Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a Canadian-born Dutch baseball player currently playing for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the

Is a Canadian-born Dutch baseball player currently playing for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He is most often recognized for his accomplishments for the Dutch national team at the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the University of Wyoming, and p

Is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the University of Wyoming, and played 5 games for the Cleveland Rebels of the NBA in 1946 - 1947. He was a childhood friend of sportscaster Curt Gowdy.

Is a Welsh footballer currently playing for Maesteg Park.A talented winger Jeanne began his career a

Is a Welsh footballer currently playing for Maesteg Park.A talented winger Jeanne began his career at Queens Park Rangers, making his debut on February 1999 against Watford, but problems began to arise nearly as soon as he became a professional when he disappeared for over a week when he was meant to be reporting for Wales under-21 duty. However manager Gerry Francis revealed that it was not the first time the youngster had gone missing and that Jeanne was on his last chance at the club after being arrested for drink-driving the previous year.

Is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Northampton Town in League One of the

Is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Northampton Town in League One of the English Football League.He had loan spells with Leyton Orient and Partick Thistle, before moving to Brentford on a free transfer in August 2002. He struggled to establish himself at Griffin Park and in August 2003 joined Southend United, initially on non-contract terms,[1] signing a permanent deal the following month.[Despite scoring at a rate of one every other game for Southend, he turned down the offer of a new two-year contract[3] and joined Peterborough United in May 2004.[4] In October 2004, he joined Torquay United on loan[5] and in December 2004 moved to Torquay for a club record fee of ú75,000.[6]

In New York, United States of America) is an American cricketer. He played nine first-class cricket

In New York, United States of America) is an American cricketer. He played nine first-class cricket matches for Trinidad and Tobago from 1998-99 to 2000-01. Later moving to America he now plays his domestic cricket in the Southeast Region Championship. He

Was an American right-handed pitcher in the Negro Leagues. He played for the Baltimore Black Sox, th

Was an American right-handed pitcher in the Negro Leagues. He played for the Baltimore Black Sox, the Brooklyn & Newark Eagles, and the Baltimore Elite Giants.He was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Day is noted for pitching a perfect season in 1937 (13-0) while playing for the Newark Eagles, and for his fastball. Day was also a good hitter and baserunner, batting .320 in 1937.

Is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wycombe Wanderers.Johnson came thr

Is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wycombe Wanderers.Johnson came through the youth ranks at his first professional club, Southend United. Johnson made his professional debut when he started the Football League Trophy match for Southend at home to Cheltenham Town in 1999

Is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Western League side Bideford. He has a

Is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Western League side Bideford. He has also represented England Schoolboys.Hapgood was born in Torquay and began his career as an apprentice with Torquay United, scoring on his league debut in September 1997 while still an apprentice, coming on as a 38th minute substitute for the injured Steve McCall in the 3-0 win at Plainmoor against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Was an American racecar driver active in the 1920's. Born George Stewart, he legally changed his nam

Was an American racecar driver active in the 1920's. Born George Stewart, he legally changed his name in tribute to fellow driver Arthur Duray. Interestingly, the full name of driver Jigger Sirois is Leon Duray Sirois.

Was a racing cyclist from Preuilly-sur-Claise, Indre-et-Loire, France. He was known as The Father of

Was a racing cyclist from Preuilly-sur-Claise, Indre-et-Loire, France. He was known as The Father of the Bol d'Or having won the race 9 times between 1903 and 1919 in Paris. He was also nicknamed Big Red, or The Brute.

Was an American basketball player.He was selected by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 7th round of

Was an American basketball player.He was selected by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 7th round of the 1950 NBA Draft.

Is a Danish professional football player, who plays centre midfield. He has played fifteen caps and

Is a Danish professional football player, who plays centre midfield. He has played fifteen caps and scored two goals for the Denmark national football team. He currently plays for Hannover 96.On 1 July 2005, he moved to Germany to play for SV Werder Bremen in German Bundesliga championship. Due to the injury of Finnish defender Petri Pasanen, Andreasen played 12 of the first 17 league games for Werder Bremen.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1962.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1962.

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Swansea City in the Championship.A member of the

Is a professional footballer, currently playing for Swansea City in the Championship.A member of the England Development School at Lilleshall where he was a year behind Joe Cole, Britton began his career as an Arsenal trainee.

Is an English footballer. He played professionally for Exeter City, making a total of 66 Football Le

Is an English footballer. He played professionally for Exeter City, making a total of 66 Football League appearances.[1] He is the brother of athlete Darren Braithwaite.

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) player, who plays as a goalkeeper for AC Horsens in the D

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) player, who plays as a goalkeeper for AC Horsens in the Danish Superliga championship. Despite his lack of height, he is known as one of the most reliable goalkeepers of the league.

Was an American football tight end and defensive end. He was from Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, near P

Was an American football tight end and defensive end. He was from Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

Was a Polish speed skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. In 1924 he finished 17th in the

Was a Polish speed skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. In 1924 he finished 17th in the 500 metres event, 15th in the 1500 metres competition, 16th in the 5000 metres event, and 14th in the 10000 metres competition. In the all-round event he f

Was a Polish chess master.He played several times in the Warsaw championships, and won in 1929. He a

Was a Polish chess master.He played several times in the Warsaw championships, and won in 1929. He also took 6th in 1925 (Stanislaw Kohn won), took 4th in 1926 (Abram Blass and Paulin Frydman won), shared 1st with Kohn in 1927, tied for 6-8th in 1928 (Blass won), and took 3rd in 1930 (Frydman won).

Was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the San Francisco Giants (1958

Was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the San Francisco Giants (1958-59, 1969), St. Louis Cardinals (1960), Los Angeles Angels (1961-63), Cleveland Indians (1964-68) and Chicago White Sox (1968). He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Wagner graduated from Tuskegee University. He was affectionately known as "Daddy Wags" during his playing days.

Is an English professional footballer currently playing for Rushden & Diamonds. Knight was born to a

Is an English professional footballer currently playing for Rushden & Diamonds. Knight was born to a Jamaican mother and St. Lucian father.

Nicknamed The Big Cat, is a former star American football defensive tackle in the NFL who played for

Nicknamed The Big Cat, is a former star American football defensive tackle in the NFL who played for the Dallas Cowboys (1991-2000) and the Denver Broncos (2001), after playing college football at Emporia State University. Lett was a two-time Pro Bowler, with selections in 1994 and 1998. He wore jersey number 78 and was 6'6, 292 pounds during his playing days.

Is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Coventry City. He is the son of former

Is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Coventry City. He is the son of former British and European boxing champion Clinton McKenzie and nephew of flyweight boxing champion Duke McKenzie and politician and retired boxer Winston McKenzie.

Is an English footballer.Clarke is a product of Wolves' youth academy, where he worked his way up to

Is an English footballer.Clarke is a product of Wolves' youth academy, where he worked his way up to making his first team debut in a League Cup win over Darlington on September 23, 2003.

Is a NZ professional snowboarder from New Zealand. He has Appeared on TV3 NZ, Maori TV, Freeze TV, a

Is a NZ professional snowboarder from New Zealand. He has Appeared on TV3 NZ, Maori TV, Freeze TV, and SKY TV.