Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former Italian basketball player. A 2.03 m small forward, Pittis was an excellent all-around pl

Is a former Italian basketball player. A 2.03 m small forward, Pittis was an excellent all-around player.He competed at the highest European level for almost two decades (1985-2005). Having been a regular member of the Italian national basketball team, Pi

Is an Italian professional basketball player, currently a member of Snaidero Udine of the Italian le

Is an Italian professional basketball player, currently a member of Snaidero Udine of the Italian league (Lega Basket/Serie A).Truccolo began his career in the youth sector of Pallacanestro Pordenone, then moved to Nuovo Basket 2000 Pordenone (now part of

An Italian football striker who currently plays for Sassuolo in Italy's Serie B.After spending most

An Italian football striker who currently plays for Sassuolo in Italy's Serie B.After spending most of his career in the lower leagues (Serie C and D, from 2000 in the second tier) he finally debuted in Serie A with FC Messina. In January 2006, he signed with Atalanta BC (then in Serie B), achieving promotion that season, and scoring 11 times in 2006-07's first division campaign.

Is a former American volleyball player, who was a member of the United States men's national volleyb

Is a former American volleyball player, who was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

An Italian footballer.A central midfielder, Greatti began his career at Fiorentina before moving on

An Italian footballer.A central midfielder, Greatti began his career at Fiorentina before moving on to Palermo and Reggiana.Greatti joined Cagliari in 1963. His arrival coincided with the rise of the Sardinian side to Serie A, playing alongside Luigi Riva, Pierluigi Cera and Mario Martiradonna. He was a key player in Cagliari's scudetto triumph in 1970.

German biathlon athlete who has won several international competitions. He is married to Kathrin sin

German biathlon athlete who has won several international competitions. He is married to Kathrin since 1994 and they have three sons: Marco (b. 1995), Simon (b. 1998), and Gabriel (b. 2004). He is a Hauptfeldwebel (Sergeant First Class) of the German Bundeswehr.

Is a former German biathlete and multiple gold medal winner at the Winter Olympics and World Champio

Is a former German biathlete and multiple gold medal winner at the Winter Olympics and World Championships. He is married to Kathrin since 1994 and they have three sons: Marco (born 1995), Simon (b. 1998), and Gabriel (b. 2004). He is a Hauptfeldwebel (Se

Is an American professional golfer.Barcelo is currently a member of the Nationwide Tour. He was prev

Is an American professional golfer.Barcelo is currently a member of the Nationwide Tour. He was previously a member of the Nationwide Tour in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2005. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 2004 and 2007. He qualified for the PGA Tour throug

Is a former professional lacrosse player for the New York Titans and Philadelphia Wings in the Natio

Is a former professional lacrosse player for the New York Titans and Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League.Brzeski played collegiate lacrosse at Rutgers University. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Wings in the 2000 NLL Entry Draft. Brzeski

Is a player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. In the summer he played for th

Is a player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. In the summer he played for the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association until being traded to Coquitlam in June 2007

Is a retired American professional ice hockey player. He played 12 games in the NHL with the Toronto

Is a retired American professional ice hockey player. He played 12 games in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Is a former professional bodybuilder from 1980s and early 1990s. Like many former and current bodybu

Is a former professional bodybuilder from 1980s and early 1990s. Like many former and current bodybuilders, Rich started his own supplement company. The company was formed in 2001. The company's products include "IntraPro", "SuperPump250", and "SizeOn", t

Was an American college and professional football player. In college Jackson played for Southern Uni

Was an American college and professional football player. In college Jackson played for Southern University. Jackson played for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders in 1966 and the AFL Denver Broncos from 1967 through 1969.

Was a National Football League offensive lineman from 1970 through 1981. He played college football

Was a National Football League offensive lineman from 1970 through 1981. He played college football at Michigan State University. His twin brother Ron Saul, also played with the Spartans and in the NFL.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (198 cm) 215 lb (98 kg) power fo

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (198 cm) 215 lb (98 kg) power forward and played collegiately at the University of Toledo from 1976 to 1980. He played a handful of games in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Was a Swiss ice hockey player and luger who competed from the 1920s to the 1950s.

Was a Swiss ice hockey player and luger who competed from the 1920s to the 1950s.

Is a Scottish footballer and manager. He is the current manager of Forfar Athletic in the Third Divi

Is a Scottish footballer and manager. He is the current manager of Forfar Athletic in the Third Division of the Scottish League.Campbell's low-profile playing career was mainly spent in the lower echelons of Scottish football. Having started out with Dundee United's youth system he then played for Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline Athletic, Ross County (then in the Highland League), Brechin City and East Stirlingshire.

Is a retired ice hockey player. He led the United States to a silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympi

Is a retired ice hockey player. He led the United States to a silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Is an American former lacrosse coach. He served as the head coach for the University of Maryland, Un

Is an American former lacrosse coach. He served as the head coach for the University of Maryland, United States Military Academy, and University of Baltimore's men's lacrosse teams.

Was an Australian Olympic wrestler. In 1934, he competed in the first of what was to be four consecu

Was an Australian Olympic wrestler. In 1934, he competed in the first of what was to be four consecutive Commonwealth Games (then called the British Empire Games, and in 1954, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games) – an achievement amplified by the tw

Was a Scottish football (soccer) player and manager.Hendrie played for Airdrieonians and Queens Park

Was a Scottish football (soccer) player and manager.Hendrie played for Airdrieonians and Queens Park in his native Scotland. He then moved to England and played for Maidstone United, before joining Gillingham in 1923. He made 71 Football League appearances for the Kent club and was later on the books of Brentford.

Was an American amateur and professional wrestler. He was a three-time NCAA champion and, as a profe

Was an American amateur and professional wrestler. He was a three-time NCAA champion and, as a professional, held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. While at Oklahoma State University he was the NCAA wrestling champion three times, in 1947, 1948 and

Is a Scottish former professional footballer. A defender, he appeared for Sunderland in the 1973 FA

Is a Scottish former professional footballer. A defender, he appeared for Sunderland in the 1973 FA Cup Final-winning team. Malone joined Sunderland from Ayr United, for whom he had played 163 league matches and scored five goals, in October 1970 and was a Scotland Under 23 international (match against France).

Generally known as R. Norris Williams, was an American male tennis player. Williams served in the Un

Generally known as R. Norris Williams, was an American male tennis player. Williams served in the United States Army during World War I and was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. After the war he continued playing championship tennis. Me

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket during the 1760s and 1770s in t

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket during the 1760s and 1770s in the heyday of the Hambledon Club. A genuine all-rounder and the earliest known left-hander of note, Nyren was the captain of Hampshire (aka Hambledon) when