Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a football player from Stockport, England, regarded as one of the best players that Stockport Co

Was a football player from Stockport, England, regarded as one of the best players that Stockport County have ever had. He was the first, and to date the only, player for Stockport County to win an England cap. Hardy made 207 appearances for Stockport. He made his unremarkable debut against Cardiff on September 4, 1920, conceding three goals.

Was an American boxer. His fighting style was greatly influenced by Kid McCoy, who taught him the fa

Was an American boxer. His fighting style was greatly influenced by Kid McCoy, who taught him the famed "corkscrew punch." He was an excellent jabber and two-handed puncher.

Was an English footballer and manager.Haslam played for Rochdale as an amateur, Oldham Athletic (194

Was an English footballer and manager.Haslam played for Rochdale as an amateur, Oldham Athletic (1946-1947), Brighton & Hove Albion (1947-1948) and Leyton Orient (1948-1949), making nine league appearances as a full-back.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was eliminated in the qua

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the middleweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medlist Jan Hermánek.

Was an Argentine footballer. He played for Rosario Central and the Argentina national football team.

Was an Argentine footballer. He played for Rosario Central and the Argentina national football team.Harry Hayes was the son of English immigrants who had travelled over to Argentina on a coal ship. He was born in the Arroyito district of Rosario in 1891. As a child he attended games at the "Central Argentine Railway Cricket and Football Club" (Rosario Central) and dreamed of becoming a footballer[1

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Northumberl

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Northumberland. He was born in Northumberland and died in Newcastle upon Tyne. Henderson continued to represent Northumberland until the end of the 1971 season.

Is a former Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club and a Victorian policeman. he

Is a former Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club and a Victorian policeman. he played in the Geelong team that holds the AFL/VFL record for the longest run of winning games in succession (26 matches). He also played cricket to a very high standard and was once rated by the famous English cricketer, Sir Leonard Hutton, who was on tour in Australia, as Australia's fastest bowler. Herbert currently lives in Leopold.

Was a world record holder in the backstroke at the University of Michigan in the 1940s and the presi

Was a world record holder in the backstroke at the University of Michigan in the 1940s and the president of steelmaker American Rolling Mill Co. (Armco) from 1974-1986. Holiday was the NCAA backstroke champion in 1943 and 1947, won six NCAA swimming champ

Was an Irish cricketer. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. A left-handed batsman and occasional wicket-

Was an Irish cricketer. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. A left-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper, he played one first-class match for Dublin University against Northamptonshire in June 1926. He scored 43 runs in the Dublin University first innin

Was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test in 1933

Was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test in 1933

Was an American speed skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.In 1924 he finished seventh in

Was an American speed skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.In 1924 he finished seventh in the 1500 metres event, twelfth in the 500 metres competition, and 13th in the 10000 metres contest.

Was a Canadian boxer who competed in the 1938 British Empire Games.

Was a Canadian boxer who competed in the 1938 British Empire Games.

Was a South African boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the bronze medal i

Was a South African boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the bronze medal in the bantamweight class after winning the third place fight against Frank Traynor.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for Northeastern University.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for Northeastern University.

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Waterloo Hawks (1949-50), Boston Celtics and Tri

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Waterloo Hawks (1949-50), Boston Celtics and Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1950-51) in the NBA for 109 games.

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. Gallatin played nine seasons for the

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. Gallatin played nine seasons for the New York Knicks in the NBA from 1948 to 1957, as well as one season with the Detroit Pistons in 1958. In 1954 Gallatin led the NBA in rebounding, and was named to the All-NBA First Team. Gallatin was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1955. For his career, Gallatin played in seven NBA All-Star Games.

Was an American boxer. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a former world bantamweight and NYSAC fea

Was an American boxer. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a former world bantamweight and NYSAC featherweight boxing champion. Jeffra's career spanned from 1933 to 1950, and his final record showed 93 wins (27 KOs) 20 losses and 7 draws.

Is an American light middleweight boxer. On November 7, 2009 Yorgey suffered his first loss, by bein

Is an American light middleweight boxer. On November 7, 2009 Yorgey suffered his first loss, by being knocked out in the 3rd round by the Mexican Alfredo Angulo.

Is an English professional football player who plays as a centre back for Luton Town, on loan from L

Is an English professional football player who plays as a centre back for Luton Town, on loan from Leicester City.He was signed from Stockport County in the summer of 2005, with Chelsea beating many clubs to his signature, a tribunal set an initial transfer fee of £150,000 with further payments depending upon progress. He turned professional in November 2005 and in his first season made the most appearances at youth level.

Was an English footballer who played at inside-right and centre-forward. He was nicknamed Popeye.Jon

Was an English footballer who played at inside-right and centre-forward. He was nicknamed Popeye.Jones was born in Haydock. He signed as a professional with Preston North End in July 1928 before moving on to West Bromwich Albion for £500 in 1933.

Is a former Fijian cricketer. Apted was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. Apted

Is a former Fijian cricketer. Apted was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. Apted made his first-class debut for Fiji in 1948 against Auckland during Fiji's tour of New Zealand. From 1948 to 1954 he played 9 first-class matches for Fiji,

Was an American backstroke and freestyle swimmer as well as a water polo player, who competed in the

Was an American backstroke and freestyle swimmer as well as a water polo player, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Danish rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he won the silver medal with his

Was a Danish rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he won the silver medal with his partner Peter Olsen in the coxless pairs competition.

Is a Danish rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Danis

Is a Danish rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed pairs event.

Was a United States financier and a prominent executive in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry. K

Was a United States financier and a prominent executive in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry. Knapp was a member of the Board of Directors and a Vice-Chairman of The Jockey Club and a director of the Saratoga Racing Association. In 1906, New York Gov