Sportspeople from Salford

British tennis player of Greek origin, resident in Egypt (1872-1931)

Anglican clergyman and allegedly the inventor of Rugby football (1806-1872)

British sprinter (1912-2001)

British racing driver

Canoe racer

John Trevor Virgo was an English professional snooker player and broadcaster. After achieving success as an amateur, Virgo turned professional in 1976 at age 30 and won four professional titles during his career, including the 1979 UK Championship, where he defeated the reigning World Champion Terry Griffiths 14–13 in the final. A runner-up at the 1980 Champion of Champions, he was a semi-finalist at the 1979 World Championship and the 1986 British Open. He retired from professional play in 1994.

British athlete (1903-1982)

British racewalker (1881–1965)

figure skater (1903–1983)

British archer

field hockey player (1887–1966)

British sailor and yacht racer

British judoka

British swimmer

English football referee (1942-2001)

British archer

British triple jumper