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Is a television golf analyst, golf course architect, writer, and professional golfer, who played on

Is a television golf analyst, golf course architect, writer, and professional golfer, who played on the PGA Tour from 1980 to 1995. Nearing age 50, he competes in a few pro events each year, and will become eligible for the Champions Tour in 2010.

Was an American backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished fou

Was an American backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished fourth in the 100 metre backstroke competition.

A Romanian footballer currently under contract for Romanian first league side Pandurii Târgu-Jiu.

A Romanian footballer currently under contract for Romanian first league side Pandurii Târgu-Jiu.

Is a professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division. Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro i

Is a professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division. Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight title by defeating a badly faded 36-year old Dwight Muhammad Qawi. H

A professional soccer player. A midfielder, he most recently played indoors for the Baltimore Blast.

A professional soccer player. A midfielder, he most recently played indoors for the Baltimore Blast.Aristodemo was drafted by the Toronto Lynx out of Tulsa University in 2001. In his first season with the Lynx he played 26 games and scored one goal and had three assists. At the end of the season he was awarded A-League Rookie of the year[1] as well as Team MVP in his first season. In 2002 he lead the A-League in minutes played.

Is a retired Welsh football defender.Hughes began his career at Aston Villa, where he played seven t

Is a retired Welsh football defender.Hughes began his career at Aston Villa, where he played seven times during the 1996-97 season as a replacement for the injured Steve Staunton. He suffered with minor injuries over the next few years and finding his chances at Villa Park limited he joined Shrewsbury Town where he played regular first team football for two years. In February 2001 he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of £450,000 and went straight into the Bluebirds side but injuries striuck again and after failing to regain his place in the side he was released in 2003 and subsequently retired.

Was an Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Newhaven, Edinburg

Was an Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Newhaven, Edinburgh. He played for Bath City, Heart of Midlothian, and Manchester United.

Was a Heisman Trophy winning football player who played quarterback at Texas Christian University.As

Was a Heisman Trophy winning football player who played quarterback at Texas Christian University.As a senior in 1938, O'Brien led the TCU Horned Frogs football team to an undefeated season and the national championship. That year, the 5' 7" 150-pounder, known in the newspapers as "Lil' Davey", completed 110 of 194 passes for 1,733 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Is a Canadian former competitive pair skater. With partner Pascale Bergeron, he placed 6th at the 20

Is a Canadian former competitive pair skater. With partner Pascale Bergeron, he placed 6th at the 2005 Four Continents Championships and won the silver medals at the 2003 Finlandia Trophy and the 2003 & 2004 Nebelhorn Trophy. Before teaming up with Berger

Is a Brazilian footballer, who currently plays for Mexican club CF Monterrey as a striker.Robert beg

Is a Brazilian footballer, who currently plays for Mexican club CF Monterrey as a striker.Robert began his professional career with Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto of Brazil, where he played in 2001. He made a move to São Caetano in 2002, and played with them until mid-2003, when he was transferred to Spartak Moscow.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1920 Summer

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian football player and manager. He was born in Bruges.He played for Club Brugge and Belgi

Was a Belgian football player and manager. He was born in Bruges.He played for Club Brugge and Belgium, scoring 26 goals for 23 caps, including 13 goals against France.

Is a Belgian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he

Is a Belgian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-1 1000 m event and the repechages of the K-1 4 x 500 m event.

Is a former NFL cornerback who played for the Baltimore Colts in a nine-year career from 1960 to 196

Is a former NFL cornerback who played for the Baltimore Colts in a nine-year career from 1960 to 1968. A quarterback in college at the University of Oklahoma under Bud Wilkinson, Boyd was a two-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL with 9 interceptions in 1965.

Is a retired American basketball player and executive.A 6'8" center from Saint Louis University, Fer

Is a retired American basketball player and executive.A 6'8" center from Saint Louis University, Ferry was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the seventh pick of the 1959 NBA Draft. Ferry played ten seasons in the NBA with the Hawks, Detroit Pistons and Baltimore Bullets, scoring 5,780 points and grabbing 3,343 rebounds.

Was a French footballer.

Was a French footballer.

Was a Scottish footballer best known for his time with English club Middlesbrough. He was born in th

Was a Scottish footballer best known for his time with English club Middlesbrough. He was born in the Gilmerton area of Edinburgh.Baxter joined Middlesbrough from junior club Musselburgh Bruntonians in 1931 after being spotted by manager Peter McWilliam.

Is an English former professional football left back.Bobby Baxter began his career by signing a prof

Is an English former professional football left back.Bobby Baxter began his career by signing a professional proffesional contract on joining Darlington in November 1959. He began his professional career as a forward and was Darlington's top scorer for two seasons.

Is an English former association footballer who played as a centre forward. He made more than 500 ap

Is an English former association footballer who played as a centre forward. He made more than 500 appearances in the Football League, playing for Birmingham City, Everton, Swansea and Coventry City in the First Division, and won 12 full caps for England.

Was a footballer, football manager, and journalist who captained Spurs during their double-winning s

Was a footballer, football manager, and journalist who captained Spurs during their double-winning season of 1961. He is remembered as one of the great tacticians in the history of the game, renowned for his passing, and as an outstanding right-half.Blanchflower was born February 10, 1926 in the Bloomfield district of Belfast, Northern Ireland; his mother had played as a centre-forward on a women's football team. He was educated at Ravenscroft public elementary school and was awarded a scholarship to Belfast College of Technology. His younger brother Jackie Blanchflower played for Manchester United.

Is a former professional wrestler and a former American football player. He is the father of wrestle

Is a former professional wrestler and a former American football player. He is the father of wrestlers Barry and Kendall Windham, and the grandfather of Husky Harris and Bo Rotundo. He then moved to the World Wide Wrestling Federation and became the villa

Is an American professional basketball player.Traylor was a McDonald's All-American the same year as

Is an American professional basketball player.Traylor was a McDonald's All-American the same year as Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter and Paul Pierce. He attended the University of Michigan. Standing 6 feet 8 inches and weighing in excess of 300 pounds, he joined a formidable front court for the Wolverines that included Maurice Taylor and Maceo Baston. That year he broke a backboard while dunking in a game against Ball State and also broke his arm in a car accident while out with teammates and potential recruit Mateen Cleaves (who ended up attending Michigan State). Traylor helped lead the Wolverines to the 1997 National Invitation Tournament title, and was named the tournament's most valuable player. His junior year was his best, as he averaged 16.2 points and 10 rebounds while leading his team to the inaugural Big Ten Tournament championship and second round of the NCAA Tournament as a three seed.

Was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in the three team events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in the three team events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a French water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was a French water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Is French former footballer and football manager. Dewilder played as a midfielder for Boulogne, Soch

Is French former footballer and football manager. Dewilder played as a midfielder for Boulogne, Sochaux, Monaco, Toulon, Quimper and Blois.[1]