Category
Athlete
35 personalitys in the Athlete category.
Aaron Brooks
Athlete
Aaron Brooks, a longtime NFL quarterback, was born in Newport News, Virginia.
Allen Iverson
Athlete
Allen Iverson, a Hall of Fame NBA guard and cultural icon, was born in Hampton, Virginia.
Alonzo Mourning
Athlete
Alonzo Mourning, a Hall of Fame NBA center, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Arthur Ashe
Athlete · Activist
Arthur Ashe, the only Black man to win Wimbledon and the U.S. and Australian Opens, was born in Richmond, Virginia.
B.J. Upton
Athlete
B.J. Upton, a speedy MLB center fielder, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Billy Wagner
Athlete
Billy Wagner, a Hall of Fame relief pitcher, was born in Marion, Virginia.
Bruce Smith
Athlete
Bruce Smith, the NFL's all-time sack leader, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Curtis Strange
Athlete
Curtis Strange, a back-to-back U.S. Open champion, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
David Wright
Athlete
David Wright, the longtime captain of the New York Mets, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
DeAngelo Hall
Athlete
DeAngelo Hall, a three-time Pro Bowl NFL cornerback, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Dell Curry
Athlete
Dell Curry, a sharpshooting NBA guard and father of Stephen Curry, was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Eppa Rixey
Athlete
Eppa Rixey, a Hall of Fame pitcher, was born in Culpeper, Virginia.
Gabby Douglas
Athlete
Gabby Douglas, the first Black gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title, was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Herman Moore
Athlete
Herman Moore, a record-setting NFL wide receiver, was born in Danville, Virginia.
J.R. Reid
Athlete
J.R. Reid, an NBA forward and North Carolina star, was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Jeff Burton
Athlete
Jeff Burton, a 21-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, was born in South Boston, Virginia.
Joe Smith
Athlete
Joe Smith, the No. 1 overall pick of the 1995 NBA Draft, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Justin Upton
Athlete
Justin Upton, a four-time MLB All-Star outfielder, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Justin Verlander
Athlete
Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award–winning pitcher, was born in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia.
Lanny Wadkins
Athlete
Lanny Wadkins, a major champion and Ryder Cup stalwart, was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Lawrence Taylor
Athlete
Lawrence Taylor, widely called the greatest defensive player in NFL history, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Michael Cuddyer
Athlete
Michael Cuddyer, a two-time MLB All-Star and batting champion, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Michael Vick
Athlete
Michael Vick, one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in NFL history, was born in Newport News, Virginia.
Moses Malone
Athlete
Moses Malone, a Hall of Fame center and three-time NBA MVP, was born in Petersburg, Virginia.
Percy Harvin
Athlete
Percy Harvin, an explosive NFL playmaker and Super Bowl champion, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Pernell Whitaker
Athlete
Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four-division world champion, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Ralph Sampson
Athlete
Ralph Sampson, a Hall of Fame center and college legend, was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Ricky Rudd
Athlete
Ricky Rudd, one of NASCAR's most durable "Iron Man" drivers, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Ronald Curry
Athlete
Ronald Curry, a celebrated dual-sport athlete and NFL player, was born in Hampton, Virginia.
Ronde Barber
Athlete
Ronde Barber, a Hall of Fame cornerback and Super Bowl champion, was born in Roanoke, Virginia.
Sam Snead
Athlete
Sam Snead, one of golf's all-time greats with a record 82 PGA Tour wins, was born near Hot Springs, Virginia.
Tiki Barber
Athlete
Tiki Barber, the New York Giants' all-time leading rusher, was born in Roanoke, Virginia.
Tyrod Taylor
Athlete
Tyrod Taylor, a Pro Bowl NFL quarterback, was born in Hampton, Virginia.
Ward Burton
Athlete
Ward Burton, the 2002 Daytona 500 champion, was born in Danville, Virginia.
Wendell Scott
Athlete
Wendell Scott, the first Black driver to win a NASCAR premier-series race, was born in Danville, Virginia.