Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward from Albany State University, Jo

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward from Albany State University, Jones played seven seasons (1969–1976) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Miami Floridians, Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams and Kentucky Colonels and two seasons (1976–1978) in the National Basketball Association for the Indiana Pacers and Buffalo Braves. He won the 1975 ABA championship with the Colonels and was named to the 1975 ABA All-Defense Team. In his ABA/NBA career, he tallied 8,482 total points, 5,560 total rebounds, and 1,446 total assists.

Was an American boxer. McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the Universi

Was an American boxer. McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the University of Toledo and a doctorate in psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1973. He later became a Massachusetts State Boxing Commissioner.

Is a former American football player in the National Football League. He currently is the running ba

Is a former American football player in the National Football League. He currently is the running backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens.Wilbert Montomery is in his sixth season coaching running backs, and his third straight in the position, after coaching tight ends from 2000-02. Montgomery joined the St. Louis Rams’ coaching staff as running backs coach in 1997

A former football midfielder from the Netherlands, who earned nine caps for the Netherlands national

A former football midfielder from the Netherlands, who earned nine caps for the Netherlands national football team. He was a member of the Dutch team that won the European title at the 1988 European Football Championship in West Germany under manager Rinus Michels.Suvrijn made his debut for Holland on April 29, 1986, in a friendly match against Scotland (0-0) as a replacement for Michel Valke. During his professional career Suvrijn played for Fortuna Sittard (1981-86), Roda JC (1986-89) and in France, for Montpellier HSC (1989-93). After his career he stayed closely related to France and became an antiquarian.

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1919-1925. He attended college at the Univer

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1919-1925. He attended college at the University of Idaho.

Is a former Canadian competitive skier who competed in six events across four disciplines at the 194

Is a former Canadian competitive skier who competed in six events across four disciplines at the 1948 Winter Olympics. In St. Moritz he competed in the downhill, slalom, combined, 18 km, Nordic combined, and ski jumping events, placing 60th (tied with Don

Was an American tennis player. In 1928, at age &000000000000001600000016 years, &0000000000000156000

Was an American tennis player. In 1928, at age &000000000000001600000016 years, &0000000000000156000000156 days, he became the youngest tennis player to ever represent the United States in the Davis Cup, and the youngest player to ever compete in a Davis

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'0" guard, Holland played college basketball at the Unive

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'0" guard, Holland played college basketball at the University of New Orleans, where he led his team in scoring for two seasons (1973-75). During his senior year, he earned Second Team All-America honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.[1]

Nicknamed Mo Bettah, is the United States Boxing Association heavyweight champion. Harris turned pro

Nicknamed Mo Bettah, is the United States Boxing Association heavyweight champion. Harris turned pro at 16 as a light heavyweight in 1992, and faced many up-and-coming prospects and comebacking champions. In his early professional years, he lost to future

Was a Namibian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler. He represen

Was a Namibian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler. He represented the Namibian Under-19s cricket team in two consecutive Under-19 Cricket World Cups in 1998 and 2000. Slabber made his first appearance for Namibia for

Was an American football player and professional wrestler. Snyder's wrestling debut occurred during

Was an American football player and professional wrestler. Snyder's wrestling debut occurred during the 1953 offseason. He was trained by Sandor Szabo and Warren Bockwinkel in Southern California. The defeat of Mitsu Arakawa in September 1967 added the WW

Is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Holland. He began racing motorcycles in motocross

Is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Holland. He began racing motorcycles in motocross competitions before switching to road racing. He made his Grand Prix debut in the 80cc class in 1986. He won his first and only world championship race at the 1990 250cc German Grand Prix. His best season was in 1991, when he finished the season ranked fourth in the 250cc world championship riding a Honda.[1]

Is a West Indian cricket player. He represents the Leeward Islands and Antigua and Barbuda in West I

Is a West Indian cricket player. He represents the Leeward Islands and Antigua and Barbuda in West Indian domestic cricket. He represented Antigua and Barbuda in the cricket tournament at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" 220 lb power forward and played

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" 220 lb power forward and played college basketball at Mississippi State University. He had a brief career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1979-80.Peck was selected 19th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1979 NBA Draft. After one season with the Spurs, he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1980 expansion draft.[1]

Was a professional footballer, who played as a Forward for several English sides prior to the First

Was a professional footballer, who played as a Forward for several English sides prior to the First World War. He was killed in action, days before the end of the war.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Clydebank, Airdrieonians, Sheffield Wednesday

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Clydebank, Airdrieonians, Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford Park Avenue. Sharp was a right half whose career lasted from 1925 to 1936, he only made 65 appearances in the English League but in that time he won a FA Cup winners medal while with Sheffield Wednesday in 1935.

Is an American football coach in the Arena Football League and also occasionally appears as an analy

Is an American football coach in the Arena Football League and also occasionally appears as an analyst on broadcasts of college football games. He was named the head coach of the Arena Football League expansion Utah Blaze, which began play in 2006

Was a professional boxer. He now lives in Port Arthur, Texas with his father and sister. Wilford is

Was a professional boxer. He now lives in Port Arthur, Texas with his father and sister. Wilford is well known around town. Even though Wilford is disabled, due to his boxing experiences, he manages to live a relatively normal life and attends church wit

Is a Nigerian former footballer who played as an Goalkeeper. He played for the Spanish football club

Is a Nigerian former footballer who played as an Goalkeeper. He played for the Spanish football clubs Rayo Vallecano (1990 to 1995) and Écija Balompié (1995 to 1997). He was a member of the Nigeria national team at the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, the 1994 African Cup of Nations, and the 1994 World Cup.

Was a British male tennis player and the elder of the Baddeley twins. His brother Herbert died on 20

Was a British male tennis player and the elder of the Baddeley twins. His brother Herbert died on 20 July 1931 in Cannes, France.

Is a football player from Cameroon, playing in the team Convoy Sun Hei in the Hong Kong First Divisi

Is a football player from Cameroon, playing in the team Convoy Sun Hei in the Hong Kong First Division League. His position is defensive midfielder.

Was an English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1935.

Was an English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1935.

A Puerto Rican boxer. He is remembered best as a skilled and aggressive fighter with exceptional def

A Puerto Rican boxer. He is remembered best as a skilled and aggressive fighter with exceptional defensive abilities who won world championships in three separate weight divisions, and was the youngest world champion in boxing history.

Is a footballer from Burkina Faso, who currently plays for Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova. Balima began

Is a footballer from Burkina Faso, who currently plays for Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova. Balima began his career with US Ouagadougou and joined than in January 2005 to Sheriff Tiraspol, here won in 2006 the league and cup also the double with FC Sheriff. He wins the Moldova championship and cup in 2008. The french club as Stade Brestois and Chamois Niortais had made offer for him, his Playeragent is the rogolese, Hughes Rhodes. The midfielder has played for the Burkina Faso under-21 team and is current member of the senior national team from Burkina Faso.

A Dutch football player who currently plays for English club Aston Villa. Bouma is a technically ref

A Dutch football player who currently plays for English club Aston Villa. Bouma is a technically refined left back/centre back who is known for his hard working nature, defensive positioning and tackling ability. He is currently out injured with a dislocated ankle, which he received during a match for Aston Villa in the Intertoto Cup.Bouma started his career at amateur club SV Rood-Wit '62 before joining PSV Eindhoven on a youth contract in 1994. The PSV head coach at the time, Aad de Mos handed him his professional debut against Willem II on October 26, 1994 which his team lost 2–1. After not featuring for a long time, he was loaned out to MVV Maastricht in 1996 and played in the Eerste Divisie where he scored seven goals in 18 games