Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an American multi-sport athlete best known for winning the U.S. Amateur in golf twice.

Was an American multi-sport athlete best known for winning the U.S. Amateur in golf twice.

Nicknamed "The Guv'nor", was a Surrey and England opening batsman who was one of the most prolific r

Nicknamed "The Guv'nor", was a Surrey and England opening batsman who was one of the most prolific run-getters in the early years of the County Championship. He was the first England player to "carry his bat" – opening the batting and remaining not out at the end of an innings – through a Test innings, and the first player to score 2000 runs in consecutive seasons – which he did each season between 1895 and 1902. Abel also played a record number of first-class matches in a season – 41 in 1902. He was rewarded for this excellence with his first Test matches, scoring 70 at the Oval against Charles Turner's bowling. Abel scored 120 at Cape Town in March 1889 before England dismissed South Africa for 47 and 43, thus scoring more than the opposition managed in both of their innings.

Was an American football player who was a linebacker for the Houston Oilers.

Was an American football player who was a linebacker for the Houston Oilers.

An Italian footballer with half Polish descent. He currently plays for Cagliari.In summer 2005, Tori

An Italian footballer with half Polish descent. He currently plays for Cagliari.In summer 2005, Torino was promoted back in Serie A; however, the FIGC, the governing body of Italian football, expelled Torino from Serie A, due to club's financial problems, with the consequent free release of all of their players.He was signed by Internazionale, who loaned him to Treviso (also in co-ownership deal), thus partnering former Torino teammate Pinga.

A Swedish footballer, currently playing for Malmö FF.

A Swedish footballer, currently playing for Malmö FF.

Is an English footballer who plays in the Conference National for Rushden & Diamonds. He is a midfie

Is an English footballer who plays in the Conference National for Rushden & Diamonds. He is a midfielder or striker. Wolleaston started his career with Chelsea, but he only made two first-team appearances in five years, and instead had short loan spells with Bristol Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Portsmouth and Northampton Town.

Was an American breeder of Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses. Born on a farm near Midway, Woodfor

Was an American breeder of Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses. Born on a farm near Midway, Woodford County, Kentucky, he and his siblings inherited the property on his father's death. Alexander purchased African American slaves Ansel Williamson and Edwa

Is a retired American basketball player in the ABA. He played college basketball at Purdue Universit

Is a retired American basketball player in the ABA. He played college basketball at Purdue University before playing briefly for the Memphis Tams in the 1972-73 season, averaging 1.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in nine games played. Currently, Bob Ford is a full time telecaster for Purdue Boilermaker men's basketball games.

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. Alban won the stage 18 in the 1981 Tour de France, and

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. Alban won the stage 18 in the 1981 Tour de France, and finished third place in that year's overall classification.

Was an English cricketer and businessman. He represented Middlesex as a swashbuckling opening batsma

Was an English cricketer and businessman. He represented Middlesex as a swashbuckling opening batsman between 1956 and 1965. He forged a successful opening partnership with Eric Russell. He established a successful career in the City of London following

Near Catania, Sicily) is former Irish rugby union and cricket player who represented Ireland at both

Near Catania, Sicily) is former Irish rugby union and cricket player who represented Ireland at both sports during the 1930s. He also played rugby for both the British Lions and the Barbarians. Alexander, an RUC officer, was killed in action during the Se

Is an American professional wrestler and actor who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrest

Is an American professional wrestler and actor who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Szatkowski has held twenty-eight championships in various promotions during his career, and is a three-time world champion: a one-time ECW World Heav

Is an American former professional basketball player, who had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lak

Is an American former professional basketball player, who had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. A 6'6", 250 lb forward, he attended Monmouth College (now Monmouth University) in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Rutgers University, Greacen

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Rutgers University, Greacen played two seasons (1969-1971) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. He averaged 2.6 points per game in his career and won a league championship in 1971.

Was an English football goalkeeper, who spent most of his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Scott

Was an English football goalkeeper, who spent most of his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Scott began his career on the groundstaff at his hometown club Liverpool, but was unable to break into the first team. He left in search of playing opportunities at Burnley in 1933 and spent three seasons with the Clarets.

Was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor. Swenson wrestled for World Class Champio

Was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor. Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack". According t

Was a Bahamian wrestler, who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Was a Bahamian wrestler, who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

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

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played first-class cricket for Leicestershire in 1938. He was born in Ibstock and died in Leicester. Adcock played for just one County Championship season, making his debut against Warwickshire in a rain-interrupted draw.

Was an English footballer.Bobby Smith was a barnstorming centre-forward but also had flair. He repre

Was an English footballer.Bobby Smith was a barnstorming centre-forward but also had flair. He represented Chelsea (1950-1955), Tottenham Hotspur (1955-1964) and Brighton & Hove Albion (1964-1965), scoring 218 goals in 376 league appearances.

Was an English cricketer and administrator who served as MCC Secretary. As a right-handed batsman an

Was an English cricketer and administrator who served as MCC Secretary. As a right-handed batsman and a round-arm right-arm fast bowler, he represented Cambridge University, MCC, Middlesex, in 46 first-class matches between 1854 and 1874. He also played f

Is an English professional cricketer. He currently plays cricket for Northamptonshire. He is a right

Is an English professional cricketer. He currently plays cricket for Northamptonshire. He is a right-handed batsman and can bowl off breaks.

Is an American professional boxer from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and f

Is an American professional boxer from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and fights as a middleweight. Allen was a standout as an amateur, becoming the 1992 United States Amateur Light middleweight champion.

Is a retired American professional basketball player who spent a fourteen-year career playing the ce

Is a retired American professional basketball player who spent a fourteen-year career playing the center and power forward positions in the National Basketball Association.

Is a former American football quarterback who earned All-American honors with the Purdue Boilermaker

Is a former American football quarterback who earned All-American honors with the Purdue Boilermakers before being drafted in 1967 by the American Football League's Miami Dolphins. Griese led the Dolphins to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories (VII and VIII). Griese's talents eventually resulted in his induction to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. He is a television commentator for college football on ABC-TV.

Was an American football offensive guard who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, main

Was an American football offensive guard who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the St. Louis Cardinals, where he and other Cardinal offensive linemen are credited with introducing modern weightlifting/powerlifting into the training regime of the NFL.