Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a cricketer who played one first-class match for Somerset in 1904. In 1921, under the Air Minist

Was a cricketer who played one first-class match for Somerset in 1904. In 1921, under the Air Ministry and Royal Aeronautical Society notices in Flight magazine there was noted the engagement of "Major Heneage Gibbes Wheeler, late R.A.F, of Bexhill-on-Sea

Is a Dutch speed skater, specialising in marathon skating and the longer distances. On 12 March 2004

Is a Dutch speed skater, specialising in marathon skating and the longer distances. On 12 March 2004 in Calgary, Angenent skated 41.669 km in one hour, which was the world record in this event until 15 March 2007, when Casper Helling skated 300 metres mor

Is a former professional Dutch cyclo-cross cyclist who was among the best Dutch cyclo-cross cyclists

Is a former professional Dutch cyclo-cross cyclist who was among the best Dutch cyclo-cross cyclists in the late 1980s to mid 1990s. Baars’ greatest win was when he became World Champion on a Spanish course in Guecho in1990. His win was unexpected at the

A retired Dutch footballer who was active as a defender. Currently he is active as an assistant coac

A retired Dutch footballer who was active as a defender. Currently he is active as an assistant coach for Australia.Duut started his football career at amateur side Transvalia ZW in his hometown Rotterdam before being scouted by Feyenoord Rotterdam. At Feyenoord Rotterdam he made his professional debut on 13 March 1982 when Feyenoord Rotterdam won 1-2 in Eindhoven against PSV. For six seasons Duut was part of the Feyenoord Rotterdam squad and during the 1983-84 season he and his team mates won the double (Eredivisie and KNVB Cup). In December 1986 Feyenoord Rotterdam sent Duut on loan to Fortuna Sittard where he finished the season

Is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1976

Is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 400m and 1500m Freestyle. As a member of the Dutch Relay Team he finished in sixth position (7:42.56) of the 4x200m Freestyle. Both his older sister Josien and brother Hans were international competitive swimmers, who represented Holland at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. Faanhof won one stage in the 1954 Tour de France. In 19

Was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. Faanhof won one stage in the 1954 Tour de France. In 1947, Faanhof was disqualified in the Dutch National Road Race Championship, after changing bicycles with Leo van Vliet. The rule that bicycle changes were n

A former football defender from The Netherlands, who earned seven caps for the Netherlands national

A former football defender from The Netherlands, who earned seven caps for the Netherlands national football team, in which he scored one goal. He was a member of the Dutch team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy under manager Leo Beenhakker. He made his debut for Holland on September 6, 1989, in a friendly against Denmark (2-2).Fräser played for Sparta Rotterdam (1984-86), FC Utrecht (1986-88), Roda JC (1988-90), and Feyenoord Rotterdam (1992-99), with whom he won the Dutch title twice (in 1993 and 1999). After his professional career he became a youth coach at Feyenoord.

A retired Dutch footballer who was active as a striker. Groot made his professional debut at Ajax Am

A retired Dutch footballer who was active as a striker. Groot made his professional debut at Ajax Amsterdam, but also played for Feijenoord.

Is a Dutch former professional ice hockey player. A defenceman, he played three seasons in the Allsv

Is a Dutch former professional ice hockey player. A defenceman, he played three seasons in the Allsvenskan in the mid-1980s and 48 times for the Netherlands national ice hockey team including all their contests at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

A Dutch football manager and a former football player.He began his career in 1963 as a footballer pl

A Dutch football manager and a former football player.He began his career in 1963 as a footballer playing for ADO Den Haag until 1967, when he left the club to play for FC Twente. After being selected few times for the Dutch national team, he continued his career in 1969 in Belgium to play for Club Brugge K.V. and in his first season his team won the Belgian Cup and the championship in 1973. He was transferred to Royal Antwerp FC in 1975 but 6 month later, he sustained an injury in a UEFA Cup match against Slask Wroclaw that ended his career.

Is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1977 to 1992.As an ama

Is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1977 to 1992.As an amateur, he finished third in the 1976 Tour de l'Avenir. The following year he turned professional with the Dutch cycling team TI-Raleigh of Peter Post. Lubbe

Is a retired decathlete from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer

Is a retired decathlete from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in 18th place in the men's decathlon competition, earning a total number of 8.111 points. The other competi

Is a Dutch forward-center who plays for DKV Joventut in the Spanish ACB League. He was drafted with

Is a Dutch forward-center who plays for DKV Joventut in the Spanish ACB League. He was drafted with the 47th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. Poppe won a stage in the 1974 Tour de France.

Was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. Poppe won a stage in the 1974 Tour de France.

A retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Schouten made his debut at Excelsior Rott

A retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Schouten made his debut at Excelsior Rotterdam and also played for Holland Sport and Feijenoord.

Is a Dutch chess player. As profession he is a math teacher in Landgraaf. In 1986 and 1988 he became

Is a Dutch chess player. As profession he is a math teacher in Landgraaf. In 1986 and 1988 he became the champion of Limburg and is master ICCF. In 1980 he became Correspondence chess champion in the Netherlands. He also plays in the championship for team

A Dutch football manager of Surinamese descent, and a former professional player. He is the current

A Dutch football manager of Surinamese descent, and a former professional player. He is the current manager of Panathinaikos FC, since June 13 2008.[1]In the 2005-06 season, he was the assistant of Frank Rijkaard at FC Barcelona that guided the team to a Champions League Trophy and La Liga title. He then served as manager of AFC Ajax until October 2007, when he was released by mutual consent, allowing him to begin talks with Chelsea F.C.. Ten Cate joined the London club on 11 October 2007, as assistant manager[2] but was sacked on May 29, 2008 just 5 days after the departure of manager Avram Grant.

A Dutch football goalkeeper currently playing for Eredivisie club Feyenoord.He joined Feyenoord in J

A Dutch football goalkeeper currently playing for Eredivisie club Feyenoord.He joined Feyenoord in July 2006 from AZ Alkmaar, following an alleged fall-out with manager Louis van Gaal.He is living with speed skater Marianne Timmer.Somewhat of a late-bloomer in the national side, Timmer did not get a national call up for the Netherlands until 2005. Timmer currently has 4 caps for his country.

Was a footballer and football manager from the Netherlands, who worked for such football clubs as Go

Was a footballer and football manager from the Netherlands, who worked for such football clubs as Go Ahead Eagles, Rohda Raalte (amateurs), SC Heerenveen, De Graafschap, FC Groningen and SC Heracles.Van Brussel died on October 7, 2007 of heart failure.[1]

Is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He won the 1974 F.I.M. 50 cc world championship. He wo

Is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He won the 1974 F.I.M. 50 cc world championship. He won seven Grand Prix races during his lengthy career.[1]

A former football midfielder from the Netherlands, who played for Sparta Rotterdam and De Graafschap

A former football midfielder from the Netherlands, who played for Sparta Rotterdam and De Graafschap. He retired in 1990, and became a football manager, who worked for Sparta Rotterdam, VVV Venlo, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AZ Alkmaar and Excelsior Rotterdam.

Was an Australian professional road bicycle racer who retired from competition at the conclusion of

Was an Australian professional road bicycle racer who retired from competition at the conclusion of the 2008 season, which he rode with the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team. He is now director sportif of the Fly V-Successful Living team.

A former Dutch footballer who played for Feyenoord and was part of their European Cup victory in 197

A former Dutch footballer who played for Feyenoord and was part of their European Cup victory in 1970. He earned 12 caps and scored 3 goals for the Netherlands national football team.

A Dutch football manager, who was the coach of the Armenia national football team for around a year.

A Dutch football manager, who was the coach of the Armenia national football team for around a year.Wisman began his career at AFC Ajax, having played in their youth system. Despite gaining international experience as a young player, as a member of the Dutch Under-16, Under-17, Under-18 and Under-21 teams, Wisman never secured a place in the first team. After eight years at Ajax, Wisman left the club in 1975 and went on to play at FC Amsterdam and SC Amersfoort. He retired as a professional player in 1980, although remained a player-coach at amateur level for a short while.

Is an alpine skier. Raita has been part of the Finnish Alpine skiing team since the 1990s. She got h

Is an alpine skier. Raita has been part of the Finnish Alpine skiing team since the 1990s. She got her first world cup points during the season 1999-2000 in Copper Mountain, USA when she was 13th in slalom. She competed in three Olympic Games between 1998