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Daryl Johnston
Daryl "Moose" Johnston, born 1966 in Youngstown, NY, is a former Dallas Cowboys fullback (1989-1999), three-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Pro Bowler, and lead blocker for Emmitt Smith, now a FOX NFL analyst and UFL football-operations executive.
Daryl Morey
Daryl Morey (born 1972) is an American NBA executive, Houston Rockets general manager 2007-2020 and Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations 2020-2026, known for analytics-driven "Moreyball" and co-founding the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
Daryle Lamonica
Daryle Lamonica, the "Mad Bomber" (born 1941, died April 21, 2022), was an AFL MVP quarterback who led the Oakland Raiders to the 1967 AFL title, Super Bowl II, and four straight division titles.
Dash Daniels
Dash Daniels (born 2007, Bendigo) is an Australian NBL guard, younger brother of Dyson Daniels; Next Stars signee with Melbourne United in NBL26 at 17, 2025 FIBA Asia Cup gold medalist, projected 2026 NBA first-round pick.
Dashon Goldson
Dashon Goldson (born 1984, Carson, CA) is a former NFL safety, 2007 fourth-round pick by the 49ers out of Washington; two-time Pro Bowler and 2012 AP first-team All-Pro who later played for Tampa Bay, Washington, and Atlanta.
Dat Nguyen
Dat Nguyen (Dat Tan Nguyen), born 1975 in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, is a former NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys (1999-2005), 2003 second-team All-Pro, first Vietnamese-American NFL All-Pro, and Texas A&M record holder with 517 career tackles.
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper, former UCF Knights and Minnesota Vikings quarterback (1999-2005), 11th overall pick in 1999; three-time Pro Bowler whose 2004 season of 4,717 passing yards, 39 touchdowns, and an NFL-record 5,123 total yards finished second in MVP voting; later played for Miami, Oakland, and Detroit.
Davante Adams
Davante Adams, NFL wide receiver (Packers 2014-21, Raiders 2022-24, Jets 2024, Los Angeles Rams 2025-), three-time First Team All-Pro (2020-22), 1,044 catches, 13,074 yards, 121 touchdowns, active touchdown-catch leader.
Dave Aranda
Dave Aranda (born 1976) is an American college football coach, head coach of the Baylor Bears since January 2020 and former LSU and Wisconsin defensive coordinator; he won the 2021 Big 12 title and 2021 Sugar Bowl at Baylor.
Dave Bing
Dave Bing (born 1943, Washington, DC) is a Hall of Fame guard, 1967 NBA Rookie of the Year and 1968 scoring champion with the Detroit Pistons, later a steel businessman and mayor of Detroit from 2009 to 2013.
Dave Brown
Dave Brown (David Michael Brown, 1913–1974), Australian rugby league centre nicknamed the Bradman of League; Eastern Suburbs and Warrington player, 1935 record scorer, youngest Australia captain, Rugby League Immortal.
Dave Canales
Dave Canales, American football coach, head coach of the Carolina Panthers since January 2024; former Buccaneers offensive coordinator (2023) and 13-season Seahawks assistant; revived Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield; fifth Latino NFL head coach.
Dave Chisnall
Dave Chisnall, nicknamed "Chizzy", is an English professional darts player born in 1980 who plays on the PDC circuit, with 26 non-televised titles and six lost televised finals.
Dave Christian
Dave Christian (David William Christian), born 1959 in Warroad, Minnesota, is an American hockey right wing, 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Olympic gold medalist with a team-high 8 assists, and a 1,009-game, 773-point NHL player.
Dave Cowens
Dave Cowens (born 1948) is an American Hall of Fame center, 1973 NBA MVP, and two-time champion (1974, 1976) with the Boston Celtics, later coach of the Hornets and Warriors.
Dave DeBusschere
Dave DeBusschere (Big D), 1940-2003, NBA forward for the Pistons and Knicks, 8x All-Star, 2x champion (1970, 1973), youngest NBA head coach, MLB pitcher, last ABA commissioner, and Knicks GM who drafted Patrick Ewing.
Dave Dombrowski
Dave Dombrowski (David Mark Dombrowski) is an American MLB executive, president of baseball operations of the Philadelphia Phillies since 2020; previously led the Expos, Marlins, Tigers, and Red Sox, winning World Series titles in 1997 and 2018.
Dave Duerson
Dave Duerson (1960–2011), NFL safety for the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, four-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl winner, died by suicide in 2011, leaving his brain to research; Boston University diagnosed moderately advanced CTE.
Dave Gettleman
Dave Gettleman (David Gettleman), born 1951, is a retired American football executive who was general manager of the Carolina Panthers from 2013 to 2017 and the New York Giants from 2018 to 2022.
Dave Henderson
Dave Henderson (Hendu), 1958–2015, MLB outfielder 1981–1994 with Seattle, Boston, Oakland and others; hit the 1986 ALCS Game 5 elimination-saving home run; 197 career homers, 1991 All-Star.
Dave Ildefonso
Dave Ildefonso (Sean Dave Ildefonso, born 2000), Filipino basketball forward, son of Danny Ildefonso; Ateneo Blue Eagles and NU collegiate player, Gilas pool member, drafted by NorthPort, plays for Rain or Shine and MPBL's Abra Weavers.
Dave Keon
Dave Keon (David Michael Keon, born March 22, 1940, Noranda, Quebec) is a Hockey Hall of Fame centre, greatest-ever Toronto Maple Leaf, four-time Stanley Cup winner (1962-64, 1967), 1967 Conn Smythe winner, twice Lady Byng winner, No. 14 retired in 2016.
Dave Kingman
Dave Kingman (David Arthur Kingman, 'Kong', 'Sky King'), American MLB first baseman/outfielder 1971-1986; hit 442 home runs, batted .236, led NL in homers 1979 and 1982, never elected to Hall of Fame.
Dave Martinez
Dave Martinez (David Martinez, born 1964) is a former MLB outfielder and manager; bench coach under Joe Maddon with the Rays and Cubs, he managed the Washington Nationals 2018-2025 and won the 2019 World Series before being fired in July 2025.
Dave Parker
Dave Parker, "the Cobra" (1951-2025), American MLB right fielder; 1978 NL MVP, two batting titles, 2,712 hits, 1979 and 1989 World Series champion, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in December 2024.
Dave Roberts (baseball manager)
Dave Roberts, born David Ray Roberts in 1972 in Okinawa, Japan, is a former MLB outfielder who has managed the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2016, winning World Series titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025.
Dave Saunders
Dave Saunders (David Patrick Saunders, born 1960, Seattle) is an American volleyball player who won Olympic gold in 1984 and 1988, three NCAA titles at UCLA, and the 1986 World Championship.
Dave Silk
Dave Silk (David Mark Silk, born 1958, Scituate, Massachusetts) is an American ice hockey forward, 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic gold medalist, Boston University NCAA champion, and former NY Rangers NHL player; distinct from speed skater Dave Silk born 1965.
Dave Stewart (baseball)
Dave Stewart (David Keith Stewart), nicknamed "Smoke", is an American former baseball pitcher who won 20 games four consecutive seasons with Oakland and was the 1989 World Series MVP.
Dave Wannstedt
Dave Wannstedt (David Raymond Wannstedt, born 1952) is an American football coach; NFL head coach of the Chicago Bears (1993-98) and Miami Dolphins (2000-04), 84-90 overall, later Pittsburgh head coach.