Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a German shot putter. He represented West Germany and competed for the club OSC Berlin and LG Süd Berlin during his active career.

Was an English cricketer. He was a wicket-keeper who played first-class cricket for Essex. Robinson

Was an English cricketer. He was a wicket-keeper who played first-class cricket for Essex. Robinson made four first-class appearances during the 1912 season, his debut coming in an innings defeat against Northamptonshire.

A boxer from Duisburg-Hamborn in Germany.

A boxer from Duisburg-Hamborn in Germany.

Is a German and American actor and former competitive bodybuilder. Möller was born in Recklinghause

Is a German and American actor and former competitive bodybuilder. Möller was born in Recklinghausen, Germany. He began bodybuilding at age 17 and was the German Champion by 1984. He competed in the 1988 Mr. Olympia alongside Lee Haney, Shawn Ray and othe

Is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at

Is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in 18th position, clocking 2:15:29. Four years later, when Seoul, South Korea hosted the Games, he ended up in 23rd place (2:16:54). He won the Tiberias Marathon in 1982.

Is a German footballer who currently plays for FC Carl Zeiss Jena. He previously played for 1. FC Nu

Is a German footballer who currently plays for FC Carl Zeiss Jena. He previously played for 1. FC Nuremberg. He was an integral part of the team that won Jena's promotion to the Second Division in 2006.

Is a German football player. As of February 2009, he is a free agent. He made his debut on the profe

Is a German football player. As of February 2009, he is a free agent. He made his debut on the professional league level in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt on April 14, 2001 when he came on as a substitute in the 87th minute in a game against 1. FC

Garmen racing payer

Garmen racing payer

German 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol shooter. He is a three-time Olympic Champion and twice World Champion.

German 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol shooter. He is a three-time Olympic Champion and twice World Champion.

Is a former German football player, most notably with Eintracht Frankfurt. Like his brother Jörg he

Is a former German football player, most notably with Eintracht Frankfurt. Like his brother Jörg he began his career at Lower Saxon club SV Eddelstorf. From 1982 until 1991 Sievers played 232 matches in the Fußball-Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt and F

Is a retired German high jumper. His personal best, achieved during the indoor season in March 1991

Is a retired German high jumper. His personal best, achieved during the indoor season in March 1991 in Berlin, was 2.39 metres. Only five athletes (Sotomayor, Thränhardt, Sjöberg, Conway and Holm) have jumped higher on the indoor track. His outdoot PB was 2.34 metres, achieved at the World Championships in Stuttgart.

Is a retired German football player. He is the son of Hans Sturm.

Is a retired German football player. He is the son of Hans Sturm.

A former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

A former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

A former German professional football midfielder.Ralf Weber started playing football in 1974 at SpVg

A former German professional football midfielder.Ralf Weber started playing football in 1974 at SpVgg Hainstadt before moving to Kickers Offenbach in 1982. He started in the pro squad in 1987 where he appeared in 50 matches. After Offenbach failed to secure a license for the 2. Bundesliga he moved to local rival Eintracht Frankfurt in 1989. On August 4, 1989 he debuted for the Eagles away at Hamburger SV.

Is a West German sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Ang

Is a West German sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished fourth in the C-2 1000 m event and sixth in the C-2 500 m event.

Is a former German football goalkeeper. Today he is assistant coach under Thomas Doll at Gençlerbir

Is a former German football goalkeeper. Today he is assistant coach under Thomas Doll at Gençlerbirligi (since June 2009). After his career (21 2nd Bundesliga, 282 Bundesliga games and one goal) Zumdick was assistant coach at VfL Bochum from 1995 till 199

Was a shortstop and coach in Major League Baseball. From 1927 through 1946, he played for the St. Lo

Was a shortstop and coach in Major League Baseball. From 1927 through 1946, he played for the St. Louis Browns (1927–1932, 1938–1939), Chicago White Sox (1932–1934), Washington Senators (1934–1936), Detroit Tigers (1939–1940) and New York Giants (1946). Kress batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Columbia, California.With the Senators, Kress had to compete with Joe Cronin, who was not only the shortstop but the manager. Then Kress became an utility, playing in seven different positions, until Cronin released him in 1936.

Is a Swiss alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Is a Swiss alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Was a boxer during the 1950s. Trained by Gil Clancy, Jones was a fixture of televised boxing in the

Was a boxer during the 1950s. Trained by Gil Clancy, Jones was a fixture of televised boxing in the 1950s, known for an aggressive style that pleased fans. His overall record was 52 victories, 32 losses and five draws.

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Campbell was part of the

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Campbell was part of the Canadian basketball team, which was eliminated after the group stage in the 1952 tournament. He played all six matches.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2" (188 cm) 190 lb (86 kg) guard an

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2" (188 cm) 190 lb (86 kg) guard and played collegiately at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).Jackson was selected with the 1st pick of the fourth round in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. He played one game for them in 1984-85, scoring 2 points and registering one rebound, 4 assists and 2 steals.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He was a 6'6" (198 cm) 200 lb (91 k

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He was a 6'6" (198 cm) 200 lb (91 kg) guard and attended La Salle University.Lewis was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1985 NBA Draft and began his career in 1987 with the Detroit Pistons. He also played with the Charlotte Hornets.

Was a Scottish international football player, who played for Dumbarton, Newcastle West End and Scotl

Was a Scottish international football player, who played for Dumbarton, Newcastle West End and Scotland.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Lancashir

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Lancashire. He was born in Newton-le-Willows and died in Glazebury. Alderson began his cricketing career playing for the Lancashire Second XI in the 1946 Minor Counties Championship season. He played extensively through the 1947 and 1948 seasons, and it was thanks to his good form during the 1948 season that he was given a chance to play for the Lancashire team for the first time against Oxford University. Alderson later took charge of one Second XI Championship and over 30 in the Minor Counties Championship as an umpire.

Was an American football player. He was the only National Football League player to serve in World W

Was an American football player. He was the only National Football League player to serve in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, serving as a Marine Corps officer for 32 years.