Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1974 to 1976 and the Houston Astros in 19

Was a baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1974 to 1976 and the Houston Astros in 1977.

Was an American basketball player.A 6'5" center from Winfield, Kansas, Brannum attended the Universi

Was an American basketball player.A 6'5" center from Winfield, Kansas, Brannum attended the University of Kentucky and Michigan State University before playing professionally in the National Basketball Association from 1949 to 1955. He spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, with whom he earned a reputation as a hard-nosed, pugnacious player. He often served as an unofficial "bodyguard" for smaller players on the team, especially point guard Bob Cousy. Cousy later remarked in an interview, "It was a great luxury to have Bob on the team, and to have him playing the role of protector. It definitely made my job a lot easier."[1]

Was an English professional cricketer who made 7 known appearances in major cricket matches from 178

Was an English professional cricketer who made 7 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1789 to 1826. He was mainly associated with Nottingham Cricket Club.

A former Polish soccer midfielder, who spent seven seasons with the Columbus Crew of Major League So

A former Polish soccer midfielder, who spent seven seasons with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.Warzycha came to MLS in 1996 after a long career in Poland and England, where Everton legend Gordon Watson rated him as: "among the most talented wide-men to have played for us in the post-war years,". He came to Everton for £500,000 in March 1991 from Polish club Górnik Zabrze. He spent four years (1991-94) with Everton and also played in his native Poland and Hungary. After joining Columbus in the league's inaugural year, Warzycha became a staple in the lineup for five seasons, and then a bit player in his final two, as he battled injuries. He retired as the Crew's all-time assist leader with 61 and also scored 19 goals in MLS league play.

Is a Belgian football manager and a former player. He became the coach of Belgium before the Euro 20

Is a Belgian football manager and a former player. He became the coach of Belgium before the Euro 2000 and lead Belgium to the second round at the 2002 World Cup.

Is a retired Austrian football player.

Is a retired Austrian football player.

Was a British archer. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.Heathcote entered the men's

Was a British archer. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.Heathcote entered the men's double York round event in 1908, taking 14th place with 476 points.

Is an international water polo player for the United States, who played for the University of Southe

Is an international water polo player for the United States, who played for the University of Southern California from 2000 to 2003, and at Newport Harbor High School from 1996 to 1999. He has also played in the Australian National Water Polo League for t

Is a British Paralympian swimmer. He was born in Chesterfield. He began his swimming career at Deepi

Is a British Paralympian swimmer. He was born in Chesterfield. He began his swimming career at Deeping Swimming Club in Deeping St. James.

Is a professional wrestler and manager better known by his ring names Robert Fuller and Col. Parker.

Is a professional wrestler and manager better known by his ring names Robert Fuller and Col. Parker. Robert and his brother Ron co-owned Continental Championship Wrestling for a time.In 1993, Fuller went to World Championship Wrestling as manager Col. Rob

Is an Australian former football (soccer) player. Wemyss was a member of the Australian squad at t

Is an Australian former football (soccer) player. Wemyss was a member of the Australian squad at the 1956 Summer Olympics but did not make his debut for the national team until 1958. Wemyss played his only two matches for Australia in 1958, both against

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended academic and athletic powerhouse A

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended academic and athletic powerhouse Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, NY, graduating in 1988. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft. A 6'11" center from St. John's University, Werdann played in 3 NBA seasons. He played for the Nuggets and New Jersey Nets.

Is an American professional basketball player at the center position, formerly in the NBA who curren

Is an American professional basketball player at the center position, formerly in the NBA who currently plays for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA's D-League.Whaley graduated from high school in 2001 with great athletic honors. He was a leading contender for Mr. Basketball of Michigan, but Benton Harbor came up just short of winning the championship. He enrolled at University of Cincinnati where off-the-court issues necessitated his transfer.

Is a former Australian football player. He went on to make 9 appearances (5 'A' matches) for the Soc

Is a former Australian football player. He went on to make 9 appearances (5 'A' matches) for the Socceroos between 1981 and 1990.

Is an international showjumper who rides for the British Team. Robert is the son of the John Whitake

Is an international showjumper who rides for the British Team. Robert is the son of the John Whitaker, nephew of Michael Whitaker and cousin of both Ellen and William Whitaker. Robert has ridden many horses at the highest level. Some of his many horses in

Has played nine Tests and two One Day Internationals for New Zealand.

Has played nine Tests and two One Day Internationals for New Zealand.

Was an English cricketer. Jesson was a right-handed batsman who was a leg break bowler. Jesson made

Was an English cricketer. Jesson was a right-handed batsman who was a leg break bowler. Jesson made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Warwickshire in the 1907 County Championship. In 1908 Jesson played a first-class match for Oxford University,

Is an American swimmer; Hackett won a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal placing 2

Is an American swimmer; Hackett won a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal placing 2nd in the 1500m freestyle. He was coached under Coach Bernal. Coach Bernal, who is still the head coach of The Gators in Boston, Mass, was known to have gi

Is a retired U.S. automobile racer. He is the brother of Al Unser and Jerry Unser, the father of Rob

Is a retired U.S. automobile racer. He is the brother of Al Unser and Jerry Unser, the father of Robby Unser, and the uncle of Al Unser, Jr. and Johnny Unser. He is one of seven drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 three times, and one of only two to have won the 500 in three different decades (1968, 75, 81). Bobby has also been a spokesman and advocate of Amsoil.

Is a former English professional footballer.Woodruff began his career at his hometown club Swindon T

Is a former English professional footballer.Woodruff began his career at his hometown club Swindon Town where he broke into the first team at a young age. He was a regular in the side before joining Wolves in 1964 for forty thousand pounds. During this time he gained a reputation as a long-throw specialist but eventually moved on two years later to Crystal Palace.

Is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Derby County in the Footb

Is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Derby County in the Football League Championship.Hulse began his career at his home town club of Crewe Alexandra, having been part of the club's youth system since he was nine years old. Unfortunately, a sudden spurt in height during his late teens left Hulse with a serious back injury and was sidelined for around 12 months.

Is an English football player, currently captain of Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. He sta

Is an English football player, currently captain of Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. He started his career playing non-league football in his native north-east while working as a PE teacher.

Is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for Derby County, and for

Is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for Derby County, and formerly played for the Welsh national team.He gained notoriety for his playing style; in particular, his close-at-the-heels defending tends to wind up opponents, and he is frequently singled out by opposition fans for invective.

He made his Test debut in 1971in New Zealand at the end of the successful Ashes winning tour. This g

He made his Test debut in 1971in New Zealand at the end of the successful Ashes winning tour. This gesture was apparently not appreciated by Alan Knott, the incumbent.)[1]. Though highly regarded, Taylor was unable to displace Knott who was among other things, a far superior batsman.It was only when Knott joined World Series Cricket in 1977 (which meant a ban from official Test cricket) that Taylor appeared in more Tests. He became England's regular wicket-keeper and played in 57 Test matches in total. He also played in 27 One Day Internationals.

Was an English professional footballer, notable not just for being an England international but also

Was an English professional footballer, notable not just for being an England international but also for being among those players who died directly as a result of playing.