Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was an American basketball player. He was a 6'8" 230 lb forward and attended West Texas A&M Universi

Was an American basketball player. He was a 6'8" 230 lb forward and attended West Texas A&M University, Oklahoma A&M University and the University of Colorado.Ellefson played for the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers and New York Knicks from 1948 to 1951, averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

Is a retired American basketball player.Coleman played collegiately for Houston Baptist University,

Is a retired American basketball player.Coleman played collegiately for Houston Baptist University, and was selected by the Houston Rockets in the 3rd round (51st pick overall) of the 1973 NBA Draft. In the NBA, Coleman played for the Rockets (1973-74, 1978-79), New Orleans Jazz (1974-77) and Golden State Warriors (1977-78) in the NBA for a total of 357 games.

Is an Irish slalom canoer who competed in two Olymic Games. She was 11th at the Athens 2004 Olympic

Is an Irish slalom canoer who competed in two Olymic Games. She was 11th at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games(2000, 2004). She also competed in Freestyle Kayaking.

A professional boxer in the strawweight (105 lb) division (he also calls himself Eagle Akakura). His

A professional boxer in the strawweight (105 lb) division (he also calls himself Eagle Akakura). His record is 18-2 (6 KOs). He is a former WBC world strawweight champion.

Was an All-American lacrosse player at Cornell University from 1975 to 1977 who was killed during th

Was an All-American lacrosse player at Cornell University from 1975 to 1977 who was killed during the September 11 attacks. McEneaney was voted the outstanding player in the 1977 NCAA Championship game and represented the United States in the 1978 World L

Is an Australian Sprint Swimmer. He is the current world record holder for the 50 m Freestyle and th

Is an Australian Sprint Swimmer. He is the current world record holder for the 50 m Freestyle and the 100m Freestyle.In April 2002 at Sydney Australian Age Championships, Sullivan won the 50 m freestyle and came second in 100 m in his age group, and swam for Australia at Trans Tasman series with no dramatic result.

Is an Australian sprint swimmer. Sullivan was romantically linked with fellow Australian swimmer and

Is an Australian sprint swimmer. Sullivan was romantically linked with fellow Australian swimmer and individual world record holder Stephanie Rice, however they ended their two year relationship in July 2008, just prior to the Beijing Olympics. The couple

Is an Irish-English ex-professional footballer, now working as a coach. Dolan played as a striker, b

Is an Irish-English ex-professional footballer, now working as a coach. Dolan played as a striker, beginning his career with West Ham, before moving on to Birmingham City and then Exeter City.

A former Scottish football player who played in midfield.He was an outstanding left-sided midfield p

A former Scottish football player who played in midfield.He was an outstanding left-sided midfield player who was quick and an excellent passer of the ball. He is best known for his career with Dundee United, who at the time were regarded as one of the strongest clubs in Britain. He began his career with Hearts before moving to Chelsea in 1979. He was bought to replace the departing Ray Wilkins and soon found himself a first team regular. He was seen as Chelsea's playmaker by manager Danny Blanchflower.

Is a former professional boxer who fought in the light welterweight divisions. Loughran never return

Is a former professional boxer who fought in the light welterweight divisions. Loughran never returned to the ring, or to boxing, after the defeat to Lopez. He now lives in his native Ballymena working in the building and property industry. He is also a k

Is a former boxer who is now a trainer with the Breen Team in Belfast. Magee finished his career at

Is a former boxer who is now a trainer with the Breen Team in Belfast. Magee finished his career at welterweight but fought as a light welterweight for the majority of his professional career. Magee was a veteran of the Irish and European professional fig

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States who was one of the game's top players

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States who was one of the game's top players in the late-1950s and early-1960s. Buchholz was ranked by Lance Tingay the World No. 5 amateur player in 1960, and was ranked four times in the US Top 10.

Played one regular-season game for the Detroit Red Wings in 1953–54. His name somehow ended up on

Played one regular-season game for the Detroit Red Wings in 1953–54. His name somehow ended up on the Stanley Cup.

Was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who died as a result of a racing accident.Sandy

Was an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who died as a result of a racing accident.Sandy Graham rode in pre-1940 when jockeys had no union representation and at a time when they were the contracted legal property of a racing stable owner who bo

Is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Charlotte Bobcats in the Na

Is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Charlotte Bobcats in the National Basketball Association. At 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m), Boykins is the shortest active NBA player and the second shortest player in NBA history behind Muggsy Bogues, who was 5'3" (1.60 m).

Was an Ontario farmer and politician. He served as reeve of Gloucester Township from 1952 to 1972.He

Was an Ontario farmer and politician. He served as reeve of Gloucester Township from 1952 to 1972.He was the son of William Armstrong and descended from Irish immigrants to Canada. He married Peninnah Sloan, a school teacher from Manotick. He took over th

Was a professional wrestler who was active in the early portion of the twentieth century. As the fir

Was a professional wrestler who was active in the early portion of the twentieth century. As the first man to bill himself as "The Man of 1,000 Holds" (a nickname used many times since), Caddock was one of professional wrestling's biggest stars between th

Campbell was born in Tyler, Texas, the sixth of eleven children. His father died when he was 11 year

Campbell was born in Tyler, Texas, the sixth of eleven children. His father died when he was 11 years old. He began playing football in fifth grade as a kicker, but moved to linebacker and running back in sixth grade. In 1973, he led the Corky Nelson-coached John Tyler High School to the Texas 4A State Championship (4A then was the largest classification in the state). Then-Oklahoma Sooners head coach Barry Switzer, who unsuccessfully recruited Campbell,

Was an offensive tackle in the NFL. He played for the Green Bay Packers for 10 seasons. He started i

Was an offensive tackle in the NFL. He played for the Green Bay Packers for 10 seasons. He started in Super Bowl XXXI.

Is the only tennis player ever barred for life by the United States Tennis Association. Cochell was

Is the only tennis player ever barred for life by the United States Tennis Association. Cochell was ranked as high as No. 6 in the U.S. rankings before the 1951 U.S. Nationals. In a fourth-round match with Gardnar Mulloy, he became angry over a line call

Is a retired American professional basketball player. His nickname was "The Twirl".He was drafted by

Is a retired American professional basketball player. His nickname was "The Twirl".He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 3rd round of the 1979 NBA Draft (58th overall pick) after playing collegiately for the University of Detroit. During his twelve seasons in the National Basketball Association, the 6'9" forward-center played for the Philadelphia 76ers (1980-1983), Detroit Pistons (1983-1986), Chicago Bulls (1986-87), Los Angeles Clippers (1986-88), Charlotte Hornets (1988-89, 1990-91), Houston Rockets (1993-94) and Toronto Raptors (1996-97). Cureton played with two NBA championship teams. He played 674 NBA regular games and 54 playoff games, averaging 5.4 PPG and 4.7RPG in 18.4 minutes per game.

Is a professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Miami Heat. A 7'0" center from the Univ

Is a professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Miami Heat. A 7'0" center from the University of Memphis, he was never drafted by an NBA team, and instead began his professional career with the Turkish team Tuborg Pilsener in 2003. Prior to the 2005-2006 season, he also played with the Red Bull Thunder team in the Philippine Basketball Association in the Philippines, the first professional league in Asia, and in the NBA Development League. He spent the 2004 pre-season with the Orlando Magic, but was waived before the regular season began. Since August 4, 2005 he plays for the Miami Heat.

Is a former English footballer, most famous for his stints with Everton, Oldham Athletic, Aston Vill

Is a former English footballer, most famous for his stints with Everton, Oldham Athletic, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester City. He played mainly at right back though could also adapt to a central defensive role.

Was an American Champion jockey in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing who was being hailed as on

Was an American Champion jockey in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing who was being hailed as one of the most promising riders of his generation when he died at age nineteen as a result of a racing accident. During 1940 Earl Dew captivated North Ameri

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. Morrall, who also occasio

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. Morrall, who also occasionally punted, lasted 21 seasons in the National Football League as both a starter and reserve. In the latter capacity, he became known as the greatest backup quarterback in NFL history