Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Harper was an all-rounder who batted right-handed and bowled off breaks with his right arm; as a pla

Harper was an all-rounder who batted right-handed and bowled off breaks with his right arm; as a player, he recorded 535 runs and 46 wickets in his 25 Tests, and he played 200 first class matches. After his playing career, he became coach, taking over the

Is a former footballer who is most notable for playing for Wimbledon and then going on to play for A

Is a former footballer who is most notable for playing for Wimbledon and then going on to play for AFC Wimbledon. Joseph's other clubs include Brentford, Millwall, Leyton Orient and West Bromwich Albion.

Has an impressive record as both player and manager. He made over 600 appearances for Kettering Town

Has an impressive record as both player and manager. He made over 600 appearances for Kettering Town before starting a successful managerial career at Irthlingborough Diamonds, Rushden Town, Rushden & Diamonds, Bedford Town, Grantham Town and Nuneaton Borough.

Was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]

Was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]

Was the world's oldest Olympic gold medal winner, following the death of Pakistani Field Hockey play

Was the world's oldest Olympic gold medal winner, following the death of Pakistani Field Hockey player Feroze Khan in 2005 until his own death.Beaufrand won a gold medal on August 7 at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the field of Olympic sprint at the age of

Was a British tennis player. In 1952, Becker won the Davis Cup at 18 years of age, the youngest play

Was a British tennis player. In 1952, Becker won the Davis Cup at 18 years of age, the youngest player to have done so at the time, his record stood until 2005 when it was broken by Andy Murray aged 17. He served as Paul Hutchins's coach for a time.

Was a boxer from Luxembourg.Behm was member of the Luxembourgish Olympic team at the 1948 Summer Oly

Was a boxer from Luxembourg.Behm was member of the Luxembourgish Olympic team at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He got eliminated in the first round of the bantamweight competition on points by Irish Willie Lenihan.

Is a retired male weightlifter from Colombia, who twice won a medal for his native South American co

Is a retired male weightlifter from Colombia, who twice won a medal for his native South American country at the Pan American Games: in 1995 and 1999. He twice competed at the Summer Olympics (1992 and 1996), finishing in 26th place in the men's featherwe

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and bowler. He played seven List A ma

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and bowler. He played seven List A matches for Bermuda as part of the Red Stripe Bowl, and also represented them at the 1997 ICC Trophy.

Is a French former footballer who played striker for clubs in the French and British leagues. He is

Is a French former footballer who played striker for clubs in the French and British leagues. He is currently an agent in France.

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarter

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the middleweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Harry Mallin.

Is a former NBA and ABA basketball player. He played for the Carolina Cougars, Los Angeles Lakers, S

Is a former NBA and ABA basketball player. He played for the Carolina Cougars, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Virginia Squires, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls. He attended the University of Kansas.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Cornwall. H

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Cornwall. He was born in Redruth. Burley, who represented Cornwall in the Minor Counties Championship between 2001 and 2002, made a single List A appearance for the side, in the C&G Trophy in September 2001, against Cheshire. From the tailend, he scored 0 not out in the only innings in which he batted.

Is a Brazilian sprint canoer who competed in the early 2000s. He was eliminated in the heats of both

Is a Brazilian sprint canoer who competed in the early 2000s. He was eliminated in the heats of both the K-1 500 m and the K-1 1000 m events at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

Played nine Tests for New Zealand

Played nine Tests for New Zealand

Was an Australian cricketer who played 62 first-class games, mostly in the late 1930s. The majority

Was an Australian cricketer who played 62 first-class games, mostly in the late 1930s. The majority of his appearances were for Oxford University and Worcestershire, although he appeared for the Gentlemen in both 1936 and 1937 (only the latter game being played at Lord's) and for an England XI in 1937. Unusually, he alternated somewhat between keeping wicket and bowling, although his success with the ball was limited.

Was a Belgian football player who finished as the top scorer of the Belgian League with 20 goals (al

Was a Belgian football player who finished as the top scorer of the Belgian League with 20 goals (along with Paul Van Himst) in 1968 while playing for Standard Liège. He played 17 times with the Belgian national team between 1961 and 1968. Claessen made his international debut on May 20, 1961 in a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland and he scored. He was a strong header.

Is a former county cricketer who played for Glamorgan for 13 years as an all-rounder. He became head

Is a former county cricketer who played for Glamorgan for 13 years as an all-rounder. He became headline news in 1971, when a ball hit him on the side of the head while he was fielding in the dangerous "short leg" position, causing his heart and breathing

Is a French Olympic fencer.

Is a French Olympic fencer.

Is a French former football defender who was a member of the French squad at the 1952 Summer Olympic

Is a French former football defender who was a member of the French squad at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a French football striker and manager.He was part of France national football team at the FIFA W

Was a French football striker and manager.He was part of France national football team at the FIFA World Cup 1934 and 1938.

Is an English former footballer who played as a forward. He is now chief scout at West Ham United.Cr

Is an English former footballer who played as a forward. He is now chief scout at West Ham United.Cross' association with West Ham began with his signing as an apprentice in July 1964. He was the reserve team top scorer in two consecutive seasons, but he failed to establish himself in the Hammers first team, and was loaned to Leyton Orient at one point.

Is a Scottish trainee pilot in the Royal Air Force, a Flying Officer, and one of United Kingdom's to

Is a Scottish trainee pilot in the Royal Air Force, a Flying Officer, and one of United Kingdom's top downhill skiers. In March 2005, Cruickshank crashed whilst skiing, which shattered his left tibia and required a metal plate with nine pins to be permane

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 Berkshire. He was born in Hastings. Cruttenden made two appearances for Kent Second XI between 1967 and 1968, though he played no further cricket for

Is a former National Football League wide receiver who played mainly for the Baltimore Colts. He was

Is a former National Football League wide receiver who played mainly for the Baltimore Colts. He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1976 season.He has since returned as a graduate assistant at Louisiana Tech University and is now coaching community college football.