Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz, who selected him with the 14th pick

Is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz, who selected him with the 14th pick of the 2006 NBA Draft. Brewer played collegiately at the University of Arkansas, where his father Ron Brewer was a star in the late 1970s. Brewer is known for having an unorthodox shooting technique, the result of a childhood water slide injury.[1]

Is a former Swedish football goalkeeper who has won the Golden ball (Guldbollen) twice, in 1971 and

Is a former Swedish football goalkeeper who has won the Golden ball (Guldbollen) twice, in 1971 and 1978.During the 1970's he was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He helped Sweden to a fifth place in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, and also played at the 1970 FIFA World Cup and the 1978 FIFA World Cup

A former Swedish football goalkeeper who has won the Golden ball (Guldbollen) twice, in 1971 and 197

A former Swedish football goalkeeper who has won the Golden ball (Guldbollen) twice, in 1971 and 1978.During the 1970's he was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He helped Sweden to a fifth place in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, and also played at the 1970 FIFA World Cup and the 1978 FIFA World Cup. In total he got 77 caps. While in Argentina during the 1978 FIFA World Cup, he was the only member of the World Cup expedition that took part in the demostrations of the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo in front of the Casa Rosada.[1]

A British boxer, born in Blackpool, Lancashire whose career highlight was winning the European Feath

A British boxer, born in Blackpool, Lancashire whose career highlight was winning the European Featherweight championship in 1947

Is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.Coyle began his professional c

Is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.Coyle began his professional career as a youngster with Celtic. After just two appearances and a loan period with Clyde, Coyle had a brief spell with Middlesbrough before moving to Rochdale. After a year with The Dale, Coyle moved to Kirkcaldy with Raith Rovers in 1988.

Is an American professional skateboarder from Orange, California who primarily skates street, and mo

Is an American professional skateboarder from Orange, California who primarily skates street, and more specifically flatland technical skating. Ronnie Creager currently resides in Arizona and primarily skates street, and more specifically flatland technic

Is an American professional bodybuilder who holds the record of eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia,

Is an American professional bodybuilder who holds the record of eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia, a record career total that he shares with Lee Haney. Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the record for most

Is a Swiss slalom canoer who competed in the mid 2000s. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, he fi

Is a Swiss slalom canoer who competed in the mid 2000s. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, he finished 11th in the C-1 event.

A Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.Glavin began his League career at Partick Thistle a

A Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.Glavin began his League career at Partick Thistle and spent six years at the club, making his name as a talented attacking midfielder before joining Celtic in 1974. During his five years at Parkhead, Glavin enjoyed success including winning the League championship. The 1976-77 season was noted for Glavin's prolific scoring from midfield. He also won a Scotland cap during his time at Celtic, playing in a friendly match against Sweden.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the New York Knicks (1984-85) and New Jersey N

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the New York Knicks (1984-85) and New Jersey Nets (1988-89) in the NBA for 58 games.

Is an English footballer who played for the English Premier League club Everton.Ronnie played for Ev

Is an English footballer who played for the English Premier League club Everton.Ronnie played for Everton during the old First Division. Favoured while playing for Billy Bingham, Ronnie was replaced by Gordon Lee once Dave Thomas came on the scene.

Is a retired boxer. Harris turned pro in 1965 and won his first 19 fights before losing a decision t

Is a retired boxer. Harris turned pro in 1965 and won his first 19 fights before losing a decision to Shinichi Kadota. He retired in 1973 without ever fighting for a world title, having won 24, lost 4, and drawn 1.

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Stevenage Borough.He is the grandson of former Totte

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Stevenage Borough.He is the grandson of former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ron Henry. On May 12th 2007, Henry became the first ever player to lift a cup at the new Wembley Stadium; after Stevenage beat Kidderminster Harriers 3-2 in the FA Trophy Final.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.Hildersley was an apprentice with Man

Is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.Hildersley was an apprentice with Manchester City, who he made one Football League appearance for. After a loan spell with Chester City in the closing stages of the 1983–84 season he then joined the club permanently. He then played for Rochdale (1985-1986), Preston North End (1986-1988) and Cambridge United (1988, loan), before joining Division Two side Blackburn Rovers in July 1988.

Is an American sports figure in the areas of collegiate and professional basketball.He graduated Dun

Is an American sports figure in the areas of collegiate and professional basketball.He graduated Dunbar Vocational High School in 1976. Lester started on the varsity team as a 5'6" sophomore. In between seasons he grew to 6'2". He averaged ten points and ten assists per game in his junior campaign. As a senior, Lester averaged twenty-seven (27) points per game. The Dunbar "Mighty-Men" season came to an abrupt end by losing to Morgan Park. Lester was named to the All-City and All-State teams.[citation needed]

Is a Filipino Professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Air 21 Express in the Phili

Is a Filipino Professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Air 21 Express in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Nicknamed Muddi, is a Danish professional football forward who currently plays for Danish 2nd Divisi

Nicknamed Muddi, is a Danish professional football forward who currently plays for Danish 2nd Division side FC Hjørring. He previously played for Aalborg based football clubs, Aalborg Chang and AaB Aalborg.

Is a former Liverpool captain and coach, who has twice served as caretaker manager (after the depart

Is a former Liverpool captain and coach, who has twice served as caretaker manager (after the departures of Kenny Dalglish and Graeme Souness respectively). He was the club's longest-serving employee when he retired in 1999, and he is the only surviving member of the original Liverpool Boot Room, with Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, and Reuben Bennett having all passed on.

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketbal

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.At 5-foot-8, Price was considered undersized as a senior at Clear Brook High School. Because of his lack of height, he wasn’t offered any scholarships after graduation. He walked-on at Nicholls State University (Louisiana). He grew to 5-foot-11 by the beginning of his freshman season and surprised many people by averaging 11.3 points per game. He continued growing to his current height of 6-foot-2, but he felt the situation at Nicholls State wasn’t right for him. He transferred to Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah.

Is a former English footballer who notably scored a memorable goal in the 1971-72 FA Cup for Herefor

Is a former English footballer who notably scored a memorable goal in the 1971-72 FA Cup for Hereford United during their famous 2-1 giant-killing of Newcastle United.He started his footballing career at Sheffield Wednesday and later Leeds United, but did not make a first team appearance for either club.

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for Willem II Tilburg. Reniers is a forward who was born in O

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for Willem II Tilburg. Reniers is a forward who was born in Oisterwijk and made his debut in professional football, being part of the Willem II Tilburg squad in the 2006-07 season.

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) player, who plays as a left back for Viborg FF in the Dan

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) player, who plays as a left back for Viborg FF in the Danish Superliga championship. He has played two games for the Denmark national football team.

Was an All-American center for the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 1950s. He later played brief

Was an All-American center for the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 1950s. He later played briefly for the National Basketball Association's New York Knicks. His grandson, Ronald Shavlik Randolph, played college basketball for Duke University and is currently an NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers.

A professional boxer in the Featherweight division and is currently a boxing trainer.

A professional boxer in the Featherweight division and is currently a boxing trainer.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Although born in Scotland, Sinclair

Is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Although born in Scotland, Sinclair spent his career in England, with the majority of his appearances coming with Bristol City, Stoke City and Chester City. He is now a coach with Stoke.