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A couple of clues. Firstly the names are all in chronological order for their first appearance on SPOTY. Secondly the ones left, in no particular order, are a cricketer, an equestrian, a footballer and an athlete.
1) John Surtees
2) Bobby Moore
3) Geoff Hurst
4) Mary Peters
5) Ian Botham
6) Robin Cousins
7) Steve Cram
8) Damon Hill
9) Colin Jackson
10) Zara Phillips
11) Ricky Hatton
12) Jenson Button