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Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.The 7'2", 240-pound center played co

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.The 7'2", 240-pound center played collegiate basketball for the UAB Blazers and started his professional career when he signed with the Miami Heat as an undrafted rookie during the 1990-91 season. He played two seasons in Miami before being waived on November 4, 1992. He split his playing time in his third and final NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Bullets.

Took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and built it into the most s

Took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food operation in the world. Dubbed the Hamburger King, Kroc was included in the TIME 100 list of the world's most influential builders and titans of industry, and amassed a $500 million fortune during his lifetime. He was also the owner of the San Diego Padres baseball team starting in 1974.

An award winning Canadian geologist. He has used his research on the structure and tectonics of Nort

An award winning Canadian geologist. He has used his research on the structure and tectonics of North America’s lithosphere to produce extensive geological maps. He has also provided guidance for nuclear fuel waste disposal and reports on the human contribution to Global warming.He obtained his BSc in Geology from the University of Manitoba in 1955. He completed two more degrees in geology at Princeton University; an A.M. in 1957 and a PhD in 1958.

Was an American illustrator and graphic designer.He served as an illustrator for a variety of client

Was an American illustrator and graphic designer.He served as an illustrator for a variety of clients, including Fortune, National Geographic, IBM, Pfizer, TV Guide, Chase Manhattan, Discover, Harcourt Brace and the United States Post Office.

Was a United States Navy admiral in World War II.Spruance commanded US naval forces during two of th

Was a United States Navy admiral in World War II.Spruance commanded US naval forces during two of the most significant naval battles in the Pacific theater, the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The Battle of Midway was the first major victory for the United States over Japan and is seen by many as the turning point of the Pacific war. The Battle of the Philippine Sea was also a significant victory for the US.

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'3", 175-lb point guard, Townsend played college basketba

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'3", 175-lb point guard, Townsend played college basketball at the UCLA and was selected with the last pick in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He concluded his NBA career in 1982 as a member of the Indiana Pacers.

Is an American gymnast and Olympic champion.

Is an American gymnast and Olympic champion.

(April 26, 1888 – August 17, 1967), was an American major league pitcher from 1910 to 1921.

(April 26, 1888 – August 17, 1967), was an American major league pitcher from 1910 to 1921.

Was an American songwriter. He was a partner in a composing and songwriting duo with Jay Livingston,

Was an American songwriter. He was a partner in a composing and songwriting duo with Jay Livingston, known for the songs they composed for films. Evans wrote the lyrics and Livingston the music for the songs.

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays starting point guard for the Charl

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays starting point guard for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.At 6'1", 198 pounds, he was one of college basketball's most athletic guards during his three years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In his freshman year, he was voted Carolina Player of the Year and ACC Freshman of the Week three times. He had 236 assists, and averaged 12.0 points a game. During his sophomore year, he was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, had 213 assists, and led the Tar Heels in steals (63) and free throw percentage (81%) while averaging 11.5 points per game.

An American professional basketball player who currently plays starting point guard for the Charlott

An American professional basketball player who currently plays starting point guard for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.At 6'1", 198 pounds, he was one of college basketball's most athletic guards during his three years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In his freshman year, he was voted Carolina Player of the Year and ACC Freshman of the Week three times. He had 236 assists, and averaged 12.0 points a game. During his sophomore year, he was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, had 213 assists, and led the Tar Heels in steals (63) and free throw percentage (81%) while averaging 11.5 points per game.

A successful jazz singer, musician, producer and composer from Québec, Canada.He studied piano and

A successful jazz singer, musician, producer and composer from Québec, Canada.He studied piano and saxophone at College Laval. In 1948, he created an instrumental group named The Three Bars. The owner of the bar in which they performed suggested they sele

(October 23, 1894 - November 7, 1966) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball f

(October 23, 1894 - November 7, 1966) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1914 to 1916 and Cincinnati Reds from 1917 to 1920, before being converted to an outfielder and first baseman for Cincinnati from 1918 to 1927, the Brooklyn Robins from 1928 to 1931 and the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals in his final year of 1931.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Utah Jazz (1989-90) in the NBA for 16 game

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Utah Jazz (1989-90) in the NBA for 16 games.

Is a Canadian entrepreneur, lawyer, and former senator.He was summoned to the Senate in 2000 on the

Is a Canadian entrepreneur, lawyer, and former senator.He was summoned to the Senate in 2000 on the advice of Jean Chrétien and represented the senatorial division of The Laurentides, Quebec. He was a member of the Liberal caucus and retired at the age of 75 in 2003.

Is a former American football Center who played 17 seasons in the National Football League. He was s

Is a former American football Center who played 17 seasons in the National Football League. He was selected to six Pro Bowls (four of them in his stay with the Colts) and then he played in Super Bowl XXX as a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

(October 1, 1894 in New Berlin, Ohio - July 29, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio), was a professional baseba

(October 1, 1894 in New Berlin, Ohio - July 29, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1921-1934. He would play for the St. Louis Browns and Cincinnati Reds.

Is former racing cyclist, who was born in Canada. At age 14, he went to spend the summer in Buffalo,

Is former racing cyclist, who was born in Canada. At age 14, he went to spend the summer in Buffalo, NY while visiting his relatives. He eventually started school there and worked as steel-worker in the open-hearth.

Was an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London,

Was an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he finished 13th in the K-2 10000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event.

Is a former American football defensive lineman in the NFL for the Houston Oilers from 1985-1996, ea

Is a former American football defensive lineman in the NFL for the Houston Oilers from 1985-1996, earning Pro Bowl honors five times.

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was a Wisconsin politician, historian, and businessman.He was a veteran of World War I. Bice served

Was a Wisconsin politician, historian, and businessman.He was a veteran of World War I. Bice served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1947-1951 and the Wisconsin State Senate in 1953-1969.

Is an American musician, singer, producer, movie director, writer, co-founder, and keyboardist of Th

Is an American musician, singer, producer, movie director, writer, co-founder, and keyboardist of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, and the Doors of the 21st century (renamed Riders on the Storm) since 2001.

Is a Samoan American former American football player.He attended high school at Sweetwater High and

Is a Samoan American former American football player.He attended high school at Sweetwater High and then college at Arizona State. He played Nose tackle/Defensive tackle all through his pro/college career. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 7th round.

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6' 11" center from Long Island University, Felix wa

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6' 11" center from Long Island University, Felix was selected by the Baltimore Bullets with the first pick in the 1953 NBA Draft.