Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros in 1969. He was selec

Is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros in 1969. He was selected by the Astros in the 1966 amateur draft.

Was a quarterback in the NFL for 12 years. He went to 1 Pro Bowl. Berry played in Super Bowls VIII,

Was a quarterback in the NFL for 12 years. He went to 1 Pro Bowl. Berry played in Super Bowls VIII, IX and XI as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the eleventh round of the 1964 NFL Draft, but never played for the Eagles.

Was a champion Canadian swimmer from Toronto.Pirie was unanimously selected as the Lou Marsh Trophy

Was a champion Canadian swimmer from Toronto.Pirie was unanimously selected as the Lou Marsh Trophy winner for 1939, recognizing Canada's top athlete. That year, in Hawaii, he broke the 220 yards world record long held by Johnny Weissmuller and finished t

Russell gained the support he needed to become a first class cricketer from his father John at Strou

Russell gained the support he needed to become a first class cricketer from his father John at Stroud Cricket Club, and at Archway School.[1] Two days before his fourteenth birthday, he saw a catch on television: McCosker caught Knott bowled Greig, Headingley 1977. Russell himself has commented: "Low down, one handed, across first slip. Brilliant. I thought then that I would like to be able to do that. That's where it started, that was the inspiration [for becoming a wicket keeper]."

Is a former professional footballer.Bell, a central defender, began his career as an apprentice with

Is a former professional footballer.Bell, a central defender, began his career as an apprentice with Tottenham Hotspur before playing for Ipswich Town, Blackburn Rovers, Crystal Palace, Norwich City and York City.

Is a retired boxer from New Zealand

Is a retired boxer from New Zealand

Is a Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently a free agent. In 2002, he was named to the

Is a Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently a free agent. In 2002, he was named to the American League All-Star Team.The left-handed batter, who throws right-handed, attended Ventura College and later transferred to California State University at Northridge. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round of the 1996 amateur draft.Fick made his major league debut with the Tigers in 1998. His breakout season came in 2001 when he hit a career-best 19 home runs. Fick had another fine offensive year in 2002. He was named to the American League All-Star Team. In 2002, he also led all major league right fielders in assists, with 21.

Is a Canadian Champion jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Landry embarked on his career while in h

Is a Canadian Champion jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Landry embarked on his career while in his teens, earning his first victory on June 21, 1981, at Fort Erie Racetrack. He went on to a stellar career as one of his country's top jockeys and in 199

Is a two time U.S. Olympic racing cyclist (1988 and 1992) and U.S. National Champion (1990). In the

Is a two time U.S. Olympic racing cyclist (1988 and 1992) and U.S. National Champion (1990). In the 1988 Summer Olympics, held in Seoul, South Korea, he placed fourth in the Individual Road Race. He retired from professional cycling in 1993 and is now an

Was a French racing cyclist who won three gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a French racing cyclist who won three gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an English footballer who was a member of the Aston Villa team which won the Football League cha

Was an English footballer who was a member of the Aston Villa team which won the Football League championship three times in the 1890s. Chatt is credited with scoring the fastest goal in FA Cup history, scored after just 30 seconds in the 1895 FA Cup Final.

Is a vegan bodybuilder, motivational speaker, and author. He considers himself a vegan activist and

Is a vegan bodybuilder, motivational speaker, and author. He considers himself a vegan activist and spends his time touring the United States for speaking engagements and book promotions. Cheeke also runs a fitness site, Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness. Ad

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played eight ODIs from 1989 to 1991.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played eight ODIs from 1989 to 1991.

An Iranian football player, currently playing for Paykan F.C. in Iran's Premier Football league.Havi

An Iranian football player, currently playing for Paykan F.C. in Iran's Premier Football league.Having played for Saba Battery F.C. for a couple of seasons, in July 2006 he was transferred to Shirazi club Bargh, where he had a good season by scoring 10 goals in 27 appearances for the club.[1] In August 2007 he joined Tehrani club Paykan, although he was linked with Pegah Gilan.

Is an English cricketer who made a single List A appearance for Somerset Cricket Board in 2001. He h

Is an English cricketer who made a single List A appearance for Somerset Cricket Board in 2001. He has played for Glastonbury Cricket Club since 2001, and has been captain of the side since 2009. He is a right-arm off break bowler, and lower-order right-h

Is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Georgetown University.A 6'6"

Is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Georgetown University.A 6'6" (1.98 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard/forward, he played 4 games for the NBA's Golden State Warriors in the 1995-96 season.

Is a former English football player. He played as a right-back or a central defender.He began his ca

Is a former English football player. He played as a right-back or a central defender.He began his career at Stockport County, where he had progressed through the Centre of Excellence youth system, making his debut as a substitute in a 4-1 defeat at Fulham.

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Yorkshire. he made two appe

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Yorkshire. he made two appearances for Yorkshire, scoring 47 in his first match against Somerset and taking useful wickets in the second against Gloucestershire. After the war, Burton played only two more first-class matches: once for the Demobilised Officers' side against a combined Army and Navy team at Lord's in 1919, and then, in 1928, for the amateur Harlequins team that played the 1928 West Indies tourists at Eastbourne. Burton was a right-handed batsman who usually batted in the lower middle order, though in his final game he opened the innings. He also bowled right-arm medium-fast.

Was an English cricketer who made 74 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1777 to 1792. C

Was an English cricketer who made 74 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1777 to 1792. Clifford was an all-rounder who is believed to have bowled right arm slow although he was a left-handed batsman . He was mainly associated with Kent but also represented All-England and other teams.

Is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees from 1955 th

Is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees from 1955 through 1966. Batting and throwing right-handed, he was a superb defensive infielder, as well as something of a clutch hitter, who played no small role in the Yankee baseball dynasty of his day.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).No

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).Not only was Bobby Jones one of the most brilliant defenders ever to wear an NBA uniform, but he was also one of the most virtuous. While most other players depended on the occasional thrown elbow, hip-check, or grab of the uniform to gain an advantage, Jones relied on pure hustle and determination to keep his man at bay.

Was a French boxer. Cohen was world bantamweight champion from 1954 to 1956.On September 19, 1954, h

Was a French boxer. Cohen was world bantamweight champion from 1954 to 1956.On September 19, 1954, he decisioned Chamrern Songkitrat in Bangkok for the world title. Later that year, his marriage took place at the Synagogue de la rue des Tournelles, in Par

Is an English professional golfer who currently plays on the Challenge Tour.Coles has won three time

Is an English professional golfer who currently plays on the Challenge Tour.Coles has won three times on the Challenge Tour, once at the 2003 BA-CA Golf Open (Austrian Open) and twice in 2009, at the Moroccan Classic by Banque Populaire and the Challenge

Is a former English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1978 and 1980. Wincer was born at Po

Is a former English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1978 and 1980. Wincer was born at Portsmouth and initially played for Leicestershire's Second XI in 1975. Wincer joined Derbyshire in the 1978 season. He played throughout the 1978 season, in

Is a French thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Robert Collet was one of the first European trainers to

Is a French thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Robert Collet was one of the first European trainers to win a Breeders' Cup race when he won the 1986 edition of the Breeders' Cup Mile at Hollywood Park Racetrack with Last Tycoon. In 1987, Collet achieved the