Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former professional soccer centre-forward. He was the fourth leading career scorer of the North

Is a former professional soccer centre-forward. He was the fourth leading career scorer of the North American Soccer League.

American professional basketball player currently with La Seguiniere of the French basketball league

American professional basketball player currently with La Seguiniere of the French basketball league. A 6'7" guard/forward from Fresno State, Anderson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 1984 NBA Draft.

Headley spent most of his career in England, playing for Worcestershire from 1958 to 1974. An openin

Headley spent most of his career in England, playing for Worcestershire from 1958 to 1974. An opening batsman, in first-class cricket he scored 21,695 runs at an average of 31.12, with 32 hundreds and a highest score of 187.

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher, and an original member of the Montreal Expos.In 1965, the

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher, and an original member of the Montreal Expos.In 1965, the Colt .45s moved into their new domed stadium team owner Judge Roy Hofheinz dubbed the Astrodome (named in honor of Houston's importance to the country's space program). To match with the meaning of the name, the Colt .45s were renamed the Astros.[2]John Bateman was the opening day starting catcher in 1965, however, he soon lost his starting job to Brand. On August 18, Brand hit his second home run of the season, and the third of his career. He never hit another major league home run.

He played one test match for the All Blacks in 1931 and he was also a New Zealand cricketer who play

He played one test match for the All Blacks in 1931 and he was also a New Zealand cricketer who played 10 first-class matches for the Auckland Aces in the mid-1930's.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in two Tests in 1950.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in two Tests in 1950.

Is an Albanian-born Austrian footballer who plays as a defender. Eligible to play for Albania, he ch

Is an Albanian-born Austrian footballer who plays as a defender. Eligible to play for Albania, he chose to play for Austria after being called-up by Hans Krankl in 2005. At club level, he currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg.

Is a male judoka from Cuba, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division (– 73 kg) a

Is a male judoka from Cuba, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division (– 73 kg) at the 2007 Pan American Games, alongside Canada's Nicholas Tritton. He represented his native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Commonly referred to as Glen Davis and nicknamed Big Baby, is an American basketball player for the

Commonly referred to as Glen Davis and nicknamed Big Baby, is an American basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics. Formerly a college basketball player for LSU, Davis was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft and shortly after traded to Boston. Davis is listed at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), 289 lb (131 kg/20.6 st) and plays the power forward position.

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for Vitesse. His former clubs are Feyenoord Rotterdam and Exc

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for Vitesse. His former clubs are Feyenoord Rotterdam and Excelsior Rotterdam.

A highly gifted all rounder, Archer's career was cruelly cut short by a serious knee injury in a gam

A highly gifted all rounder, Archer's career was cruelly cut short by a serious knee injury in a game in Karachi when he was just 23. A permanent fixture in the team from his debut at Melbourne in 1952-53 until stricken by injury in 1956 Archer was a stylish middle order batsman and steady opening bowler. After a slow start he excelled on the West Indian tour of 1954, recording 84 in Trinidad, 98 at Bridgetown and a maiden test hundred at Kingston to finish the series with 364 runs at 60.66. Showcasing his all round talent he took 18 wickets at 25.05 in England in 1956 but fell injured in Pakistan on the way home. [3] He played in 1958-59 as a specialist batsmen but though he averaged over 40 for Queensland his knee would not allow him to continue in the game. [4]After retiring from the playing field he worked as a TV executive, became Cricket Australia's Code of Behaviour Commissioner and officiated as an ICC match referee. He was made a life member of the Queensland Cricket Association for his services to cricket.

Was an Australian Test cricketer who was born in Highgate Hill, Queensland. He played in 19 Tests fr

Was an Australian Test cricketer who was born in Highgate Hill, Queensland. He played in 19 Tests from 1953 to 1956. A permanent fixture in the team from his debut against South Africa at Melbourne in 1952-53 until stricken by injury in 1956 Archer was a stylish middle order batsman and robust opening bowler. He was made a life member of the Queensland Cricket Association for his services to cricket.

Is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Club Bolivar.His former clubs are Chaco Pe

Is a Bolivian football midfielder who currently plays for Club Bolivar.His former clubs are Chaco Petrolero FC, The Strongest FC and La Paz F.C. He has been capped for the Bolivian national team.

Is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 11 Tests and 31 ODIs from 1983 to 1988.

Is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 11 Tests and 31 ODIs from 1983 to 1988.

Is a Croatia born Hungarian football player and plays as a midfielder.Habi received Hungarian nation

Is a Croatia born Hungarian football player and plays as a midfielder.Habi received Hungarian nationality after returning to his native country in 2002.

A football striker from the Netherlands, who is playing for BV Veendam since the summer of 2003 in t

A football striker from the Netherlands, who is playing for BV Veendam since the summer of 2003 in the Dutch second league, Eerste Divisie. He previously played for FC Groningen (1992-1994) and Fortuna Sittard (1994-2003), for which he scored 99 goals in nine seasons.

Is a retired American professional basketball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 2001 with fou

Is a retired American professional basketball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 2001 with four teams in the NBA. At 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), his position was shooting guard/point guard.

Was a Scottish cricketer who holds the Scottish record for most first class appearances. His only ca

Was a Scottish cricketer who holds the Scottish record for most first class appearances. His only career century was made against Ireland in 1970 and he once took 5 for 57 against the MCC at Lord's. He made 15870 runs in club cricket.

A former boxer who was world light welterweight champion. His nickname ws "Mad Dog."

A former boxer who was world light welterweight champion. His nickname ws "Mad Dog."

Is an American professional boxer and the son of Thomas "Hitman" Hearns. Hearns began boxing as a te

Is an American professional boxer and the son of Thomas "Hitman" Hearns. Hearns began boxing as a teenager at Kronk and Butzel Gym’s in Detroit. However, his father, a former world champion had him barred from the gyms in order that he would concentrate o

Was an English cricketer who played three first-class games for Worcestershire late in the 1924 seas

Was an English cricketer who played three first-class games for Worcestershire late in the 1924 season. His highest score of 22 was made in the second of these, against Nottinghamshire at New Road.

Was a Chilean football defender who was capped 50 times and scored 1 goal for the Chilean national t

Was a Chilean football defender who was capped 50 times and scored 1 goal for the Chilean national team between 1991 and 2000[1], including four games at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Portsmouth, Huddersfield Town & Headington Unit

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Portsmouth, Huddersfield Town & Headington United. He was born in Derby.

Is a former baseball outfielder who played two seasons in Major League Baseball with the Montreal Ex

Is a former baseball outfielder who played two seasons in Major League Baseball with the Montreal Expos. He batted and threw left-handed.Calloway was selected in the eighth round of the 1997 draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played in the Major Leagues for the Montreal Expos from 2003 to 2004. Calloway spent the 2005 season with the Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets and 2006 for the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Prior to the 2007 season, he signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the Ottawa Lynx. On May 18, 2007, Calloway announced his retirement.

Was an American football player.Mix, who was listed at 6'5 and 270 pounds, was an early proponent of

Was an American football player.Mix, who was listed at 6'5 and 270 pounds, was an early proponent of weightlifting to enhance athletic power. He was years ahead of the curve that soon at lineman and other football players taking up that practice to become better athletes.