American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is an American singer and songwriter.An ethnic Cajun, Charles grew up listening to Cajun music and t

Is an American singer and songwriter.An ethnic Cajun, Charles grew up listening to Cajun music and the country and western music of Hank Williams. At the age of 15, he heard a performance by Fats Domino, an event that "changed my life forever," he recalle

Was a college and professional American football player.A halfback from the University of Arkansas,

Was a college and professional American football player.A halfback from the University of Arkansas, in 1966, his first year with the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, Burnett had a combined total of 1,185 yards rushing and receiving, with over 12 yards per catch and 4 touchdowns on 34 receptions.

American boxer. A New Jersey native of mostly Italian and some Polish descent,[1] he is both a forme

American boxer. A New Jersey native of mostly Italian and some Polish descent,[1] he is both a former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion.

Was one of the most popular American big band performers and rock and roll teen idols of the late 19

Was one of the most popular American big band performers and rock and roll teen idols of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Darin is widely respected for being a multitalented, versatile performer who conquered many music genres, including pop, jazz, folk an

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Angels (1962), Los Angel

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Angels (1962), Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1971), Minnesota Twins (1972-1975), Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976), Boston Red Sox (1976-1977) and Chicago Cubs (1977).Darwin began his career as a pitcher, appearing in one game with the Angels at the age of 19. After spending most of the next decade in the minor leagues, during which time he switched positions to center field, Darwin established himself as a major league player with the Twins in 1972. In his first three full seasons (1972-1974), Darwin hit 65 home runs and drove in 264 runs, finishing in the top ten in the American League in home runs and runs batted in for both 1972 and 1974, while also leading the American League in strikeouts in all three of those seasons. He was traded to the Brewers in the middle of the 1975 season for John Briggs, and finished his career as a part-time player in 1976 and 1977.

(born January 29, 1939 in Hickory Grove, South Carolina) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major L

(born January 29, 1939 in Hickory Grove, South Carolina) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was signed by the New York Giants on November 10, 1956 at the age of 17, and played for the San Francisco Giants (1961-1969), Milwaukee Brewers (1970) and Boston Red Sox (1970-1973).

Was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his stint in World Championship Wrestli

Was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his stint in World Championship Wrestling as a member of the West Texas Rednecks.

Was a professional wrestler in the 1970s and 1980s, performing for the WWWF, NWA and AWA. He is the

Was a professional wrestler in the 1970s and 1980s, performing for the WWWF, NWA and AWA. He is the father of Bobby Duncum, Jr..His wrestling persona was that of a heel cowboy and he wrestled some of the top babyface stars of the era such as Bob Backlund

Is a former professional "Old School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years we

Is a former professional "Old School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1973 to 1980. He was one of the first superstars in BMX and one of its most savvy promoters. Raised in the barrio of Canoga Park, he had a juvenile

(April 25, 1911 - January 6, 1991) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He shou

(April 25, 1911 - January 6, 1991) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He should not be confused with his grandson, also named Bobby Estalella, a catcher who has played in the majors.

Is an American jazz pianist.Few was raised in Shaker Heights, a neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, and

Is an American jazz pianist.Few was raised in Shaker Heights, a neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, and studied classical piano. He knew Albert Ayler as a youth, and the pair studied jazz and played together in high school. Few played on several of Ayler's r

Is an American professional wrestler, who is best known for wrestling with Ring of Honor, EVOLVE Wre

Is an American professional wrestler, who is best known for wrestling with Ring of Honor, EVOLVE Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan. Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him #280 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2009, up from number

Is a former college and professional American football quarterback.Hoying played college football fo

Is a former college and professional American football quarterback.Hoying played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In 1993, as a sophomore, he was named the Ohio State starting quarterback, but shared snaps with Bret Powers, a transfer from Arizona State

Is a Houston, Texas homebuilder and major contributor to a number of 527 groups, such as the Swift V

Is a Houston, Texas homebuilder and major contributor to a number of 527 groups, such as the Swift Vets and POWs for Truth and the Economic Freedom Fund.

Is an American basketball player with the NBA's Houston Rockets.Jackson attended Western Nebraska Co

Is an American basketball player with the NBA's Houston Rockets.Jackson attended Western Nebraska Community College and the University of Minnesota before being selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 23rd pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. As a Golden Gopher, Bobby Jackson led Minnesota to the Final Four, where they lost to the Kentucky Wildcats. He was traded to the Denver Nuggets prior to his rookie season where he played 68 games before moving on to a more familiar place in Minnesota where he donned a Timberwolves jersey for two seasons.

Is a retired professional wrestler.

Is a retired professional wrestler.

Is a former American athlete, winner of three Olympic gold medals in 1956.Morrow, who had won the 19

Is a former American athlete, winner of three Olympic gold medals in 1956.Morrow, who had won the 1955 AAU 100 yd title, had his most successful season in 1956, which led to his choice by Sports Illustrated as "Sportsman of the Year." Morrow won the sprint double in the national college championships and retained his AAU title. Late in the season, Morrow went to Melbourne as a leader of the American sprint team. He came back with three gold medals.

Is a former boxer from Steubenville, Ohio. Young is best known as the only man to have a professiona

Is a former boxer from Steubenville, Ohio. Young is best known as the only man to have a professional win over Aaron Pryor. Young turned professional in 1980 amidst high expectations, and lost his first bout to Pedro Vilella in the Felt Forum.

Is a sportscaster but best known as a retired American football quarterback of the New Orleans Saint

Is a sportscaster but best known as a retired American football quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. He played professionally in the USFL and NFL from 1983 to 1996 for the Michigan Panthers, Oakland Invaders, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. Nicknamed the "Cajun Cannon", Hebert led the Panthers to the USFL championship in the league's inaugural season

A sportscaster but best known as a retired American football quarterback of the New Orleans Saints.

A sportscaster but best known as a retired American football quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. He played professionally in the USFL and NFL from 1983 to 1996 for the Michigan Panthers, Oakland Invaders, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. Nicknamed the "Cajun Cannon", Hebert led the Panthers to the USFL championship in the league's inaugural season. Later he helped bring the Saints their first playoff appearance in franchise history. Hebert was inducted to the Saints Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. His surname is pronounced "A-BEAR".

Was an American who was murdered by seven others, including his best friend, Martin Joseph Puccio, J

Was an American who was murdered by seven others, including his best friend, Martin Joseph Puccio, Jr. (born March 21, 1973), in Hollywood in South Florida. Kent attended South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida. According to Tim Donnelley, who tri

(last name pronounced KELT-ee) (born August 5, 1976, in Fontana, California) is an American outfield

(last name pronounced KELT-ee) (born August 5, 1976, in Fontana, California) is an American outfielder in Major League Baseball in the Boston Red Sox organization.

(born: December 27, 1937 in Spring Grove, Illinois) is a former righthanded Major League Baseball in

(born: December 27, 1937 in Spring Grove, Illinois) is a former righthanded Major League Baseball infielder who played from 1964 to 1965 for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets.

He is the show's first Asian cast member, and plays most of its Asian roles, including Kim Jong-il a

He is the show's first Asian cast member, and plays most of its Asian roles, including Kim Jong-il and Connie Chung.In June 2008, it was reported that Comedy Central had taken a new show from Lee to pilot on their network.[1] The show, as yet untitled, is

(March 15, 1946 – August 23, 2003) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball from 196

(March 15, 1946 – August 23, 2003) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1981