Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an American-born chess Grandmaster, and the eleventh World Chess Champion.As a teenager, Fischer

Was an American-born chess Grandmaster, and the eleventh World Chess Champion.As a teenager, Fischer became famous as a chess prodigy. In 1972, he became the first, and so far the only, American to win the official World Chess Championship (though Wilhelm Steinitz, the first official world champion, became an American citizen while he was champion) defeating defending champion Boris Spassky, of the Soviet Union, in a match held in Reykjavík, Iceland.

Is an English former professional association football player. He played for Gillingham and Northamp

Is an English former professional association football player. He played for Gillingham and Northampton Town between 1967 and 1972, making 73 appearances in the Football League.

Is a South African professional golfer who was a regular winner on the Southern African Tour from 19

Is a South African professional golfer who was a regular winner on the Southern African Tour from 1985 to 2000, and now plays on the European Seniors Tour.

Better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-pla

Better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play announcer, and booker. He is famous for his run as one of the great super-heavyweights, and later as the voice of the World Wrestling Federation as announcer, on-screen President, and backstage manager during the 1980s and 1990s

Is a Canadian horse rider famous for his accomplishments in Equestrian. He competed at six Olympic G

Is a Canadian horse rider famous for his accomplishments in Equestrian. He competed at six Olympic Games between 1956 and 1984, winning one gold and one bronze medal. Since retiring, he has worked with Big Brothers and several other charity foundations in

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Burnley F.C in the English Football League Champions

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Burnley F.C in the English Football League Championship as a striker.He began his career with Darlington in 1994 and has since gone on to play with larger Championship clubs including Burnley and Leeds United, he has also had two spells in the FA Premier League with Bradford City and Birmingham City respectively.

Is an English former football left back who is Fitness and Conditioning coach for Newcastle United.H

Is an English former football left back who is Fitness and Conditioning coach for Newcastle United.His favoured position was left back but he coul also play in central defence or in midfield, nicknamed 'the Gosforth Roberto Carlos ,thanks to his penchant for attempting tricks.

Was an English cricketer. he was an all-rounder who played for Surrey from 1925 to 1947. He was an a

Was an English cricketer. he was an all-rounder who played for Surrey from 1925 to 1947. He was an attractive right-handed batsman, a leg-break bowler and a fine fielder in the deep.

Is an English footballer who currently plays for Darlington.Purdie is a versatile player who plays p

Is an English footballer who currently plays for Darlington.Purdie is a versatile player who plays primarily as an attacking midfielder, but he can also play in central midfield, in the 'hole' or as a striker. He has also been known to play in defence on several occasions when the need arose.

Was an Irish cricketer and Rugby Union player. He made his debut for Ireland against the MCC in Augu

Was an Irish cricketer and Rugby Union player. He made his debut for Ireland against the MCC in August 1928 and went on to represent his country on 14 occasions, his last coming in July 1949 against Yorkshire. Eight of those games had first-class status.

British-born New Zealand boxer, made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champi

British-born New Zealand boxer, made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion. He also achieved fame for beating Gentleman Jim Corbett,

Is an Australian cricketer for the Victorian Bushrangers who played in the 2002 U-19 Cricket World C

Is an Australian cricketer for the Victorian Bushrangers who played in the 2002 U-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. Cassell is a Fast Medium Bowler with a small handful of first class and one day appearances to his name. At 188 cms, he is considered a good future prospect for Victoria at just 24 years old. Cassell plays Premier Cricket for the Melbourne Cricket Club, and will play this year for them in the hopes of breaking back into the Victorian side.

Is an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire betwee

Is an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire between 1992 and 1998, and List A cricket for Lincolnshire in the early 21st century. Chapman first played for Nottinghamshire's Second XI as a teenager, but his first-class debut came in July 1992 in the County Championship match against Warwickshire.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in E

Was a South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in England.

Is an English-Filipino football defender who plays for Ascot United and the Philippine national foot

Is an English-Filipino football defender who plays for Ascot United and the Philippine national football team.Gier began his career at Wimbledon, who had been relegated from the Premiership in 1999–00 season. He made his debut the following season, starti

Is a Scottish footballer currently a free agent having been released by Leicester City. He is a goal

Is a Scottish footballer currently a free agent having been released by Leicester City. He is a goalkeeper and is also a former Scotland international. As a boy, Douglas was a Motherwell supporter.

Is an English football defender who is currently playing for Grays Athletic.Gier began his career at

Is an English football defender who is currently playing for Grays Athletic.Gier began his career at Wimbledon, who had been relegated from the Premiership in 1999–00 season. He made his debut the following season, starting a 0–0 home draw with Sheffield United on 28 October 2000.

Was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and a right-arm off spin bowler, he played 51 times f

Was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and a right-arm off spin bowler, he played 51 times for the Ireland cricket team between 1893 and 1930,including 23 first-class matches, captaining them on thirteen occasions.

He is a right arm fast to medium bowler and a right hand batsman. He also studied at Clifton College

He is a right arm fast to medium bowler and a right hand batsman. He also studied at Clifton College, Bristol and St.Andrews School, Eastbourne.

Is a New Zealand cricketer who has played 66 First-class matches for the Auckland Aces. He was born

Is a New Zealand cricketer who has played 66 First-class matches for the Auckland Aces. He was born in Auckland. Currently plays at Hitchin Cricket Club in Hertfordshire as the overseas player. Broke the Herts League 1 total season runs and largest inning

Is a former English cricketer who played for Hampshire and Kent. He is the grandson of Jim Parks sen

Is a former English cricketer who played for Hampshire and Kent. He is the grandson of Jim Parks senior and son of Jim Parks junior. A wicketkeeper, Parks kept wicket for England during a Test against New Zealand at Lord's in 1986 as a substitute for Bruc

Was a notable Australian amateur player of English billiards, who won the World Amateur Billiards Ch

Was a notable Australian amateur player of English billiards, who won the World Amateur Billiards Championship in 1936, 1938, 1951 and 1962 and was runner-up three times, as well as a national snooker champion.

Is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pitt

Is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1983-1990. He also played three seasons in Japan for the Yokohama Taiyo Whales and Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1991-1993.Reynolds broke in as a September call-up with the Dodgers in 1983. He spent 1984 and most of 1985 with the Dodgers, playing in more than half the team's games. On 31 August 1985, just before the trade deadline, the Dodgers obtained third baseman Bill Madlock from the Pirates to shore up their run for the playoffs. Three days later, Reynolds was sent to Pittsburgh (along with Cecil Espy and Sid Bream) as a player to be named later.

Is an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Wrexham, Stoke City, A.F.C. Bournemouth, Bra

Is an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Wrexham, Stoke City, A.F.C. Bournemouth, Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers and Knowsley United.5 ft 7 in (170 cm), 10 stone 01 lb (64 kg), he was an apprentice with Liverpool but did not play in the League for them. He played for Wrexham (27 matches / 10 goals) on loan, Stoke City (7/0), Bournemouth (82/18), Bradford City (11/0) and Bolton Wanderers (87/11).

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Fulham, Millwall, Luton Town, Huddersfield Town

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Fulham, Millwall, Luton Town, Huddersfield Town, Rotherham United and Farnborough Town.