Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is an English chess Grandmaster, chess writer, and businessman.He is less active as a player these d

Is an English chess Grandmaster, chess writer, and businessman.He is less active as a player these days, but maintains a strong interest in chess. He has on a number of occasions captained, managed, or sponsored the England squad in major team events such

Played 11 Tests and three One Day Internationals for New Zealand.

Played 11 Tests and three One Day Internationals for New Zealand.

David Smith was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a medium-fast right-arm bowler who played for

David Smith was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a medium-fast right-arm bowler who played for Gloucestershire for 15 seasons from 1956, usually opening the bowling in partnership with Tony Brown. He was a successful county bowler at slightly above medium-pace, able to move the ball off the seam in both directions, and in five seasons he took more than 100 wickets, with a best of 143 wickets in 1960. In a team that was packed with all-rounders, Smith tended to bat fairly low, but he occasionally made useful runs, often in fairly forthright style.

A former Scottish footballer who played for numerous clubs during the 1980s and 1990s, most notably

A former Scottish footballer who played for numerous clubs during the 1980s and 1990s, most notably Chelsea and Coventry City. He accumulated more than 500 football league appearances and scored almost 150 goals in a 14 year professional career. Speedie also gained 10 caps for the Scottish international team.

Is a Mexican equestrian who competed at five Olympic Games. He competed in the Modern Pentathlon at

Is a Mexican equestrian who competed at five Olympic Games. He competed in the Modern Pentathlon at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics and in Eventing at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympics. At his fifth Olympics, he won bronze in the Team Event.

Played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Somerset between 1976 and 1979. Gurr was a righ

Played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Somerset between 1976 and 1979. Gurr was a right-handed lower-order batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler. Gurr made his first-class cricket debut for Oxford University in 1976. In fact, he played

A former Scottish professional footballer who played for Aberdeen, Rangers, Leeds United and Montros

A former Scottish professional footballer who played for Aberdeen, Rangers, Leeds United and Montrose.He began his career with local club Aberdeen in 1986 before moving to Rangers for £970,000 in 1991. With Rangers, he helped the club to a record nine championship titles in a row before joining Leeds United in 1997 for £500,000. Recurring injury problems curtailed his spell in England having only played 26 league matches in four years at Elland Road. He retired from football in 2001 but was back playing in 2002 when he was appointed player/coach of Scottish Football League club Montrose.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Dorset. Rob

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Dorset. Robinson made two Minor Counties Championship appearances, one each in the 1969 and 1970 seasons. His sole List A match came in the 1973 Gillette Cup, against

Is a Mexican-American professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division.

Is a Mexican-American professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division.

Is a former professional tennis player from Mexico. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while play

Is a former professional tennis player from Mexico. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 41 in 1998. Roditi partici

Is an English professional snooker player, and a four-time ranking tournament quarter-finalist. He h

Is an English professional snooker player, and a four-time ranking tournament quarter-finalist. He has consistently held a Top-64 ranking since the 1988/1989 season, peaking at no. 13. His final quarter-final was the 1995 German Open. Roe began his profes

Was an English professional association football player. He played for Swindon Town and Gillingham b

Was an English professional association football player. He played for Swindon Town and Gillingham between 1920 and 1928, making nearly 200 appearances in the Football League.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in four Tests in 1999.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in four Tests in 1999.

Is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.David Flores rode his first winner at Agua Calient

Is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.David Flores rode his first winner at Agua Caliente Racetrack in his native Mexico in 1984. He went on to win riding titles at Santa Anita Park, Del Mar Racetrack, Oak Tree Racing Association, and Fairplex

Is a professional football player. He currently plays for Bristol Rovers. He is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) a

Is a professional football player. He currently plays for Bristol Rovers. He is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) and weighs 12 stone (168 lb or 76 kg).Pipe was brought to Notts County by Gary Mills from Coventry City. He started brilliantly until a sudden dip in form saw Mills put him on the transfer list. When Ian Richardson was appointed manager he took Pipe off the transfer list. A turnaround in form saw Pipe play most of County's games in the 2004-05 season and get 2 league goals for the club.

Is a Ghanaian football player who plays in Azerbaijan for FK Göyazan Qazax. He left in 2008 the Fey

Is a Ghanaian football player who plays in Azerbaijan for FK Göyazan Qazax. He left in 2008 the Feyenoord Academy and joined the Azerbaijani club FK Göyazan Qazax in July 2008.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who playe

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Cumberland. He was born in Whitehaven. Rooney made his cricketing debut in June 2002, in the 38-County Cup. Rooney made a single List A appearance fo

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre-half for Clapton Orient and Southampto

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre-half for Clapton Orient and Southampton in the 1930s.Affleck was born in Coylton, Ayrshire and joined Notts County in July 1932 but made no first team appearances before moving on to Bristol City in May 1934. After a season with City he joined Clapton Orient in July 1935, where he spent two seasons in the Third Division South.

Is a former American Football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the St. Louis Ca

Is a former American Football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Redskins in a sixteen year career from 1973 to 1988.

Is a former English first-class cricketer for Hampshire. He played 426 games between 1966 and 1989,

Is a former English first-class cricketer for Hampshire. He played 426 games between 1966 and 1989, making 19005 runs at a batting average of 30.55 with 28 hundreds. Turner was part of the Hampshire side which won the County Championship in 1973, only the

Is an English former footballer.He played in the 1992 FA Cup Final with Sunderland, which they lost

Is an English former footballer.He played in the 1992 FA Cup Final with Sunderland, which they lost 2–0 against Liverpool.

Was a professional football player. He was a member of the famous 'invincibles' of Preston North End

Was a professional football player. He was a member of the famous 'invincibles' of Preston North End.

Is an alpine skier from Great Britain. He competed for Great Britain at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Hi

Is an alpine skier from Great Britain. He competed for Great Britain at the 2010 Winter Olympics. His best result was a 27th place in slalom.

Was an American chess master.He tied for 2nd-4th at New York 1930/31 (Marshall Chess Club Championsh

Was an American chess master.He tied for 2nd-4th at New York 1930/31 (Marshall Chess Club Championship, Arthur Dake won),[2] tied for 6-7th at Rome 1931 (New York State Championship, Fred Reinfeld won), took 6th at Philadelphia 1936 (the 3rd ACF, U.S. Ope

Is an English former football player. He was a skilful central defender who could also play usefully

Is an English former football player. He was a skilful central defender who could also play usefully in midfield or even as a forward. He is currently chairman of the Manchester United Former Players' Association.