Sir Alf Ramsey: England manager who led the country to their greatest triumph, beating Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley.
Primo Nebiolo: Controversial president of the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) for the last 18 years.
Jack Lynch: Former Taoiseach who won six All-Ireland medals with Cork - five hurling and one football - eight Railway Cup and 11 county medals.
Fred Tiedt: Won a silver medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Controversially beaten by Romanian Nicholea Linca.
Dr Tony O'Neill: Former general secretary of the FAI and heartbeat of UCD soccer club.
Payne Stewart: Flamboyant character and reigning US Open champion, the American won three Majors (two US Opens, one USPGA Championship) and was on two winning Ryder Cup teams.
George Norton: The full back from the golden era of Irish rugby from 1948-51, he won 11 caps and also toured with the Lions.
Peter Farrell: Scored during Ireland's famous 2-0 win over England at Goodison Park 50 years ago. Won 28 caps and captained Ireland.
Joe diMaggio: New York Yankees baseball legend and onetime husband of Marilyn Monroe.
Tim Forster: English trainer who enjoyed three successes in the Aintree Grand National - Last Suspect, Well to Do and Ben Nevis.
