Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Is an American gymnast and Olympic champion.

Is an American gymnast and Olympic champion.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1835 to 1837. Mainly associated with No

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1835 to 1837. Mainly associated with Nottinghamshire, he made 10 known appearances in first-class matches.

was an English professional footballer who started with non-league Oswestry Town F.C., then in 1935

was an English professional footballer who started with non-league Oswestry Town F.C., then in 1935 signed for Stoke City playing 84 times and scoring 13 goals. During the 1945-1946 season, he guested for Ipswich Town, before joining Derby County in 1946. In the year he was at Derby he played 18 matches and scored twice.

Was an English cricketer who played for Sussex. In the later part of his life he became generally kn

Was an English cricketer who played for Sussex. In the later part of his life he became generally known as George Cox senior in order to distinguish him from his son George Cox junior, who was also a successful player for the same county. Cox's first-class career lasted from 1895 to 1928. He was a useful right-handed batsman, with 14633 runs at 18.73, including two centuries. He was also a fine fielder, holding 552 catches, mostly close to the wicket. After his playing days he became the official county coach. He was made an honorary life member of the club in 1937. Only Maurice Tate had previously received a similar honour.

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Ruebner, a wing, was born in Shanghai and claimed

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Ruebner, a wing, was born in Shanghai and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia.

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

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Somerset. He was born in Bathwick and died in Old Bursledon. Hunt made a single first-class appearance for the team, during the 1898 season, against Su

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched one inning for the Cleveland Indians in 1920. On Aug

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched one inning for the Cleveland Indians in 1920. On August 21, he came into a game during a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, walking two batters and striking out one without allowing a hit or a run.

Was a Toronto businessman, philanthropist and co-founder of the Gardiner Museum, the only museum in

Was a Toronto businessman, philanthropist and co-founder of the Gardiner Museum, the only museum in Canada devoted exclusively to ceramic art. George Gardiner was a major figure in Canadian Thoroughbred horse racing. In the 1950s he established Gardiner f

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Dundee & Huddersfield Town.

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Dundee & Huddersfield Town.

Was an English professional footballer and one of the most successful international football manager

Was an English professional footballer and one of the most successful international football managers ever.Raynor first played football in the non-Leagues for Elsecar Bible Class, Mexborough Athletic and Wombwell. When he did sign professional forms Raynor's career took him only on an uninspired jaunt around the Football League. Between 1930 and 1939 he played for five different League clubs.

Is a former Scottish cricketer and football referee.A right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fa

Is a former Scottish cricketer and football referee.A right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler, Salmond's top-score was 181 in a 1996 three-day match against Ireland, smashing his previous two records from the corresponding fixture in 1992,

Was an English footballer who played at inside or centre forward.Hunt spent his early career playing

Was an English footballer who played at inside or centre forward.Hunt spent his early career playing for local sides in his native county, having trials with both Barnsley and Sheffield United, both of whom rejected him. He eventually joined Chesterfield in 1929 and in his only season there scored nine times in fourteen games.

Is a Brazilian left back. He currently plays for Corinthians.

Is a Brazilian left back. He currently plays for Corinthians.

Was a Canadian professional wrestler, booker and promoter. From the 1950s until the 1970s, he and hi

Was a Canadian professional wrestler, booker and promoter. From the 1950s until the 1970s, he and his younger brother Sandy competed as The Flying Scotts in North American regional promotions including the National Wrestling Alliance, particularly the Mid

Is an English former first class cricketer who is currently a first class umpire. Sharp umpired 15 T

Is an English former first class cricketer who is currently a first class umpire. Sharp umpired 15 Tests and 31 One Day Internationals.

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Ross played for the New York Giants in the 1918 season. In one

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Ross played for the New York Giants in the 1918 season. In one game, Ross pitched in 2.3 innings, and gave up two hits, with three strikeouts. He batted and threw left-handed.

Was an English professional footballer who played for several clubs at the beginning of the 20th cen

Was an English professional footballer who played for several clubs at the beginning of the 20th century.Smith was born in Preston and played his youth football with Leyland. In July 1899 he started his professional career playing as a half-back at Preston North End where he stayed for two seasons.

Was the men's basketball coach at Purdue from 1965 to 1972. During his tenure, he compiled a 109-64

Was the men's basketball coach at Purdue from 1965 to 1972. During his tenure, he compiled a 109-64 record. He won a Big Ten Championship, and took the school to its only modern National Championship appearance in 1969. He served as the school's athletic director following his coaching stint. He is a member of the Purdue Athletic Hall of Fame. He previously served as the head basketball coach at West Virginia, from 1961 to 1965, where he compiled a 102-43 record.

Was an English businessman and cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Marple made a single fir

Was an English businessman and cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Marple made a single first-class appearance for Derbyshire during the 1901 season, against London County.

Was an English cricketer. Smoker represented Hampshire in two first-class matches in 1885, which was

Was an English cricketer. Smoker represented Hampshire in two first-class matches in 1885, which was Hampshire's final season with first-class status until the 1895 County Championship. Smoker's debut for the county came against Marylebone Cricket Club, w

A Romanian football player, currently under contract at U Cluj.

A Romanian football player, currently under contract at U Cluj.

Is a professional wrestler who has appeared as a preliminary wrestler in World Championship Wrestlin

Is a professional wrestler who has appeared as a preliminary wrestler in World Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions and the World Wrestling Federation. South wrestled in Georgia Championship Wrestling and captured their NWA Georgia Junior Heavy

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played at either half-back or inside-forward for various

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played at either half-back or inside-forward for various clubs in Scotland and England around the turn of the twentieth century. Spence was born in Rothesay[1] on the Isle of Bute and started his football career on the Scottish mainland with St. Mirren, before moving to England in 1897.

Was a professional footballer who played as a defender in The Football League for three different cl

Was a professional footballer who played as a defender in The Football League for three different clubs.Spruce was born in Chester and was invited for trials with Bolton Wanderers in August 1939 while playing local football in Chester, but the outbreak of war ended his hopes of joining the club .

Was an English football player. In his early days, he played for Sheffield Wednesday F.C., Thornhill

Was an English football player. In his early days, he played for Sheffield Wednesday F.C., Thornhill United, Barnsley F.C., and Rotherham County F.C.. In April 1907, he was sold to Manchester United F.C. He would stay with United until 1919 when he retired. During his United career, he made 267 appearances and scored 9 goals.