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Aimee Walker Pond
Aimee Patricia Walker Pond (born March 10, 1983) is a United States gymnast.
Aimee Patricia Walker Pond (born March 10, 1983) is a United States gymnast.
Alan Kilby
Alan Kilby is a professional wrestler from Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Alan Kilby is a professional wrestler from Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Albert Gardner
Albert Edward Gardner (April 1887 in Kings Heath, Birmingham – April 1923 in Birmingham) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing-half.
Albert Edward Gardner (April 1887 in Kings Heath, Birmingham – April 1923 in Birmingham) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing-half.
Angela Mortimer
Florence Angela Margaret Mortimer Barrett (born 21 April 1932) is a former World No. 1 British female tennis player.
Florence Angela Margaret Mortimer Barrett (born 21 April 1932) is a former World No. 1 British female tennis player.
Ashley Fiolek
Ashley Fiolek is a deaf motocross racer in the Women's Motocross Association.
Ashley Fiolek is a deaf motocross racer in the Women's Motocross Association.
Athiel Mbaha
Athiel Mbaha (born December 5, 1976 in Windhoek) is a Namibian football goalkeeper with Maritzburg United in the South African Premier Soccer League.
Athiel Mbaha (born December 5, 1976 in Windhoek) is a Namibian football goalkeeper with Maritzburg United in the South African Premier Soccer League.
Bonnie Sloan
Bonnie Ryan Sloan (born June 1, 1948) was the first deaf football player in National Football League history.
Bonnie Ryan Sloan (born June 1, 1948) was the first deaf football player in National Football League history.
Boris Verlinsky
Boris Markovich Verlinsky (8 January 1888, Bakhmut, Ukraine – 30 October 1950, Moscow, Russia) was a Ukrainian-Russian International Master of chess.
Boris Markovich Verlinsky (8 January 1888, Bakhmut, Ukraine – 30 October 1950, Moscow, Russia) was a Ukrainian-Russian International Master of chess.
Buffalo Silents
The Buffalo Silents of Buffalo, New York were a 1920s exhibition basketball team whose members were deaf and/or mute.
The Buffalo Silents of Buffalo, New York were a 1920s exhibition basketball team whose members were deaf and/or mute.
Carlo Orlandi
Carlo Orlandi was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Carlo Orlandi was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Cliff Bastin
Clifford Sydney Bastin (14 March 1912 – 4 December 1991) was an English football player.
Clifford Sydney Bastin (14 March 1912 – 4 December 1991) was an English football player.
Curtis Pride
Curtis John Pride (born December 17, 1968 in Washington, D.C.) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and is currently the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University.
Curtis John Pride (born December 17, 1968 in Washington, D.C.) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and is currently the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University.
Damir Desnica
Damir Desnica is a former Croatian and Yugoslav association football player.
Damir Desnica is a former Croatian and Yugoslav association football player.
David Chiu (poker player)
David Chiu (born August 23, 1960 in China) is a Chinese American professional poker player, based in Rowland Heights, California, who has won four World Series of Poker bracelets.
David Chiu (born August 23, 1960 in China) is a Chinese American professional poker player, based in Rowland Heights, California, who has won four World Series of Poker bracelets.
Dick Sipek
Richard Francis Sipek was a Major League Baseball outfielder, and the only deaf person to play in the majors between Dummy Murphy in and Curtis Pride in.
Richard Francis Sipek was a Major League Baseball outfielder, and the only deaf person to play in the majors between Dummy Murphy in and Curtis Pride in.
Dummy Deegan
William Joseph Deegan (1874 - 1957) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
William Joseph Deegan (1874 - 1957) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Dummy Hoy
William Ellsworth Hoy (May 23, 1862 – December 15, 1961), nicknamed "Dummy," was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1888 to 1902, most no...
William Ellsworth Hoy (May 23, 1862 – December 15, 1961), nicknamed "Dummy," was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1888 to 1902, most no...
Dummy Leitner
George Michael "Dummy" Leitner (June 19, 1871 - February 20, 1960) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for two seasons.
George Michael "Dummy" Leitner (June 19, 1871 - February 20, 1960) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for two seasons.
Dummy Lynch
Matthew Daniel "Dummy" Lynch (February 7, 1926 – June 30, 1978) was an American Major League Baseball player.
Matthew Daniel "Dummy" Lynch (February 7, 1926 – June 30, 1978) was an American Major League Baseball player.
Dummy Taylor
Luther Haden "Dummy" Taylor (February 21, 1875 - August 22, 1958) was a deaf-mute American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1908.
Luther Haden "Dummy" Taylor (February 21, 1875 - August 22, 1958) was a deaf-mute American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1908.
Ed Dundon
Edward Joseph (Dummy) Dundon (July 10, 1859 – August 18, 1893) was an American Association pitcher who is credited with being the first deaf player in Major League Baseball history.
Edward Joseph (Dummy) Dundon (July 10, 1859 – August 18, 1893) was an American Association pitcher who is credited with being the first deaf player in Major League Baseball history.
James Burke (boxer)
James "Deaf" Burke, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 200 lb, was one of England's earliest boxing champions.
James "Deaf" Burke, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 200 lb, was one of England's earliest boxing champions.
Jeffrey Float
Jeffrey "Jeff" James Float (born April 10, 1960 in Buffalo, New York) is a former American swimmer, world record holder, world champion and Olympic champion.
Jeffrey "Jeff" James Float (born April 10, 1960 in Buffalo, New York) is a former American swimmer, world record holder, world champion and Olympic champion.
Jim Kyte
James G. Kyte is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
James G. Kyte is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Jozo Bogdanovic
Jozo Bogdanović (born October 21, 1960 in Dubrovnik, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Croatian former football forward who played for several Croatian and foreign football clubs.
Jozo Bogdanović (born October 21, 1960 in Dubrovnik, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Croatian former football forward who played for several Croatian and foreign football clubs.
Kenny Walker (American football)
Kenny Wayne Walker (born April 6, 1967) is a former defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos.
Kenny Wayne Walker (born April 6, 1967) is a former defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos.
Lance Allred
Lance Collin Allred (born February 2, 1981 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American professional basketball player.
Lance Collin Allred (born February 2, 1981 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American professional basketball player.
Laurentia Tan
Laurentia Tan Yen Yi ( ;, pronounced ) (born 24 April 1979) is a United Kingdom-based Singaporean Paralympic equestrienne.
Laurentia Tan Yen Yi ( ;, pronounced ) (born 24 April 1979) is a United Kingdom-based Singaporean Paralympic equestrienne.
Lee Sung
Lee Sung (born 16 January 1980), also known as Lee Sung-man, is a South Korean professional golfer.
Lee Sung (born 16 January 1980), also known as Lee Sung-man, is a South Korean professional golfer.
Lou Ferrigno
Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder.
Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder.
Marie Roethlisberger
Marie Roethlisberger (born May 12, 1966) is a former gymnast who was a 1984 United States Olympic gymnastics alternate.
Marie Roethlisberger (born May 12, 1966) is a former gymnast who was a 1984 United States Olympic gymnastics alternate.
Mario D'Agata
Mario D'Agata was a former boxer who holds the distinction of being the first, and so far only, world boxing champion to be deaf.
Mario D'Agata was a former boxer who holds the distinction of being the first, and so far only, world boxing champion to be deaf.
Memnos Costi
Memnos Costi is a Deaf British television presenter and footballer.
Memnos Costi is a Deaf British television presenter and footballer.
Mike Murphy (trainer and coach)
Michael Charles "Mike" Murphy was an athletic trainer and coach at Yale University, Detroit Athletic Club, University of Michigan, Villanova University, University of Pennsylvania, and the New Y...
Michael Charles "Mike" Murphy was an athletic trainer and coach at Yale University, Detroit Athletic Club, University of Michigan, Villanova University, University of Pennsylvania, and the New Y...
O'Neil Longson
O'Neil Longson is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada, who has won three bracelets at the World Series of Poker.
O'Neil Longson is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada, who has won three bracelets at the World Series of Poker.
Rajeev Bagga
Rajeev Bagga (born April 6, 1967) is an Indian badminton player from Mumbai, who now plays for Britain.
Rajeev Bagga (born April 6, 1967) is an Indian badminton player from Mumbai, who now plays for Britain.
Rebecca Macree
Rebecca Macree (born 19 June 1971, in Barking, United Kingdom) is a former professional squash player from England.
Rebecca Macree (born 19 June 1971, in Barking, United Kingdom) is a former professional squash player from England.
Shelley Beattie
Shelley Beattie (August 24, 1967 – February 16, 2008) was a professional female bodybuilder and actress.
Shelley Beattie (August 24, 1967 – February 16, 2008) was a professional female bodybuilder and actress.
Terence Parkin
Terence Parkin (born April 12, 1980 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a deaf swimmer from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 200 metres breaststroke.
Terence Parkin (born April 12, 1980 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a deaf swimmer from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 200 metres breaststroke.
Yehuda Gruenfeld
Yehuda Gruenfeld an Israeli chess Grandmaster.
Yehuda Gruenfeld an Israeli chess Grandmaster.
Yuya Ishii
Yuya Ishii is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan's Pacific League.
Yuya Ishii is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan's Pacific League.