Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was an American tennis player around the turn of the 20th Century. At the U.S. National Championship

Was an American tennis player around the turn of the 20th Century. At the U.S. National Championships (now known as the U.S. Open), McAteer won the singles title in 1900, and doubles titles in 1899 and 1901. She also was a singles finalist in 1901, a doub

Was a Canadian boxer. He turned pro in 1890, and in his ninth fight he knocked out Danny Needham to

Was a Canadian boxer. He turned pro in 1890, and in his ninth fight he knocked out Danny Needham to win the welterweight championship in 1892. He held on to it until Tommy Ryan beat him on points in 1894. He won back the vacant title in 1898 by beating Ma

Is a professional boxer in the junior lightweight (130 lb) division. Known as "The Rose of Khayelits

Is a professional boxer in the junior lightweight (130 lb) division. Known as "The Rose of Khayelitsha", he was a virtual unknown in the boxing world until he challenged and defeated Malcolm Klassen for the IBF World Junior lightweight title in 2007. Prior to the victory, he was knocked out on April 9th, 2005 by Marco Antonio Barrera in the second round for the WBC championship.

A South African boxer who served as a world champion in three different weight categories: junior fl

A South African boxer who served as a world champion in three different weight categories: junior flyweight, flyweight, and super flyweight.

Is a South African football (soccer) defender and midfielder for Golden Arrows and South Africa.

Is a South African football (soccer) defender and midfielder for Golden Arrows and South Africa.

Is a Swaziland international footballer who plays as a striker. As of February 2010, he plays for Mh

Is a Swaziland international footballer who plays as a striker. As of February 2010, he plays for Mhlambanyatsi Rovers in the Swazi Premier League and has won six caps for his country.

Is a Swazi footballer with the Royal Leopards of the Swazi Premier League. He won the footballer of

Is a Swazi footballer with the Royal Leopards of the Swazi Premier League. He won the footballer of the year in Swaziland for 2006-2007. He is also a key member of the Swaziland national football team.

Is a South African rugby union player for the Mighty Elephants in the Currie Cup First Division. He

Is a South African rugby union player for the Mighty Elephants in the Currie Cup First Division. He captained the South Africa sevens team during the 2008–09 IRB Sevens World Series, which saw the team win the series title for the first time. His favoured position is full-back. He came off the bench for a Southern Kings XV against British and Irish Lions during the 2009 tour to South Africa.