Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Played first-class cricket for Somerset in seven County Championship matches in the 1929 season.

Played first-class cricket for Somerset in seven County Championship matches in the 1929 season.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. He won a bronze medal

Is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.

Is an American freestyle swimmer. He swam collegiately for the University of Iowa.

Is an American freestyle swimmer. He swam collegiately for the University of Iowa.

Was a cricketer who played for Surrey. He was born at Herne Hill in south London, educated at Emanue

Was a cricketer who played for Surrey. He was born at Herne Hill in south London, educated at Emanuel School, and died at Glossop in Derbyshire. Surridge was arguably the most successful cricket captain ever in the first-class game in England. Through re

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Stubbings was born in Whitwell, Derbyshi

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Stubbings was born in Whitwell, Derbyshire, the son of James Stubbings, a mason, and his wife Ann. He made just one first-class appearance for the Derbyshire side, in a match against Essex during

Was a cricketer who played for Somerset. Luckes was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a sound w

Was a cricketer who played for Somerset. Luckes was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a sound wicketkeeper who played for Somerset for a quarter of a century. Luckes made his debut in 1924, and became Somerset's regular wicketkeeper in 1927.

Is a former Swiss alpine skier. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics.

Is a former Swiss alpine skier. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics.

Is a Swiss boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the first ro

Is a Swiss boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the first round of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to Leslie Harley.

Was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the gold medal as member

Was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the gold medal as member of the German boat in the coxed fours competition.

Is a former West German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Is a former West German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Was a footballer who played for Liverpool in the early part of the 20th century.Wadsworth played for

Was a footballer who played for Liverpool in the early part of the 20th century.Wadsworth played for Lingdale and Ormskirk before being signed, as an amateur, by Liverpool manager Tom Watson, on the 23 April 1912, he was to make his debut on the 20 March 1915 in a First Division fixture at Ayresome Park against Middlesbrough, the game ended badly for the Reds as they slumped to a heavy 3-0 defeat.

Was a German football striker during the 1970s and 1980s.Wagner played for Eintracht Frankfurt betwe

Was a German football striker during the 1970s and 1980s.Wagner played for Eintracht Frankfurt between 1969 and 1971. He came to Greece in the summer of 1974 and played for AEK Athens FC from 1975 until 1977, for Aris FC in 1978 and for Panathinaikos FC

Is an Austrian football player currently playing for Union Pettenbach.

Is an Austrian football player currently playing for Union Pettenbach.

Is an Austrian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1950s. At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourn

Is an Austrian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1950s. At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, he finished sixth in the C-2 1000 m and eighth in the C-2 10000 m event.

Is an American former professional basketball player. Walker is best known for his National Basketba

Is an American former professional basketball player. Walker is best known for his National Basketball Association career - both as a player and as a front office executive - for the Seattle SuperSonics.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A sharpshooting 6'8" forward/guard, Williams (

Is a retired American professional basketball player. A sharpshooting 6'8" forward/guard, Williams (nicknamed "The Wizard") attended school at the University of Maryland from 1988 to 1992, and is credited by many for resurrecting the school's basketball program which was going through very difficult times.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 11 Tests in 1970. His brother, Herby, also played Test c

Was a South African cricketer who played in 11 Tests in 1970. His brother, Herby, also played Test cricket for South Africa.

Was a Welsh football wing half. In his early days, he played for Swansea Town. In June 1938, he was

Was a Welsh football wing half. In his early days, he played for Swansea Town. In June 1938, he was sold to Manchester United, staying with the Manchester club until 1951 when he was sold to Oldham Athletic, retiring shortly afterwards. During his United career, he made 115 appearances and scored 2 goals.

Was an Austrian football (soccer) player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was part of the

Was an Austrian football (soccer) player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Austrian team, which won the silver medal in the football tournament. He played all four matches as forward and scored two goals.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'11" center from the University of Kansas, W

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'11" center from the University of Kansas, Wesley played ten seasons (1966–1976) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cincinnati Royals, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Capital Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers. During the 1970-71 NBA season, Wesley led the Cavaliers in total points (1,455) and rebounds (713). He averaged 8.5 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game over the course of his career.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was an English professional footballer who in the early part of his career played as an inside forwa

Was an English professional footballer who in the early part of his career played as an inside forward and later on as a centre-half. He made more than 400 appearances in the Football League over a playing career lasting 17 years.

Is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins

Is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the third round of the 1958 NFL Draft.

Was an English cricketer, who was a fluent right hand bat. An occasional bowler of lobs, he sometime

Was an English cricketer, who was a fluent right hand bat. An occasional bowler of lobs, he sometimes switched to quick overarm deliveries. He captained England in two Test matches, winning them both. Read was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1893.