Tommy Skelton (1856–1900), jockey, rode the winner of the Grand National 1886, Old Joe Roly Harper (1881–1949), professional footballer, born in Lichfield Noel George (1897–1929), goalkeeper[77] for Wolves, died of a disease of the gums Roger Pearman (1943–2009), cricketer and cricket administrator Tom Leadbitter (1945–1995), scrambles, motorcycle speedway and grasstrack rider Jason Robinson (born 1965), cricketer Ian Wright (born 1972) former footballer,[78] 347 pro appearances Stuart Ryder (born 1973), former Walsall F.C. and England U21 footballer Adam Wilcox (born 1976), racing driver Robert Rock (born 1977), professional golfer on the PGA European Tour, formerly a coach at Swingers Golf Centre Gary Mason (born 1979), motorcycle racer in the British Superbike Championship James Austin (born 1983) judoka, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics