Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter D

An American professional basketball player playing at power forward and center for the Charlotte Bob

An American professional basketball player playing at power forward and center for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. Prior to the NBA, Okafor attended Houston's Bellaire High School, and the University of Connecticut. On July 29, 2008, he agreed to a 6 year $72 million dollar extension.[1] On April 16, 2004, he declared his eligibility for the 2004 NBA Draft, giving up his one remaining year of college athletic eligibility. He did however receive his undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance in three academic years. On June 24, Okafor was selected second overall in the draft, becoming the first ever draft pick by the expansion Charlotte Bobcats.

Is an American professional basketball player, who most recently played for the NBA's Toronto Raptor

Is an American professional basketball player, who most recently played for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Martin has become known as a solid veteran who provided quality minutes as a reserve, maintaining a career free throw percentage of 85%. In each of two December 1996 games, he sank 15 of 15 foul shots, posting a career-high 38 points in the latter.

Is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for 9 seasons in the Nat

Is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for 9 seasons in the National Football League (1993-2002). During that time, he played for 4 different teams and in 4 Super Bowls. Before his NFL career, Gordon played for Stanford University.

Is a former American football linebacker in the NFL who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia

Is a former American football linebacker in the NFL who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints. While with Dallas he won two Super Bowl rings. At different time in his pro career he has played all three linebacker positions

Is a retired American professional basketball player who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the

Is a retired American professional basketball player who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft. Hancock played for the Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs in three NBA seasons. His best year as a pro came during the 1995-96 season as a member of the Hornets, appearing in 63 games and averaging 4.3 ppg. Hancock played collegiately at the University of Kansas.

Is a retired cricketer. He played eight Tests and one One Day International for New Zealand, all in

Is a retired cricketer. He played eight Tests and one One Day International for New Zealand, all in the 1994/95 season. After retirement he became an accountant.

Was an American super middleweight boxer, nicknamed "The Mongoose". The World Boxing Organization (W

Was an American super middleweight boxer, nicknamed "The Mongoose". The World Boxing Organization (WBO) twice moved Morris up in its super-middleweight rankings in 2001, despite the fact that he had died of HIV-related meningitis the previous October. Mor

Was a professional boxer and a world champion in two weight divisions. Van Horn turned professional

Was a professional boxer and a world champion in two weight divisions. Van Horn turned professional in 1984, just five days before his 16th birthday. He was given the nickname "Schoolboy" early in his pro career because he attended the University of Kentu

Is a professional boxer. He is a journeyman heavyweight best known for his performances against more

Is a professional boxer. He is a journeyman heavyweight best known for his performances against more notable contenders. Known as "Doin' Damage", Wilson was a prospect early in his pro career. After 13 wins and a draw he fought another unbeaten prospect i

Is the assistant manager of Tamworth.Gee is in his second season at the Impact Arena, he was appoint

Is the assistant manager of Tamworth.Gee is in his second season at the Impact Arena, he was appointed assistant who had 12 years as a player at Hucknall Town before a serious knee injury ended his playing days.

Is a Dutch cricket player. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He origi

Is a Dutch cricket player. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He originally played cricket in his native New Zealand, playing for Canterbury between 1994 and 2002, with one season for Otago in 1997/98. He first played for The

Is a Scottish footballer, currently playing for Swansea City.

Is a Scottish footballer, currently playing for Swansea City.

Is an Australian former rugby league footballer and commentator, currently working for 2GB on its Co

Is an Australian former rugby league footballer and commentator, currently working for 2GB on its Continuous Call Team broadcasts.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played three ODIs in 2001-02.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played three ODIs in 2001-02.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'1" (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) point gu

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'1" (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) point guard.Johnson attended Michigan State University. He was selected with the 12th pick in the third round (58th overall) of the 1987 National Basketball Association Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He then played in the CBA, GBA, and in the Philippine Basketball Association.[1] He played 11 games with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1995-96 NBA season, averaging 1.1 points per game.

Is a former professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the Philadelphia 76ers and

Is a former professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, although he also played briefly for the Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz late in his career.

Is a former professional American football player who played safety for 10 seasons for the Seattle S

Is a former professional American football player who played safety for 10 seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1997 season.

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. He is the son of former Ma

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. He is the son of former Major League Baseball player Darryl Strawberry and the nephew of former college basketball standout and University of Arizona assistant men's basketball coach Miles Simon. He was drafted in the second round, 59th overall, by the Suns in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Was an American professional football wide receiver whose career was cut short by injury. He had a f

Was an American professional football wide receiver whose career was cut short by injury. He had a five-year career from 1973 to 1977. He played his entire career with the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

Is a Canadian lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.

Is a Canadian lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.

Is a French football player who plays for Premier League team Blackburn Rovers, he last played for L

Is a French football player who plays for Premier League team Blackburn Rovers, he last played for Ligue 1 club Le Mans. He can play in the holding midfield position, as well as in the attacking midfield.

Is an English football goalkeeper who currently plays for Crystal Palace. He is renowned as a goalke

Is an English football goalkeeper who currently plays for Crystal Palace. He is renowned as a goalkeeper in The Football League.

Is an Australian chess Grandmaster. He was born in Melbourne, Australia.Johansen became an Internati

Is an Australian chess Grandmaster. He was born in Melbourne, Australia.Johansen became an International Master in 1983 and Australia's second Grandmaster (after Ian Rogers)[1] in 1995. Johansen has won the Australian Chess Championship a record five times (in 1984, 1988, 1990, 2000, and 2002). He has also represented Australia at twelve Chess Olympiads.

Knights was a product of the youth system at Ipswich Town[1] and played for England at youth and Und

Knights was a product of the youth system at Ipswich Town[1] and played for England at youth and Under-17 level.[2] He made his debut for the club as a 16 year old in November 2004 but did not play for the first team again.[2] After impressing Yeovil Town manager Russell Slade in training, Knights joined the League One side on loan in February 2007 for the remainder of the 2006–07 season.[2] He made five substitute appearances for Yeovil, including one in the League One play-off final against Blackpool in May 2007,

Is a retired American-Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Melbourne Ti

Is a retired American-Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia's National Basketball League. He is currently an assistant coach for the Tigers. Known as "D-Mac," he attended Texas A&M University and f