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Viliame Mata
Viliame Mata, also Viliame Sevaka Mata or "Big Bill", is a Fijian rugby number 8 born 1991 who won Rio 2016 Olympic sevens gold, Fiji's first Olympic medal, and played for Edinburgh Rugby and Bristol Bears.
Vilimoni Botitu
Vilimoni Botitu, born 1998 in Ba Province, Fiji, is a Fijian centre for Castres Olympique in the Top 14 and an Olympic gold medalist in rugby sevens at Tokyo 2020; not the same-named 1991-born back row.
Viljar Loor
Viljar Loor (Вильяр Лоор, 1953–2011), Estonian volleyball middle blocker, Soviet national team 1975–1983; Olympic gold 1980, world champion 1978 and 1982, five-time European champion, CSKA Moskva star.
Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
Villanova Wildcats men's basketball: Villanova University's NCAA Division I program in the BIG EAST. Three national championships (1985, 2016, 2018), 39 NCAA tournament appearances, home at Finneran Pavilion, current coach Kevin Willard.
Ville Pokka
Ville Pokka, Finnish defenseman born 1994 in Tornio; 2012 NY Islanders second-round pick. Won Olympic gold and World Championship gold with Finland in 2022, Gagarin Cup with Avangard Omsk 2021; now EHC Red Bull München (DEL).
Vin Baker
Vin Baker (born 1971) is an American former NBA power forward from Hartford, drafted 8th overall in 1993 by Milwaukee; a 4x All-Star, 2000 Olympic gold medalist, and later Bucks assistant coach after losing over $100 million to addiction.
Vince Boryla
Vince Boryla was an American basketball player, coach, and executive who won Olympic gold in 1948 and later helped the Utah Stars win an ABA championship.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter (Vincent Lamar Carter), NBA guard-forward born 1977, played a record 22 seasons across four decades, won the 2000 dunk contest and Olympic gold, and entered the Hall of Fame in 2024.
Vince DiMaggio
Vince DiMaggio (Vincent Paul DiMaggio, 1912-1986), eldest of the three baseball DiMaggio brothers, was a National League center fielder (1937-1946) with the Bees, Reds, Pirates, Phillies, and Giants; two-time All-Star, 1938 single-season strikeout record (134), four grand slams in 1945.
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi (Vincent Thomas Lombardi, 1913-1970), American football coach; Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67, five NFL titles, Super Bowls I and II, 105-35-6 record, Redskins 1969, Vince Lombardi Trophy namesake.
Vince Lombardi Trophy
Vince Lombardi Trophy, the sterling silver Super Bowl championship trophy made by Tiffany & Co. since 1967; 20.75 inches, 107.3 ounces, renamed for coach Vince Lombardi in 1970, winners keep it permanently.
Vince Papale
Vince Papale (Vincent Francis Papale, born 1946) is a former NFL wide receiver who made the Philadelphia Eagles at age 30 via Dick Vermeil's 1976 open tryout with no college football experience, played 1976-78 on special teams, and inspired the 2006 film Invincible.
Vince Wilfork
Vince Wilfork, nose tackle and defensive tackle, New England Patriots 2004-14 and Houston Texans 2015-16; two-time Super Bowl champion, five Pro Bowls, Patriots Hall of Fame 2022, not yet in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Vince Young
Vince Young, full name Vincent Paul Young Jr., is a former American football quarterback from Houston who led Texas to the 2005 national title, then played for the Tennessee Titans.
Vincent Boily
Vincent Boily, born 2000, is a Canadian para ice hockey forward from Alma, Quebec, and 2026 Paralympic silver medalist. A former Rimouski Océanic signee paralyzed by a 2017 snowmobile accident, he won world gold in 2024.
Vincent Damphousse
Vincent Damphousse, Canadian NHL centre (born 1967, Montreal), drafted 6th overall 1986 by Toronto; 1,205 points in 1,378 games, 1993 Stanley Cup with Montreal, 1991 All-Star MVP, not in Hockey Hall of Fame.
Vincent Gerard
Vincent Gérard, French handball goalkeeper born 1986 in Woippy; 157 caps for France, Olympic gold Tokyo 2020, world champion 2017, European champion 2014; 2018 Champions League with Montpellier; retired June 2025 after FC Barcelona spell.
Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson (1983–2021), NFL wide receiver for the Chargers and Buccaneers, three-time Pro Bowler with 540 catches and 9,080 yards; died at 38, diagnosed posthumously with Stage 2 CTE.
Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent Lecavalier, Canadian center born 1980 in Île Bizard, Quebec; first overall pick of the 1998 NHL Draft by Tampa Bay. 949 points in 1,212 games, 2004 Stanley Cup, Rocket Richard Trophy, No. 4 retired; now Canadiens special advisor.
Vincent Trocheck
Vincent Trocheck, born 1993, Pittsburgh, is an American NHL center for the Utah Mammoth, formerly Panthers, Hurricanes, Rangers; 2013 World Juniors gold, 2026 Olympic gold, two-time All-Star.
Vincent Vanasch
Vincent Vanasch (born 1987, Uccle, Belgium), nicknamed The Wall, Belgian field hockey goalkeeper; four Olympics 2012-2024, Tokyo 2020 gold, Rio 2016 silver, 2018 World Cup winner, three-time FIH Goalkeeper of the Year.
Vinny Anthony
Vinny Anthony II, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver (number 86) from Wisconsin; 2026 undrafted free agent; 80 college catches, 1,162 yards; 2025 receiving, rushing, and kickoff-return touchdown scorer; distinct from Duke DE Vincent Anthony Jr.
Vinny Castilla
Vinny Castilla (Vinicio Soria Castilla), born 1967 in Oaxaca, Mexican MLB third baseman, Rockies star 1995-99, 320 career home runs, record holder among Mexican-born players, later Rockies special assistant.
Vinny Del Negro
Vinny Del Negro (Vincent Joseph Del Negro, born 1966) is a former NBA guard of 12 seasons with five teams including the Spurs and Suns, and later head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Clippers, with a 210-184 record.
Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde (Vincent Frank Testaverde), born 1963, American quarterback; 1986 Heisman winner at Miami, No. 1 pick of 1987 draft, 21 NFL seasons, 46,233 passing yards, 275 TDs.
Vintage base ball
Vintage base ball: amateur baseball played under 19th-century rules, customs, and equipment (two-word spelling until 1896). Also historic base ball; wooden bats, no gloves, 1864/1867/1886 rulebooks; VBBA national body, 200+ US teams.
Vinyl BC
Vinyl BC, or Vinyl Basketball Club, is an American professional 3-on-3 women's basketball team based in Miami and coached by Teresa Weatherspoon, a founding Unrivaled club since 2025.
Virginia Cavaliers football
Virginia Cavaliers football, also the Wahoos or Hoos, is the University of Virginia's ACC football program, founded 1888, playing at 61,500-seat Scott Stadium under coach Tony Elliott, whose 2025 team went 11-3 and won the ACC regular-season title.
Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball
Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball: University of Virginia's ACC Division I program, founded 1906, 2019 NCAA champions under Tony Bennett, now coached by Ryan Odom after a 30-6 2025-26 season.
Virginia Halas McCaskey
Virginia Halas McCaskey (1923-2025), daughter of George Halas, was principal owner of the Chicago Bears from 1983 until her death, the longest-tenured NFL owner, presiding over Super Bowl XX and the family's 80 percent stake.