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Is a former English professional footballer born in Altrincham, Cheshire, who played as an outside r

Is a former English professional footballer born in Altrincham, Cheshire, who played as an outside right. He made more than 100 appearances in the Football League playing for Crewe Alexandra and Small Heath.

Was an English footballer, who spent his whole career at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He made 105 appear

Was an English footballer, who spent his whole career at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He made 105 appearances for England, captaining them a record 90 times.

Was a Scottish international footballer who played as a right winger. He played club football for Qu

Was a Scottish international footballer who played as a right winger. He played club football for Queen's Park and appeared in the sides that won the Scottish Cup in 1881, 1882 and 1884, and finished as runners-up in 1884 and 1885. He made his international debut for Scotland on 11 March 1882 and went on to play six matches in the next three years, scoring three goals. In his final appearance on 23 March 1885, he scored twice in the 8–1 win over Wales.

Is a former Barbadian first class cricketer. Bourne played with Barbados and Warwickshire during the

Is a former Barbadian first class cricketer. Bourne played with Barbados and Warwickshire during the 1970s. In the 1982 ICC Trophy, he represented East Africa.

Was an English first class cricketer who played his games for Hampshire County Cricket Club. His hig

Was an English first class cricketer who played his games for Hampshire County Cricket Club. His highest score of 106 came when playing for Hampshire in the match against Warwickshire County Cricket Club. His best bowling of 5/157 came when playing for Hampshire in the match against Sussex County Cricket Club.

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1918 through 1923 for the Boston Red Sox (191

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1918 through 1923 for the Boston Red Sox (1918) and St. Louis Cardinals (1921-1923). Listed at 5' 9", 165 lb., Pertica batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Santa Barbara, California.In a four season-career, Pertica posted a 22-18 record with a 4.27 ERA in 74 appearances, including 46 starts, 17 complete games, two shutouts, two saves, 98 strikeouts, 138 walks, and 331.0 innings of work.

Is an English cricketer. Primarily a leg break bowler, he currently plays for Sussex County Cricket

Is an English cricketer. Primarily a leg break bowler, he currently plays for Sussex County Cricket Club and Horsham. Promoted from Sussex's youth academy at the end of 2007, Beer made his first-class debut in the season's opening game against Marylebone Cricket Club. Bowling five overs, Beer took one wicket in the MCC's only innings of the match, that of Surrey's Arun Harinath. He also made four appearances in the 2008 Twenty20 Cup, where he took three wickets.

Is a retired NFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with futur

Is a retired NFL football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs James Brooks and Joe Cribbs.

Is an American professional basketball player. He usually plays the point guard position.He was draf

Is an American professional basketball player. He usually plays the point guard position.He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round with the last pick (60th overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft. In the 2006-2007 NBA season he played in 14 games and averaged 11.9 MPG, 1.8 PPG, 1.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG.[2]

Was an English football player who played for Manchester United in the Busby Babes teams of the 1950

Was an English football player who played for Manchester United in the Busby Babes teams of the 1950s, and also in the 1960s. His favoured position was centre back.

Is an English former football player who played in the Football League for Preston North End,Hamrun

Is an English former football player who played in the Football League for Preston North End,Hamrun Spartans, Burnley, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City, as well as playing for other teams abroad. He also won six caps for England.

Is a professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks. He pitched in the Major Leagues for th

Is a professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks. He pitched in the Major Leagues for the Chicago White Sox primarily in relief from 1995-2000.

Was an English cricketer. Stewart was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper.

Was an English cricketer. Stewart was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. Stewart made his first-class debut for Oxford University in 1869 against the Marylebone Cricket Club. Stewart played for Oxford University five times in t

Is a French professional basketball player with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and member of France's n

Is a French professional basketball player with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and member of France's national basketball team. Brought up in a family with close ties to basketball, Parker played for two years in the French basketball league before entering the 2001 NBA Draft. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and quickly became their starting point guard, helping the Spurs win three NBA Championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Deploying his pace and high field goal percentage to great effect, Parker has been selected as an NBA All-Star twice and was the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. He married actress Eva Longoria, best known for her role in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, on 7 July 2007.[2]

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. FAS.Maldonado's professional career began on

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. FAS.Maldonado's professional career began on July 3, 2007 when he signed a contract with now defunct Salvadoran national league club, San Salvador F.C.. He was one of six players from the El Salvador U17 national team, that would sign for San Salvador that season. The others were Ricardo Orellana, Diego Chavarría, Xavier García, Óscar Arroyo and Fabricio Alfaro.

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who last played defender for San Salvador F.C..

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who last played defender for San Salvador F.C..

Is an Colombian footballer currently under contract with Romanian side FC Otelul Galati.

Is an Colombian footballer currently under contract with Romanian side FC Otelul Galati.

Is a former leading competitive American bodybuilder during the 1950s and '60s. He won many titles a

Is a former leading competitive American bodybuilder during the 1950s and '60s. He won many titles and awards, including winning the Mr. Universe contest several times, and became a trainer and author on the subject. Pearl was born in Prineville, Oregon.

Was an Australian cricketer who played in forty Test matches from 1947 to 1955. A left arm pace bowl

Was an Australian cricketer who played in forty Test matches from 1947 to 1955. A left arm pace bowler, as well as a left arm orthodox spinner, Johnston was best known as a spearhead of Don Bradman's undefeated 1948 touring team, well known as "The Invincibles". Johnston headed the wicket-taking lists in both Test and first-class matches on the tour, and was the last Australian to take over 100 wickets on a tour of England. In recognition of his performances, he was named by Wisden as one of its Cricketers of the Year in 1949. The publication stated that "no Australian made a greater personal contribution to the playing success of the 1948 side". Regarded by Bradman as Australia's greatest-ever left-arm bowler, Johnston was noted for his endurance in bowling pace with the new ball and spin when the ball had worn.

Was a professional footballer and manager, who is most often associated with West Ham United with wh

Was a professional footballer and manager, who is most often associated with West Ham United with whom he spent 27 years as player and manager. He played 793 first-team games for West Ham in a career spanning 21 seasons.

Played seven first-class cricket matches for Somerset in 1921 and 1922. Burgess was a right-handed m

Played seven first-class cricket matches for Somerset in 1921 and 1922. Burgess was a right-handed middle order batsman and a left-arm bowler. He passed 50 in an innings only once, making 79 and sharing in a fourth wicket partnership of 128 with Ulick Considine in the match against Worcestershire at Taunton in July 1921.

Is a Brazilian football player currently playing for F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

Is a Brazilian football player currently playing for F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

Is an English former cricketer who played a single first-class match, for Worcestershire against Cam

Is an English former cricketer who played a single first-class match, for Worcestershire against Cambridge University in 1952. He opened the bowling in both innings, but sent down only twelve overs in the game without taking a wicket; with the bat he scor

Was a first-class cricketer who played 44 matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club (1900-1902). He

Was a first-class cricketer who played 44 matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club (1900-1902). He also appeared for Griqualand West (1904/05), Transvaal (1906/07) and the Players (1902). He also played for Yorkshire Second XI (1899-1901) and Yorkshire C

Was an American football player in the National Football League from 1974 through 1988. He is widely

Was an American football player in the National Football League from 1974 through 1988. He is widely famous for his elaborate celebrations in the end zone.Despite the late selection, he managed to make the squad as a kick returner. Eventually, his speed and quickness became an occasional part of an offense.