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- Athletes
- Beach volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Billiards players
- Bodybuilders
- Bowlers
- Boxers
- Cyclist
- Figure skaters
- American football
- Golfers
- Gymnastics
- Horse racers
- Ice hockey players
- Ice hockey owners
- Martial arts
- Race car drivers
- Motorcycle drivers
- Rowing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimmers
- Tennis players
- See also
- Notes
- External links
{{For|other Italian Americans|List of Italian Americans}}{{See also|List of members of the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame}}This is a List of Italian Americans in sports. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Italian American sports people or must have references showing they are Italian American sports people and are notable. Athletes- Ray Barbuti, athlete
- Tianna Bartoletta
- Abbey D'Agostino
- Andrew Howe, athlete
- Bruno Pauletto
- Jenna Prandini
- Lindy Remigino
Beach volleyball- Kerri Walsh Jennings (Italian great-grandfather)
Baseball- Ed Abbaticchio (First Italian American to play in the major leagues using his real name, made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1897 and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1909 World Series)
- Jeremy Accardo
- Jim Adduci (baseball, born 1959)
- Joe Albanese
- Chuck Aleno
- Bob Allietta
- Joe Altobelli
- Joey Amalfitano
- John Andreoli
- Matt Andriese
- Norm Angelini
- Johnny Antonelli
- Bill Antonello
- Rugger Ardizoia
- Gerry Arrigo
- Bob Aspromonte
- Ken Aspromonte
- Mark Attanasio, owner of the Milwaukee Brewers
- Rich Aurilia
- Steve Balboni
- Rocco Baldelli (born 1981)
- Mike Balenti
- Sal Bando
- Daniel Barone
- Dick Barone
- John Barbato
- Tony Bartirome
- Phil Barzilla
- Mark Belanger, italian american mother
- Wayne Belardi
- Zeke Bella
- Andrew Benintendi
- Johnny Berardino (1939–1952, World Series 1948 Cleveland Indians)
- Augie Bergamo
- Dale Berra
- Yogi Berra (born 1925), born Lawrence Peter Berra. Former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. The Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Yogi Bear was named after— him.
- Frank Bertaina
- Kurt Bevacqua
- Joe Biagini
- Buddy Biancalana
- Jeff Bianchi
- Mike Bianco, head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team
- Tommy Bianco
- Cavan Biggio
- Craig Biggio (born 1965), baseball player
- Dann Bilardello
- Curt Blefary
- John Boccabella
- Ping Bodie
- Greg Bollo
- Julio Bonetti
- Nino Bongiovanni
- Gus Bono
- Zeke Bonura
- Rich Bordi
- Rick Bosetti
- Chris Bosio
- Ricky Bottalico
- John Bottarini
- Larry Bowa
- Ralph Branca
- Al Brancato
- Ernie Broglio
- Rico Brogna
- Joe Brovia
- Drew Butera
- Sal Butera
- Sam Calderone
- Fred Caligiuri
- Hank Camelli
- Dolph Camilli
- Doug Camilli
- Lou Camilli
- Ken Caminiti
- Tony Campana
- Roy Campanella (1921–1993), Baseball Hall of Fame (Italian father)
- Al Campanis
- George Canale
- Milo Candini
- Tom Candiotti
- John Cangelosi
- Jay Canizaro
- Chris Cannizzaro
- Buzz Capra
- Nick Capra
- Pat Capri
- Chris Capuano
- Giovanni Carrara, Venezuelan Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Bernie Carbo
- Mike Caruso
- Jerry Casale
- Curt Casali
- Jack Cassini
- Jim Castiglia
- Pete Castiglione
- John Castino
- Vince Castino
- Robert Castellini, owner and team president of the Cincinnati Reds
- Frank Catalanotto (born 1974)
- Phil Cavarretta (first Italian-American to manage a major league team–1951 Cubs)
- Art Ceccarelli
- Garin Cecchini
- Gavin Cecchini
- Rick Cerone
- John Cerutti
- Francisco Cervelli, catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, born in Valencia, Venezuela in 1986, but is of Italian descent; played for the Italian baseball team in the World Baseball Classic in 2009 and 2017
- Italo Chelini
- Dino Chiozza
- Lou Chiozza
- Harry Chiti
- Larry Ciaffone
- Archi Cianfrocco
- Joe Cicero
- Cody Cillo
- Pete Cimino
- Gino Cimoli
- Tony Cingrani
- Lou Ciola
- Frank Cipriani
- Jeff Cirillo
- Nick Ciuffo
- Jack Clark
- Chris Codiroli
- Mike Colangelo
- Chris Colabello
- Rocky Colavito
- Chris Coletta
- Bob Coluccio
- Michael Conforto
- Billy Conigliaro
- Tony Conigliaro
- Billy Consolo
- Mike Costanzo
- Jason Conti
- Jim Corsi
- Jess Cortazzo
- Tim Costo
- Creepy Crespi
- Dave Criscione
- Tony Criscola
- Frank Crosetti
- Al Cuccinello
- Tony Cuccinello
- John D'Acquisto
- Pete Daglia
- Mark Dalesandro
- Dom Dallessandro
- Jamie D'Antona
- Doug Dascenzo
- Frank Dasso
- Vic Davalillo
- Doug DeCinces
- Tony DeFrancesco
- Bobby Del Greco
- David Dellucci
- Nicky Delmonico
- Joe DeMaestri
- Frank Demaree
- Chris Denorfia
- Daniel Descalso
- Anthony DeSclafani
- Sam Dente
- Mark DeRosa
- Matt DeSalvo
- Mark DiFelice
- Mike DiFelice
- Joe DiGangi – Yankees bullpen catcher
- Dom DiMaggio (1917–2009), baseball player
- Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999), Baseball Hall of Fame
- Vince DiMaggio (1912–1986), baseball player
- Lenny DiNardo (born 1979) pitcher for Kansas City Royals
- Jerry Dipoto
- Gary DiSarcina
- Benny Distefano
- Nathan Eovaldi
- Brian Esposito
- Sal Fasano (born 1971)
- Ernie Fazio
- Don Ferrarese
- Mike Ferraro
- Tony Fiore (born 1971)
- Lew Fonseca
- Carl Furillo, baseball player
- John Franco, relief pitcher
- Terry Francona, manager
- Tito Francona, baseball player
- Jim Fregosi
- Joey Gallo (baseball)
- Mike Gallo (born 1977) pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for Houston Astros
- Gary Gaetti power-hitting third baseman
- Joe Garagiola
- Danny Gardella
- Bob Garibaldi
- Jim Gentile
- Justin Germano
- Jason Giambi (born 1971)
- Jeremy Giambi (born 1974)
- Tony Giarratano (born 1982)
- Johnny Giavotella
- Al Gionfriddo
- Joe Girardi
- Dave Giusti
- Tony Graffanino
- Mickey Grasso
- Jason Grilli (born 1976), baseball pitcher who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- Larry Gura
- Chris Iannetta
- Pete Incaviglia
- Paul Konerko
- Mike Laga
- Matt LaPorta
- Tony La Russa
- Tommy Lasorda He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 1997.
- Tommy La Stella
- Cookie Lavagetto
- Tony Lazzeri
- Justin Leone
- Dario Lodigiani
- Ernie Lombardi
- Steve Lombardozzi
- Steve Lombardozzi, Jr.
- Nick Longhi
- Paul Lo Duca (born 1972) catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Washington Nationals.
- Mark Loretta
- Frank Lucchesi
- Larry Lucchino, team president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox
- Matt Macri
- Joe Maddon
- Sal Maglie, born Salvatore Anthony Maglie.
- Paul Mainieri, head coach of the LSU Tigers baseball team
- Frank Malzone
- Trey Mancini
- Frank Mancuso
- Gus Mancuso
- Jeff Manto
- Bobby Marcano Cherubini, was a Venezuelan professional baseball player
- Billy Martin, born Alfred Manuel Martin (1928–1989), baseball player and manager
- Nick Martini
- John Marzano
- Phil Masi
- Darin Mastroianni
- Lee Mazzilli
- Leo Mazzone
- Vin Mazzaro, pitcher for Oakland A's
- Sam Mele
- Frank Menechino (born 1971)
- Lou Merloni
- Lennie Merullo
- Matt Merullo
- Devin Mesoraco
- Dan Miceli (born 1970), plays for Tampa Bay Rays
- Nick Mileti, owner and president of the Cleveland Indians from 1972 to 1975
- Tommy Milone
- Doug Mirabelli (born 1970) catcher
- Bob Molinaro
- John Montefusco
- Rich Monteleone
- Mickey Morandini
- Don Mossi (born 1929)
- Chad Mottola
- Vince Naimoli, Former owner of the Tampa Bay Rays
- Mike Napoli, First baseman for the Boston Red Sox
- Maud Nelson
- Justin Nicolino
- Steve Nicosia
- Jon Niese
- Brandon Nimmo
- Aaron Nola
- Austin Nola
- Jake Odorizzi
- John Orsino
- Adam Ottavino
- Andres Padovani Galarraga, Venezuelan former MLB first baseman
- Mike Pagliarulo
- Matt Pagnozzi
- Tom Pagnozzi
- Joe Palmisano (1902–1971), catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics
- Val Pascucci (born 1978)
- Frank Pastore
- Carl Pavano
- Felipe Paulino Del Guidice
- Joe Pepitone
- Lou Perini, owner of the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1945 to 1961
- Sam Perlozzo
- Roberto Petagine, Venezuelan Major League Baseball first baseman
- Vinnie Pestano
- Rico Petrocelli
- Andy Pettitte, part Italian and part French.
- Pretzel Pezzullo
- Francesco Pizzoli, the first Italian American professional baseball player, began playing for the Chicago White Sox in 1912.
- Mike Piazza (born 1968)
- Rob Picciolo
- Babe Pinelli
- Dario Pizzano
- Rick Porcello, Pitcher
- Nick Punto
- Matt Quatraro
- Frank Quilici
- Anthony Ranaudo
- Vic Raschi
- J.T. Realmuto
- Bill Renna, infielder
- J. P. Ricciardi (born 1959), General Manager for the Toronto Blue Jays
- Dave Righetti
- Leo Righetti
- Anthony Rizzo
- Johnny Rizzo
- Phil Rizzuto (1917–2007), born Fiero Francis Rizzuto. Elected to National Baseball Hall of Frame in 1994.
- Johnny Romano
- Sal Romano
- Vinny Rottino
- Justin Ruggiano
- Kevin Russo
- Margaret Russo (1931–2006), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
- Marius Russo
- Mark Saccomanno (born 1980)
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia, former catcher and first baseman
- F. P. Santangelo
- Ron Santo
- Calvin Schiraldi
- Mike Scioscia
- Marco Scutaro, Venezuelan former San Francisco Giants second baseman
- Antonio Senzatela, Venezuelan pitcher of the Colorado Rockies
- Dan Serafini
- Jason Simontacchi (born 1975) Currently pitcher for the St.Louis Cardinals
- Paul Sorrento
- Max Stassi
- Brian Sweeney
- Nick Swisher, born 11/25/1980, Italian on mother's side.
- Frank Torre
- Joe Torre- Manager of the NY Yankees
- Nick Tropeano
- Bobby Valentine
- Dave Valle
- Pat Venditte
- Robin Ventura
- Ron Villone
- Frank Viola
- Sal Yvars
- Barry Zito
- Pete Zoccolillo (born 1977)
- Mike Zunino
Basketball- Richie Adubato
- Corey Albano
- Ryan Arcidiacono
- Geno Auriemma (born 1954), hall of fame basketball coach
- Paul Arizin
- Jennifer Azzi
- Dick Bavetta, NBA referee
- Al Bianchi
- Daniel Biasone
- Sue Bird, Women's National Basketball Association point guard, three-time Olympic champion, ten-time All-Star (Seattle Storm)
- Joan Bonvicini, former head coach for the Seattle University women's basketball team
- Doug Bruno, head coach of the DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball team
- Christian Burns, basketball player who gained Italian passport by marriage
- George Bucci
- Christian Burns (basketball)
- Dante Calabria
- John Calipari
- Angelo Caloiaro
- P. J. Carlesimo
- Lou Carnesecca
- Ben Carnevale
- Alex Caruso
- Al Cervi
- Bryan Colangelo
- Jerry Colangelo
- Matt Costello
- Pete D'Alessandro
- Dan D'Antoni
- Mike D'Antoni (born 1951), basketball coach
- Vinny Del Negro
- Forrest DeBernardi
- Ed DeChellis
- Elena Delle Donne
- Travis Diener
- Ernie DiGregorio
- Tony DiLeo
- Donte DiVincenzo
- Al Ferrari
- Fran Fraschilla
- Mike Fratello (born 1947), basketball coach
- Danilo Gallinari, stablished in the U.S. since he started playing in the NBA
- John Gianelli
- John Giannini
- Tom Gugliotta
- Daniel Hackett
- Mike Iuzzolino
- Tom Izzo (born 1955), basketball coach
- Dan Langhi
- Rudy LaRusso
- Tony Lavelli
- Kevin Lisch
- Hank Luisetti, Stanford star who was first player to use a jump shot{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}
- Anthony Maestranzi
- Nico Mannion
- Phil Martelli (born 1954), basketball coach
- Rollie Massimino
- Thad Matta
- Kelly Mazzante
- Bill Melchionni, (born 1944), played 9 seasons in NBA and ABA (7 with the New York Nets)
- Franklin Mieuli, (born 1920), owner of the Golden State Warriors from 1962–1985
- Nick Mileti, (born 1931), former owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dick Motta
- Angelo Musi
- Mike Nardi
- Harry Perretta, head coach of the women's basketball team at Villanova University
- Togo Palazzi
- Teresa Palmisano, 12 years European Professional Leagues (FIBA) 1999 – WNBA signed with Cleveland Rockers
- John Pinone
- Richard Pitino
- Rick Pitino (born 1952), basketball coach
- Sam Presti, General Manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Lou Pucillo
- Mason Rocca
- Jennifer Rizzotti
- Jerry Rullo
- Kevin Salvadori
- Matt Santangelo
- Brian Scalabrine
- Fred Scolari
- Diana Taurasi
- Joe Trapani
- Jim Valvano (1946–1993), basketball coach and sportscaster
- Jeffrey Viggiano
- Dick Vitale (born 1939), basketball coach and sportscaster
- Jayson Williams, He is of Polish, Italian and African-American descent
Billiards players- Willie Mosconi, born William Joseph Mosconi (1913–1993), billiards player.
Bodybuilders- Charles Atlas
- Bob Cicherillo
- Lou Ferrigno
- Rich Gaspari
- Kevin Levrone
- Mike Matarazzo
- Frank Sepe
- Evan Centopani
- Franco Santoriello
- Franco Columbu
Bowlers- Joe Berardi
- Buzz Fazio
- Sam Maccarone
- Hank Marino
- Amleto Monacelli- Venezuelan bowler, member of PBA and USBC Hall of Fame.
- Johnny Petraglia
- Carmen Salvino
- Andy Varipapa- member of USBC Hall of Fame
Boxers- Lou Ambers (1913–1995), born Luigi d'Ambrosio, boxer.
- Sammy Angott (born 1915 as Samuel Engotti)
- Vito Antuofermo
- Fred Apostoli
- Carmen Basilio
- Battling Battalino
- Sal Bartolo
- Melio Bettina
- Tony Canzoneri (1908–1959) boxer[1]
- Primo Carnera, heavyweight boxing champion during the 1930s and later pro-wrestling champion.
- Rocky Castellani
- Billy Costello
- Cus D'Amato (1908–1985) boxing manager and trainer[2]
- Paddy DeMarco
- Tony DeMarco
- Angelo Dundee (1921–2012, born as Angelo Merena), boxing trainer.
- Joe Dundee (1903–1982), born as Salvatore Lazzara, boxer
- Johnny Dundee (1893–1965), born as Giuseppe Curreri, boxer.
- Vince Dundee (1907–1949), born as Vincenzo Lazzara, boxer
- Lou Duva (born 1922), boxing trainer.
- Charley Fusari
- Rocky Fratto
- Arturo Gatti
- Tony Galento
- Frankie Genaro
- Joey Giardello (born 1930 as Carmine Orlando Tilelli), boxing star during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Bushy Graham (1905–1982), born Angelo Geraci, boxer
- Rocky Graziano
- Pete Herman (1896–1973), born Peter Gulotta, one of the all-time great bantamweight boxer world champions.
- Harry Jeffra (born 1914 as Ignazio Guiffo)
- Rocky Kansas (1895–1954), born Rocco Tozzo, boxer.
- Fidel La Barba
- Jake LaMotta, (born 1921), boxer.
- Roland La Starza (1927–2009)
- Vinny Maddalone
- Paulie Malignaggi
- Ray Mancini
- Sammy Mandell (1904–1967), born as Salvatore Mandala, world lightweight champion from 1926–1930.
- Rocky Marciano (1924–1969), boxer, only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated.
- Michael Marrone, boxer
- Joey Maxim (1922–2001), born Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli, boxer, world light heavyweight champion.
- Joe Mesi
- Willie Pastrano
- Vinny Paz (born 1962), multiple world champion, born as Vinny Pazienza.
- Tommy Paul (1909–1991), born Gaetano Alfonso Papa, boxer.
- Willie Pep (brn 1922 as Gugliemo Papaleo)
- Billy Petrolle
- Mike Rossman (Italian father)
- Lou Salica
- Lou Savarese
- Petey Scalzo
- Paul Spadafora
- Phil Terranova
- Johnny Wilson (1893–1985), born Giovanni Panica, boxer.
- Young Corbett III, born Raffaele Capabianca Giordano (1905–1993), world welterweight boxing champion.
Cyclist- Robin Farina
- Susan DeMattei
Figure skaters- Brian Boitano
- Linda Fratianne
American football- Jon Abbate
- Ray Abruzzese
- Louis "Duke" Abbruzzi
- Pasquale "Pat" Abbruzzi
- Steve Addazio
- Nick Aliotti
- Chuck Amato
- Alan Ameche
- Danny Amendola, wide receiver for the New England Patriots
- Lou Anarumo
- Joe Andruzzi
- Alex Anzalone
- Bob Avellini
- Sisto Averno
- Joe Avezzano
- Al Bagnoli, Penn Quakers Head coach 1992–2014
- Alex Balducci
- Marco Battaglia
- Bruno Banducci
- Mark Bavaro
- Gary Beban
- Joe Bellino
- Mike Bellotti
- Angelo Bertelli
- Stephen Bisciotti, NFL owner, Baltimore Ravens
- Joel Bitonio
- Steve Bono
- Joey Bosa
- John Bosa
- Nick Bosa
- Ryan Boschetti
- Tony Boselli
- Tedy Bruschi (Italian Father)
- Doug Buffone
- Nick Buoniconti
- Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, and all of American football
- Dave Campo
- Tony Canadeo
- Gino Cappelletti
- John Cappelletti
- Jim Capuzzi
- Glenn Carano
- Frank Carideo
- Giovanni Carmazzi
- Tommy Casanova
- Mike Catapano
- Chandler Catanzaro
- Anthony Castonzo
- Jimmy Cefalo
- Darrin Chiaverini
- Vinny Ciurciu
- Don Colo
- Marc Colombo
- Chris Conte
- Enio Conti
- Jon Corto
- Dave Costa
- Blake Costanzo
- Jim Covert
- Gary Cuozzo
- Joe Danelo
- Mark Dantonio, Head Coach, Michigan State Spartans football. In 2015, he became the first head coach in Big Ten history to achieve at least 11 wins in 5 of 6 seasons.
- Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., NFL owner, San Francisco 49ers
- Denise DeBartolo York, NFL owner, San Francisco 49ers
- Eric DeCosta, NFL Scouting Director, Baltimore Ravens
- John DeFilippo
- Dave DeGuglielmo
- Jim Del Gaizo
- Al Del Greco
- Johnny Dell Isola
- Robert Delpino
- Sam DeLuca
- Tony DeLuca
- Jerry DeLucca
- Bob DeMarco
- Brian DeMarco
- Al DeRogatis
- Dan DeSantis
- Mike DeVito
- Bob Diaco
- John DiGiorgio
- Patrick DiMarco
- Ryan D'Imperio
- Gerry DiNardo
- Joe DiVito
- Aldo Donelli, American football and soccer player, and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. In 1941, he made American football history becoming thus far the only man to simultaneously coach both a National Football League team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a collegiate team, Duquesne Dukes. The latter would finish that season undefeated.
- Jason Fabini
- Vic Fangio
- Anthony Fasano
- Jack Ferrante
- Orlando Ferrante
- Frank Ferrara
- Joe Flacco
- Aldo Forte
- Joe Fortunato
- Rick Forzano
- Troy Fumagalli
- Brandon Fusco
- Bob Gagliano
- Rafael Gaglianone
- John Gagliardi
- Lu Gambino
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Matt Giordano
- Breno Giacomini
- John Greco
- Ralph Guglielmi
- Jim Harbaugh, His mother is of half-Sicilian
- John Harbaugh, His mother is of half-Sicilian
- Franco Harris (Italian mother) best known for "Immaculate reception"
- Ted Hendricks, Italian maternal grandparents
- Aaron Hernandez, Italian mother
- Cosmo Iacavazzi
- Richie Incognito
- Larry Izzo (Italian father) linebacker and special teams captain for the New England Patriots
- Ryan Izzo
- Daryle Lamonica
- Dante Lavelli
- Augie Lio
- Tony Liscio
- Lou Little
- Vince Lombardi (1913–1970), legendary football coach.
- Tom Longo
- Rick Lovato
- Mike Lucci
- Ray Malavasi
- Steve Maneri
- Dino Mangiero
- Eric Mangini
- Mark Mangino
- Gino Marchetti
- Joe Marconi
- Olindo Mare
- Marc Mariani
- Ed Marinaro
- Rod Marinelli
- Dan Marino (born 1961), Hall of Fame quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
- Doug Marrone
- Tom Martelli , Oldest Player to join the league, play in the league, and will a Super Bowl, Super Bowl LI
- Tom Masella
- Tim Mazzetti
- Franklin Mieuli, NFL owner, minority owner of the San Francisco 49ers.
- Matt Milano
- Skip Minisi
- Joe Montana (born 1956), widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.
- Tony Morabito, NFL owner, San Francisco 49ers
- Zippy Morocco
- George Musso
- Johnny Musso
- Bill Narduzzi
- Pat Narduzzi, University of Pittsburgh panthers head coach
- Leo Nomellini
- Brock Olivo
- Bo Orlando
- Lou Palatella
- Chuck Pagano
- Bill Parcells
- Babe Parilli
- Chet Parlavecchio
- Vincent Papale
- Dan Pastorini
- Joe Paterno, legendary football coach for Penn State.
- Matt Patricia
- Bo Pelini
- Carl Pelini
- Joe Pellegrini
- Mike Pettine
- Ralph Perretta
- Vinny Perretta
- Rob Petitti
- Bobby Petrino Louisville Cardinals coach
- Paul Petrino Idaho Vandals coach
- Nick Pietrosante
- Brian Piccolo
- Lou Piccone
- Scott Pioli
- Sabby Piscitelli
- Vince Promuto
- Travis Raciti
- Dave Ragone
- Dominic Raiola
- Andy Robustelli
- Gene Ronzani
- Sam Rutigliano
- Tino Sabbatelli
- Joe Savoldi
- Dante Scarnecchia
- Joe Scarpati
- Bob Scarpitto
- Greg Schiano
- Joe Scibelli
- Joe Scudero
- Mike Siani
- Dan Sileo
- Carl Silvestri
- Nico Siragusa
- Tony Siragusa
- John Spagnola
- Steve Spagnuolo
- Tony Sparano
- Frank Spaziani Boston College coach
- Sal Sunseri
- Vinnie Sunseri
- Paul Tagliabue, former NFL commissioner
- Bob Talamini
- Vinny Testaverde
- Jim Tomsula
- Gino Torretta
- Charley Trippi
- Frank Varrichione
- Kenny Vaccaro
- Raymond Ventrone
- Ross Ventrone
- Dick Vermeil, football coach
- Phil Villapiano
- Adam Vinatieri, football kicker for Indianapolis
- Danny Vitale
- Frank Zombo
- Vic Zucco
Golfers- Lou Barbaro
- Dominic Bozzelli
- Mark Calcavecchia
- Donna Caponi
- Fred Couples (Father changed family name from Coppola)
- Chris DiMarco
- George Fazio
- Ed Fiori
- Doug Ford
- Vic Ghezzi
- Peter Malnati
- Tony Manero
- Steve Marino
- Rocco Mediate
- Phil Mickelson member of Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. His Italian heritage comes from his mother's side of the family. His nickname at Arizona St. was "The Roman".
- Brinson Paolini
- Toney Penna
- Johnny Revolta
- Gene Sarazen
- Shawn Stefani
- Roger Tambellini
- Peter Tomasulo
- Felice Torza
- Jim Turnesa
- Joe Turnesa
- Marc Turnesa
- Mike Turnesa
- Willie Turnesa
- Ken Venturi
Gymnastics- Christina Desiderio
- Mary Lou Retton (born 1968) Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics (original family name was Rotunda, changed by her grandfather)
- Alicia Sacramone
- Paul Ruggeri
Horse racers- Eddie Arcaro (1916–1997) thoroughbred horse-racing jockey. Hall of Fame jockey who won more American classic races than any other jockey in history and is the only rider to have won the U.S. Triple Crown twice.
- Frank Coltiletti, jockey. Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
- Tyler Gaffalione
- Mike Luzzi
- Catello Manzi
- Dave Palone
- Jessica Springsteen
- Michael Manganello
- Mike Venezia
Ice hockey players- Mark Arcobello
- Tony Amonte
- Tom Barrasso
- Marco Baron
- Bates Battaglia
- Amo Bessone
- Peter Bessone
- Nick Bonino
- Ryan Callahan
- Jack Capuano
- Joe Corvo
- Ron DeGregorio
- Clark Donatelli
- Ted Donato
- Rick DiPietro
- Mike Eruzione
- Chris Ferraro
- Peter Ferraro
- Marcus Foligno
- Nick Foligno
- Andre Gambucci
- Brian Gionta
- Stephen Gionta
- Cammi Granato
- Don Granato
- Tony Granato
- Rocco Grimaldi
- Jeff Lazaro
- David Leggio
- Chris Luongo
- Dean Lombardi
- Andy Miele
- Sonny Milano
- Mike Modano
- Max Pacioretty
- Aldo Palazzari
- Doug Palazzari
- Kyle Palmieri
- Jim Pavese
- Mike Peluso (ice hockey, born 1965)
- Mike Peluso (ice hockey, born 1974)
- Alex Pietrangelo
- Tom Poti
- Don Rigazio
- Angela Ruggiero
- Tim Sestito
- Tom Sestito
- David Sacco
- Joe Sacco (ice hockey)
- Matt Taormina
- John Torchetti
- John Tortorella
- Tony Tuzzolino
- John Vanbiesbrouck
- Frank Vatrano
- Phil Esposito
- Tony Esposito
Ice hockey owners- Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., NHL owner, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Tom Golisano, NHL owner, Buffalo Sabres
- Vincent Viola, NHL owner, Florida Panthers
Martial arts- Gina Carano
- Joe Fiorentino
- Nicholas Raymond Cerio
- Michael Chiesa
- Matt Serra
- Gianpiero Villante
- Frankie Edgar
- Phil Baroni
- Kurt Pellegrino
- Al Iaquinta
- Donald Cerrone
- Urijah Faber
- Sam Sicilia
- Jessica Penne
- Clay Guida
- Gian Villante
- Rich Clementi
- Luigi Fioravanti
- Kurt Pellegrino
- Matt Mitrione
- Seth Petruzelli
- Kenny Florian
- Sarah D'Alelio
- Tara LaRosa
- Chad Mendes
- Chris Camozzi
- Steve Bruno
- Paul Buentello
- Frank Caraballo
- Luke Cummo
- Scott Ferrozzo
- Josh Grispi
- Chris Liguori
- Chris Lozano
- Mike Massenzio
- Steve Mocco
- Eric Schambari
- Sean Soriano
- Roxanne Modafferi
- Rich Attonito
- Nick Catone
- Jason Guida
- Brandon Vera
- Frank Trigg
- Lando Vannata
Race car drivers- Marco Andretti (born 1987), son of Michael Andretti. IRL IndyCar Rookie of the Year.
- Mario Andretti (born 1940), race car driver.
- Michael Andretti, 1991 IndyCar champion, son of Mario
- John Andretti, NASCAR driver, nephew of Mario.
- Richard Antinucci
- Eddie Cheever
- Luigi Chinetti
- Ralph DePalma (1884–1956), racecar driving champion.
- Milka Duno
- Santino Ferrucci
- Chip Ganassi
- Joey Logano
- Sergio Cresto (1956–1986) a WRC co-driver killed in the 1986 Tour de Corse with Henri Toivonen when their Lancia Delta S4 crashed down a ravine and exploded into flames.
- Enzo Potolicchio
- Alexander Rossi
- Nino Vaccarella
- Al Loquasto (1940-1991) IndyCar driver, killed in a plane crash
Motorcycle driversRowing- Peter Cipollone
- Erin Cafaro
- Steven Coppola
- Gordy Giovanelli
- Tessa Gobbo
- Adrienne Martelli
Skiing- Julia Mancuso (born 1984) alpine skier; won a gold medal in the Giant Slalom race at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Soccer- Chris Aloisi, a defender who, from 2004–07, had stints in Major League Soccer with the Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo and in the USL First Division with the Rochester Rhinos. Since 2008, Aloisi has been playing for the Long Island Rough Riders of the Premier Development League.
- Bruce Arena, former head football coach for the United States men's national soccer team.
- Carmelo D'Anzi, played professional soccer in Italy, Mexico and U.S.A.; won 7 championships and 5 leading scoring titles during his career.
- Vincenzo Bernardo, played for the New York Red Bulls U-17 and U-19 teams from 2004-06. In 2006, he joined Italian team Napoli, but would play only on its primavera squad. As of 2009, after declining a 2-year contract extension from Napoli, which would have seen him play, on loan, for a team in the Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, he is a free agent.
- Frank Borghi, played for the U.S. national team in the 1950 World Cup.
- Paul Caligiuri, played for the U.S. national team in the 1994 World Cup.
- Dominic Cervi
- Charlie Colombo, played for the U.S. national team in the 1950 World Cup.
- Robert Contiguglia, former President of the United States Soccer Federation.
- Tony Donatelli, born in Glenside, Pennsylvania and, since 2008, plays for the Montreal Impact of the USSF D2 Pro League.
- Aldo Donelli, played both American football and soccer, and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He scored all 4 goals for the United States in their qualifying game victory against Mexico for the 1934 FIFA World Cup becoming the first American to score his first three international goals with the senior team in the same match. Three days later, he would also score the USA's lone goal in their first-round elimination game against Italy; this would be the final time an American tallied a goal on Italian soil for 58 years.
- Mike Grella, striker who played the majority of his career in England, now playing for New York Red Bulls. His family is original from Sturno, in the province of Avellino.
- Gabriel Ferrari, striker prospect for Italian club, Sampdoria. Has stated intention to play on American national teams.
- Tom Florie, played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues, winning two National Challenge Cup titles, and was also a member of the United States men's national soccer team at the 1930 and 1934 FIFA World Cup. He was inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1986.
- Joe Franchino, a defensive midfielder in Major League Soccer who has played for the Los Angeles Galaxy and New England Revolution. He has also appeared in one game for US national team in a friendly against Mexico in October 2000.
- Armando Frigo, American-born player in Serie A.
- Patrick Ianni (born 1985) soccer defensive midfielder, plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer[3]
- Tayt Ianni, played from 1993–2000, primarily in minor and developmental leagues across the United States. His only professional stint was for the San Jose Clash of Major League Soccer from 1996-97. His only cap for the U.S. national team occurred on October 19, 1996 in a 4-1 loss to Peru. Tayt is the brother of Patrick Ianni.
- Pablo Mastroeni, born in Argentina of Italian descent.
- Joe Martinelli, spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League and earned three caps with the U.S. national team, all against Mexico in September 1937. While selected to the US squad for the 1934 FIFA World Cup, he did not appear in the lone game the US played.
- Domenic Mediate
- Tony Meola, starting goalkeeper for the U.S. national team during the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
- Daniel Paladini, was selected 24th over all in the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft by the Los Angeles Galaxy, though he only played for the team's reserve squad. Paladini currently plays for the Carolina RailHawks in the USSF D2 Pro League.
- Gino Pariani, played for the U.S. national team in the 1950 World Cup.
- Christie Rampone, former captain of the United States women's national soccer team. She is a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, and also a 2-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion.
- Giuseppe Rossi, born in the United States to Italian immigrant parents, he also holds citizenship from Italy and plays for Italian national teams.
- Giovanni Savarese- Venezuelan-American head coach of the newly formed New York Cosmos soccer club.
- Hope Solo
- Sal Zizzo, Hannover 96 winger playing for American national teams.
Softball- Christie Ambrosi
- Michelle Venturella
Swimmers- Matt Biondi (born 1965), Olympic swimmer.
- Wendy Boglioli
- Lynn Colella
- Rick Colella
- Peter J. Cutino, California swimming and water polo coach
- Mary DeScenza
- George DiCarlo
- Maya DiRado
- Eleanor Garatti
- Blake Pieroni
- Peter Rocca
- Sheila Taormina
Tennis players- Paul Annacone
- Nick Bollettieri
- Jennifer Capriati, professional tennis player
- Mary Carillo
- Pam Casale
- Bjorn Fratangelo
- Sammy Giammalva
- Kathy Rinaldi
- Derrick Rostagno
- Nick Saviano
- Robert Seguso
- Vince Spadea
- Jeff Tarango
See also- List of Italian Americans
Notes1. ^[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/fight/gallery/g_03.html] "Italian American boxer Tony Canzoneri"
2. ^ "'Cus' D'Amato (an eccentric Italian/American...)"
3. ^ "ITALIAN IANNI: U.S. defender Patrick Ianni told reporters that this game will be interesting for him as he has a 75 percent Italian background. His grandparents are from Milan and Turin and he grew up an Italian soccer fan, cheering for A.C. Milan. "When I found out we were playing Italy I thought it was cool because of my background. It will be interesting, but the truth is it doesn’t really matter who we play really at this point. We just want to win."
External links- Famous Italians
- List of famous Italian-Americans
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