Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was an all-rounder for Worcestershire between 1933 and 1951. Chiefly remembered as a left-arm spin b

Was an all-rounder for Worcestershire between 1933 and 1951. Chiefly remembered as a left-arm spin bowler, Howorth also occasionally bowled medium pace and was a capable hard-hitting left-handed batsman. Ideally he would bat in the middle of the order, but so weak was Worcestershire's batting for much of his career that Howorth would often play as an aggressive opener, and it was in this role that he hit his two highest first-class scores - curiously both being 114. Howorth was also a dependable close-to-the-wicket field but would field with skill further out if needed.

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Middlesbrough and Sunderland as a Central defender and late

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Middlesbrough and Sunderland as a Central defender and later manager of the English football club Darlington from 1912-1919.

A football (soccer) referee from the Netherlands, best known for supervising three matches during th

A football (soccer) referee from the Netherlands, best known for supervising three matches during the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship held in Belgium and the Netherlands. He officiated his first international A-match in 1993, and played professional football himself for NEC Nijmegen. Jol was assigned for the final of the 2001 UEFA Champions League between Bayern Munich and Valencia CF.

Is a former New Zealand rower who won two Olympic gold medals during his career.

Is a former New Zealand rower who won two Olympic gold medals during his career.

He attended Shoreline High School in Seattle, Washington where he was a high school tennis standout

He attended Shoreline High School in Seattle, Washington where he was a high school tennis standout competing with and against other tennis great Tom Gorman. From 1966 to 1970 he attended the University of Washington where he was named Tennis Captain and

A Dutch footballer currently playing for AGOVV Apeldoorn in the Eerste Divisie.His football (soccer)

A Dutch footballer currently playing for AGOVV Apeldoorn in the Eerste Divisie.His football (soccer) career began with Heracles Almelo in the 1993-94 season. The next season Kooijman played with FC Groningen and later with AZ from 1995 until 1997. FC Emmen was his next club where he played until 1999. Following that club, he moved to Go Ahead Eagles until 2003. He was transferred to De Graafschap where he played until 2005 and moved to SDC Putten in the 2005-06 season at the amateur level. He switched to AGOVV Apeldoorn and returned to professional football in 2006. Recently, he returned to the amateur level and plays with Sparta Nijkerk in 2007.

Was a professional footballer who played for Wales, although he was born to Polish parents.He played

Was a professional footballer who played for Wales, although he was born to Polish parents.He played for West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town, Scunthorpe United, Northampton Town & Lincoln City.His finest moment gaining his 8 caps for Wales was when he scored against the then world champions, England in the 1970 British Home Championship.

A Swedish football goalkeeper. He started his career at Munkedals IF, and also played for IFK Göteb

A Swedish football goalkeeper. He started his career at Munkedals IF, and also played for IFK Göteborg, IFK Norrköping, and IK Oddevold.After many seasons in the Allsvenskan (Swedish first division), he played one match for the Sweden national football team, in 2002 against Portugal at Ullevi. Last now plays for Örgryte IS in the Superettan (Swedish second division).

A former Dutch footballer, who played for the Dutch clubs BV Veendam, Roda JC and MVV Maastricht. He

A former Dutch footballer, who played for the Dutch clubs BV Veendam, Roda JC and MVV Maastricht. He also had a short spell with Hong Kong club Seiko.Nanninga earned 15 caps and scored 6 goals for the Netherlands national football team. In the 1978 FIFA World Cup final, he scored the equalizing goal against Argentina in normal time; however, Argentina went on to win 3-1 in extra time.In the same World Cup, Nanninga became the first substitute player to be sent off. On the game against Peru, that ended 0 - 0, Nanninga was in at 68' and elbowed a Peruvian player inside Peru's half of the field, was caught by the assistant and dismissed by the referee.

Is a professional tennis player. He has achieved a degree of folk popularity among tennis fans due t

Is a professional tennis player. He has achieved a degree of folk popularity among tennis fans due to his height (6 feet 8 inches), his left-handed power game and, in the last few years, his age. Turning professional in 1991, Norman notched up only his 14

Was an American athlete and businessman who founded the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bu

Was an American athlete and businessman who founded the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls in 1966. He also served as the team’s first general manager and later worked as a scout for the Phoenix Suns.

Was a heavyweight boxer from the Maesglas area of Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. He held the Europea

Was a heavyweight boxer from the Maesglas area of Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. He held the European heavyweight title from March 1960 to June 1962. In all, he won 31 of his 47 professional bouts, losing 14, with two drawn. He was 6 ft 3ins tall and weig

A retired football midfielder from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1978 F

A retired football midfielder from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina, wearing the number three jersey. His football-career started at Wageningen and De Graafschap Doetinchem. He was bought by Ajax Amsterdam by leaving Ajax-coach Rinus Michels at the end of the 1975/1976 season. He went to Ajax summer 1976, simultaneously with Hans Erkens and Johan Zuidema and has been by far the most successful of the 3 midfielders, their first Ajax-coach being Tomislav Ivic. Schoenaker displayed unbridled energy at the midfield, a rumbled ability to run, the vigour as attacking midfielder to disturb players of the opponent (defensive work) sometimes reconquering balls,

Was a professional wrestler in the 1970s, 1980s, and up through the mid 1990s for WCW who often wres

Was a professional wrestler in the 1970s, 1980s, and up through the mid 1990s for WCW who often wrestled in the NWA's Mid-Atlantic region. He is also a former boyfriend of Luna Vachon.

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in the 1897 season. Steeples enjoyed a brief firs

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in the 1897 season. Steeples enjoyed a brief first-class career, playing three matches at county level during the 1897 County Championship season. Steeples appeared on a regular basis in Minor Counties cr

Was a former Indonesian badminton player.

Was a former Indonesian badminton player.

A boxer from Amaigbo, Orlu, Nigeria, was a migrant fighter to Liverpool (and later to America). Tige

A boxer from Amaigbo, Orlu, Nigeria, was a migrant fighter to Liverpool (and later to America). Tiger was a talented boxer, commercial venturer, and Biafran rebel. His boxing career record was: Fought 81; Won 60; Lost 18; Drew 3.

Is an Australian former rugby union footballer of the 1950s. He represented for the Wallabies on 19

Is an Australian former rugby union footballer of the 1950s. He represented for the Wallabies on 19 occasions (10 Tests) and was Australian Captain on two occasions. He was educated at St Andrew's College at Sydney University. His club rugby was played wi

Was an English middleweight boxer. He was British and Commonwealth middleweight champion, reputedly

Was an English middleweight boxer. He was British and Commonwealth middleweight champion, reputedly being the first black fighter to win a British boxing title. He was elder brother and trainer of the more famous Randolph Turpin, who became world middlew

Was a Lancashire cricketer who was one of the most important figures in Lancashire breaking Yorkshir

Was a Lancashire cricketer who was one of the most important figures in Lancashire breaking Yorkshire's stronghold on the County Championship between 1926 and 1930.

Was an Australian former football (soccer) player.

Was an Australian former football (soccer) player.

A former Dutch footballer, as a central defender.During his early career, Van Burik represented Ered

A former Dutch footballer, as a central defender.During his early career, Van Burik represented Eredivisie's Ajax Amsterdam, NAC Breda and FC Utrecht.However, he would be best known for a 10-year stint with German Bundesliga outfit Hertha BSC, where he would be a defensive mainstay for a side that participated in five UEFA Cup editions and the UEFA Champions League 1999-00 (as a result of a third league place in 1998-99, with Van Burik subsequently appearing in 10 Champions League contests, as Hertha reached the second group stage).

Was a Dutch footballer who played for FC Twente and Ajax Amsterdam. He was a member of Ajax' Europea

Was a Dutch footballer who played for FC Twente and Ajax Amsterdam. He was a member of Ajax' European Cup victory in 1971. He earned 7 caps for the Netherlands national football team.

Was a professional footballer from 1950 to 1964.Dick played as an amateur for Scunthorpe Sports and

Was a professional footballer from 1950 to 1964.Dick played as an amateur for Scunthorpe Sports and Brumby Amateurs before he turned pro with his local club Scunthorpe United where he stayed for 5 years amassing 133 appearances while scoring 7 goals.

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland and Darlington as a striker.He made his debut fo

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland and Darlington as a striker.He made his debut for Sunderland on 7 December 1946 against Leeds United in a 1–1 draw at Elland Road. He finished as the Football League First Division's top scorer in the 1949–50 season with 25 goals.