Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was an English cricketer, aviator and archaeologist. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he pl

Was an English cricketer, aviator and archaeologist. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he played first-class cricket for various teams between 1923 and 1934. After playing some Minor Counties Championship matches for Cambridgeshire in 1921, Livock

Is a former Zimbabwean cricketer. He played three ODIs for Zimbabwe in 1983.

Is a former Zimbabwean cricketer. He played three ODIs for Zimbabwe in 1983.

Was an English cricketer. Gerry Crutchley was born in Chelsea, London and was educated at Oxford Uni

Was an English cricketer. Gerry Crutchley was born in Chelsea, London and was educated at Oxford University. He played in first-class matches as a right-handed batsman for Oxford University (1910-1912), Middlesex (1910-1930) and MCC (1910-1927). He also b

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1844 to 1853. A fast roundarm b

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1844 to 1853. A fast roundarm bowler (unknown hand) who was mainly associated with Oxford University, he made 26 known appearances in first-class matches and took 146 wickets. He played

Is an American National Basketball Association coach. He is one of professional basketball's most su

Is an American National Basketball Association coach. He is one of professional basketball's most successful coaches, with a career regular-season win–loss record of 1086–717 (as of the end of the 2007–08 NBA season), placing him fourth on the list of all-time most-winning NBA coaches. Sloan collected his 1,000th career win against the Dallas Mavericks in a 101-79 victory, which made him only the fifth coach in NBA history to surpass this milestone. After Tom Kelly stepped down as manager of the Minnesota Twins in 2001, Sloan became the longest tenured head coach in major league sports with a single franchise. The 2008-09 season will be his 21st at the helm of the Jazz.

Is an American professional basketball player formerly of the NBA's Houston Rockets. He attended col

Is an American professional basketball player formerly of the NBA's Houston Rockets. He attended college at the University of Kentucky. He currently plays in Serie A's Pallacanestro Cantù.[1

Was an English cricketer who made 119 first-class appearances for Somerset between 1891 and 1903. A

Was an English cricketer who made 119 first-class appearances for Somerset between 1891 and 1903. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, Fowler was educated at Clifton College and Oxford University. He made his first appearance in county

Is a former professional and Canadian Olympic basketball player.The 6'9, centre/forward, Kazanowski

Is a former professional and Canadian Olympic basketball player.The 6'9, centre/forward, Kazanowski first played for the national team at the 1979 FIBA World Junior Championship. He played in three World University Games, 1981, '83, and '85. The 1983 game

Is an Austrian footballer who currently plays for Austrian team LASK Linz.

Is an Austrian footballer who currently plays for Austrian team LASK Linz.

Is a former NFL running back who last played for the NFL's Denver Broncos in 2004. He had previously

Is a former NFL running back who last played for the NFL's Denver Broncos in 2004. He had previously played for the Phoenix and Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, and San Francisco 49ers.

Is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who won two Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens

Is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who won two Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1950s.While Gerald is a three-time cup winner, fans will forever remember the Québec City, Québec native for two Cup-winning goals he gave up: to the Toronto Maple Leafs' Bill Barilko (1951), and a shot by Detroit Red Wings player Tony Leswick that was deflected by teammate Doug Harvey into the Canadiens goal (1954). McNeil was so frustrated by the Harvey own-goal, he retired to coach junior hockey the next season, but returned to the Habs in 1956 to earn his second Cup as back-up to Hall of Famer Jacques Plante (1956–1957). During the 1958 playoffs McNeil was called up as spare goalie by Montreal, His name was engraved on the Stanley Cup, but he did not play. His last game in the NHL was during the 1956–57 regular season.

Was an Austrian footballer who took part in the 1990 World Cup.Born in Vienna, he mostly played prof

Was an Austrian footballer who took part in the 1990 World Cup.Born in Vienna, he mostly played professional football for local sides during his club career except for one season at Sankt Pölten. Making his debut at 17 years of age at Austria, he also played for First Vienna, Admira Wacker and SV Schwechat.

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'10" forward/center from St. Mary of the Pla

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'10" forward/center from St. Mary of the Plains College, Govan spent nine years (1967–1976) in the now-defunct American Basketball Association, playing for the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Utah Stars, and Virginia Squires. He tallied 5,251 career points and 7,119 career rebounds, and he appeared in the 1970 ABA All-Star Game.

Is an American professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the N

Is an American professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Boston Celtics with the 18th pick of the first round in the 2005 NBA Draft. He has performed well in many slam dunk competitions, having won the 2005 McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest and the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, while finishing as the runner-up in the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.[1]

Is a retired American basketball player.In 1962 Greenspan led the team in scoring (380 points and 15

Is a retired American basketball player.In 1962 Greenspan led the team in scoring (380 points and 15.2 average) and rebounding (235 rebounds and 9.4 average). In 1963 he repeated as leading scorer (365 points and 17.4) and rebounder (184 rebounds and 8.8 average), and also led the team with a .749 free throw percentage

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Worcestershire in the 1930s. He made

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Worcestershire in the 1930s. He made 26 and 4 in the first game against Sussex, while in the second two years later he hit 36 in his only innings. He captained Kidderminster Cricket Club eith

Is a former Australian weightlifter. He competed for Australia at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Australian weightlifter. He competed for Australia at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Was an English cricketer who played a single first-class game, for Worcestershire against Nottingham

Was an English cricketer who played a single first-class game, for Worcestershire against Nottinghamshire at Worcester in 1921. In the Second World War he became an air gunner in the Royal Air Force, and holding the rank of Pilot Officer he died at sea of

Was an English cricketer who played for Hampshire from 1932–1954. A right-handed batsman and right

Was an English cricketer who played for Hampshire from 1932–1954. A right-handed batsman and right-arm off break bowler, Walker played 371 first class games for Hampshire. Hill was spotted by the cricketer and writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle was play

Is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays first class cricket for Sinhalese Sports Club. A right-handed op

Is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays first class cricket for Sinhalese Sports Club. A right-handed opening batsman, Daniel has appeared consistently for Sri Lanka at junior level starting from his inclusion in the Sri Lanka Under-15 team. He was one of the

Is a former English cricketer. McDougall was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicket

Is a former English cricketer. McDougall was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. He was born at Manchester, Lancashire. McDougall made his debut for Cambridgeshire in the 2002 MCCA Knockout Trophy, making his debut in that compe

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 3rd round (74th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft. A 6'7" guard-forward from Kilgore College and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Paddio played in three NBA seasons for five different teams. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Seattle SuperSonics, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and Washington Bullets.

Is a professional basketball forward for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.Wallace started immediatel

Is a professional basketball forward for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.Wallace started immediately for the club, and went on to have an impressive season, averaging 11.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks a game. He continued to improve in 2005-06, before getting injured in January, averaging 14.5 points and 7 rebounds, and ranking in the top 10 in the NBA in field goal percentage (54.142), blocks (2.19), and steals per game (2.44). Since the NBA began counting blocks as a statistic in 1973, only two other players (David Robinson and Hakeem Olajuwon) in league history have averaged over 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game in a single season. Wallace is now the heart and soul of the Charlotte franchise scoring nearly twenty points if not more in every game. His leadership and hustle inspires the team.

Is a former American football defensive tackle and four year starter from the University of Buffalo

Is a former American football defensive tackle and four year starter from the University of Buffalo (UB) where he earned several honors including second team All-American, Little All-America, and All-American Academic team.

Is a former NHL player and scout.

Is a former NHL player and scout.