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Rashard Lewis
Rashard Lewis (born 1979), NBA forward 1998-2014, prep-to-pro draftee of the Seattle SuperSonics, two-time All-Star and 2013 champion with Miami; pioneer of the stretch four, 1,787 career threes, and the six-year $118 million Orlando contract.
Rashard Mendenhall
Rashard Mendenhall, NFL running back (2008-2013), Steelers and Cardinals, drafted 23rd overall in 2008 out of Illinois; 4,236 rushing yards, Super Bowl XLIII champion, retired at 26, wrote HBO's Ballers.
Rasheed Wallace
Rasheed Wallace, NBA forward-center (1974- ), UNC star drafted 4th in 1995; 16 seasons with Washington, Portland, Detroit, Boston, New York; 4x All-Star, 2004 Pistons champion, early stretch big, 'ball don't lie'.
Rasheer Fleming
Rasheer Fleming (born 2004) is an NBA forward for the Phoenix Suns from Camden, New Jersey; drafted 31st overall in 2025 by Minnesota after playing at Saint Joseph's, where he made the All-Atlantic 10 First Team.
Rasmus Dahlin
Rasmus Dahlin (born 2000, Lidköping, Sweden) is a Swedish NHL defenseman and captain of the Buffalo Sabres, drafted first overall in 2018, the second Sweden-born No. 1 pick after Mats Sundin; 2025-26 Norris finalist with 74 points.
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt, also Rasmus Lauge, Danish handball centre back/left back (born 1991) for Bjerringbro-Silkeborg; three world titles, two European titles, 2024 Olympic gold with Denmark.
Rassie Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus (Johan Erasmus, born 1972) is a South African rugby coach and former Springbok loose forward; head coach of the Springboks, he won the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups and became the most-capped Springbok head coach in 2026.
Rasual Butler
Rasual Butler (Sual Bop), 1979-2018, American NBA forward from Philadelphia; La Salle product drafted 53rd overall by Miami Heat in 2002; played 13 seasons for eight teams, 7.5 PPG; died in a 2018 car crash with wife Leah LaBelle.
Ratchanok Intanon (รัชนก อินทนนท์)
Ratchanok Intanon (รัชนก อินทนนท์), born 1995 in Yasothon, Thailand, is a Thai badminton player who became the youngest women's singles world champion in history at 18 in 2013, beating world No. 1 Li Xuerui.
Ravinder Pal Singh
Ravinder Pal Singh (1960–2021), Indian field hockey centre-half, gold medallist with India at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and 1984 Los Angeles Olympian; State Bank of India employee; died of Covid-19 in Lucknow. Not the Shahkot DSP or the flautist of similar names.
Ray Allen
Ray Allen (born 1975) is an American former NBA shooting guard, Hall of Famer (2018), two-time champion (2008 Celtics, 2013 Heat), 10-time All-Star, and retired record holder with 2,973 career three-pointers.
Ray Bourque
Ray Bourque (Raymond Bourque), born 1960 in Montreal, Canadian NHL defenseman drafted 8th overall by Boston in 1979; five Norris Trophies, defenseman records of 1,579 points, 410 goals, 1,169 assists, 2001 Stanley Cup with Colorado, Hall of Fame 2004.
Ray Chapman
Ray Chapman (1891-1920), Cleveland Indians shortstop 1912-1920, the only MLB player killed by an on-field injury, hit by a Carl Mays pitch August 16, 1920; his death spurred the spitball ban and cleaner baseballs.
Ray Emery
Ray Emery, NHL goaltender (1982-2018), played for Ottawa, Philadelphia, Anaheim, Chicago; 2007 Cup Final starter, 2013 Stanley Cup champion, Jennings Trophy winner, died by drowning at 35.
Ray Ferraro
Ray Ferraro, born in Trail, British Columbia, is a former NHL center (1,258 games, 408 goals, 898 points, 1984-2002) and WHL single-season goal record holder (108), now an ESPN game analyst.
Ray Guy
Ray Guy (1949-2022), American Hall of Fame punter for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1973-1986; first punter drafted in the first round (23rd, 1973) and first pure punter enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2014); three Super Bowls, 42.4-yard career average.
Ray Jackson (basketball)
Ray Jackson, Austin, Texas-born Fab Five forward for Michigan (1991-95), scored 1,262 career points, reached the 1992 and 1993 NCAA finals, and was the only Fab Five member never to play in the NBA.
Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis (born 1975) is a Hall of Fame inside linebacker who played his entire 17-season career (1996-2012) with the Baltimore Ravens, won Super Bowl XXXV MVP, and is the only NFL player with 40+ sacks and 30+ interceptions.
Ray Nitschke
Ray Nitschke (1936-1998), Green Bay Packers middle linebacker 1958-72, MVP of the 1962 NFL Championship Game, five-time NFL champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1978, No. 66 retired.
Ray Rice
Ray Rice, formally Raymell Mourice Rice, is a former NFL running back who played six seasons for the Baltimore Ravens and finished second in rushing in 2011.
Ray Schalk
Ray Schalk (1892-1970), "Cracker," Hall of Fame catcher for the Chicago White Sox 1912-1928; finest defensive catcher of the Dead Ball Era, caught four no-hitters, hit .304 in the 1919 Black Sox World Series, elected 1955.
Ray-Ray McCloud
Ray-Ray McCloud III (born 1995) is an NFL wide receiver and return specialist from Clemson, drafted 187th overall by Buffalo in 2018; he led the NFL with 367 punt return yards for Pittsburgh in 2021.
Rayan Rebbadj
Rayan Rebbadj (born 1999, Martigues) is a French rugby centre/wing for RC Toulon and a France sevens international; Olympic gold medalist in rugby sevens at Paris 2024, world champion 2024, Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. Not to be confused with his brother Swan Rebbadj.
Raymond Burgos
Raymond Burgos, born 1998 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, is a left-handed relief pitcher drafted by Cleveland in 2016, MLB debut June 24, 2024 with the San Francisco Giants, later with Boston Red Sox and Puerto Rico's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.
Raymond Felton
Raymond Felton, born 1984 in Marion, South Carolina, is a retired NBA point guard (2005-2019), drafted 5th overall by Charlotte, 2005 NCAA champion and Bob Cousy Award winner at North Carolina.
Raymond Floyd
Raymond Floyd is an American professional golfer, born in 1942, who won 22 PGA TOUR titles and four major championships and joined the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.
Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida: NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers' home since 1998, also USF Bulls football, three Super Bowls (XXXV, XLIII, LV), pirate ship, 65,890 seats expandable to 75,000, Tampa Sports Authority-managed.
Raymond van Barneveld
Raymond van Barneveld, "Barney" (born 1967, The Hague), Dutch darts player; four BDO world titles (1998, 1999, 2003, 2005) plus the 2007 PDC title, beating Phil Taylor 7-6, and 21 major titles.
Rayshaun Benny
Rayshaun Benny (born 2002) is a Detroit-born defensive tackle from Oak Park High School who played five seasons at Michigan, won the 2023 national title, earned 2025 All-Big Ten honors, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in Round 7 (Pick 250) of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Rayuan Lane III
Rayuan Lane III, Navy Midshipmen safety drafted 200th overall in round 6 of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars; Marine Corps Reserves second lieutenant, All-AAC first team, special teams standout.