Richard Digger" Phelps is a former college basketball coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team from 1971 to 1991 and, since 1993, an analyst on ESPN. Phelps began his coaching career in 1963 as a graduate assistant at Rider College (now Rider University), where he had played basketball. After a move to St. Gabriel's High School in... read full bio
Didier Drogba is an Ivorian retired professional football who played with various international teams as well as the Ivory Coast national team as a striker. Drogba was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and during his youth career he played in various teams such as Tourcoing, Abbeville, Vannes, Levallois, and Le Mans. Drogba went on to turn professional with Le Mans... read full bio
Didi Gregorius is a professional shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has previously played for the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Didi was originally spotted by a Cincinnati Reds scout while competing in a youth competition in The Hague. He won the Golden Glove for the Australian Baseball League... read full bio
Dicky Simpkins is a former professional NBA basketball player most well known for his time with the Chicago Bulls in the 90's as a forward/center. He played ball in high school and college until being selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1994 NBA Draft. He earned two championship rings in 1996 and 1997 but wasn't in the active roster... read full bio
Dicky Eklund is an American former professional boxer who is also known as “The Pride of Lowell”. He has previously held the USA New England welterweight title and is the half-brother of Micky Ward. The film “The Fighter” is based on their rise and fall in boxing. Eklund began his amateur career with 200 bouts, winning 194. After turning professional,... read full bio
Dick Vermeil is a former American head coach for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs. He is in the Sid Gillman coaching tree and has coached at every level. Vermeil owns the distinction of being named “Coach of the Year” on four levels: High School, Junior College, NCAA Division I and Professional Football.... read full bio
Dick LeBeau is a former American professional football cornerback and former NFL coach. LeBeau was born in London, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Ohio State University where he was on the national championship team. LeBeau went on to be selected in the fifth round of the... read full bio
Dick Jauron is an American NFL football coach and former professional football player. Jauron was born in Peoria, Illinois, and he began his career playing football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He went on to be a Parade All-American selection, was featured in Sport Magazine as Teenage Athlete Of the Month and was honored as one of the top... read full bio
Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Dick and Judy soon realized that though Rick couldn't walk or speak, he was quite astute and his eyes would follow them around the room. They fought to integrate Rick into the public school system, pushing administrators to see beyond Rick's physical limitations. Dick and Judy would take Rick sledding... read full bio
Richard Alan Dick" Enberg is a sportscaster presently providing play-by-play for Padres telecasts on Fox Sports San Diego. He is well-known for his signature catchphrase ("Oh, my!") that he uses after exciting and outstanding athletic plays. Previously, he had a long career calling various sports for networks including NBC, CBS and ESPN. Enberg announced or hosted the Tournament of Roses... read full bio
Dick Anderson is a former football player. Anderson was named an All-American and set a school record with 14 career interceptions. He was drafted by the Dolphins he was named the league defensive rookie of the year. He was a three-time Pro Bowler in which he was NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In his 9 AFL/NFL seasons, Anderson recorded... read full bio
Diana Taurasi is a mysterious American professional basketball player whose career has brought her all over the world. Taurasi was born and raised in the United States. When she was a student at Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino, California, she started making basketball history. She was recognized as the Naismith and Parade Magazine High School Player of the... read full bio
Diana Nyad is an author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer, who caught the nation's attention when she swam around Manhattan . At the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad emerged onto the sands of Key West after swimming 111 miles, nation to nation, Cuba to Florida, in an epic feat of both endurance and human will, in fifty-three hours. Diana... read full bio
Former NFL linebacker, Dhani Jones played for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals throughout eleven seasons. While playing college football with the Michigan Wolverines, he earned All-Big Ten honors for three consecutive seasons. Dhani was the star of “Dhani Tackles the Globe”, a show on the Travel Channel in which he learns how to... read full bio
Dez Bryant is an American professional football wide receiver who is currently the free agent in the NFL. Bryant was born in Galveston County, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead his school to the 5A Division II state semifinals. He was also an All-State selection, played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl,... read full bio
Dexter McCluster is a former American professional football running back who has played in the NFL as well as the CFL. McCluster was born in Largo, Florida, and he began his career playing high school in football and also played basketball and track. He helped lead his school to the District Championship and was named to the first-team All-State 5A... read full bio
Dexter Manley, also known as the Secretary of Defense, is a former American professional football defensive end who has played in the NFL as well as the CFL. Manley was born in Houston, Texas, and he began his career playing high school football before going on to play college football at Oklahoma State. After graduating from college, Manley went on... read full bio
DeWayne Walker is an American gridiron football coach and former football player. Walker was born in Los Angeles, California, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Minnesota where he was a two-year starter and also earned his B.A. in liberal arts at Regents College, which is... read full bio
Dewan Hernandez is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Hernandez was born in Miami, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was the Miami Herald 8A-6A Player of the Year, was a McDonald’s All-American where he played in the McDonald’s All-American Game, and went on... read full bio
Rising NBA standout Devonte' Terrell Graham is presently a member of the San Antonio Spurs. Graham, who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 22, 1995, went to Broughton High School, where he helped his team win the state championship and posted averages of 15.7 points and 5.4 assists per game as a senior. Graham initially committed to play for... read full bio
