Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an English cricketer. Langford was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium pace.

Was an English cricketer. Langford was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium pace. Langford made his first-class debut for Hampshire in the 1925 County Championship against Leicestershire at Aylestone Road. Langford played his final firs

Was an American lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American geologist. In the summer of 1934, he was a field assistant to Erling Dorf, working i

Was an American geologist. In the summer of 1934, he was a field assistant to Erling Dorf, working in Montana on Paleozoic stratigraphy. Pecora started graduate studies at Harvard University in 1935, concentrating on optical mineralogy and petrography. Pe

Is an American former football player. He is commonly known as "Romo".A linebacker, he graduated fro

Is an American former football player. He is commonly known as "Romo".A linebacker, he graduated from Rockville High School in 1984, Boston College in 1988 (with academic honors and Scanlan Award Recipient), and then went on to a 16-year career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers (1988-1993), Philadelphia Eagles (1994-1995), Denver Broncos (1996-2001), and Oakland Raiders (2002-2003)

Was a South African first-class cricketer who played with Orange Free State in the Currie Cup during

Was a South African first-class cricketer who played with Orange Free State in the Currie Cup during the 1960s and 1970s. A right-arm medium pace bowler, Strydom was one of four brothers to play for Orange Free State. He had his best season in 1976-77 whe

Is an Irish cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and has played for the Irish cricket team since 2

Is an Irish cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and has played for the Irish cricket team since 2006, having lined up for the Under-19s since 2003. He has captained Ireland at all levels from Under 13 to Ireland A.[1]

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1905 and 1910. Taylor made his Derbyshire

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1905 and 1910. Taylor made his Derbyshire debut during the 1905 season, against Nottinghamshire but made little impression.

Was an English heavyweight boxer. Fighting under the name "Bombardier Billy Wells," he was British a

Was an English heavyweight boxer. Fighting under the name "Bombardier Billy Wells," he was British and British Empire Champion from 1911 until 1919, defending his title fourteen times. In 1911 he became the first Heavyweight to win the Lonsdale Belt, whic

Was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and

Was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history. He served in World War II in the Scottish Horse winning the Military Medal for his bravery. Thornton played for Rangers from 1936 to 1954, then became a manager with first Dundee and then Partick Thistle.

Was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Glasgow. He played

Was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Glasgow. He played for Cowdenbeath, Larne, Manchester United and Motherwell.

Is an American middleweight boxer. Joppy held the WBA middleweight title on two occasions. He first

Is an American middleweight boxer. Joppy held the WBA middleweight title on two occasions. He first became the WBA champion in June 1996 by stopping defender Shinji Takehara in Japan with a flurry of punches in the ninth round. He then would make a couple

Was an English cricketer who played a single first-class match, for Worcestershire against Yorkshire

Was an English cricketer who played a single first-class match, for Worcestershire against Yorkshire in 1952, as a replacement for Roly Jenkins. Larkham played much club cricket for Kidderminster Cricket Club. He was born and died in Kidderminster, Worces

Is currently an amateur bodybuilder. Trey Brewer was one of the favorites to win the Men's Super Hea

Is currently an amateur bodybuilder. Trey Brewer was one of the favorites to win the Men's Super Heavyweight division at this year's NPC Nationals but ended up placing 8th.

Was an American swimmer. Woolsey won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and a silv

Was an American swimmer. Woolsey won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and a silver medal in the same event four years later in Melbourne.

Was a Canadian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. Twaits was

Was a Canadian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. Twaits was born in Galt, Ontario. In 1904 he was a member of the Galt F.C. team, which won the gold medal in the football tournament. He played all two matches as a forward.

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was born and died in West Malling. Usmar made a sin

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was born and died in West Malling. Usmar made a single first-class appearance in 1841, against Sussex. As an upper-middle order batsman, he was bowled out by William Lillywhite in the first innings in which

Is a French footballer. He plays in the position of central midfielder and currently for FC Nantes.

Is a French footballer. He plays in the position of central midfielder and currently for FC Nantes. Vainqueur began his carer with FC Nantes who was 2006 promoted to the Ligue 2 team, on 30 September 2009 the midfielder has renewed his contract until June 2013[1].

Is a retired male weightlifter from Cuba.

Is a retired male weightlifter from Cuba.

Is a former American football safety for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League.Out o

Is a former American football safety for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League.Out of the University of Southern California, Wood was not drafted by any National Football League team.

An Italian football (soccer) player. He currently plays for Cremonese.

An Italian football (soccer) player. He currently plays for Cremonese.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in five Tests from 1962 to 1968.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in five Tests from 1962 to 1968.

Was an English sportsman who played both cricket and football to a high level. Fox made his first-cl

Was an English sportsman who played both cricket and football to a high level. Fox made his first-class debut for Worcestershire in May 1923, making 5 and 7 in an innings defeat against Hampshire at Southampton. Fox played football for Middlesbrough, Wolv

Was a South African cricketer who played in 6 Tests from 1921 to 1923.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 6 Tests from 1921 to 1923.

Was an English cricketer. Jephson was a right-handed batsman who played occasionally as a wicketkeep

Was an English cricketer. Jephson was a right-handed batsman who played occasionally as a wicketkeeper. Jephson made his first-class debut for Hampshire in the 1903 County Championship against Derbyshire. Jephson played 57 first-class matches for Hampshir