- George Mikan- one of the pioneers of professional basketball and one of the founders of the American Basketball Association, also known as Mr. Basketball
- Rudy Tomjanovich- a legendary NBA player, coach of Houston Rockets, today a scout for LA Lakers
- Kevin McHale- one of the best players for The Celtics, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
- Bill Belichick-a five-times Super Bowl champion and coach of New England Patriots
- David Diehl- player for New York Giants
- Elvis Grbac- quarterback for the NFL, winner of Super Bowl with 49ers
- Mark Bosnic- Australian goalkeeper who spent a great time of his career in the English Premier League
- Mark Viduka- an Australian soccer player, also remembered as the part of Premier League
- Roger Maris- American professional baseball player in the 50s and 60s
- George Chuvalo- Heavyweight boxing champion
- Peter and Frank Mahlovich- legendary Canadian hockey player
- Frano Botica- legendary rugby player with an interesting Maori and Croatian heritage
- Simon Katich- Australian cricket legend
- Nikola Karabatic- one of the best handball players in the world
- Marty Pavelich- on of the top NHL player of his era. A Detroit Red Wings legend.
