American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

(December 12, 1917 - May 12, 1979) born in Rockwell, North Carolina was a Catcher for the Boston Bra

(December 12, 1917 - May 12, 1979) born in Rockwell, North Carolina was a Catcher for the Boston Braves (1942-45), New York Giants (1945-46), St. Louis Cardinals (1946), Pittsburgh Pirates (1947-48), St. Louis Browns (1951) and Washington Senators (1951-52).

Was an American psychologist specializing in the field of mathematical psychology. He devised a voti

Was an American psychologist specializing in the field of mathematical psychology. He devised a voting system, that was hence named Coombs' method.Coombs founded the Mathematical Psychology program at The University of Michigan, and his students included the late Amos Tversky, Robyn Dawes, and Baruch Fischhoff, all important researchers in Decision Sciences. The classic text "An Introduction to Mathematical Psychology," by Coombs, Dawes, and Tversky was a must for Michigan graduate students in Mathematical and Experimental Psychology.

Is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician, whose introspective lyrics made him the poster b

Is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician, whose introspective lyrics made him the poster boy for the Southern California confessional singer-songwriter movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 2004, Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by fellow American musical artist and good friend, Bruce Springsteen.

Is a former professional basketball player; the first basketball player in history to play on an NCA

Is a former professional basketball player; the first basketball player in history to play on an NCAA, Olympics and NBA championship squad. His high school team fell one game short of a state championship.

Was an influential American R&B singer.In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was

Was an influential American R&B singer.In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was present for the recording of "Sixty Minute Man" for Federal Records and produced by Ralph Bass, which was a huge hit in 1951, and was one of the earliest rock and roll records. After several more hits, including "Have Mercy Baby", McPhatter quit the group in 1953 because he made little money and gained virtually no fame, in spite of his voice being the lead on most of the group's songs. McPhatter then signed to Atlantic Records after forming a group, The Drifters. "Money Honey", "Such a Night", "Honey Love", "White Christmas" and "Whatcha Gonna Do" became huge hits.

(August 7, 1908 - October 16, 1937) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played tw

(August 7, 1908 - October 16, 1937) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played two seasons with the Detroit Tigers in 1935 and 1937.

Is a former American football defensive end in the NFL who played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1993), Arizona Cardinals (1994–1995), Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–1997), Cincinnati Bengals (1998), and the Chicago Bears (1999–2000). Simmons was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1991 and 1992.

Was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. He was a teacher in the rural schools at Garfield, Arkansas

Was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. He was a teacher in the rural schools at Garfield, Arkansas in 1927 and 1928. He was then Superintendent of Schools at Garfield, Arkansas from 1929 to 1934. He was admitted to the bar in 1933 and commenced practice

Was an American jockey and trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses best known for winning the 1929 Kentuc

Was an American jockey and trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses best known for winning the 1929 Kentucky Derby. Van Dusen trained Fisher's colt Sweep All who ran second to Horse of the Year and future Hall of Fame inductee Twenty Grand in the 1931 Kentucky

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" forward/center, Lee starred at Vanderbi

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" forward/center, Lee starred at Vanderbilt University in the mid-1960s. Lee was known for his rebounding skills and inside scoring prowess. In his junior season (1964-65), he led the Commodores to their first SEC championship (Overall: 24-4, SEC: 15-1). Vanderbilt reached the NCAA Mideast Regional Finals, where they lost to Michigan, 87-85. During his senior season (1965-66), he earned All-American honors and the SEC Player of the Year Award. Sportswriter Howell Pesier described him as "the greatest player in Vanderbilt history".[1] After four years at Vanderbilt, he was selected by the San Francisco Warriors with the third pick of the 1966 NBA Draft.

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played five seasons for the Cincinnati Reds and Mon

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played five seasons for the Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos of the National League. He batted and threw right-handed.Mashore was signed by the Reds prior to the 1964 season as an amateur free agent. He was then drafted by the New York Mets in the 1967 Rule 5 draft, but was returned to the Reds the following spring. He made his major league debut over a year later. During the 1970 season he was traded to the Expos for Ty Cline. Mashore got the most playing time in Montreal, appearing in 93 games in 1972.

Was an American astronomer.Tombaugh is best known for discovering the dwarf planet Pluto in 1930, bu

Was an American astronomer.Tombaugh is best known for discovering the dwarf planet Pluto in 1930, but also discovered many asteroids, and called for serious scientific research of unidentified flying objects.

Was an American artist, a painter, and one of the leading figures in Abstract Expressionism.He was b

Was an American artist, a painter, and one of the leading figures in Abstract Expressionism.He was born in Grandin, North Dakota. In the late 1920s and early 1930s he studied at Spokane University in Washington, graduating in art in 1933. He taught at the Spokane Art Center, a Federal Art Project during the Great Depression; and at Washington State University. Along with Worth Griffin, Still co-founded the Nespelem Art Colony in 1937 that produced hundreds of portraits and landscapes depicting Colville Indian Reservation Native American life over the course of four summers.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'0" (183 cm) 190 lb (86 kg) point gu

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'0" (183 cm) 190 lb (86 kg) point guard and played collegiately at the University of Virginia from 1980 to 1984. He attended Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field Senior High School, both in Virginia. In his brief NBA career from 1984 to 1987 he played for two teams.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" forward/center from San José State Uni

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" forward/center from San José State University, Dietrick played thirteen seasons (1970-1983) of professional basketball in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association. He spent the majority of his career with the San Antonio Spurs, a team that began in the ABA but merged with the NBA in 1976. In 1983 he retired with ABA/NBA career averages of 6.1 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game

Is a 6' 5" (1.96 m), 215 lb (98 kg) American basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA

Is a 6' 5" (1.96 m), 215 lb (98 kg) American basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He is the son of George Karl, head coach of the Denver Nuggets.Karl attended Homestead High School (Mequon, Wisconsin) in Mequon, Wisconsin and was a good student and a letterman in basketball. In basketball, as a senior, he was an All-Suburban selection, a first team All-Conference selection, and an All-State Honorable Mention selection. As a junior, he just averaged 8 points and 2 rebounds per game. Coby Karl graduated from Homestead High School in 2001.

(born on January 11, 1974 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a former major league baseball catcher.

(born on January 11, 1974 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a former major league baseball catcher. He is 6'0 and weighs 210 pounds.

Is a Canadian pair skater. With Anabelle Langlois, he is the 2008 Canadian national champion.

Is a Canadian pair skater. With Anabelle Langlois, he is the 2008 Canadian national champion.

Is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the film Hoot and his recurring role

Is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the film Hoot and his recurring role as Jake Ryan in the television series Hannah Montana.

Is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name Cody Rhodes. Runnels i

Is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name Cody Rhodes. Runnels is signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he wrestles on its SmackDown brand. He is a former three-time World Tag Team Champion, having won the

Was the sixth Governor of South Dakota in the United States. He began his practice in Independence,

Was the sixth Governor of South Dakota in the United States. He began his practice in Independence, Iowa, moving to Pierre, in what was the Dakota Territory, in 1883. He was the prosecuting attorney for Hughes County, South Dakota in 1887 and 1888. In 188

Is known as an Olympic diver, as an aviator, the United States Army Air Force ] being awarded the Cr

Is known as an Olympic diver, as an aviator, the United States Army Air Force ] being awarded the Croix de Guerre, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Silver Stars, 3 Air Medals, 5 Presidential Citations. He is also known as the father of the actress Swoosi

(b. 26 October 1948 in Sissonville, West Virginia) was a professional baseball player who played wit

(b. 26 October 1948 in Sissonville, West Virginia) was a professional baseball player who played with the Texas Rangers both before and after their 1971 franchise shift before later being traded to the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. In 1993, he briefly managed the Rangers.

A left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Ham

A left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Hamels throws a standard four-seam fastball, a slow-breaking changeup (his "out" pitch), and a curveball.[1] He pitched in the Phillies minor league system starting in 2003, beginning at Single-A Lakewood. Later that season, he was promoted to Advanced-A Clearwater. However, Hamels was plagued by injuries the next two seasons, pitching only sparingly. He missed most of the 2004 season with an elbow injury. In 2005, he broke his pitching hand in a bar fight before the season began[

An American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. Her father, Ken Caillat, co

An American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. Her father, Ken Caillat, co-produced Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Tusk albums; Caillat recalls being around the likes of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie as a child.[1] The popularity of Caillat's MySpace profile led her to become the number-one unsigned singer in her genre for four months.[2] Her popularity on the social network was partially due to her song "Bubbly," and the songs on her profile have been played more than forty-two million times (as of May 31, 2008).[