Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Was an American jazz double bassist. Born William Thomas Betts in Port Chester, New York, he was nic

Was an American jazz double bassist. Born William Thomas Betts in Port Chester, New York, he was nicknamed "Keter", a short form of the word mosquito.Many better-known musicians (Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Nat Adderley, Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, etc.), recognizing Keter's talent, invited him to perform with them professionally. Early in Keter's career he had played with Earl Bostic's R&B band. In 1962, together with Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd, he was instrumental in introducing the bossa nova style to American audiences via their Jazz Samba recording. In the mid-1960s, Keter began a nearly quarter-century relationship as a bassist with Ella Fitzgerald.

Is a Georgian (former USSR) International Master of chess now resident in Scotland.The promise shown

Is a Georgian (former USSR) International Master of chess now resident in Scotland.The promise shown by the young Arakhamia was rewarded in 1985, when she won the World Junior Chess Championship for Girls, held in Dobrna (and taking silver in Adelaide three years later). Very soon thereafter, she fulfilled the criteria for the Woman International Master title and this was awarded in 1986

Is a Brazilian judoka. She won the bronze medal in the -57 kg weight class at the 2008 Summer Olympi

Is a Brazilian judoka. She won the bronze medal in the -57 kg weight class at the 2008 Summer Olympics and became the first Brazilian woman to win an Olympic medal in an individual sport.

Is an English former professional footballer, coach and football manager.Broadhurst was born in Dews

Is an English former professional footballer, coach and football manager.Broadhurst was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. He played 173 games for Birmingham City in all competitions and had a three-game loan spell at Walsall before his playing career was cut short due to injury.

Is an international cricket umpire from Zimbabwe. Previous roles have included being president, chai

Is an international cricket umpire from Zimbabwe. Previous roles have included being president, chairman and provincial manager of the Manicaland Cricket Association. He also played for the Rhodesia B cricket team. After a further move to Kwekwe, he playe

Was educated at the Edmonton County School [1] in the London Borough of Enfield. James was an Englis

Was educated at the Edmonton County School [1] in the London Borough of Enfield. James was an English first class cricketer for 19 years. He spent most of his career with Hampshire whom he won the NatWest Trophy and Benson & Hedges Cup with in the early 9

Is a footballer who plays for Scunthorpe United as a midfielder, having signed from Sheffield United

Is a footballer who plays for Scunthorpe United as a midfielder, having signed from Sheffield United in the summer of 2007 for £300,000.A versatile player, he can play all across the midfield or forward line. He made his first senior appearance in the League Cup against QPR on September 23, 2003 with his only league appearance for the Blades coming on September 25, 2004 as a 90th minute substitute for Tommy Black against Coventry City.

Is a former English footballer. He played a part in three of Darlington's promotions. It is a reflec

Is a former English footballer. He played a part in three of Darlington's promotions. It is a reflection of Smith's attitude, ability and leadership. Smith played over four hundred games for the Quakers in two separate spells.

Is a striker. Connell grew up into the neighbourhood of Saint Augustine where he attended his school

Is a striker. Connell grew up into the neighbourhood of Saint Augustine where he attended his school, Saint Augustine Senior Comprenhensive also known as 'The Green Machine'.He played for the school's football team,scoring many goals. Connell has previous

Is a former road racing cyclist from Australia, who was a professional rider from 1982 to 1983. He r

Is a former road racing cyclist from Australia, who was a professional rider from 1982 to 1983. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, where he won the silver medal in the men's individual road race, behind

Is an American heavyweight boxer. Johnson started boxing at the age of 18. He was an unheralded amat

Is an American heavyweight boxer. Johnson started boxing at the age of 18. He was an unheralded amateur with only a 14-2 record but won the New Jersey Golden Gloves, a minor title.

Is part of the current Harlem Globetrotters squad. He played collegially for Azusa Pacific Universit

Is part of the current Harlem Globetrotters squad. He played collegially for Azusa Pacific University, and joined the Globetrotters after they saw him play in a 2004 summer league.

Is a professional skateboarder. Sponsors include, Baker Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels, RVCA, Independ

Is a professional skateboarder. Sponsors include, Baker Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels, RVCA, Independent Truck Company, Pharmacy boardshop. In 2005 he received his own pro model shoe, the KSL1, with Emerica. Kevin's second pro shoe, named the "KSL Dos", wa

Was an American football cornerback.He played college football for Syracuse University.[1] He was dr

Was an American football cornerback.He played college football for Syracuse University.[1] He was drafted 54th in the 1997 NFL Draft to the Detroit Lions in the second round.[2] He played for the Lions for three years.

Is an English professional footballer currently playing for Airdrie United in the Scottish First Div

Is an English professional footballer currently playing for Airdrie United in the Scottish First Division.McDonald began his career with Hibernian, but failed to establish himself in the first team. He had a 6 month loan spell with Clyde in 2006. He spent the 2006-07 season on loan at Airdrie, who he joined permanently in July 2007.

Is a Welsh footballer who plays as a striker for Lincoln City on loan from Carlisle United.He played

Is a Welsh footballer who plays as a striker for Lincoln City on loan from Carlisle United.He played for Bristol Rovers after being released by Newcastle United before moving to Yeovil Town where he played in midfield although he can also play as a striker. In an FA Cup match against Charlton Athletic, Gall ran half the pitch to set up a goal for Paul Terry (brother of England captain John Terry). Even though Yeovil lost that match 3–2, Gall received the Performance of the Round Award the following week. Gall scored his first league goal for Carlisle United, against his former club Yeovil.

Is a South African first-class cricketer whose career with Transvaal lasted from his first season in

Is a South African first-class cricketer whose career with Transvaal lasted from his first season in 1966/67 to the final one in 1986/87. He played in 133 first-class matches, scoring 6756 runs at an average of 36.51. Batting right-handed in the lower mid

Is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock as a strike

Is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock as a striker. Kevin recently had a trial with Russian club Spartak Nalchik in Turkey, however the Russian minnows deemed him to be not good enough for the Russian league, so for the time being he remains at Rugby Park.

Is a Canadian figure skater who competes internationally for Brazil. At the 2008 Four Continents Cha

Is a Canadian figure skater who competes internationally for Brazil. At the 2008 Four Continents Championships, he became the first male skater to represent Brazil at any ISU Championship, and at the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championships later th

Is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. H

Is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He is a 7-foot power forward/center. At age 44, he was the oldest active player in the league in 2007. During the 2004-05 season, Willis was also the oldest player in the league at age 42.

Is a 2.03m male South African tennis player.He became the top-ranked South African player on March 1

Is a 2.03m male South African tennis player.He became the top-ranked South African player on March 10, 2008 after making the final at the 2008 Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas. He reached a career-high ranking of #95 on June 9, 2008 after upsetting world #3 Novak Djokovic to reach the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Is a Bermudian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He has represent

Is a Bermudian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He has represented Bermuda in seven One Day Internationals to date, making his debut at this level against Zimbabwe in May 2006. He has also represented Bermuda in five IC

Is the head wrestling coach at Iowa State University, having been hired in 2009 when Cael Sanderson

Is the head wrestling coach at Iowa State University, having been hired in 2009 when Cael Sanderson quit the post and moved to Penn State University. Before joining Iowa State, Jackson was a four-time All-American, first for Louisiana State and then for I

Is an English-born Republic of Ireland international footballer who currently plays for Oldham Athle

Is an English-born Republic of Ireland international footballer who currently plays for Oldham Athletic in Football League One. His predominant position is as a central midfielder.

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Football League On

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Football League One. His preferred position is as a left-sided midfielder.McLeod is a product of the Everton Academy. He found his first-team opportunities limited, making only five League appearances for the club, all as a substitute. He subsequently spent two periods on loan with Queens Park Rangers in 2003 before making a permanent move to the club in August of the same year for a fee of £250,000.