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Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson (1880-1925), "Big Six," Hall of Fame pitcher for the New York Giants; 373 wins, 1905 World Series three shutouts, fadeaway screwball, WWI Chemical Warfare Service captain who died of tuberculosis.
Chuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard, Canadian NFL running back (born 1999, Sherwood Park, Alberta) for the Carolina Panthers, drafted round 4 in 2021 from Oklahoma State, where he led the FBS with 2,094 rushing yards in 2019; signed a four-year $33.2M extension in November 2024.
Chubba Purdy
Chubba Purdy (born 2001) is an American college football quarterback from Queen Creek, Arizona, who played for Florida State, Nebraska, and Nevada, and is the younger brother of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
Chubby Cox
Chubby Cox (John Arthur Cox III, born 1955) is a retired American shooting guard who played seven NBA games for the 1982-83 Washington Bullets, averaging 4.1 points, after a Villanova and San Francisco college career; he is Kobe Bryant's maternal uncle.
Chuck Bednarik
Chuck Bednarik (1925-2015), 'Concrete Charlie,' Eagles center-linebacker 1949-62, last NFL 60-minute two-way player, 1949 No. 1 pick, 1960 title-game tackle of Jim Taylor, Gifford hit, Pro Football Hall of Fame 1967.
Chuck Daly
Chuck Daly (1930–2009), American basketball coach; led Detroit Pistons to 1989–90 NBA titles and coached the 1992 Dream Team to Olympic gold; Hall of Fame 1994.
Chuck Darling
Chuck Darling (Charles Frick Darling, 1930-2021), American basketball center, 1956 Olympic gold medalist and 1952 Iowa consensus All-American who chose the AAU Phillips 66ers and a geology career over the NBA.
Chuck Finley
Chuck Finley (Charles Edward Finley, born 1962) is a former MLB left-handed pitcher (1986–2002) for the Angels, Indians, and Cardinals; 200-173, 3.85 ERA, 2,610 strikeouts, five-time All-Star, not in the Hall of Fame.
Chuck Hughes
Chuck Hughes, Detroit Lions wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles 1967-69), drafted 99th overall in 1967; died of a heart attack on the field October 24, 1971, the only NFL player to die during a game.
Chuck Klein
Chuck Klein (Charles Herbert Klein, 1904–1958), American Hall of Fame right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cubs, and Pirates; 1932 NL MVP, 1933 Triple Crown winner, 300 career home runs, 44 outfield assists in 1930, elected to Cooperstown in 1980.
Chuck Knoblauch
Chuck Knoblauch (Edward Charles Knoblauch), MLB second baseman 1991-2002 for Twins, Yankees, Royals; 1991 AL Rookie of the Year, four World Series titles, 1,839 hits, .289 average; career derailed by the yips.
Chuck Noll
Chuck Noll (Charles Henry Noll) was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers 1969–1991, winning four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII, XIV) and making the Hall of Fame in 1993.
Chuck Pagano
Chuck Pagano (born 1960, Boulder, Colorado) is an American football coach, Indianapolis Colts head coach 2012-2017 (53-43, 3-3 playoffs), former Ravens and Bears defensive coordinator, leukemia survivor behind the ChuckStrong cancer-research campaign, rehired by Baltimore in 2025.
Chuck Taylor (salesman)
Chuck Taylor (Charles Hollis Taylor), American semi-pro basketball player and Converse salesman; his clinics taught basketball nationwide and his name was added to the All Star sneaker in 1934, creating the Chuck Taylor All Star.
Chukwuebuka Godrick
Chukwuebuka Jason "Chu" Godrick, Nigerian NFL offensive tackle (born 2000, Lagos), International Pathway Player with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2023, debuted December 2025, now Miami Dolphins #79.
Chung Hyeon (정현)
Chung Hyeon (정현), South Korean tennis player, 2018 Australian Open semifinalist and first Korean Grand Slam semifinalist; Next Gen ATP Finals 2017 champion; career-high No. 19; comeback after back injuries.
CiCi Bellis
CiCi Bellis (Catherine Bellis, born 1999) is a retired American tennis player, 2014 US Open giant-killer at 15, career-high No. 35, 2017 WTA Newcomer of the Year, retired at 22 after four wrist and elbow surgeries.
Cinch Stadium
Cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, also called DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, is the 15,153-capacity rugby union ground in Northampton, England, home of Northampton Saints since the late 1880s, with cinch naming rights from 2022 and DPD later.
Cincinnati Bearcats football
Cincinnati Bearcats football: University of Cincinnati FBS team in the Big 12 since July 2023, playing at Nippert Stadium since 1901; first Group of Five team in the College Football Playoff (2021, 13-0).
Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball
Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball is the NCAA Division I program of the University of Cincinnati, a two-time national champion playing in the Big 12 Conference.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded by Paul Brown in 1968 and playing in the AFC North Division.
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Cincinnati Red Stockings, aka Cincinnati Base Ball Club: baseball's first openly all-professional team (1869), managed by Harry Wright, undefeated at 57-0, streak ended June 14, 1870 vs Brooklyn Atlantics.
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds is an MLB franchise in the National League Central, tracing its name to baseball's first professional team. The club was founded in 1881 and began play in 1882.
Cindy Brown
Cindy Brown (Cynthia Louise Brown, born 1965) is an American basketball player, 1988 Olympic gold medalist, Long Beach State NCAA single-game 60-point record holder, and ABL/WNBA player with Detroit and Utah.
Cindy Noble
Cindy Noble (Cindy Jo Noble-Hauserman), born 1958, American basketball center; 1980 US Olympic team member denied by boycott, 1984 Los Angeles Olympic gold medalist, Tennessee Lady Vol All-American, later coach and hall of fame inductee.
Citi Field
Citi Field, home ballpark of the New York Mets in Flushing, Queens, opened April 13, 2009, named for Citigroup under a $400 million naming-rights deal, built for about $800 million next to the demolished Shea Stadium.
Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park: Philadelphia Phillies MLB ballpark in South Philadelphia, opened April 12, 2004, 43,500 seats, EwingCole design, $346 million cost, 2008 World Series, first All-Star Game July 2026.
City Stadium (Green Bay)
City Stadium (Green Bay) referred to two Green Bay Packers stadiums: the original wooden venue (1925–1956) and the larger concrete stadium, officially renamed Lambeau Field in 1965.
CJ Abrams
CJ Abrams (Paul Christopher Abrams Jr.), MLB infielder for the Washington Nationals, born 2000; drafted 6th overall by the Padres in 2019, traded in the Juan Soto deal, 2024 All-Star, 47-steal 2023, moved to second base in 2026.
CJ Bailey
CJ Bailey, also known as Cedrick Bailey, is an American football quarterback who became NC State's starter as a true freshman in 2024, from Miami, Florida.