Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a Ghanaian athlete specializing in the 100 metres.

Is a Ghanaian athlete specializing in the 100 metres.

Is a former English cricketer who played eight first-class games for Worcestershire either side of t

Is a former English cricketer who played eight first-class games for Worcestershire either side of the Second World War. Oakley made his debut for Worcestershire against Middlesex at Worcester in late June 1935.

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1908 and 1924. He made his debut for Derb

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1908 and 1924. He made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1908 season in a drawn match against Lancashire.

Is a Colombian striker who currently plays for Deportivo Cali in Colombia.He was part of Cucuta 2006

Is a Colombian striker who currently plays for Deportivo Cali in Colombia.He was part of Cucuta 2006 Colombian 1st division Championship and helped Cucuta get to the semi finals of the Copa Libertadores 2007.

Is a former ice speed skater from Canada, who represented his native country in two consecutive Wint

Is a former ice speed skater from Canada, who represented his native country in two consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1992 in Albertville, France. He now lives and skates part-time in Lake Placid, NY. On Feb 6th, 2010 he skated a 40.13 outdoors on

Is a former ice speed skater from Canada, who represented his native country in two consecutive Wint

Is a former ice speed skater from Canada, who represented his native country in two consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1992 in Albertville, France.

Is an American retired professional ice hockey player who played 77 regular season in the World Hock

Is an American retired professional ice hockey player who played 77 regular season in the World Hockey Association for the Minnesota Fighting Saints in 1972-73.Lilyholm was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As an amateur, he frequently played for the United

A former American football player and well-known television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, FOX,

A former American football player and well-known television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, FOX, and, briefly, ESPN.Summerall is best known for his work with John Madden on CBS and FOX's NFL telecasts, and in 1999 he was inducted into the American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame.[1]After retiring from football, Summerall became a broadcaster for CBS Sports. He started in 1962 working part-time on New York Giants' broadcasts. In 1964, CBS hired Summerall full-time to work its NFL telecasts, initially as a color commentator and then (beginning in 1975) as a play-by-play announcer. Summerall covered other events including ABA basketball. Summerall also did sportscasts for the network's flagship radio station until 1966 when he did a morning drive-time music/talk program, WCBS-AM. In 1969, Summerall took part in NBC's coverage of Super Bowl III.

Was a English cricketer. Pitchford was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was

Was a English cricketer. Pitchford was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was born at Wing, Buckinghamshire. Pitchford made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Monmouthshire in 1933 against the Warwickshire Second XI. Pitchfor

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'8" power forward/center, Chappell was a star at Wake For

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'8" power forward/center, Chappell was a star at Wake Forest University, were he was named ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1961 and 1962. He was the ACC tournament's all-time leading scorer until Duke University's J. J. Redick surpassed him in 2006. After his college career, he spent 9 years (1962–1971) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Cincinnati Royals, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks. Chappell was named an NBA All-Star in 1964, and he scored 5,621 NBA career points. He also played one season (1971–1972) with the Dallas Chaparrals of the now defunct American Basketball Association.

Is an American former National Basketball Association player and coach, as well as the NBA's career

Is an American former National Basketball Association player and coach, as well as the NBA's career leader in coaching win-loss totals. He was inducted twice into the Basketball Hall of Fame, first in 1989 as a player and then later as a coach in 1998.

Is an American former National Basketball Association player and coach, as well as the NBA's career

Is an American former National Basketball Association player and coach, as well as the NBA's career leader in coaching win-loss totals. He was inducted twice into the Basketball Hall of Fame, first in 1989 as a player and then later as a coach in 1998.

Is a former American football quarterback from Purdue University who played for three professional t

Is a former American football quarterback from Purdue University who played for three professional teams, most notably the Kansas City Chiefs. Dawson retired from Pro Football in 1975

Is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at Arkansas State Univer

Is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at Arkansas State University and played in the National Football League with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Redskins, the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1920 Sum

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an English footballer who won the FA Cup with the Wanderers in 1873 and made one appearance as a

Was an English footballer who won the FA Cup with the Wanderers in 1873 and made one appearance as a full back for England in the second international match.Howell was born in Herne Hill and educated at Winchester College whom he represented at various sports, including "soccer", cricket and athletics, winning the 100 yds, 300 yds and 110 yds hurdles in 1866.

Ascoe played in 14 Tests and 29 ODIs between 1977 and 1982, during which time he defected to World S

Ascoe played in 14 Tests and 29 ODIs between 1977 and 1982, during which time he defected to World Series Cricket. In the 1980 Centenary Test at The Oval in London, he took 5/59 in the 1st innings. Pascoe retired from international cricket due to a knee injury after the 1981/82 Frank Worrell Trophy series in Australia.

Was an Australian cricketer who played in 12 Tests from 1933 to 1937.

Was an Australian cricketer who played in 12 Tests from 1933 to 1937.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler who played fo

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler who played for Warwickshire. Bates would go on play 200 first-class matches at the ground scoring over 8,000 runs. In total Bates represented his county 441 times between 1913 and 1935, he also made two appearances for 'The Rest' against England in 1927 and once for the Players against Gentlemen in 1925. Bates scored a total of 19,380 first-class runs at an average of 27.84, passing 1,000 runs in a season 12 times and three times passing 1,500. He scored 21 centuries, two coming against Kent at Coventry in 1927, his highest was a score of 211 against Gloucestershire in 1932. After retiring as a player in 1935 he fulfilled the role of coach and head groundsman at Christ's Hospital until 1963.

A Romanian football player who currently plays for Politehnica Iasi. He is an attacking midfielder.A

A Romanian football player who currently plays for Politehnica Iasi. He is an attacking midfielder.Although born in Timisoara, Naidin first played for FC Bihor Oradea during the 1995/1996 season in the Divizia B. He moved to Poli Timisoara in 1998, only to return at FC Bihor three years later. He made his debut in the first league with the team in 2003 and transferred the very same season at to-be champions Dinamo Bucharest. Naidin came back home in January 2005, as new sponsors took control of Poli Timisoara.

Is an Indonesian footballer currently playing for Persija Jakarta.

Is an Indonesian footballer currently playing for Persija Jakarta.

Was an English footballer.Astill began his career with hometown club Wolves, who he made just 2 appe

Was an English footballer.Astill began his career with hometown club Wolves, who he made just 2 appearances for (in April/May 1935), before joining Blackburn Rovers for £3,000 in 1936.

Is a former Australian cricketer and cricket administrator who played in 7 Tests from 1954 to 1956.

Is a former Australian cricketer and cricket administrator who played in 7 Tests from 1954 to 1956. He played first class cricket for Victoria and Tasmania, and was famously trapped lbw by Jim Laker to complete his ten-for at Old Trafford in 1956.

Was an English cricketer who played five first-class matches in the years after the First World War.

Was an English cricketer who played five first-class matches in the years after the First World War. He made his debut for Oxford University against Gentlemen of England in May 1919, making 2 in his only innings; this was the first first-class game to be

Was a professional footballer who played his entire career (at full-back) for Southampton from 1945

Was a professional footballer who played his entire career (at full-back) for Southampton from 1945 to 1958.