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Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Akbar Gbajabiamila (Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila), American TV host and former NFL linebacker/defensive end (Raiders, Chargers, Dolphins); co-host of American Ninja Warrior, The Talk, and Good Morning Football.
Akiem Hicks
Akiem Jamar Hicks, born 1989, is a former NFL defensive lineman (6'5", 332 lbs) from Sacramento City College and the University of Regina; drafted 89th overall by the Saints in 2012, a 2018 Pro Bowl and PFF All-Pro with the Bears, later Patriots and Buccaneers.
Akili Smith Jr.
Akili Smith Jr. is an Oregon Ducks quarterback and son of 1999 NFL Draft third pick Akili Smith; a four-star 2025 recruit from Lincoln High School, San Diego, he is a redshirt freshman depth QB.
Akira Jacobs (ジェイコブス 晶)
Akira Jacobs (ジェイコブス 晶, Tajon Akira Jacobs, born 2004) is a Japanese forward from Yokohama playing for Fordham after Hawaii, a Paris 2024 Olympian and 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup standout, NBA draft eligible 2027.
Akron RubberDucks
Akron RubberDucks: Double-A Eastern League team in Akron, Ohio, Cleveland Guardians affiliate since 1989; formerly Canton-Akron Indians and Akron Aeros; plays at 7 17 Credit Union Park (Canal Park), capacity 7,630.
Akshay Bhatia
Akshay Bhatia, American left-handed professional golfer (born 2002, Wake Forest, NC). Three PGA Tour wins, all in playoffs: 2023 Barracuda, 2024 Valero Texas Open, 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational; first Drive, Chip & Putt finalist to reach the Masters.
Al Cowlings
Al "A.C." Cowlings (born 1947) is a former USC All-American and NFL defensive lineman, drafted 5th overall in 1970, best known as the driver of O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco in the 1994 police chase.
Al Davis
Al Davis, born Allen Davis (1929–2011), was an American football executive who led the Oakland Raiders for nearly half a century, winning three Super Bowls.
Al Harrington
Al Harrington (born 1980, Orange, NJ), nicknamed Baby Al, NBA forward 1998-2014, drafted 25th overall by Indiana straight from high school; 13.5 ppg career; later founded Viola cannabis company.
Al Horford
Al Horford, Dominican NBA center-forward born 1986 in Puerto Plata; Florida Gators star, 2007 No. 3 pick, five-time All-Star, 2024 NBA champion with Boston Celtics, now with Golden State Warriors.
Al Jefferson
Al Jefferson, NBA center (2004-2016) with Boston, Minnesota, Utah, Charlotte; 15th pick in 2004 draft, career 16.7 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, All-NBA Third Team 2013-14, never an All-Star.
Al Kaline
Al Kaline (1934-2020), 'Mr. Tiger,' Hall of Fame right fielder who played 22 seasons, 1953-1974, only for the Detroit Tigers; 3,007 hits, 399 home runs, youngest MLB batting champion at 20 in 1955, 1968 World Series winner.
Al Leiter
Al Leiter (b. 1965), left-handed MLB pitcher 1987–2005; 162-132, 3.80 ERA, 36.5 WAR; 1993 Blue Jays and 1997 Marlins World Series winner; first Marlins no-hitter (May 11, 1996); Mets ace 1998-2004; later broadcaster and Mets advisor.
Al López
Al López (Alfonso Ramon López, 1908–2005), Tampa-born MLB catcher and Hall of Fame manager; caught a record 1,918 games and led the 1954 Indians and 1959 White Sox to AL pennants.
Al MacInnis
Al MacInnis (Allan MacInnis, born 1963) is a Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman, 1989 Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe winner with Calgary, 1999 Norris winner with St. Louis, third all-time in defenseman scoring with 1,274 points, and seven-time Hardest Shot champion.
Al Purvis
Al Purvis (Allan Ruggles Purvis, 1929-2009), Canadian defenseman and assistant captain of the Edmonton Mercurys, won gold in men's ice hockey at the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics and the 1950 World Championships.
Al Rosen
Al Rosen (1924-2015), nicknamed Flip, was a Cleveland Indians third baseman, unanimous 1953 AL MVP (.336, 43 HR, 145 RBI), and later executive for the Yankees, Astros, and Giants.
Al Simmons
Al Simmons (Aloysius Harry Szymanski, 1902-1956), nicknamed Bucketfoot Al, American Hall of Fame left fielder for the Philadelphia Athletics; .334 career average, 2,927 hits, 253-hit 1925 record, AL batting titles 1930-31, elected 1953.
Al-Farouq Aminu
Al-Farouq Aminu (Chief), Nigerian-American forward born 1990 in Atlanta; Wake Forest star, 8th pick of 2010 NBA draft by Clippers; 711 games, 7.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg; Portland 2015-19; Nigeria 2012 Olympics and 2019 World Cup.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The Alabama Crimson Tide is the University of Alabama's college football program in Tuscaloosa, competing in the SEC and claiming 18 national championships, including an AP-era record 13.
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball: University of Alabama SEC program founded 1913, plays at Coleman Coliseum (15,383), 25 NCAA appearances, first Final Four in 2024, coached by Nate Oats.
Alabama State Hornets
The Alabama State Hornets are the athletic program of Alabama State University, whose teams compete in NCAA Division I football's FCS as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Alain Vigneault
Alain Vigneault, born 1961 in Quebec City, is a Canadian former NHL head coach of the Canadiens, Canucks, Rangers, and Flyers; 722 wins, two Stanley Cup Final losses (2011, 2014), 2007 Jack Adams winner; retired from coaching in 2023.
Alan Chesney
Alan Chesney (Alan Malcolm Chesney, born 1949, Christchurch) is a New Zealand field hockey player who won gold in the men's tournament at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, his only Games, playing seven matches in the 1-0 final win over Australia.
Alan McIntyre
Alan Lionel McIntyre (born 1949, Wanganui) is a New Zealand field hockey player, Olympian #239, who won gold at Montreal 1976, New Zealand's only Olympic hockey medal, after placing seventh at Mexico City 1968.
Alan Noble
Alan Henry Noble (1885-1952), English field hockey left-half; won gold with England at the 1908 London Olympics, beating Ireland 8-1 in the final; six England caps, all 1908; later a banker in Australia.
Alan Page
Alan Page, born Alan Cedric Page in 1945, is a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings who became the first NFL MVP in 1971.
Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell, Detroit Tigers shortstop 1977-1996, 1984 World Series MVP, 2,365 hits, four Gold Gloves, Hall of Fame class of 2018 via Modern Baseball Era Committee after 40.9% BBWAA peak.
Alan Valentine
Alan Chester Valentine (1901–1980), American academic and rugby player, won rugby gold for the United States at the 1924 Paris Olympics, was president of the University of Rochester from 1935, and first head of Truman's Economic Stabilization Agency.
Alan Williams
Alan Frank Williams (1893-1984), American civil engineer and Cornell graduate, won Olympic gold in rugby union with the USA at Paris 1924, playing no. 8 against Romania; distinct from other Olympians named Alan Williams.