List of People From Oklahoma - Athletics

Athletics

• Xavier Adibi (born 1984), linebacker for the Houston Texans
• Troy Aikman, quarterback, OU, UCLA and Dallas Cowboys, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
• Brent Albright, professional wrestler
• Brett Anderson (born 1988), pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
• Mark Anderson (born 1983), defensive end for the Buffalo Bills
• Kelenna Azubuike (born 1983), shooting guard/small forward for the New York Knicks
• David Baas (born 1981), guard and center for the New York Giants
• Dan Bailey (born 1988), placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys
• Johnny Bench (born 1947), MLB catcher Cincinnati Reds, member Baseball Hall of Fame
• Sam Bradford (born 1987), football quarterback, OU and St. Louis Rams
• Nick Blackburn (born 1982), starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
• Brian Bosworth (born 1965), Oklahoma Sooners football and NFL player
• Jack Brisco, former professional wrestler
• Jerry Brisco, former professional wrestler
• Josh Brown (born 1979), kicker St. Louis Rams
• Mike Brumley (born 1963), third base coach for the Seattle Mariners
• Ryan Budde (born 1979), catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks
• Bruce Buffer (born 1957), Octagon announcer for UFC main events
• Mikey Burnett UFC fighter
• Sol Butler (1895–1954), multi-talented athlete who competed in football and track and field
• Joe Carter, Major League Baseball player, right fielder
• Larry Coker (born 1948), former football coach at University of Miami
• Nick Cole (born 1984), guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
• Bart Conner, Olympic gold medal gymnast
• Riley Cooper (born 1987), wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
• Bobby Cox (born 1941), former manager for the Atlanta Braves
• Phillip Dillard (born 1986), linebacker for the UFL's Omaha Nighthawks
• Tim Flannery (born 1957), third base coach for the San Francisco Giants
• Bill Goldberg, professional wrestler
• Kelly Gregg, Oklahoma Sooners football and National Football League player
• Matt Grice (Born 1981), Former UFC fighter
• Blake Griffin, power forward for the Los Angeles Clippers
• Taylor Griffin, former forward for the Phoenix Suns
• Charlie Haas, WWE professional wrestler
• Mickey Hatcher, OU baseball, former player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins
• Mat Hoffman, World Champion BMX biker
• Matt Holliday, left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals
• Henry Iba, basketball coach, Basketball Hall of Famer
• Darnell Jackson, forward for the Sacramento Kings
• Charlie Johnson, guard for the Minnesota Vikings
• Felix Jones, running back for the Dallas Cowboys
• Bob Kalsu (1945–1970), Oklahoma Sooners football and Buffalo Bills player, only active professional football player killed in the Vietnam War
• Deji Karim (born 1986), running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars
• Matt Kemp, Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers
• Stacey King, 3x NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls (1991–1993)
• Jon Kolb, Oklahoma State and Pittsburgh Steelers center
• Hal Lahar (1919—2003), professional football player and college football coach
• Steve Largent, Seattle Seahawks Pro Football Hall of Famer and politician
• Abe Lemons, Oklahoma City University, Pan American University, and Texas Longhorns basketball coach
• Joe Lillard (1905–1978), running back for the Chicago Cardinals
• Ray Mallouf (1918–2008), NFL quarterback and punter for the Chicago Cardinals and the New York Giants
• Mickey Mantle (1931–1995), New York Yankees Baseball Hall of Famer
• Pepper Martin (1904–1965), St. Louis Cardinals baseball player
• Bryan McCann (born 1987), cornerback for the Oakland Raiders
• Gerald McCoy (born 1988), defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• "Jumping Jack" McCracken (1911–1958), Basketball Hall of Famer
• Leroy McGuirk, former professional wrestler and promoter
• Mike McGuirk, former ring announcer for World Wrestling Federation
• Robert Meachem (born 1984), wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers
• Shannon Miller, Olympic gold medal gymnast
• Garrett Mills (born 1983), tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
• Ryan Minor, Oklahoma Sooners baseball & basketball player
• Dr. Gil Morgan (born 1959), professional golfer
• Marty Mornhinweg (born 1962), offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles
• Tommy Morrison, Former World Heavyweight Champion boxer
• Bobby Murcer (1946–2008) Professional baseball player and sportscaster
• Lance Norick (born 1968), NASCAR driver
• Daniel Orton (born 1990), center for the Orlando Magic
• Bill Owen (1903–1975), NFL offensive tackle
• Steve Owen (1898–1964), Hall of Fame NFL player and head coach
• Steve Owens, Oklahoma Sooners football player and 1969 Heisman Trophy winner
• Brad Penny (born 1978), pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
• Beth Phoenix, professional wrestler
• Darrell Porter (1952–2002), MLB baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals
• Maurkice Pouncey (born 1989), center for the Pittsburgh Steelers
• Mark Price (born 1964) basketball player; Enid H.S., Georgia Tech, and Cleveland Cavaliers
• Bryant Reeves attended Gans high school in eastern Oklahoma, attended OSU, and retired from the Vancouver Grizzlies in the NBA.
• Allie Reynolds (1917–1994), Baseball Hall of Famer
• Crystal Robinson, New York Liberty WNBA basketball player
• Bullet Rogan (1893–1967), Baseball Hall of Famer
• Matt Roney (born 1980), MLB baseball player, relief pitcher
• Jim Ross, WWE announcer
• Darrell Royal (1924–2012), football coach at University of Texas
• T. J. Rushing (born 1983), cornerback and return specialist for the Detroit Lions
• John Russell (born 1961), bench coach for the Baltimore Orioles
• Rex Ryan (born 1962), head coach for the New York Jets
• Rob Ryan (born 1962), defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys
• Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State Cowboys Heisman Trophy winner, Football Hall of Famer
• Spec Sanders (born 1919), football player for the New York Yankees (AAFC) and New York Yanks
• Lee Roy Selmon (1954–2011), Oklahoma Sooners football player and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
• Jeremy Shockey (born 1980), tight end for the New Orleans Saints
• Billy Sims (born 1955), running back Oklahoma Sooners football and Detroit Lions, Heisman Trophy winner
• Antonio Smith (born 1981), defensive end for the Houston Texans
• John Smith (born 1965), Olympic gold medalist and wrestling coach
• Reggie Smith (born 1986), safety for the Carolina Panthers
• Warren Spahn (1921–2003), Baseball Hall of Famer
• Willie Stargell (1940–2001), Baseball Hall of Famer with the Pittsburgh Pirates, known for his ability to hit home runs completely out of stadiums.
• John Starks (born 1965), Former New York Knicks player
• Cory Sullivan (born 1979), outfielder for the Houston Astros
• Eddie Sutton, Arkansas Razorbacks and Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball coach
• Jack Swagger, OU and WWE wrestler
• Barry Switzer (born 1937), football coach, Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys
• Brian Tallet (born 1977), relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
• Ralph Terry (born 1936), former pitcher, primarily with the New York Yankees
• Jim Thorpe (1887–1953), Olympic gold medalist, played professional football and Major League Baseball Considered to be one of the most versatile athletes. Born in Prague, OK
• Spencer Tillman, All-American running back for the Oklahoma Sooners and CBS TV football analyst
• Wayman Tisdale (1964–2009), professional basketball player and jazz bass guitarist
• Bob Tway (born 1959), professional golfer and PGA Championship winner in 1986
• Ekpe Udoh (born 1987), player for the Golden State Warriors
• Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner (1906–1982), Baseball Hall of Famer
• Paul "Big Poison" Waner (1903–1965), Baseball Hall of Famer
• "Cowboy" Bill Watts, former professional wrestler and promoter
• J.C. Watts, Oklahoma Sooners football quarterback and later U.S. Congressman
• Brandon Weeden (born 1983), quarterback for the Cleveland Browns
• Wes Welker (born 1981), wide receiver for the New England Patriots
• Jason White, Oklahoma Sooners football quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
• Bud Wilkinson (1916–1994), famed Oklahoma Sooners football coach, member of the College Football Hall of Fame
• Shelden Williams (born 1983), power forward for the New Jersey Nets
• Reggie Willits (born 1981), left fielder for the Los Angeles Angels
• Matt Wiman (Born 1983), UFC fighter
• Jamey Wright (born 1974), relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers