Tonbridge School and represented Middlesex in nine first-class matches as a professional right-handed batsman in 1931. Although he disappeared after 1931, the Association of Cricket Statistic

Was the son of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch and Lady Elizabeth Montagu. His maternal grandpare

Was the son of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch and Lady Elizabeth Montagu. His maternal grandparents were George Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu and Lady Mary Montagu, daughter of John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu and Lady Mary Churchill. Lord Dalkeith was an amateur cricketer who made 4 known appearances in major cricket matches in 1797. He was a member of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Was an English cricketer who played for the English cricket team and played first-class cricket for

Was an English cricketer who played for the English cricket team and played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Sussex County Cricket Club; he also played a solitary one-day game for Worcestershir

Was an English cricketer. Leat was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm fast, but pl

Was an English cricketer. Leat was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm fast, but played primarily as a wicketkeeper. Leat made his first-class debut for Hampshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club in the 1878. From 1878 to 1885, which w

Was a Brazilian sportsman, who is considered to be the father of football in Brazil. He was born in

Was a Brazilian sportsman, who is considered to be the father of football in Brazil. He was born in São Paulo to John Miller, a Scottish railway engineer and Brazilian mother of English descent, Carlota Fox. In 1884 he was sent to public school in Southa

Was an American professional basketball player and coach.A 6'1" guard-forward from the Catholic Univ

Was an American professional basketball player and coach.A 6'1" guard-forward from the Catholic University of America, Shipp played thirteen seasons (1937-1950) in the NBL and NBA as a member of the Akron Wingfoots, Oshkosh All-Stars, Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, Anderson Packers, and Waterloo Hawks. During the 1949-50 NBA season he served as a player-coach for the Waterloo Hawks, posting a 8-27 record.

Was an English cricketer who played four first-class matches for Worcestershire in the early 1920s.

Was an English cricketer who played four first-class matches for Worcestershire in the early 1920s. His only significant score was the unbeaten 39 he hit against Hampshire in June 1922.

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University between 1882 and 1885 and fo

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University between 1882 and 1885 and for Nottinghamshire between 1882 and 1899. Wright also played many first-class cricket games for the Marylebone Cricket Club. His Test match career was limited to three appearances for England against South Africa in 1895-96. Wright was an opening batsman and wicket-keeper.

Was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. Williams, known as "Prince" Char

Was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. Williams, known as "Prince" Charles, turned pro in 1978 and in 1987 he captured the IBF Light Heavyweight Title by TKO'ing Bobby Czyz in the 9th round. He defended the title eight times b

Was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 19

Was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 1930s–1960s.

Was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an centre-forward for Wrexham, Birmingham and Nott

Was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an centre-forward for Wrexham, Birmingham and Nottingham Forest in the Football League, and for Wales at international level.He was Birmingham's top scorer on three occasions in the First Division in the 1930s. He won two caps for Wales, the first on March 27, 1935 against Northern Ireland at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, when he scored the first goal in a 3–1 win, and the second on May 20, 1939, a 1–1 draw against France in Paris.

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Born in Vancouver, he was

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Born in Vancouver, he was part of the Canadian basketball team, which won the silver medal. He played four matches including the final. He was the older brother of Art Chapman, who

Was bishop of Saint Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane in Scotland. He was a classical scholar, and taugh

Was bishop of Saint Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane in Scotland. He was a classical scholar, and taught at a public schools in England and Scotland. He was a rower, cricketer and athlete and he instigated both the University cricket match in 1826 and the Ox