Athletes, COACHES, owners, executives, officiaLS, MEDIA
Football Players
Basketball Players
Football Players
Andros, Dee NCAA player
Andros, Plato NFL Chicago Cardinals
Agganis, Harry NFL Cleveland Browns
Alexakos, Steve NFL Denver Broncos, NY Giants
Archuleta, Adam NFL St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears
Cefalo, Jimmy NFL Miami Dolphins
Christofilakos, Peter Semi-pro Bloomington Extreme and Arizona Rattlers
Collaros, Zach CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Deligianas, Harry NFL Jacksonville Jaguars draft pick
Eliopoulos, Jim NFL New York Jets
Farasopoulos, Chris NFL New York Jets
Holmes, Alex NFL St. Louis Rams
Ioannis, Matt NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers
Kafentzis, Kurt NFL Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins
Kafentzis, Mark NFL Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts
Karlaftis, Alex NFL Kansas City Chiefs
Karras, Alex NFL Hall of Fame inductee, Detroit Lions
Karras, Lou NFL Washington Redskins
Karras, Ted III NFL Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals
Karras, Ted Jr. NFL Washington Redskins
Karras, Ted Sr. NFL Chicago Bears
Koutouvides, Niko NFL several teams
LaMontagne, Noel NFL Cleveland Browns (Philhellene)
Loukas, Alex Pro European player
Loukas, Angelo NFL Buffalo Bills and Boston Patriots
Mackrides, Bill NFL Philadelphia Eagles
Maragos, Chris NFL Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles
Matsos, Archie AFL player
Morris, Johnny NFL Chicago Bears
Panos, Joe NFL Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills
Pashos, Tony NFL several teams
Paxton, Lonnie NFL New England Patriots, Denver Broncos
Pihos, Pete NFL Hall of Famer, Philadelphia Eagles
Polamalu, Troy NFL Pittsburgh Steelers (Philhellene)
Smerlas, Fred NFL several teams
Stams, Frank (Stamoulis) NFL several teams
Stover, Matt NFL several teams
Theofiledes, Harry NFL player, Washington Redskins
Yepremian, Garo NFL several teams
Zarnas, Gus NFL Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers
Baseball Players
Basketball Players
Football Players
Agganis, Harry MLB Boston Red Sox
Batikis, Annastasia Pro player, All-American Girls League
Baxes, Jim MLB LA Dodgers, Cleveland Indians
Baxes, Mike MLB Kansas City Athletics
Bellinger, Clay MLB
Bellinger, Cody MLB , LA Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, NY Yankees
Bellinger, Cole MLB draft pick, San Diego Padres
Birtsas, Tim MLB Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics
Bourjos, Peter MLB LA Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves
Bowden, Michael MLB Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs
Campanis, Jim MLB Dodgers, Royals, Pirates
Chakales, Bob MLB Indians, Orioles, White Sox, Senators, Red So
Chappas, Harry MLB Chicago White Sox
Grammas, Alex MLB Cardinals, Reds, Cubs
Harrelson, Ken “Hawk” MLB multiple teams
Kontos, George SF Giants
Karros, Eric MLB LA Dodgers, Chicago Cubs
Kottaras, George MLB multiple teams
Loes, Billy MLB
Lionikas, Kay Alll-American Girls League
Markakis, Nick MLB Atlanta Braves
Martinez, Tino MLB Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees
Miles, Aaron MLB Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals
Moustakas, Mike MLB Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, KC Royals
Niarhos, Gus MLB
Pappas, Eric MLB St. Louis Cardinals
Pappas, MLB Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds
Peppas, June All-American Girls League
Skizas, Lou MLB
Theodore, George MLB NY Mets
Triandos, Gus MLB several teams
Zavaras, Clint MLB
Basketball Players
Basketball Players
Basketball Players
Antetokounmpo, Giannis NBA player, Milwaukee Bucks; Miami Heat
Antetokounmpo, Kostas NBA Los Angeles Lakers
Antetokounmpo, Thanasis NBA Milwaukee Bucks
Auguste, Zach Pro European player
Bramos, Michael Pro European player
Calathes, Nick Pro European player; NBA draft pick
Calathes, Pat Pro European and Israeli league player
Diakoulas, Pavlos Pro European leagues
Dimakos, Plato Pro Greece league
Dorsey, Tyler Europe, Israeli league
Fotsis, Antonis NBA Memphis Grizzlies; Euro league
Fuentes, Assimina Puerto Rican league
Galis, Nikos Euro league, Naismith Hall of Famer
Gamelos, Jacki WNBA Washington Mystics, Chicago Sky
Giannoulias, Alexi Panionios, Greece
Giatzoglou, Steve Euro league
Glyniadakis, Andreas NBA Seattle Sonics; Euro leagues
Kalaitzakis, Georgios NBA G-League, Oklahoma City. NBA Milwaukee Bucks
Kastrinakis, Giorgos Euro league
Kladis, Nick Semi-pro Washington Generals
Korfas, John Euro league
Kostouros, Chris Greece leagues
Koufos, Kosta NBA Sacramento Kings
Ktistou, Greg Euro leagues
Livas, Nick Euro leagues
Manakas, Ted NBA KC-Omaha
Mantis, Nick NBA Minneapolis Lakers, ABA Grand Rapids Griffins
Mavraides, Dan Euro leagues
Papanikolaou, Kostas Olympiacos. NBA Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets
Paulos, Nick Euro leagues
Rambis, Kurt NBA LA Lakers
Rentzias, Efthimios NBA Philadelphia 76ers; Euro leagues
Roupas, Chris Euro leagues
Spanoulis, Vasillis NBA Houston Rockets; Euro leagues
Stergakos, David (Nelson) Euro leagues
Tsakalidis, Jake Euro leagues
Tsioropoulos, Lou NBA Boston Celtics
Vidas, Kirk Panathinakos, Greece
Hockey Players
Tennis, track & field, water sports, athletics, snow/ski
Basketball Players
Anas, Sam KHL HC Dinamo Minsk
Athanasiou, Andreas NHL Detroit Red Wings
Burish, Adam NHL Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars
Carson, Jimmy NHL various teams
Chelios, Chris NHL Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey Hall of Fame, US Olympian
Chelios, Jake NHL Detroit Red Wings
Daskalakis, Cleon NHL Boston Bruins
Douris, Peter NHL various teams
Fotiu, Nick NHL various teams
Halkidis, Bob NHL various teams
Karakas, Mike NHL Chicago Blackhawks
Kolanos, Krys NHL various teams
Kontos, Chris NHL various teams
Kostopoulos, Chris NHL various teams
Kostopoulos, Tom NHL various teams
Kypreos, Nick NHL various teams
Kyrou, Jordan NHL St. Louis Blues
Parros, George NHL various teams
Staios, Steve NHL various teams
Tselios, Nikos NHL Carolina Hurricanes
Soccer Players
Tennis, track & field, water sports, athletics, snow/ski
Tennis, track & field, water sports, athletics, snow/ski
Chronis, Andreas Everton FC Westchester Eagles
Fotopoulos, Danielle US National Team
John, George MLS FC Dallas
Kartes, Gus MLS and Indoor Soccer
Klopas, Frank Europe and MLS Chicago Fire
Lalas, Alexi US World Cup, MLS
Limnaiatis, John National Canadian team
Philipakos, Peter Greece leagues
Skouras, Peter European and MLS player
Tennis, track & field, water sports, athletics, snow/ski
Tennis, track & field, water sports, athletics, snow/ski
Tennis, track & field, water sports, athletics, snow/ski
Athans, Pete High altitude mountaineer
Bouzeos, Dean Minister, director of operations, sports facilities, Athletes in Action
Clentzos, Pete 1932 Olympic pole vaulter for Greece
Dakides, Tara Snowboarder
Flanagan, Pamela USA Polo
Furla, John 1904 US Olympic marathon runner
Hamilton, Laird Pro surfer and commentator
Kambanis, John-Andrew 2-time Olympian, Team Greece bobsled
Karnezis, Dean Ultra marathon runner
Katsidis, Michael Australia pro boxer
Kolotouros, Peter Olympian, Team Greece bobsled team
Korri, Dimitra Greek National figure skater
Leftheris, Themistocles US national pairs figure skater
Louganis, Greg US Olympic diver; adopted by Greek parents
Loukas, Christina 2-time US Olympic diver
Loukas, Dino Rodeo cowboy
Marks, Caroline Pro surfer
Pappas, Alexi Olympic marathon runner
Pappas, Tom US Olympian; US decathlon champion
Poulos-Mueller, Leah US speed skater; 3-time Olympic silver medalist
Sebald, Gregory 2-time Olympian, Team Greece bobsled
Sfikas, Tiffany US and UK pairs figure skater
Titus, Craig Professional bodybuilder
Zaharias, Babe Didrikson Multi-sport athlete, Philhellene
Tennis/Golf
Boxing, wrestling, MMA, combat sports
Boxing, wrestling, MMA, combat sports
Baghdatis, Marcos ATP Tour
Kyrgios, Nick ATP Tour
Pervolarakis, Michail ATP Tour
Rossides, Eleni Former pro tenis player
Sakkari, Maria ATP Tour
Sampras, Pete ATP Tour, tennis Hall of Famer
Sekellarides, Stefanos ATP Tour
Tsitsipas, Stefanos ATP Tour
Zalatoris, Will PGA Tour
Zaharias, Babe Didrikson Olympic gold medalist, multisport athlete; Philhellene
Boxing, wrestling, MMA, combat sports
Boxing, wrestling, MMA, combat sports
Boxing, wrestling, MMA, combat sports
Bautista, Dave WWE pro wrestler
Carter, Dixie President, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Christoforidis, Anton Lightweight champion boxer
Kambosos Jr., George World boxing lightweight champion
Kanellis, Maria WWE pro wrestler and manager
Karalexis, Alex MMA fighter
Critzos, John MMA fighter
George, Donovan “Da Bomb” Boxer
Lamonakis, Sonya Pro boxer, New York
Londos, Jim Former pro wrestling champion of the world
Maroulis, Helen Olympic gold medalist, freestyle wrestling
Metropoulos, George Olympic wrestler
Michailidis, Andreas “The Spartan” UFC fighter; Greece native
Miltsakakis, Stefanos MMA fighter, Olympic wrestler
Psaltis, Dawn Marie Pro wrestler, WWE
Stratus, Trish WWE wrestler
Zaharias, George Pro wrestler
Motorsports
Boxing, wrestling, MMA, combat sports
General Greek American Sports Organizations, charities, outings
Arfons, George International Motorsports Hall of Famer
Barris, George The “King of Kustomizers.” Celebrity and film trick car customizer
Constantine, George Former US Sports Car Driver of the Year
Dimakos, Dimitri Motorsport Porsche GT3 Cup driver
Karamesines, Chris NHRA racer
Kladis, Danny Indy car driver
Papathanassiou, Andy NASCAR pit crew boss
Tremulis, Alex Industrial automotive designer
Xydias, Alex NHRA pioneer
Zervakis, Emanuel Former NASCAR driver
General Greek American Sports Organizations, charities, outings
General Greek American Sports Organizations, charities, outings
General Greek American Sports Organizations, charities, outings
AHEPA American Hellenic Educational Progressive Organization
AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame
American Hellenic Athletic Foundation Charity golf outings, scholarships
Network Chicago, IL
International Olympic Committee
Joseph Peter Bartzis Foundation Golf outing benefiting cancer charity
Olympiacos Soccer Academy, Chicago
Super League Academy New York-based Greek youth soccer and basketball clinics
Greek Basketball Tournaments, Clinics
General Greek American Sports Organizations, charities, outings
Greek Basketball Tournaments, Clinics
Tournaments, clinics, social media pages, more
AHEPA Marrow American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, PanOrthodox tournament. Chicago, IL. Benefiting bone marrow database; held in March
Detroit Tournament PanOrthodox. Detroit, MI; held in early March
Greek Hoop Scoop Facebook basketball community. Terry Poulos, administrator
Harry Agganis Memorial Greek tournament. Boston-Lynn, MA
National Hellenic Museum Home of the Londos Trophy, NHIBT championship trophy; Chicago, IL
NHIBT: National Hellenic Invitational Basketball Tournament. Greek. Chicago, IL; held in late March
Michael Skoubis Memorial 3-on-3 tournament; Chicago, IL
Teddy K Classic Greek tournament. Massachusetts
Breakaway Basketball Clinic Greg Ktistou, principle; Chicago suburbs
CAPS Clinic Chris Kostouros, principle; Northwest Indiana
Greeks in sports continued
Owner/Coach/Executive/Agent/Official
Owner/Coach/Executive/Agent/Official
Owner/Coach/Executive/Agent/Official
Andrews, George Former NBA player agent
Angelos, Peter Former owner, MLB Baltimore Orioles
Anthopoulos, Alex GM and EVP of MLB Atlanta Braves. Former SVP of Toronto Blue Jays
Anastos, Tom Head coach, Michigan State University men’s hockey
Bousis, Michael Owner, OFI Crete FC
Campanis, Al GM, MLB LA Dodgers
Cooper, Seth Player Development Coac
Andrews, George Former NBA player agent
Angelos, Peter Former owner, MLB Baltimore Orioles
Anthopoulos, Alex GM and EVP of MLB Atlanta Braves. Former SVP of Toronto Blue Jays
Anastos, Tom Head coach, Michigan State University men’s hockey
Bousis, Michael Owner, OFI Crete FC
Campanis, Al GM, MLB LA Dodgers
Cooper, Seth Player Development Coach, NBA Golden State Warriors
Demas, Art Former NFL official; umpire of four Super Bowls
Daopoulos, Jim Former Super Bowl umpire; former NFL supervisor of officials; Fromer ESPN commentator
Dimakos, Paige COO, The Draft Network
Drossos, Angelo Former owner of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs
Frankos, Jimmy Iowa University assistant baseball coach
Giatzoglou, Steve Euro league coach; former pro European player
Gores, Tom Controlling partner, NBA's Detroit Pistons
Gumas John Minority partner and Board member, MLB San Francisco Giants
Karmanos, Peter Jr. Founder, president/CEO of NHL Carolina Hurricanes
Koclanes, Chris Assistant coach, WNBA Connecticut Sun
Kolokotronis, Matina COO, NBA Sacramento Kings
Korkos, Dr. George Founding partner, Milwaukee Bucks; minority owner, Golden State Warriors
Kostacopoulos, Paul Head baseball coach, US Naval Academy
Lappas, Steve Former NCAA head coach; Villanova and UMass
Leonsis, Ted Founder, majority owner, chairman/CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of NBA Washington Wizards, WNBA Washington Mystics, NHL Washington Capitals
Levy, Marv NFL Hall of Fame coach, Buffalo Bills (Philhellene)
Manuel, John Scout for MLB’s Minnesota Twins; former co-editor, Baseball America
Marinakis, Evangelos Owner of pro team Nottingham Forest FC in the U.K. Also owns Olympiacos FC in Greece
Nowak, Jennifer Dedes Senior manager, Chicago Cubs charities
Patsos, Jimmy College basketball coach, Loyla and Siena
Phillips, Ted President/CEO of NFL Chicago Bears
Poulos, Terry NFL Instant Replay Assistant Super Bowl XLIX
Prassas, George Owner, Kalamata FC
Rambis, Kurt Senior Basketball Advisor, LA Lakers; former NBA player
Sakellariadis, Nick Principle owner, Dayton Dragons baseball team
Saratsis, Alex Managing Director, Octagon sports agency. Represents NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, among others
Spanos, Alex Former owner, NFL San Diego-LA Chargers
Spanos, Dean President/CEO, NFL Los Angeles Chargers
Spanos, Michael Vice Chairman, NFL Los Angeles Chargers
Tsipas, Jonathan Head coach, Western Carolina women's basketball; former head coach, U. of Wisconsin women
Veras, George Former President/CEO, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio
Vidas, Kyra Director of basketball operations, WNBA Phoenix Mercury
Walker, Jerry NFL San Francisco 49ers team archivist; former Director of Communications
Books
Owner/Coach/Executive/Agent/Official
Owner/Coach/Executive/Agent/Official
100 Things Michigan Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die University of Michigan sports by Angelique Chengelis
Ancient Greek Athletics Stephen G. Miller
The Ancient Greek Olympics Richard Wolf
Arete: Greek Sports From Ancient Sources Stephen G. Miller
The Athlete in the Ancient Greek World Reyes Bertolin Cebrián
100 Things Michigan Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die University of Michigan sports by Angelique Chengelis
Ancient Greek Athletics Stephen G. Miller
The Ancient Greek Olympics Richard Wolf
Arete: Greek Sports From Ancient Sources Stephen G. Miller
The Athlete in the Ancient Greek World Reyes Bertolin Cebrián
Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World Heather L. Reid
Between the Lies Marv Levy, NFL Hall of Fame coach and philhellene
The End of Sports in Late Antiquity Sofie Remijsem
Get in the Game: The American Girl’s Guide to Sports Demetra A. Karras
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Star Paul D. Bowker
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball’s Superstars Clayton Geoffreys
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Young Sports Greats Sarah Machajewski
The Golden Greek The life and times of two-sport pro athlete Harry Agganis
Co-Authors: Nick Tsiotis, Andy Dabilis
Go Cubs Go! Marv Levy, philhellene
How to Play Golf for Kids Nick Mantis
Living Proof: An Inspirational Fitness Story Lee Roupas
Michigan Man Biography of football coach Jim Harbaugh by Angelique Chengelis
Sport in the Ancient World from A-Z Mark Golden
Sport in the Greek and Roman Worlds Thomas Scanlon
Sport & Spectacle in the Ancient World Donald G. Kyle
Sports Combat in the Ancient World Michael B. Poliakoff
Turning of the Tide: How One Game Changed the South Co-authors: Don Yaeger, Sam Cunningham, John Papadakis
The Victor’s Crown: A History of Ancient Sport From Homer to Byzantium David Potter
Wrestling with the Ancients: Modern Greek Identity and the Olympics Alexander Kitroeff
Broadcast, Print, Film, TV
Owner/Coach/Executive/Agent/Official
Broadcast, Print, Film, TV
Bicouvaris, Greg GJB Productions, radio host; Newport News, VA
Bouzeos McCormick, Dawn Former TV sports reporter; San Jose, CA
Burish, Adam NBC5 Chicago Blackhawks analyst; former NHL player
Canellis, Lou NBC5 Chicago lead sports anchor
Chengelis, Angelique Sportswriter, Detroit News. NASCAR correspondent, ESPN
Conomikes, John ESPN and Hearts
Bicouvaris, Greg GJB Productions, radio host; Newport News, VA
Bouzeos McCormick, Dawn Former TV sports reporter; San Jose, CA
Burish, Adam NBC5 Chicago Blackhawks analyst; former NHL player
Canellis, Lou NBC5 Chicago lead sports anchor
Chengelis, Angelique Sportswriter, Detroit News. NASCAR correspondent, ESPN
Conomikes, John ESPN and Hearts broadcast executive
Costas, Bob MLB Network host. Longtime NBC announcer, Olympic Games host
Dedes, Spiro CBS NFL play-by-play announcer and NCAA basketball announcer
Galanos, Mike Former CNN TV sports anchor; Reno, NV
Karvellas, Jim Former NBA broadcaster, NY Knicks; founder, Celebrity Golf Association
Kashul, Steve Producer/Host; The Golf Scene, Chicago. Producer/Host of
Sports Medicine Weekly, ESPN radio
Kezios, Jim Producer, Pro Football Weekly TV; Publisher, GreeksInSports.com
Kouvaris, Sam Radio sports director, Jacksonville, FL
Lappas, Steve CBS/Westwood One radio basketball analyst
Lekas, Bill Sports talks show host at Sirius XM radio
Manuel, John Former co-editor in chief, Baseball America magazine
Markas, Rory Former play-by-play announcer, MLB’s LA Angels
Michael, Larry Former NFL Washinton Redskins radio voice; team VP of content/broadcasting
Papa, Bob NFL NY Giants radio announcer; Golf Channel host; Olympic reporter
Papa, Greg Radio announcer, NFL San Francisco 49ers
Papadakis, Petros Analyst/Host, FOX College Football, LA radio talk show host
Roumeliotis, Charlie NHL Blackhawks insider, NBC Sports Chicago
Sarandis, Ted Radio sportscaster, former announcer, Boston College men’s basketball
Snyder, Jimmy “The Greek” Former CBS “NFL Today” prognosticator
Terzis, Jason Multimedia platform journalist, sports content producer/host
Tsitsonis, George Writer, AgonaSport.com; New Hampshire
Chariots of Fire (1981) Famous film about the 1924 Olympics
The Legend of Jimmy The Greek ESPN “30-for-30” documentary about famous prognosticator Jimmy Snyder, NFL on CBS oddsmaker. Consulting producer, George Veras
Trackdown (2017) Film by Alexi Pappas about marathon running
Rise 2022 Disney film about NBA superstar Giannis Antetoukonmpo
Misc. Sports Business
Misc. Sports Business
Broadcast, Print, Film, TV
16″ Softball Hall of Fame, Chicago. George Bliss, inductee and principle
Bapis, Michael Managing Director, head of Sports & Entertainment, Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management
Cinder Ridge Golf Course; Wilmington, IL. Owners: George Kappos, Pete Kappos
Elevation Golf. Lemont, IL. Mike Mandakas, PGA Director of Instruction & Fitnes
16″ Softball Hall of Fame, Chicago. George Bliss, inductee and principle
Bapis, Michael Managing Director, head of Sports & Entertainment, Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management
Cinder Ridge Golf Course; Wilmington, IL. Owners: George Kappos, Pete Kappos
Elevation Golf. Lemont, IL. Mike Mandakas, PGA Director of Instruction & Fitness; golf pro
Fairhaven Lanes. Bowling. Mundelein, IL. Sunset Bowl, Waukegan, IL. Owner: Peter Gochis
Mousalimas, Andrew Oakland, CA; popularized “fantasy football”
New Balance athletic shoe manufacturer. Jim Davis, chairman
Play18 Chicago. Indoor PGA golf simulators. Owner: John Sotos
Player Sports Chicago Sports uniform apparel supplier; Tony Chronis, owner
Signature FUN-raising Jerry Walker, Sports memorabilia auctioneer. San Francisco
Teamworks. Athlete management app. Founder/CEO: Zachary Maurides. North Carolina
Bouzeos, Darcy Speakers’ bureau president; former sports broadcasting agent; Los Angeles
de Coubertin, Pierre Frechman who initiated the first modern Olympics in 1896
Kashel, Steve Producer/Host, The Golf Scene
Kezios, James Producer, Pro Football Weekly TV
Manteris, Art Las Vegas sports bookmaker. Sports betting Hall of Fame inductee 2019
Nomos LLC International law & sports business representation; St. Louis, USA
Poulos, Ernie Former professional horse trainer/breeder
Terry Poulos, publisher, TheSportsIndex.com sports stock market and sports business news
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