Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the Yakama Sun Kings of the CBA.[1] He

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the Yakama Sun Kings of the CBA.[1] He attended and played college basketball at the University of Detroit Mercy.He was signed by the National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers to a 10-day contract in March 2004[2], and participated in seven games for them during the 2003-04 NBA season.

Was an Irish cricketer and schoolmaster. He represented the University and Middlesex in 14 first-cla

Was an Irish cricketer and schoolmaster. He represented the University and Middlesex in 14 first-class matches between 1931 and 1933 as a defensive top-order batsman and off-spinner. He scored 86 on his Freshman's debut versus against the New Zealand tour

A Scottish former professional football midfielder. He made more than 600 league appearances for clu

A Scottish former professional football midfielder. He made more than 600 league appearances for clubs in both Scotland and England, was a member of Aston Villa's European Cup-winning team of 1982, and was capped for the Scotland national team.

Was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL. From Collingwood Tech, Fothergill was

Was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL. From Collingwood Tech, Fothergill was a gifted sportsman who made his VFL/AFL debut aged 16, for the Collingwood Football Club in 1937. Fothergill was a small midfielder/half-forward who seemed too small at the start, at 172cm and 73 kg, but his brilliance as a footballer was something that over-shadowed his liabilities. Fothergill made an impact straight away as he played brilliant football, winning a Copeland Trophy in his debut season, and would also kick 56 goals being the club's leading goalkicker. Fothergill also played 27 first-class cricket matches for Victoria, making 1404 runs at 39.00 with one century. He made his hundred against South Australia in 1947 and once made 99 against the Australian Services XI.

Is a Canadian soccer player who is currently signed with the Italia Shooters. He played sometimes as

Is a Canadian soccer player who is currently signed with the Italia Shooters. He played sometimes as defender, midfielder and now as forward. The midfielder, who has had previous experience in both football and Canadian Futsal national team.

Is a former American football wide receiver, punt returner, and kick returner in the National Footba

Is a former American football wide receiver, punt returner, and kick returner in the National Football League. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

Is a former competitive swimmer from Singapore and represented the nation in numerous international

Is a former competitive swimmer from Singapore and represented the nation in numerous international competitions over a period of more than 10 years including 5 years as Captain. He started his foray in banking in investment banking London in 1996 and is currently a director at Credit Suisse Private Bank. He is founder and investor to several businesses including of SPORTinc, Jacob and Cody, Gnomadic Publishing to name a few.

One of the greatest batsman to ever play for the West Indies, the muscular Haynes formed a formidabl

One of the greatest batsman to ever play for the West Indies, the muscular Haynes formed a formidable partnership with Gordon Greenidge in Test cricket which was integral to the success of the West Indies cricket team of the 1980s. Between them they manag

Was an English footballer and cricketer. He was a fine footballer playing as a winger for Chelsea (

Was an English footballer and cricketer. He was a fine footballer playing as a winger for Chelsea (27 league appearances in 1946 - 1948) and Norwich City (12 appearances). He played non-league football for Wealdstone, Dover and Margate. He was on the MCC

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in three Tests in 1971. After playing for many years, h

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in three Tests in 1971. After playing for many years, he, his wife (Marjorie Lewis) and 3 Sons (Desmond Micheal Lewis Jr. [Who goes by Nick], Phillip Lewis & Christopher St. Aubun Lewis) moved to the United Sta

Is a Ghanaian-Italian footballer who plays for Valle del Giovenco at Lega Pro Prima Divisione.

Is a Ghanaian-Italian footballer who plays for Valle del Giovenco at Lega Pro Prima Divisione.

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as goalkeeper for the Grenada national football

Is a Grenadian football player. He currently serves as goalkeeper for the Grenada national football team.

Is a Canadian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He has playe

Is a Canadian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He has played 13 One Day Internationals for Canada, including the 2003 World Cup. He has also played in three ICC Intercontinental Cup matches, three ICC Trophy tourna

Was an Australian cricketer who played 18 first-class matches in the 1940s. 14 of those games were f

Was an Australian cricketer who played 18 first-class matches in the 1940s. 14 of those games were for the Australian Services, three for New South Wales and one for the Dominions. His best performances were both for the Australian Services side in the 1945 Victory Tests against England. In July at Lord's, in the first first-class match since the break forced by the Second World War, he took 5/49. With the bat, his solitary hundred came a month later at Old Trafford, when he scored an unbeaten 110 from number eight. He also took 5/55 in the first innings of this match, but England won by six wickets. In 1950 Cristofani was employed as a professional by Accrington Cricket Club of the Lancashire League, and turned in some fine performances, for example his return of 6/23 from 8.7 eight-ball overs as Accrington crushed near neighbours Enfield.

Was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket in for Natal either side of the Second

Was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket in for Natal either side of the Second World War, later becoming an umpire. He was born in Pietermaritzburg, and died aged 79 in Durban. His most successful season was 1946-47, when he scored 49

Was an Australian long distance swimmer who swam the English Channel 19 times from 19 attempts. This

Was an Australian long distance swimmer who swam the English Channel 19 times from 19 attempts. This is more successful crossings than any other Australian. From 1975-1979 and for a period in 1980 he held the title of King of the Channel. At the time of h

Is a Hall of Fame jockey.Sandy Hawley started his career as a 17-year-old boy, hotwalking horses at

Is a Hall of Fame jockey.Sandy Hawley started his career as a 17-year-old boy, hotwalking horses at a Toronto racetrack. Two years later, he became a regular rider at racetracks in Ontario and then rode at racetracks on the East Coast of the United States

Was an England international footballer who is best remembered for his two spells with Nottingham Fo

Was an England international footballer who is best remembered for his two spells with Nottingham Forest.

Is an Canadian-Ghanaian soccer player who currently plays for Athletic Club of BC.

Is an Canadian-Ghanaian soccer player who currently plays for Athletic Club of BC.

Is an Canadian/Ghanaian soccer player who currently plays for Capilano Blues in the Vancouver Metro

Is an Canadian/Ghanaian soccer player who currently plays for Capilano Blues in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League[1].Led Capilano College to Canadian Colleges Championship in 2003 earning Canadian Colleges and British Columbia Colleges All-Star selections. Spent 2004 season with Edmonton FC in USL First Division appearing in 13 games.

Is a South African professional golfer who plays currently on the Sunshine Tour. He has won 12 times

Is a South African professional golfer who plays currently on the Sunshine Tour. He has won 12 times on the Sunshine Tour, along with three wins on the Asian Tour.

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. He is designated as a s

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. He is designated as a shooting guard and small forward.

Was an English cricketer who played in 301 first-class matches between the 1949 and 1960 seasons. Ba

Was an English cricketer who played in 301 first-class matches between the 1949 and 1960 seasons. Barrick played for Northamptonshire County Cricket Club and was awarded his county cap in 1952. He was a right-handed batsman and an occasional leg-break and googly bowler. He played a number of matches for MCC between 1953 and 1957. He scored 13,970 runs at 32.64 with a highest innings of 211. He made 20 centuries and 67 half-centuries. He took 115 catches and 79 wickets. His best bowling performance was 5-71.

Better known as Daisy "The Lady" Lang, is a professional female boxer.

Better known as Daisy "The Lady" Lang, is a professional female boxer.

Is a Central African Republic-French basketball player currently playing for the University of New O

Is a Central African Republic-French basketball player currently playing for the University of New Orleans. He is also a member of the Central African Republic national basketball team.is a Central African Republic-French basketball player currently playi