American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an American geophysicist and oceanographer.Ewing has been described as a pioneering geophysicist

Was an American geophysicist and oceanographer.Ewing has been described as a pioneering geophysicist who worked on the research of seismic reflection and refraction in ocean basins, ocean bottom photography, submarine sound transmission (including the SOFAR channel), deep sea coring of the ocean bottom, theory and observation of earthquake surface waves, fluidity of the earth's core, generation and propagation of microseisms, submarine explosion seismology, marine gravity surveys, bathymetry and sedimentation, natural radio-activity of ocean waters and sediments, study of abyssal plains and submarine canyons.

Was a professional football wide receiver who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1954-67. He also

Was a professional football wide receiver who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1954-67. He also served as the team's punter during a few years of his career. McGee is known for his performance during the first Super Bowl game. Prior to his NFL career, he played college football at Tulane. He was selected by the Packers in the fifth round of the 1954 NFL Draft. He played his high school football in White Oak, Texas. Max was the first player in High School football history ever to rush for over 3,000 yards in a single season. He rushed for 3,048 his senior year as a White Oak Roughneck in 1949; it would take another 20 years before a High School player would throw the ball for over 3,000 yards in a single season.

Was an American lawyer and statesman who served as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney General an

Was an American lawyer and statesman who served as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Senator from New York. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of author, editor, and Indian removal opponent Jeremiah Evarts, and the grandso

Was the publisher and co-editor of EC Comics, and publisher of Mad for over 40 years.

Was the publisher and co-editor of EC Comics, and publisher of Mad for over 40 years.

Was an American professional heavyweight boxer who competed in the early twentieth century.

Was an American professional heavyweight boxer who competed in the early twentieth century.

Is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers organization.He made his major leagu

Is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers organization.He made his major league debut for the Twins on April 6, 2006, but was nontendered by the Twins on December 12, 2006, making him a free agent. The Texas Rangers signed Eyre to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Eyre had Tommy John surgery in August 2007 and missed all of 2008. He returned to the Rangers bullpen for 2009.

Was the ninth and longest-serving Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, serving from April

Was the ninth and longest-serving Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, serving from April 2, 1951 to January 31, 1970 under five Presidents.William McChesney Martin, Jr. was born to William McChesney Martin and Rebecca Woods. Martin's connection to the Federal Reserve was forged through his family heritage. In 1913, Martin's father was summoned by President Woodrow Wilson and Senator Carter Glass to help design the Federal Reserve Act that would establish the Federal Reserve System on December 23 that same year. His father later served as governor and then president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995. He represents

Has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995. He represents the 13th congressional district of Texas, which includes much of the Panhandle and stretches as far east as Wichita Falls (map). He currently serves on th

Is a former professional American football player in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh

Is a former professional American football player in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard/forward from St. Bonaventure Unive

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard/forward from St. Bonaventure University, Kenville played six seasons (1953-1958; 1959-1960) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Syracuse Nationals and Fort Wayne/Detroit Pistons. He averaged 7.1 points per game and won a league title with Syracuse in 1955.

Was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He represented Pontiac in the Canadian House of Commons as

Was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He represented Pontiac in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal-Conservative member from 1872 to 1878.

(January 31, 1896 - October 3, 1942) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played ten seasons with

(January 31, 1896 - October 3, 1942) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played ten seasons with the Washington Senators (1923-1925, 1930-1931), St. Louis Browns (1925-1926), Detroit Tigers (1928-1930), and Boston Braves (1932-1933). Born in New Haven, Indiana, Hargrave was the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds catcher, Bubbles Hargrave.

Was a wholesaler, Senator and banker in the 19th century. A director of the Bank of Montreal from 18

Was a wholesaler, Senator and banker in the 19th century. A director of the Bank of Montreal from 1864–1867, he was a driving force behind the creation of the Canadian Bank of Commerce of which he served as the founding president from 1867 to his death in 1887.He served in the Canadian Senate from 1867–1887 as a Liberal. He also helped found McMaster University in Toronto (later moved to Hamilton), Ontario.

Is a former American astronaut who served as commander of Expedition 1, the first crew on the Intern

Is a former American astronaut who served as commander of Expedition 1, the first crew on the International Space Station. Shepherd is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

Was an American stand-up comedian.Bill Hicks was a comedian in the 1980's and early 1990's who chall

Was an American stand-up comedian.Bill Hicks was a comedian in the 1980's and early 1990's who challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves."[1] Hick's used a ribald approach to express his material describing himself

Is an American former professional basketball player and former radio broadcaster.A 6'0" guard, McKi

Is an American former professional basketball player and former radio broadcaster.A 6'0" guard, McKinney attended Zion-Benton High School and Northwestern University, earning a degree in education. From 1978 to 1986 he played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Kansas City Kings, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, San Diego Clippers, and Chicago Bulls. He averaged 8.0 points per game and 3.5 assists per game in his NBA career.

Was an American painter known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.He was born in Willia

Was an American painter known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.He was born in Williamsburg (now Nineveh), Indiana, to the family of a local merchant. Chase's father moved the family to Indianapolis in 1861 and employed his son as a salesma

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in th

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft.

(born on January 17, 1967) is an American professional golfer

(born on January 17, 1967) is an American professional golfer

Is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.Heinen was

Is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.Heinen was born and raised in Rayne, Louisiana. He attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1985–1989, and was a two-time All-American member of the go

Was a world lightweight boxing title contender. Nicknamed "The Fargo Express", Petrolle is perhaps b

Was a world lightweight boxing title contender. Nicknamed "The Fargo Express", Petrolle is perhaps best known for challenging World Lightweight Title holder Tony Canzoneri. In 1932 the two met for the World Lightweight Title, and Canzoneri was "squarely a

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswic

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and became a barrister and journalist.He was first elected to Parliament at the St. John—Albert riding in the 1935 general election after unsuccessful campaigns there in 1926 and 1930. Ryan died in Saint John on 4 January 1938 before completing his term in the 18th Canadian Parliament, on the same day that another House of Commons member.

Is a former Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the New York Giants and Detroit Tig

Is a former Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the New York Giants and Detroit Tigers.[1]The Giants originally acquired the rights to Taylor from the minor league Oakland Oaks in a transaction during the 1950 season.[2][3] Taylor was signed by the Giants on January 1, 1953.[4] He spent most of the 1953 season with the Giants' AA-level minor league affiliate, the Nashville Volunteers. After posting a .350 batting average with 22 home runs in 107 games for Nashville, he was promoted to the Giants AAA affiliate, the Minneapolis Millers. He played 47 games for the Millers, batting .223 with 7 home runs.[2]

(June 23, 1900 - August 21, 1965) spent more than 40 years in baseball, serving as a pitcher, manage

(June 23, 1900 - August 21, 1965) spent more than 40 years in baseball, serving as a pitcher, manager and scout, for six different Major League Baseball organizations. Listed at 6'1", 180 lb., Harris batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Wylie, Texas.

(born June 24, 1865 in Richmond, Virginia; died November 15, 1929 in East Orange, New Jersey) played

(born June 24, 1865 in Richmond, Virginia; died November 15, 1929 in East Orange, New Jersey) played third base in Major League Baseball.