Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an English cricketer. Raynbird made two first-class appearances for Hampshire, making his debut

Was an English cricketer. Raynbird made two first-class appearances for Hampshire, making his debut against local rivals Sussex in 1880. Raynbird made his second and final first-class appearance for Hampshire against Sussex in 1881.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1914 and 1921. He beg

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1914 and 1921. He began playing for Derbyshire at the age of 18 in 1914, and after a game in the 2nd XI, made his first-class debut against Worcestershire in August 1914.

Was an English Test cricketer, who played for Gloucestershire in a career lasting from 1920 to 1951.

Was an English Test cricketer, who played for Gloucestershire in a career lasting from 1920 to 1951. Beginning his career as a professional, he later became an amateur and was appointed captain of England. Primarily a middle-order batsman, Wisden Crickete

Was an Austrian field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an Austrian field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is an Ecuadorian football player who plays for LDU Quito.

Is an Ecuadorian football player who plays for LDU Quito.

Was an English first-class cricketer and Test match umpire. A right-handed batsman, he played cricke

Was an English first-class cricketer and Test match umpire. A right-handed batsman, he played cricket for Warwickshire from 1883 until 1896. He made three centuries, against Yorksshire in 1889, against Hampshire in 1889, and against Cheshire in 1890, but

Was an Scottish footballer who played as a centre-forward. He first moved to England in April 1902,

Was an Scottish footballer who played as a centre-forward. He first moved to England in April 1902, when he joined Bristol Rovers. He signed for West Bromwich Albion in May 1904, and was their top scorer in 1904–05, his only season with the club. Jack managed Clyde from July 1905 to May 1909. He died in May 1936.

Is a retired ice hockey centre who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the New

Is a retired ice hockey centre who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers between 1967 and 1981.Tkaczuk played 945 career NHL games, scoring 227 goals and 451 assists for 678 points. Tkaczuk is co-owner of River Valley Golf Course and Tube Slide in St. Marys, Ontario.

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.The Minnesota Timber

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Szczerbiak 6th overall in the 1999 NBA Draft. His best year as a pro was in 2002 when he was a coaches' selection to the Western Conference All-Star team. Later he tied a Timberwolves franchise record of 44 points on April 13, 2003, since broken by Kevin Garnett. Szczerbiak was coming off the bench for the 2004-2005 NBA season. He was uncomfortable with the role and wanted to be a starter. In the 2005-2006 season, the former All-Star returned to the starting role.

Was a German football player. He spent 4 seasons in the Bundesliga with Hannover 96. He also represe

Was a German football player. He spent 4 seasons in the Bundesliga with Hannover 96. He also represented Germany in 3 friendlies. Later in his life he suffered from alcoholism.

Is a German rally and auto racing driver, with victories for Fiat, Opel, Lancia and Audi as well as

Is a German rally and auto racing driver, with victories for Fiat, Opel, Lancia and Audi as well as Porsche, Ford and BMW.

A former quarterback for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Los Angeles

A former quarterback for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Los Angeles Express of the short-lived United States Football League. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the NFL in 1992 and 1994, the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, the first left-handed quarterback to be so honored. He holds the NFL record for highest career passer rating and won six NFL passing titles.

Is a retired German football player. He spent 7 seasons in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Braunschwei

Is a retired German football player. He spent 7 seasons in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Braunschweig.

Is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics. In 1960

Is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics. In 1960 he was a crew member of the German boat which won the gold medal in the eights event.

Is an Austrian alpine skier who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Is an Austrian alpine skier who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Is a German canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fourth together wit

Is a German canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fourth together with his partner Christian Holzenberg in the C-2 10000 metre event.

Was an English cricketer who played in 5 Tests against South Africa in 1906.

Was an English cricketer who played in 5 Tests against South Africa in 1906.

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 2nd ro

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1990 NBA Draft. A 7'1" center from Dartmouth College, Palmer played two years in the NBA for the Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. In his NBA career, he appeared in a total of 48 games and averaged 2.1 ppg.

Was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the secon

Was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Michael Murach.

Is an Australian and American chess Grandmaster and poker player. Browne has won the U.S. Chess Cham

Is an Australian and American chess Grandmaster and poker player. Browne has won the U.S. Chess Championship six times.He has won the U.S. Chess Championship six times. His victories were at Chicago 1974 with 9.5/13, Oberlin 1975 with 8.5/13, Mentor 1977 with 9/13, Greenville 1980 with 7.5/12, South Bend 1981 with 9/14, and 1983 with 9/13. His six titles have been exceeded only by Bobby Fischer and Samuel Reshevsky.

Is a Swiss boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he advanced past the first round

Is a Swiss boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he advanced past the first round of the flyweight class after defeating Gaston Fayaud of France. He was eliminated by decision in the second round after losing his fight to Edmund Sobkowia

Was an American basketball player. A 6'6" forward/guard from Benedict College, he played seven seaso

Was an American basketball player. A 6'6" forward/guard from Benedict College, he played seven seasons (1967-1974) in the American Basketball Association for the New Jersey Americans, New York Nets and Kentucky Colonels. He appeared in the ABA All-Star Game in 1969, and he scored 6,414 career points.

Is a former international Austrian footballer and football manager.

Is a former international Austrian footballer and football manager.

Is a Scottish former football player, but is better known as a football manager. He is currently the

Is a Scottish former football player, but is better known as a football manager. He is currently the manager of Scottish Premier League club Rangers, his second spell in that capacity with the club.

Is a former French rugby union footballer. He was a part of the French national team which won the 1

Is a former French rugby union footballer. He was a part of the French national team which won the 1968 Grand Slam in the Five Nations. He was also a part of the French side which won the Five Nations in 1967 and 1973. He played for France over 50 times. He played at number 8, lock and flanker. He famously had a very stormy relationship with his brother, Claude, who was also an international rugby player for France.