Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6' 0" guard from the school now known as the Universit

Is a former professional basketball player. A 6' 0" guard from the school now known as the University of West Georgia, Walker spent ten seasons (1974–1984) in the NBA, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Jersey Nets. He was the first Cavalier to record a triple-double, which he achieved in 1979.

Is a retired American NBA basketball player from 1971-1973. Glover is 6'8" and 210 lb.He led the Wes

Is a retired American NBA basketball player from 1971-1973. Glover is 6'8" and 210 lb.He led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to the NCAA Final Four in 1971. The Hilltoppers eventually lost to the Villanova Wildcats 92-89 in double overtime. Glover was drafted #10 in the 1971 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He was #28 in the NBA and averaged 2.0 ppg in 3.3 mpg.

Was a New Zealand rower

Was a New Zealand rower

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'9" center from the University of Minnesota, Herms

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'9" center from the University of Minnesota, Hermsen played six seasons (1946-1951; 1952-1953) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cleveland Rebels, Toronto Huskies, Baltimore Bullets, Washington Capitols, Chicago Stags, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Boston Celtics, and Indianapolis Olympians. He averaged 9.3 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game in his career and won a league championship with the Bullets in 1948.

Is a retired Bermudian boxer. He is Bermuda's first and so far only Olympic medallist.

Is a retired Bermudian boxer. He is Bermuda's first and so far only Olympic medallist.

Was an American tennis player. Griffin ranked in singles in the U.S. Top Ten three times: he was No.

Was an American tennis player. Griffin ranked in singles in the U.S. Top Ten three times: he was No. 7 in 1915, No. 6 in 1916, and No. 6 in 1920. In addition to his singles success, Griffin also made a mark in doubles with fellow Californian Bill Johnston

Was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in rural Indiana, Clarence Turner began hi

Was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in rural Indiana, Clarence Turner began his riding career in his teens. He competed at tracks on the American east coat but when racing shut down in New York State during 1911 and 1912 as a result

Was a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey who won four American Classic Races.In early 1920, Kummer rode

Was a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey who won four American Classic Races.In early 1920, Kummer rode the 1919 Triple Crown Champion Sir Barton to a new Saratoga track record in winning the Saratoga Handicap. In May 1920 he was given the opportunity to rid

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 cm) 218 lb (99 kg) small f

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 cm) 218 lb (99 kg) small forward and played collegiately at Lamar University.Kea was selected with the 9th pick of the eighth round in the 1980 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. After signing two 10-day contracts with the Mavericks in 1981[1], he was signed for the remainder of the 1980-81 season, during which he played 16 games, averaging 7.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. The next season (1981-82) he played 35 games but his averages dipped to 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.

Was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s

Was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s. Raised in Hawaii, he graduated from the Punahou School in Honolulu. He excelled as a swimmer and participated in two Olympic Games: 1928, where he won th

Was an American tennis player active near the end of the 19th century. Born in Germantown, Pennsylva

Was an American tennis player active near the end of the 19th century. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, he was part of a distinguished family from Philadelphia. In 1881, he became the first secretary of the recently-formed U.S. Lawn Tennis Association. T

Was a British military officer, cricketer, tennis player, and also an excellent golfer. Simultaneous

Was a British military officer, cricketer, tennis player, and also an excellent golfer. Simultaneously, Aberdare played an active role in the organisation of the Olympics; he served on the International Olympic Committee, and on the organising committee of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He served in many physical education and sportsmen's clubs, and was also be a member of the New College Society.

Styled The Honourable from 1895 to 1929, was a British military officer, cricketer, tennis player, a

Styled The Honourable from 1895 to 1929, was a British military officer, cricketer, tennis player, and also an excellent golfer. He was the second son of Henry Bruce, 2nd Baron Aberdare. Between the two world wars, he was an active tennis player. Bruce wa

Was an English footballer.He started his career with Askam, before joining Barrow in 1922.[1] After

Was an English footballer.He started his career with Askam, before joining Barrow in 1922.[1] After making 44 league appearances for the club, he joined Preston North End in 1925. He made 13 league appearances for the club and rejoined Barrow in 1927. He moved to Sheffield United for a fee of £250 in 1928. He joined Norwich City in 1931 after making 70 league appearances for United.

Was an American tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Bermudian and Scottish cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace

Is a former Bermudian and Scottish cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace bowler. He is reputed to be the greatest bowler that Bermuda has produced. He started his career in his native Bermuda, playing one first-class match against New Zealand in 1972, taking five wickets in New Zealand's only innings. He also represented Bermuda in the 1979 ICC Trophy. He later settled in Scotland and would go on to play for the Scottish cricket team on twelve occasions, including nine List A matches, between 1988 and 1990, making his debut against Derbyshire. He is now a Development Officer for Cricket Scotland, and was inducted into Bermuda's sporting hall of fame in 2004.

Is a former boxer. He has won a world title in the Super Bantamweight weight division. Known as "Bon

Is a former boxer. He has won a world title in the Super Bantamweight weight division. Known as "Bones", Adams turned pro in 1990 and in 2000 defeated Nestor Garza for the WBA super bantamweight title by unanimous decision. In his first defense he beat A

Was a bodybuilder from the United States. In 1945, Ross won the AAU Mr. America contest in Los Angel

Was a bodybuilder from the United States. In 1945, Ross won the AAU Mr. America contest in Los Angeles. After this success, he started to appear on the covers of popular physique magazines such as Your Physique, Iron Man, Muscle Power, and Health and Stre

Was an American canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fifth together

Was an American canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fifth together with his partner Robert Graf in the C-2 1000 metre event.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League. He played

Was a professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Boston Bruins.

Is a Dutch-Surinamese football midfielder, who currently plays for AC Milan in Serie A.

Is a Dutch-Surinamese football midfielder, who currently plays for AC Milan in Serie A.

Is a former English cricketer. He was captain of United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) during the Ran

Is a former English cricketer. He was captain of United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) during the Ranji Trophy in 1948-1949 against Bombay State (Maharashtra). His son Bob Woolmer (born in Kanpur) was a cricketer for England as well as a coach of South Afr

A right-handed batsman and superior field, his first-class career was an exceedingly short one lasti

A right-handed batsman and superior field, his first-class career was an exceedingly short one lasting just two matches in eleven months. His debut came in a Currie Cup match in 1891 when Kimberley came to the Old Wanderers ground at Johannesburg and defe

Is an American professional basketball player, who played for numerous teams. He played the power fo

Is an American professional basketball player, who played for numerous teams. He played the power forward and center positions. He was generally regarded as a good low-post offensive player, but as a poor defender and rebounder (and as a foul-prone player as well).

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.