Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Is a Dutch dressage rider. He and his most recent mount, the stallion Moorlands Totilas (nicknamed "

Is a Dutch dressage rider. He and his most recent mount, the stallion Moorlands Totilas (nicknamed "Toto"), were triple gold medalists at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games, becoming the first horse-rider partnership ever to sweep the three available dre

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics and two silvers at the

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics and two silvers at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]

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

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Cheshire. He was born in Lancaster. Garnett, who represented Cheshire in the between 1993 and 2000, made a single List A appearance for the team, in th

Was an African American college football coach.During his tenure, Robinson established himself as th

Was an African American college football coach.During his tenure, Robinson established himself as the winningest coach in college football history, becoming the first coach to record 400 wins (although 45 of his wins occurred before Grambling was an accredited college). Robinson is second on the list of wins by a college coach, immediately behind active coach John Gagliardi of St. John's University (Minnesota). Robinson retired with a record of 408 wins, 165 losses and 15 ties. More than 200 of his players went on to play in the American Football League and in the NFL. Robinson coached three American Football League players who would later be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: the Kansas City Chiefs' Buck Buchanan; the Oakland Raiders' Willie Brown; and the Houston Oilers' Charlie Joiner. Robinson also coached James Harris, who with the AFL's Buffalo Bills became the first black quarterback in modern Pro Football history to start at that position in a season opener. He also coached Packers defensive end and Hall of Famer Willie Davis and the Super Bowl XXII MVP, Redskins quarterback Doug Williams, who would ultimately succeed Robinson as Grambling's head coach in 1998.

Was an English cricketer who played in 10 Tests from 1903 to 1907. He played most of his domestic cr

Was an English cricketer who played in 10 Tests from 1903 to 1907. He played most of his domestic cricket for Worcestershire.

Was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman who played a single first-class match, for Worceste

Was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman who played a single first-class match, for Worcestershire in July 1939. He made a "pair" and took no catches. In the 1950s, he played a few times for Worcestershire's Second XI, though with little success.

Was an American professional wrestler best known as by his ring name The Sheik (or The Original Shei

Was an American professional wrestler best known as by his ring name The Sheik (or The Original Sheik to distinguish him from The Iron Sheik, a wrestler from the 1980s). He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, and th

Played first-class cricket for Somerset and for the Royal Air Force. Northway played five County Cha

Played first-class cricket for Somerset and for the Royal Air Force. Northway played five County Championship matches for Somerset in 1925 and three in 1926 as a right-handed middle-order batsman.

Wynyard was also a successful amateur football player. In 1881, he was a member of the Old Carthusia

Wynyard was also a successful amateur football player. In 1881, he was a member of the Old Carthusians team that won the FA Cup Final, and he scored the opening goal in a 3-0 victory over Old Etonians.

Was a Polish chess master. He was born in Lvov (Lemberg, Lwów, Lviv), Austria-Hungary. From 1935 to

Was a Polish chess master. He was born in Lvov (Lemberg, Lwów, Lviv), Austria-Hungary. From 1935 to 1939, he lived in Lódz. In 1935, Gerstenfeld played in a quadrangular match with Izaak Appel, Achilles Frydman and Jakub Kolski in Lódz. In 1935, he took 15th in Warsaw (3rd POL-ch). The event was won by Savielly Tartakower. In 1936, he played a match against Abram Szpiro in Lódz. In 1937, he tied for 9-10th in Jurata (4th POL-ch; Tartakower won). In 1938, he took 6th in Lódz (Vasja Pirc won).

Is a Welsh former professional footballer. He played as a defender. He spent his entire professional

Is a Welsh former professional footballer. He played as a defender. He spent his entire professional career with Blackpool.Blackpool manager Ron Suart gave James his Blackpool debut as a deputy for Roy Gratrix on October 1, 1960, in a single-goal defeat at arch-rivals Preston North End in the West Lancashire derby. He made four more appearances in 1960–61 — two in the league and two in the League Cup.

Was a professional wrestler. He was also the promoter and booker for Championship Wrestling from Flo

Was a professional wrestler. He was also the promoter and booker for Championship Wrestling from Florida and President of the NWA in the 1970s. His son, Mike Graham, was also a professional wrestler.In June 1958, he changed his ring name to Eddie Graham a

Was an English cricketer in the mid-19th century. West made his only appearance in the Minor Countie

Was an English cricketer in the mid-19th century. West made his only appearance in the Minor Counties Cricket Championship during the 1998 season. West's only List A appearance came in the 2000 NatWest Trophy competition, against Northumberland.

Was an English cricketer who played four first-class matches for Worcestershire, two in 1934 and two

Was an English cricketer who played four first-class matches for Worcestershire, two in 1934 and two in 1936.

Is a professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round (22nd o

Is a professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round (22nd overall pick) of the 1997 NBA Draft. His two-year career in Atlanta was marked by injury, inconsistent play, and off-court troubles.

Is a retired American football defensive end who played in both the NFL and the American Football Le

Is a retired American football defensive end who played in both the NFL and the American Football League. In 1966, with the AFL's Miami Dolphins, he was selected to the AFL All-Star Team.

Was an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire. He was born in Wriddenham and died in Hove.

Was an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire. He was born in Wriddenham and died in Hove. Gurney made a single first-class appearance for the team, at the age of 43, in the 1911 season, against Cambridge University.

Was a Canadian-born English international footballer.He was captain (and goal-scorer) of the Old Car

Was a Canadian-born English international footballer.He was captain (and goal-scorer) of the Old Carthusians team who won the 1881 FA Cup Final defeating Old Etonians 3-0.

Was an English amateur cricketer who made 3 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1789 to

Was an English amateur cricketer who made 3 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1789 to 1797. He was mainly associated with Hampshire.

Is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation unde

Is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Brutus The Barber Beefcake. He later worked for World Championship Wrestling under a variety of names, mainly as "The Disciple" of real-lif

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olym

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.Eight years later he was part of the British team which finished eighth in the 1936 tournament. He played six matches.

Was an English cricketer. Buckland was a right-handed batsman who bowled both right-arm off break an

Was an English cricketer. Buckland was a right-handed batsman who bowled both right-arm off break and right-arm underam fast. Buckland played the role of an all rounder. Buckland made his first-class debut for Oxford University against Lancashire. Buckland spent the vast majoirty of his first-class career representing the University, where he played 27 matches 1884 to 1887, with his final first-class match for the University coming Cambridge University in 1887. Buckland never reached the level of international cricket, but was regarded as one of the best all rounders of his time. Outside of cricket Buckland was a Master at Winchester College. Buckland was also a keen golfer.

Was a noted English cricketer. He was a prominent right-handed batsman and an occasional medium pace

Was a noted English cricketer. He was a prominent right-handed batsman and an occasional medium pace lob bowler. He was a good fielder who played in some matches as a wicketkeeper. He played for All-England Eleven versus Marylebone Cricket Club in 1804 and then made sporadic appearances until 1808 when his career took off. He continued playing until 1831. As with all cricketers in the first quarter of the 19th century, his full career details are uncertain but CricketArchive credits him with 73 known first-class appearances and 2,728 runs at a good average (for the time) of 23.51, with a highest score of 105. In the field he is credited with 173 wickets, 51 catches and 27 stumpings.

Was an English cricketer. Hemsted was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm fast. Hem

Was an English cricketer. Hemsted was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm fast. Hemsted made his first-class debut for the Gentlemen of Kent against the Gentlemen of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1863. Hemsted made his Hampshire debut 1866,

Was a multi-sport Canadian athlete and sports journalist. He was on two Grey Cup winning teams as a

Was a multi-sport Canadian athlete and sports journalist. He was on two Grey Cup winning teams as a football player, a Mann Cup championship as a lacrosse player and three Yates Cup championships as a coach for Queen's University. He is a member of Canada