Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was an Indian professional football (soccer) player. Although he played exclusively for team Mohun B

Was an Indian professional football (soccer) player. Although he played exclusively for team Mohun Bagan, football fans around the country respected him and remember him with honour. The great defender, also known as the "Great Wall of China", is still remembered with awe as the barefooted man standing tall in the heart of the Mohun Bagan defence. He retired in 1935.He was the first Indian footballer to be honoured with the Padma Shri, in 1962. (The second was Sailen Manna in 1970.)[1]

Was a Danish lightweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s.He was born in Copenhagen and

Was a Danish lightweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s.He was born in Copenhagen and died in Egebæksvang, Helsingør Municipality. He was the father of Eigil Johansen.

Is a German-Japanese football player currently playing for Albirex Niigata.

Is a German-Japanese football player currently playing for Albirex Niigata.

Was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired Swiss road cyclist. He was professional from 1977 to 1987.

Is a retired Swiss road cyclist. He was professional from 1977 to 1987.

Was a German amateur tennis champion and twice French Open champion.In his 1979 autobiography Jack K

Was a German amateur tennis champion and twice French Open champion.In his 1979 autobiography Jack Kramer, the long-time tennis promoter and great player himself, included Gottfried von Cramm in his list of the 21 greatest players of all time.

Was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at

Was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1976 Summer Olympics. In 1976 he was a crew m

Is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1976 Summer Olympics. In 1976 he was a crew member of the East German boat which won the gold medal in the eights event.

Was a famous Jewish national team footballer who fled Germany because of the Holocaust. He is rememb

Was a famous Jewish national team footballer who fled Germany because of the Holocaust. He is remembered mainly for scoring 10 goals for Germany against Russia at the 1912 Olympics.On July 1, 1912 Fuchs scored 10 of the goals in Germany's 16-0 win over Russia. He was part of the legendary attacking trio of Karlsruher FV with Fritz Förderer and Julius Hirsch. His older brother was Richard Fuchs.

Was a Swiss bobsledder and rower who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. Competing in two

Was a Swiss bobsledder and rower who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the single sculls event at Tokyo in 1964.

Was a German amateur tennis champion and twice French Open champion. In 1932, von Cramm earned a ber

Was a German amateur tennis champion and twice French Open champion. In 1932, von Cramm earned a berth as a Davis Cup competitor for his country and immediately won the first of four straight German national championships. During this time he also teamed up with Hilde Krahwinkel to win the 1933 Mixed Doubles title at Wimbledon. Noted for his gentlemanly conduct and fair play, he gained the admiration and respect of his fellow tennis players. He earned his first individual Grand Slam title in 1934, winning the French Open.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a German football player and manager. As a player he played for 1. FC Nuremberg, Bayern Hof, VfL

Was a German football player and manager. As a player he played for 1. FC Nuremberg, Bayern Hof, VfL Neustadt, Wormatia Worms and FK Pirmasens, and he later enjoyed a spell managing in Africa, including Julius Berger F.C. & the the Nigerian national side

Was a German chess master.He participated several times in Silesian Chess Congresses.[1] In 1926 rok

Was a German chess master.He participated several times in Silesian Chess Congresses.[1] In 1926 roku he took 2nd, behind Fritz Sämisch (off contest), in Bad Altheide (Polanica Zdrój), and won the Silesian Champion title. He shared 3rd at Gleiwitz (Gliwice) 1927, won at Reichenbach (Dzierzoniów) 1928, took 4th at Breslau (Wroclaw) 1930 (Heinz Foerder won), and took 7th at Bad Salzbrunn (Szczawno Zdrój) 1933.

Was Chief Rider and Riding Master of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna during the 1930s, serving u

Was Chief Rider and Riding Master of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna during the 1930s, serving until his death in 1942. Polak was a multitalented individual who played the violin as well as being an extremely talented rider, described as having a gift

Is an Indian cricketer. Sultana was born in Hyderabad. She has played international cricket for Indi

Is an Indian cricketer. Sultana was born in Hyderabad. She has played international cricket for India's Under-21 women's team, and the India national women's cricket team, mainly as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler. She has played in 23 One-day Internation

Is a retired South Korean Greco-Roman wrestler.

Is a retired South Korean Greco-Roman wrestler.

An Indian football player who plays in defence. He is one of the tallest players in the Indian Natio

An Indian football player who plays in defence. He is one of the tallest players in the Indian National Team and possesses an ability to head the ball strongly especially in set piece situations and is also effective in tackling . He made his debut for the national team in 2007 and since then has been a vital player in coach Houghton's side. He has been hailed as the best upcoming defender in India. He has won nearly every club trophy in India including the NFL & the Federation Cup with Mahindra United in 2005/2006 & the I-League in 2009.

Is an Indiaan footballer who is currently playing for Chirag United in the I-League as a Midfielder.

Is an Indiaan footballer who is currently playing for Chirag United in the I-League as a Midfielder.

Was an Indian field hockey player.

Was an Indian field hockey player.

Is a Guyana born American cricketer. A left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he has played for the

Is a Guyana born American cricketer. A left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he has played for the United States national cricket team since 2005, including four List A matches. He played in the following years ICC Americas Championship in Ontario, and most recently represented his country in Division Five of the World Cricket League in Jersey.

Is a former competitive women's American amateur golfer from Oregon. One of the most successful fema

Is a former competitive women's American amateur golfer from Oregon. One of the most successful female golfers from the Pacific Northwest, she was the first Pacific Northwesterner to be named to the prestigious United States Curtis Cup team in 1952 and 19

Is an Australian football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Canberra United FC in the Austral

Is an Australian football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Canberra United FC in the Australian W-League.

Was an American–British–French female artist, chess master, Bon Vivant of many names (and husban

Was an American–British–French female artist, chess master, Bon Vivant of many names (and husbands)---and the fourth and last wife of World Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine.

Was an American tennis player of the end of the 19th century. She was born in Hyde Park, New York. R

Was an American tennis player of the end of the 19th century. She was born in Hyde Park, New York. Right-handed, she won the US Women's National Championship in 1890 with her sister and teammate Ellen.