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1975–2001
Beethaeven "Bee" Scottland (January 11, 1975 – July 1, 2001) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1995 until 2001. Scottland's career record was 20-7-2, with nine of his victories coming by knockout. He was knocked out twice in his…
1901–1985
Belford Vance Lawson Jr. (July 9, 1901 – February 23, 1985) was an American attorney and civil rights activist who made at least eight appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court.
1946–2012
Benjamin Sylvester Blacknall (September 26, 1946 – April 25, 2012) was an American football player and coach also former sergeant (Sgt.) in the Air Force. He served as the head football coach for Delaware Hornets at Delaware State University from 2000 to…
1984–
Ben Ibrahim Camara (born 20 August 1984 in Bonn) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Torquay United.
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Ben Terrence Coates Jr. (born August 16, 1969) is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Livingstone…
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Louis Benjamin Francisco (born October 23, 1981) is an American former professional baseball outfielder whose career has also included scouting.
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Benjamin Ashenafi Gordon (born April 4, 1983) is a British-American former professional basketball player. He played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Bobcats, and Orlando Magic.…
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Benjamin Anthony Johnson (born 24 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back for EFL Championship club Stoke City, on loan from Premier League club Ipswich Town.
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Benjamin Washington Johnson (1914–1992) was an American sprinter who was considered a serious rival to Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens. Known as the "Columbia Comet", Johnson was the United States champion at 100 yards in 1938, but injuries and the…
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Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian former sprinter. During the 1987–88 season he held the title of the world's fastest man, breaking both the 100 m and the 60 m indoor World Records. He won the 100 metres at the 1987 World…
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Benjamin Joseph Johnson (born June 18, 1981) is an American professional baseball manager and former outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets. He is currently the manager of the Memphis Redbirds.
1939–
Benjamin McGee Jr. (born January 26, 1939) is an American former professional football player and college coach. He played as a defensive end for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at…
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Ben Daniel Revere (born May 3, 1988) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, and Los Angeles Angels. Revere…
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Benjamin Todd Shelton (born October 9, 2002) is an American professional tennis player. He has been ranked world No. 4 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), achieved in September 2026.
1970–
Ben Sirmans (born October 17, 1970) is an American football coach and former running back who is the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Sirmans played prep football at…
1926–2001
Benjamin Franklyn Whaley (October 14, 1926 – November 4, 2001) was an American college football, college basketball, and college baseball coach and professional football player.. He served as the head football coach at Hampton Institute—now known as…
1982–
Benjamin Lorenza Wilkerson (born November 22, 1982) is an American football coach and former player who is the assistant offensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a center in the NFL for four seasons…
Born 2004
Benicio Baker-Boaitey (born 9 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Millwall. Baker-Boaitey, an England youth international, had spells in the youth academies of West Ham United and Porto before…
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Benik Tunani Afobe (born 12 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays for Al-Arabi as a striker. Born in England, he represented the DR Congo national team on six occasions between 2017 and 2018. Afobe signed a professional contract with…
1977–
Benishe Dillard-Roberts (born August 20, 1977) is an American female volleyball player. She was part of the United States women's national volleyball team. Dillard-Roberts attended Kent-Meridian High School where she led the volleyball team to three…
1998–
Benjamin Agyeman-Badu (born 2 October 1998) is an English former professional footballer who plays as a winger.
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Benjamin St-Juste ( saint-JOOST; born September 8, 1997) is a Canadian professional football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Montreal, he played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and…
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Benjamin G. Whittaker (born 6 June 1997) is a British professional boxer who has held the IBF International light-heavyweight title since June 2024. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics. He turned professional in 2022.
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Benjie E. Wimberly (born December 1, 1964) is an American teacher and Democratic Party politician who is the member of the New Jersey Senate from the 35th district since 2025. He previously represented the 35th Legislative District in the New Jersey…
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