This is a List of Italian Americans in sports.
To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Italian American sports people or must have references showing they are Italian American sports people and are notable.
See also: List of members of the Italian American Sports Hall of FameRead more about List Of Italian Americans In Sports: Athletes, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards Players, Bodybuilders, Boxers, Figure Skaters, American Football, Golfers, Gymnastics, Horse Racers, Ice Hockey Players, Ice Hockey Owners, Martial Arts, Race Car Drivers, Skiing, Soccer, Swimmers, Tennis Players
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—Janet Frame (b. 1924)
“All is possible,
Who so list believe;
Trust therefore first, and after preve,
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“Master of Trinity: Is he an Italian?
Harold Abrahams: Of Italian extraction, yes.
Master of Trinity: I see.
Harold Abrahams: But not all Italian.
Master of Trinity: I’m relieved to hear it.
Harold Abrahams: He’s half-Arab.”
—Colin Welland (b. 1934)
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—C. Wright Mills (1916–1962)
“Guys do not have a genetic blueprint that allows them to understand or love sports.”
—Lesley Visser, U.S. sports reporter and announcer. As quoted in Sports Illustrated, p. 82 (June 17, 1991)