Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former cricketer who played in three One Day Internationals for the New Zealand cricket team in

Is a former cricketer who played in three One Day Internationals for the New Zealand cricket team in 1983, principally as a fast-medium bowler. He played 25 matches of domestic first-class cricket for Otago from 1975/76 to 1983/84. His older brother, Murr

Is a Canadian Arctic and polar adventurer. From 1978 to 2006, he organized and lead more than 45 Arc

Is a Canadian Arctic and polar adventurer. From 1978 to 2006, he organized and lead more than 45 Arctic expeditions. Richard is the only person to have completed six full North Pole expeditions. He has therefore trekked to the North Pole more than anyone

As an American bobsledder who competed in the 1930s.

As an American bobsledder who competed in the 1930s.

Is an American professional wrestler who has worked for such wrestling organizations as Jim Crockett

Is an American professional wrestler who has worked for such wrestling organizations as Jim Crockett Promotions, the American Wrestling Association, Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wr

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from the University of Memphis,

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from the University of Memphis, Jones played seven seasons (1969-1976) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Dallas/Texas Chaparrals, the San Antonio Spurs, and the New York Nets. He won an ABA Championship with the Nets in 1976 and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who playe

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Bedfordshire. White made a single List A appearance for the team, during the 1967 Gillette Cup competition.

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he was elimin

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he was eliminated in the first round of the 3500 metre walk competition.

Is a retired English football midfielder.

Is a retired English football midfielder.

Is a first class cricketer. he is a right-handed batsman and off break bowler. His only first class

Is a first class cricketer. he is a right-handed batsman and off break bowler. His only first class appearance came in 1998 for Yorkshire CCC against Cambridge University at Headingley. He appeared for the Yorkshire Cricket Board in the Cheltenham & Glouc

Is a former professional footballer. He played for six clubs in a decade-long career. He moved into

Is a former professional footballer. He played for six clubs in a decade-long career. He moved into management after retiring.

Is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher

Is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Gordie LaChance in the film Stand by Me. As a writer, he is best known as a voice for the "geek" community and his weblog, Wil Wheaton Dot Net. Wheaton made his acting debut in the 1981 TV film A Long Way Home, and his first cinema role was as Martin Brisby in the 1982 animated film The Secret of NIMH, the movie adaptation of Robert C. O'Brien's Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. He first gained widespread attention in 1986 as Gordie LaChance in Stand by Me, the film adaptation of Stephen King's The Body. In 1991, he played Joey Trotta in the film Toy Soldiers. In 2003, Wheaton began noting his love for the game of poker on his blog. The following year, he began writing more extensively about his poker-playing experiences, including stories about playing Texas hold 'em tournaments locally and in Las Vegas. Eventually, he worked up to regular play, including a notable run at the 2005 World Poker Tour Championships.

Is an Irish cricketer. McDaid is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. McDaid play

Is an Irish cricketer. McDaid is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. McDaid played two first-class matches for Ireland in 1999, both coming against the South Africa Academy. McDaid took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 76.50, with bes

Was an English cricketer. Nicholls was a right-handed batsman who represented MCC (1896–1903), Mid

Was an English cricketer. Nicholls was a right-handed batsman who represented MCC (1896–1903), Middlesex (1896–1904), AJ Webbe's XI (1899), PF Warner's XI (1903), the Gentlemen of England (1904). He also represented Rugby (1892–1893), Middlesex 2nd XI (18

Is an English cricketer. Pineo was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He was born at

Is an English cricketer. Pineo was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He was born at Ipswich, Suffolk. Pineo made his debut for Norfolk in the 1997 Minor Counties Championship against Bedfordshire. From 1997 to 2003, he represented the coun

Was a Welsh footballer. Richards was born in Glyncorrw and he played as an amateur for Bronygarth, C

Was a Welsh footballer. Richards was born in Glyncorrw and he played as an amateur for Bronygarth, Chirk and Oswestry United. Upon turning professional, Richards played for English teams Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United and Fulham.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played 33 first-class matches for the Auckland Aces.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played 33 first-class matches for the Auckland Aces.

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire from 1991 to 1994 and for Somerset in 1997. The m

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire from 1991 to 1994 and for Somerset in 1997. The most important spinner within the Derbyshire lineup in the early part of the 1990s, he debuted in a draw against Yorkshire in July 1991, as Derbyshire finis

Was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicag

Was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and New York Mets from 1972 to 1984. He was primarily known as a setup man, or pitcher before the closer; however, on occasion he would also start games. His best seasons were with the Yankees when he helped the team to two World Series championships in 1977 and 1978. He was traded the following season to the Cubs for Ray Burris.

Is a former first-class cricketer. Richard was a sharp medium-pace bowler and useful batsman. During

Is a former first-class cricketer. Richard was a sharp medium-pace bowler and useful batsman. During his brief career, he represented Oxford University and Middlesex, playing a total of 19 first class matches and making five List A appearances.

Is a Filipino professional basketball player currently playing for the Barako Bull Energy Boosters i

Is a Filipino professional basketball player currently playing for the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Is a former German figure skater.

Is a former German figure skater.

Is a Slovak professional hockey player who plays right wing for the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Konti

Is a Slovak professional hockey player who plays right wing for the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is primarily a medium pace bowler and plays his county cricket for Wor

Is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is primarily a medium pace bowler and plays his county cricket for Worcestershire 2nd XI. Waddington spent last summer playing at Nottinghamshire club, Radcliffe-On-Trent, and has moved on to Australia for the winter before b

Is an amateur boxer from Mauritius who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at junior welterweight at the

Is an amateur boxer from Mauritius who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at junior welterweight at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

A heavyweight boxer from the Netherlands Antilles.

A heavyweight boxer from the Netherlands Antilles.