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Dewayne Dedmon
Dewayne Dedmon (Dewayne Jamal Dedmon), born 1989, undrafted American NBA center from Lancaster, CA; late starter who became a 3-and-D big, peaking with Atlanta (10.8 ppg, 38.2% 3PT in 2018-19).
Dexter Fowler
Dexter Fowler (William Dexter Fowler, born 1986) is a retired American MLB switch-hitting center fielder (2008–2021) who won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs, hit the first Game 7 leadoff home run, and led MLB in triples since 2008.
Dexter Lawrence
Dexter Lawrence II, NFL defensive tackle and nose tackle, Clemson All-American, drafted 17th overall by the Giants in 2019, traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in April 2026.
Dexter Manley
Dexter Manley, born 1959 in Houston, is a former NFL defensive end who starred for the Washington Redskins 1981-89, won Super Bowls XVII and XXII, recorded 103.5 sacks, overcame adult illiteracy, and was banned after a fourth failed drug test in 1991.
Dez Bryant
Dez Bryant, American NFL wide receiver from Oklahoma State, drafted 24th overall by Dallas in 2010; three-time Pro Bowler, 41 touchdowns 2012-14, famous 2014 playoff no-catch, later Saints and Ravens.
Dhakshineswar Suresh
Dhakshineswar Suresh (DK), Indian tennis player from Madurai; 6'5" big server via Georgia Gwinnett and Wake Forest college tennis; Davis Cup debut 2025, 5-1 rubbers, beat Kym, de Jong, den Ouden; ATP career-high 352.
Dhanraj Pillay (धनराज पिल्लै)
Dhanraj Pillay (धनराज पिल्लै), born 1968, Indian field hockey forward and captain nicknamed Toofan; 339 matches, 170 goals, four Olympics, four World Cups, 1998 Asian Games gold, Khel Ratna and Padma Shri.
Dhyan Chand (ध्यान चंद)
Dhyan Chand (ध्यान चंद), born Dhyan Singh, was an Indian field hockey center-forward who won three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932, and 1936, captaining the 1936 team.
Dia Bell
Dia Bell, class of 2026 quarterback from American Heritage (Plantation, FL), son of NBA veteran Raja Bell; 2024-25 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year who signed with the Texas Longhorns.
Diablos Rojos del México
Diablos Rojos del México: Mexico City professional baseball team founded 1940 in the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol; record 18 championships, plays at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú since 2019, back-to-back 2024-2025 titles.
Diamond Court
Diamond Court (钻石球场), also Shouchuang Diamond Court, is the 15,000-seat center court of the China National Tennis Center in Beijing; opened 2011, hard court, 12-minute retractable roof, main stadium of the China Open.
Diamond Stone
Diamond Stone (born 1997) is an American center from Milwaukee who starred briefly at Maryland, was drafted 40th overall in 2016 by the Pelicans, played 7 NBA games for the Clippers, and spent his career in the G League.
Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi, American basketball guard (born 1982, Chino, California), UConn star and Phoenix Mercury legend; WNBA all-time leading scorer (10,646 points), three-time champion, six-time Olympic gold medalist; retired February 25, 2025.
Dick Allen
Dick Allen (Richard Anthony Allen, 1942-2020), American MLB first baseman/outfielder for the Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, and Athletics; 1964 NL Rookie of the Year, 1972 AL MVP, .292 with 351 home runs; posthumously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, inducted July 27, 2025.
Dick Boushka
Dick Boushka (Richard James Boushka, 1934–2019), American basketball forward, Saint Louis University All-American, 1956 Olympic and 1959 Pan Am gold medalist, later Vickers Petroleum president.
Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus (1942-2023), Chicago Bears middle linebacker 1965-1973, Hall of Fame 1979, eight Pro Bowls, 22 interceptions; widely called the most ferocious defender in NFL history.
Dick Hyland
Dick Hyland (Frank William Hyland, Jr., 1900-1981), American rugby player who won gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics, later a Stanford football halfback, Hollywood technical director, and Los Angeles sportswriter.
Dick LeBeau
Dick LeBeau (Charles Richard LeBeau), born 1937, is an American former football player and coach, a Hall of Fame Lions cornerback and creator of the zone blitz.
Dick Meredith
Dick Meredith (Richard Otis Meredith, 1932-2025), American ice hockey wing and Minnesota Gopher; won 1956 Olympic silver and 1960 Olympic gold with the United States, then worked for the Minnesota North Stars.
Dick Rodenhiser
Dick Rodenhiser (Richard Peter Rodenhiser, born 1932, Malden, Massachusetts), American ice hockey center; Boston University All-American; won 1956 Olympic silver at Cortina d'Ampezzo and 1960 Olympic gold at Squaw Valley; later Loring Arena manager.
Dick Vermeil
Dick Vermeil (born October 30, 1936) is an American former NFL head coach of the Eagles, Rams, and Chiefs over 15 seasons, 126-114 record, Super Bowl XXXIV winner, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Dick Vitale
Dick Vitale (born June 9, 1939, Passaic, NJ), "Dickie V," ESPN college basketball analyst since 1979 who called ESPN's first college game; former Detroit coach and Pistons coach; Hall of Famer and V Foundation cancer advocate.
Dick Williams
Dick Williams (Richard Norris Williams, 1891-1968), American tennis player and Titanic survivor; won 1924 Olympic mixed doubles gold with Hazel Wightman, U.S. singles 1914/1916, Wimbledon doubles 1920, refused leg amputation after the 1912 sinking.
Dickie Carr
Dickie Carr (Richard John Carr, 1911-2000), Indian Anglo-Indian hockey Olympian and sprinter; won 1932 Olympic hockey gold, ran the 4x100 m relay, discovered Leslie Claudius, later coached in Australia.
Didi Gregorius
Didi Gregorius (Mariekson Julius Gregorius), Dutch MLB shortstop born 1990 in Amsterdam; played for Reds, Diamondbacks, Yankees, and Phillies (2012-22), set Yankees shortstop home run records, and starred in the 2017 ALDS.
Didier Dinart
Didier Dinart (La Roca), born 1977 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, French handball defender; Olympic gold 2008 and 2012, three world titles, two EHF EURO titles, four Champions Leagues; France head coach 2016–2020, later US Ivry and Montenegro coach.
Diederik van Weel
Diederik David van Weel (born 1973, Baarn) is a Dutch field hockey defender, 27 caps, who won men's Olympic gold with the Netherlands at Sydney 2000 and later coached hdm women's first team.
Diego Schwartzman
Diego Schwartzman (Diego Sebastián Schwartzman Daiez), Argentine tennis player, career-high ATP No. 8 in 2020, four ATP titles, Roland Garros semifinalist, retired February 2025 at the Argentina Open.
Dieter Freise
Dieter Freise (1945-2018), German field hockey defender and dentist from HC Heidelberg; won gold with West Germany at the 1972 Munich Olympics, beating Pakistan 1-0 in the final, and earned 86 caps.
Dieter Schubert
Dieter Schubert is a German former rower who rowed in the 'Dresden Four' and won Olympic gold in the men's coxless fours for East Germany in 1968 and 1972.