Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an outstanding tennis player in the 20th century. As a collegiate athlete at the University of A

Was an outstanding tennis player in the 20th century. As a collegiate athlete at the University of Arizona, Lenoir was a three-time All-American, garnering the honors from 1962-64. In 1962, he earned the No. 13 ranking, a spot in the NCAA singles semifina

Also known as "Plum" Longair, was a Scottish footballer who played as a half-back for Dundee in the

Also known as "Plum" Longair, was a Scottish footballer who played as a half-back for Dundee in the 1890s. When he retired from playing, he became the club's trainer. Longair began his football career with Dundee F.C. in the early 1890s. He made his debut for Scotland in March 1894, and signed for Newton Heath in February 1895. He played for Newton Heath for four months, making one appearance, before returning to Dundee in June 1895. Short spells at Sunderland and Burnley followed in 1896, before he moved to Brighton United in 1898.

Was a Canadian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Canadian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Scottish professional footballer.In his playing career he played for Rangers, Durban Uni

Is a former Scottish professional footballer.In his playing career he played for Rangers, Durban United, Dundee, Hong Kong Rangers, San Antonio Thunder, Seiko, Bulova and South China. He was also selected to represent Scotland at schoolboy international level.

Was a Scottish footballer.

Was a Scottish footballer.

A former Scottish footballer and manager.McNeill, known as Cesar, was voted the greatest ever captai

A former Scottish footballer and manager.McNeill, known as Cesar, was voted the greatest ever captain of Celtic by the club's fans in 2002. His nickname was derived from the actor Cesar Romero. He was signed by Celtic from nearby junior team, Blantyre Victoria, in 1957 as a defender. As captain he won nine Scottish League Championships, seven Scottish Cups, and six Scottish League Cups. He also led the team to victory in the European Cup in 1967, as part of the "Lisbon Lions",

Was a Scottish professional association football player. He played for Aberdeen, Partick Thistle, St

Was a Scottish professional association football player. He played for Aberdeen, Partick Thistle, Stirling Albion, Swindon Town, Gillingham and Accrington Stanley between 1946 and 1957.

Was an Scottish footballer who played for Arsenal, before becoming a long-standing member of the clu

Was an Scottish footballer who played for Arsenal, before becoming a long-standing member of the club's backroom staff. Milne started his career at his hometown club, Buckie Thistle, although his career was interrupted early on by World War I. During the war, Milne served with the Seaforth Highlanders in France and won the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1918.

Is a Scottish former footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1960 Summer Olympics.Neil, who

Is a Scottish former footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1960 Summer Olympics.Neil, who played as a centre half, played in the Scottish Football League for Airdrieonians between 1956 and 1961.

A Scottish former professional football player whom is best known for his time with Rangers.Ritchie

A Scottish former professional football player whom is best known for his time with Rangers.Ritchie started his career at local side Bathgate Thistle before moving to Rangers in 1955. He played both legs of Rangers 1961 European Cup Winners Cup final defeat to Fiorentina.

Was a Scottish football player who played for Celtic, Clyde and Queen's Park. He scored three goals

Was a Scottish football player who played for Celtic, Clyde and Queen's Park. He scored three goals in Celtic's record 7-1 victory over Rangers in the 1957 Scottish League Cup final. After retiring, he developed a neurodegenerative disease, which he believed to be a result of brain damage acquired from heading footballs. He was the younger brother of John McPhail.

Was a Scottish professional association footballer who played as an inside forward.

Was a Scottish professional association footballer who played as an inside forward.

Was a New Zealand rugby footballer who was part of the professional 1907-1908 New Zealand rugby tour

Was a New Zealand rugby footballer who was part of the professional 1907-1908 New Zealand rugby tour of Great Britain. He was the brother of Richard Wynyard. He also was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Auckland and Wellington.

Was an African American jockey. Born a slave in near Versailles, Kentucky, Billy Walker was the lead

Was an African American jockey. Born a slave in near Versailles, Kentucky, Billy Walker was the leading rider at Churchill Downs in the fall racing season of 1875-76 and the spring campaigns of 1876 through 1878. He was the winning rider aboard Ten Broeck

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland and the Scottish national team, primarily in the

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland and the Scottish national team, primarily in the right half position.He won his first cap for Scotland against England on 12 April 1924 in a 1–1 draw at The Wembley Stadium. In total Clunas won two caps for his country, scoring one goal.

Is a former Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association from 19

Is a former Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association from 1975 to 1987, for the Crispa Redmanizers, U/Tex Wranglers, Great Taste Coffee Makers, Formula Shell and the Hills Bros Coffeemakers. He is a three-time PBA Most Valuable Player in 1975, 1976 and 1981.

Is a professional bodybuilder. Warren first competed in 1992 when he won the Amateur Athletic Union

Is a professional bodybuilder. Warren first competed in 1992 when he won the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Teenage Mr. America competition. His first National Physique Committee (NPC) event was the Teenage Nationals, where he won again. His first IFBB even

Was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test held from 1 January to 5 January 1885.

Was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test held from 1 January to 5 January 1885.

Was an American boxer. His son is former world heavyweight champion, James "Buster" Douglas. A nativ

Was an American boxer. His son is former world heavyweight champion, James "Buster" Douglas. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Douglas was a contender in the middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions during the 1970s, fighting such opponents as Bennie Brisco

Was a British Light-heavyweight boxing champion who, in an eighteen-year career, took in 141 contest

Was a British Light-heavyweight boxing champion who, in an eighteen-year career, took in 141 contests, including eight fights in New York, and notably knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round of a 1928 encounter.

Is a retired German football player. He played for Kickers Offenbach, TSV 1860 München, Hamburger S

Is a retired German football player. He played for Kickers Offenbach, TSV 1860 München, Hamburger SV, 1. FC Köln and FC Homburg of the Bundesliga and for Austria Salzburg of Austria. The son of an African-American soldier and a German mother was one of th

Was an American tennis champion. He was the co-World No. 1 player in 1919 and in 1922 respectively a

Was an American tennis champion. He was the co-World No. 1 player in 1919 and in 1922 respectively along with Gerald Patterson and Bill Tilden. He won the U.S. Championships in 1915 and 1919, and Wimbledon and the World Hard Court Championship (Clay) in 1

Was a New Zealand rugby union and rugby league international. He was part of the 1905 Original All B

Was a New Zealand rugby union and rugby league international. He was part of the 1905 Original All Blacks tour and the professional 1907-1908 New Zealand rugby tour of Great Britain.

Was an Australian rules footballer in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and the Goldfields

Was an Australian rules footballer in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and the Goldfields Football League. Truscott was made a member of the Fremantle Football Club created Fremantle Football Hall of Legends in 1996. In 2004 he was awarded Legend Status in the West Australian Football Hall of Fame. The Nipper Truscott Pavilion at East Fremantle Oval - site of the first AFL game for the Fremantle club - is named in his honor.

Is an American volleyball player on the United States men's national volleyball team. He has also pl

Is an American volleyball player on the United States men's national volleyball team. He has also played on the AVP tour from 2000 to 2006.