This is the last clue if anyone can help. Did he save the day? ?E?O Nero and Hero have been suggested but I can't see the sports connection with these answers, every other answer in the crossword has a sport connection.
Thanks Factor, I'm beginning to wonder if it's a nickname for a GAA goalkeeper, if I can't find one I'll go for hero as a hero saves the day I suppose, good luck with getting the answer.