Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

An Italian footballer.

An Italian footballer.

Was an Italian football (soccer) player. Giuseppe Casari is one of the most notable Italian goalkeep

Was an Italian football (soccer) player. Giuseppe Casari is one of the most notable Italian goalkeepers of the fifties despite being in the second division for some of his career. Born and raised in Bergamo he debuted for his local Atalanta in the 1944 regional championship and in Serie A the following year. In 1948 he was the starting goalie for the national team at the London Olympics but after a shutout against the U.S. five goals got past him against Denmark

Was an Italian football goalkeeper. Born in Vercelli, he played in the 1920s and 1930s for Pro Verce

Was an Italian football goalkeeper. Born in Vercelli, he played in the 1920s and 1930s for Pro Vercelli and S.S.C. Napoli. He played 151 matches in Serie A. In the 1934-35 season he had the lowest goals conceded per game average (0.722) for Napoli, a record which stood until Dino Zoff broke it in the 1970-71 season.

Was an Italian aviation pioneer. He was born in Càscina, Tuscany, and showed a precocius talent for

Was an Italian aviation pioneer. He was born in Càscina, Tuscany, and showed a precocius talent for mechanics since a very early age. He also obtained good results as fencer, winning the sabre prix in the International Contest held at Milano in 1908.

A former Italian football midfielder and manager. He started his career with Pisa, but is most famou

A former Italian football midfielder and manager. He started his career with Pisa, but is most famous for making over 300 appearances for Fiorentina.[2] He represented Italy at national level in 17 games.After Chiappella retired from professional football, he went on to management; he was at the helm at some of Italy's top clubs such as Fiorentina, Napoli and Internazionale.

Was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first

Was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to Edgar Christensen.

An Italian midfielder for Catania Calcio. Oddly, he wears the shirt number 9, usually designated for

An Italian midfielder for Catania Calcio. Oddly, he wears the shirt number 9, usually designated for strikers. Colucci has had a descent time, during his two years at Calcio Catania, but has been linked with a move away from Sicily during 2008/09 summer transfer window, against the players will.

Is an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Is an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

An Italian football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for Cremonese, on loan from A.C. ChievoVero

An Italian football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for Cremonese, on loan from A.C. ChievoVerona.He was signed by Lecce in co-ownership deal on January 2005 from Serie C1 team Giulianova Calcio, although did not play any Serie A match, he earn a place in Italian U-20 on 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He then made 25 appearances, scored 2 goals. He follow Lecce relegated to Serie B in June 2006.

Was an Italian rower and bobsledder who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Winter

Was an Italian rower and bobsledder who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Winter Olympics.

Is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics, in the 1960 Summer Olympic

Is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics, in the 1960 Summer Olympics, and in the 1964 Summer Olympics.In 1956 he was a member of the Italian water polo team which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played five m

Is an Italian slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 18th in the K-1 event at th

Is an Italian slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 18th in the K-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Was an Italian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.

Was an Italian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.

An Italian football (soccer) manager and former player.Dossena began his playing career for Torino,

An Italian football (soccer) manager and former player.Dossena began his playing career for Torino, being successively even capped for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. He then played for Bologna, Udinese, Sampdoria and Perugia.Successively, he started a managing career at the national level, coaching Ghana for two years (1998-2000), and then being assistant of Cesare Maldini in the Paraguay appearance at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He is currently an analyst for Italian station RAI.

Was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlight of his career was winning the 1924 Gi

Was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlight of his career was winning the 1924 Giro d'Italia.

Is an Italian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was eliminated in the first

Is an Italian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was eliminated in the first round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to John Treadaway.

An Italian football (soccer) player at the position of defender who currently plays for AC Milan.He

An Italian football (soccer) player at the position of defender who currently plays for AC Milan.He started his career with then-Serie B squad Cremonese, where his strong performance resulted in him being signed to Lazio during the summer of 1992. He eventually became team captain and was a fan favorite. He later moved to Inter Milan joining the club in the summer of 2004. However, he was not always chosen to start for the team and the arrival of Fabio Grosso after the world cup meant that he was deemed surplus to the squad and as a result, did not have his contract re-newed at the of the 2006 season. He was then subsequently signed by A.C. Milan in a free transfer

Was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who won the 15th stage in the 1965 Tour de France.

Was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who won the 15th stage in the 1965 Tour de France.

A retired football player. His role was defensive midfielder.After some years in minor leagues, he s

A retired football player. His role was defensive midfielder.After some years in minor leagues, he signed for Juventus in 1969. In the black and white side he became one of the most representative players for over 10 years, winning 8 scudetti, 2 Coppe Italia, 1 UEFA cup and 1 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.He finished his career after 361 Serie A matches in 15 seasons for Juventus.

An Italian football midfielder. As of 2006 plays for ACF Fiorentina of Serie AGobbi was signed by AC

An Italian football midfielder. As of 2006 plays for ACF Fiorentina of Serie AGobbi was signed by ACF Fiorentina on summer 2006. He scored his first goal for La Viola against Juventus on March 1, 2007.

Was a Italian footballer and manager from Florence. He was a prominent figure in the Florentine foot

Was a Italian footballer and manager from Florence. He was a prominent figure in the Florentine football scene, appearing for CS Firenze and then ACF Fiorentina after the merger took place. Galluzzi also turned out for top level teams such as Juventus before retiring.[citation needed]

Is a German football player, who is currently plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Novara.In Janu

Is a German football player, who is currently plays for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Novara.In January 2010, he joined Novara as a free agent, after being released by Modena F.C. in summer 2009.

Was an Italian cross country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. In 1924 he finished ten

Was an Italian cross country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. In 1924 he finished tenth in the 50 kilometre competition.

An Italian football defender. He currently plays for Atalanta and is vice-captain of the club.

An Italian football defender. He currently plays for Atalanta and is vice-captain of the club.

An Italian footballer. He plays for Pisa Calcio in Serie B, on loan from Genoa.Greco started his car

An Italian footballer. He plays for Pisa Calcio in Serie B, on loan from Genoa.Greco started his career at Sampdoria. He then played for Pavia and Como.