American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

(born June 9, 1982 in Fort Benning, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Toronto B

(born June 9, 1982 in Fort Benning, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.

(January 16, 1907 - March 18, 1993) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the

(January 16, 1907 - March 18, 1993) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1927-1929),

(May 9, 1882 - July 25, 1959) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Bos

(May 9, 1882 - July 25, 1959) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1911-1913) and Chicago White Sox (1913).

(November 13, 1911 – October 6, 2006) was an American first baseman and manager in Negro league b

(November 13, 1911 – October 6, 2006) was an American first baseman and manager in Negro league baseball, most notably in the Negro American League with the Kansas City Monarchs.

Was an American singer and guitarist, with 20 number-one hits on the Billboard country music charts.

Was an American singer and guitarist, with 20 number-one hits on the Billboard country music charts. Both as a solo artist and with his band, the Buckaroos, Buck Owens, along with his partner Don Rich, pioneered what has come to be called the Bakersfield

Is a professional boxer in the cruiserweight (190lb) division. Although Smith has never been conside

Is a professional boxer in the cruiserweight (190lb) division. Although Smith has never been considered more than a journeyman fighter, he is one of boxing's all-time knockout kings with 120 KO's

He is a prolific composer, having released 38 solo albums and performed on over 50 more. He has also

He is a prolific composer, having released 38 solo albums and performed on over 50 more. He has also made a guest appearance on 44 different albums from various artists. His music spans across diverse areas such as thrash metal, funk, electronica, jazz, b

(born November 25, 1951), born Russell Earl O'Dey, is an American former Major League Baseball playe

(born November 25, 1951), born Russell Earl O'Dey, is an American former Major League Baseball player and manager.

American basketball player.

American basketball player.

Was an American radio actor/announcer who became one of the nation's first major television game sho

Was an American radio actor/announcer who became one of the nation's first major television game show stars.

Is an American film and stage actor, writer, and director. Cort was born Walter Edward Cox in New Ro

Is an American film and stage actor, writer, and director. Cort was born Walter Edward Cox in New Rochelle, New York, but eventually grew up near Rye, New York. His father, Joseph Parker Cox, who was a bandleader and pianist, also a World War II veteran, and merchant. His mother, Alma Mary Cox (née Court), was a reporter and a merchant, who also worked in MGM studios.

Was one of the foremost stuntmen of his generation. Born in Hollywood, California, he is known to mo

Was one of the foremost stuntmen of his generation. Born in Hollywood, California, he is known to most as the actor who jumped the fence in The Great Escape, and who drove the Ford Mustang 390 GT in Bullitt. He also co-ordinated the stunts for the popular 1970s motorcycle cop show CHiPs.

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Schultz achieved a career-high single

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Schultz achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 40 in 1986 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 128 in 1986. In 2010, he continues as Head Coach of New England's Boston L

Is an American screenwriter and novelist.he was Hollywood "royalty", the son of B.P. Schulberg, head

Is an American screenwriter and novelist.he was Hollywood "royalty", the son of B.P. Schulberg, head of Paramount Pictures and Adeline Jafee-Schulberg, sister to agent/film producer Sam Jaffe.

(October 13, 1944 – March 10, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won five PGA Tour even

(October 13, 1944 – March 10, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won five PGA Tour events in the 1970s

(born on August 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former third baseman and manager in Major

(born on August 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball.

Is an American musical arranger, record producer and composer.As an arranger, conductor and the A&R

Is an American musical arranger, record producer and composer.As an arranger, conductor and the A&R head of Norman Granz's newly established Verve Records, he also scored and orchestrated many major motion pictures including; 'The Pajama Game, Crime in the Streets, Secret of the Purple Reef and several others.

Was a versatile American character actor and dancer. A performer for seven decades, he is best remem

Was a versatile American character actor and dancer. A performer for seven decades, he is best remembered for his starring role as Jed Clampett in the popular 1960s television series, The Beverly Hillbillies.He was born Christian Rudolph Ebsen, Jr., in Belleville, Illinois. His father, Christian Rudolph Ebsen, Sr., was Danish and his mother, Frances, was Latvian. He was raised in Belleville until age 10, when his family moved to Palm Beach County, Florida. After a brief stay there, Ebsen and his family, in 1920, relocated to Orlando, Florida. Ebsen and his sisters learned to dance at the dance studio his father operated in Orlando.

Was an American comedian and actor. In his later life, he and his wife set up the Sinigita Animal S

Was an American comedian and actor. In his later life, he and his wife set up the Sinigita Animal Sanctuary in the San Fernando Valley, California.He was born Leonard Hacker in Brooklyn, New York of Jewish heritage, the son of an upholsterer. The family lived in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn at 504 Kosciuszko Street. He grew up on 54th amd 14th ave in Boropark, Brooklyn across from PS 103 . He attended Public School 103 and then went on to New Utrecht High School. After school, he held jobs with the local grocer, and answered the phone at a doctor's office. While still in high school, he began appearing in nightclubs, beginning with the "Borscht Belt" resorts in the Catskills. His first performance was at the Golden Hotel in Hurleyville, and he claims not to have gotten one laugh.

(November 6, 1922 - November 7, 2006) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. From 1943

(November 6, 1922 - November 7, 2006) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. From 1943 through 1951, Kerr played for the New York Giants (1943-1949) and Boston Braves (1950-1951).

Is a professional wrestler and actor better known as "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. He had a very brief

Is a professional wrestler and actor better known as "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. He had a very brief run in the WWF in late 1995 and early 1996 in which he wrestled Bret Hart in a WWF Title match televised on January 13, 1996. Landel also appeared at In Yo

A boxing trainer and former boxer. He was born in Brentwood, New York.

A boxing trainer and former boxer. He was born in Brentwood, New York.

Is an American guitar player and musician who was best known as a regular on The Lawrence Welk Show.

Is an American guitar player and musician who was best known as a regular on The Lawrence Welk Show. His style of guitar playing is known as multi-tracking.

Buddy's racing career started in 1996, when he dove in one U.S. F2000 event, finishing eighth after

Buddy's racing career started in 1996, when he dove in one U.S. F2000 event, finishing eighth after starting second in a 6-year-old car. He also drove in Dodge Shelby Pro Series, winning from the pole at Las Vegas.In 1997, he drove in U.S. F2000 for Lynx Racing/DSTP Motorsports, finishing fourth in points and winning at Phoenix. He also won 1997 Valvoline Team USA Scholarship, where he represented the United States in EuropeÆs prestigious Nations Cup.In 1998, he won from the pole at Nazareth, finished seventh in Toyota Atlantic points, and won the Gilles Villeneuve Memorial Award. He finished fifth in the Toyota Atlantic championship driving for Lynx Racing in 1999.

Is a former American football coach.Ryan was elevated to head coach at Gainesville. After one season

Is a former American football coach.Ryan was elevated to head coach at Gainesville. After one season (7-3) was relieved of his duties. He returned to being an assistant coach at Marshall High School. Gaineville was his only head coach position until he was hired by the Philidelphia Eagles 25 years later.