American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

(born October 11, 1960 in Jackson, Mississippi), is a former professional baseball player who played

(born October 11, 1960 in Jackson, Mississippi), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1985-1990.

(born March 16, 1981, in Blue Island, Illinois) is a center fielder in Major League Baseball who cur

(born March 16, 1981, in Blue Island, Illinois) is a center fielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Detroit Tigers. Granderson grew up in Lynwood, Illinois, a south suburb of Chicago and began his baseball career in the town's Little League.

Is a professional lacrosse defenseman for the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League.Hod

Is a professional lacrosse defenseman for the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League.Hodgson earned a Bachelors degree from Simon Fraser University where he played lacrosse for four seasons. He is currently a teacher at Byrne Creek Secondary S

(September 13, 1898 - January 9, 1975) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire

(September 13, 1898 - January 9, 1975) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox (1921-1925, 1933). Listed at 6' 0", 162 lb., Fullerton batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Hughes broke into wrestling in 1988 after having a standout college football career. He got a big br

Hughes broke into wrestling in 1988 after having a standout college football career. He got a big break with the American Wrestling Association, then moved to World Championship Wrestling using the gimmick of The Big Cat. Within months he adopted an enfor

Is a Bermudian cricketer. To date, he has played one first-class match for Bermuda, against Kenya in

Is a Bermudian cricketer. To date, he has played one first-class match for Bermuda, against Kenya in the 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup. He has also played one List A match against Guyana in 2000.

He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) and The Massacre (2005)

He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) and The Massacre (2005). Both albums achieved multi-platinum success, selling over twenty-one million copies combined.[2] After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, he was shot nine times in 2000. After releasing his album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, 50 Cent was discovered by rapper Eminem and signed to Interscope Records. With the help of Eminem and Dr. Dreùwho produced his first major commercial successesùhe became one of the world's highest selling rappers. In 2003, he founded the record label G-Unit Records, which signed several successful rappers such as Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.

Is a former American football running back. He is an alumnus of Taylor Allderdice High School in Pit

Is a former American football running back. He is an alumnus of Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh. Martin played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. On July 26, 2007 he officially announced his retirement[1] from the NFL; at the time, he was the fourth leading rusher in NFL history.

He is currently seen in the American version of the children's television show Hi-5.Cregan was raise

He is currently seen in the American version of the children's television show Hi-5.Cregan was raised in Okemos, Michigan, where he attended Okemos High School and studied with choral director, Frank K. DeWald. He then attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he encountered future Hi-5 colleague Jennifer Peterson-Hind. His first performing job was as an emcee for the Nickelodeon show at Kings Island. After college, he made his Broadway debut in Rent. From there, he went on to play such roles as Doody from Grease

(born April 2, 1968 in Homestead, Pennsylvania) is a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, C

(born April 2, 1968 in Homestead, Pennsylvania) is a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals. He currently is a professional scout for the Red Sox.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'9" (2.05 m) 235 lb (107 kg) forward

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'9" (2.05 m) 235 lb (107 kg) forward and played collegiately at the University of South Florida.Kitchen was selected with the 6th pick of the sixth round in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. He played for the Sonics for 6 games in 1986-87, averaging 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest.

Is a former National Football League wide receiver and was a first round 1993 NFL Draft choice out o

Is a former National Football League wide receiver and was a first round 1993 NFL Draft choice out of the University of Southern California. He was college teammates with fellow receiver Johnnie Morton and linebacker Willie McGinest.

(July 5, 1943 – January 28, 2001) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played

(July 5, 1943 – January 28, 2001) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played

Is a former NASA astronaut and retired United States Air Force Colonel.Colonel Brown graduated from

Is a former NASA astronaut and retired United States Air Force Colonel.Colonel Brown graduated from East Bladen High School, Elizabethtown, North Carolina, in 1974 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the United States

Was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthe

Was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions and composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly. From these works and others, he was highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music.[1][2] He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums.

On December 20, 1982, Fraser was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Tony Tanti. He had his best s

On December 20, 1982, Fraser was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Tony Tanti. He had his best season in Chicago, registering 68 points (29 goals and 39 assists) in only 61 games in 1985–86. After five years with the Hawks, he was dealt to the Minneso

Is a former collegiate and professional American football player.McClinton was one of the early star

Is a former collegiate and professional American football player.McClinton was one of the early stars of the American Football League, with the Dallas Texans, and with their successors, the Kansas City Chiefs, and is the sixth-leading rusher in franchise history.

Also known by the ring name Mr. Perfect, was an American professional wrestler who wrestled for, amo

Also known by the ring name Mr. Perfect, was an American professional wrestler who wrestled for, among other promotions, the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He was the son

(born on January 30, 1955) is an American professional golfer.

(born on January 30, 1955) is an American professional golfer.

A former professional American football player. For three seasons he played running back for the Chi

A former professional American football player. For three seasons he played running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. Enis was a first round pick (#5 overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft.In a Sports Illustrated article he spoke about his conversion to pentecostal Christianity and his relationship with the organization Champions for Christ.[2] He now works at Clopay in Russia, Ohio. He is also currently attending the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Academy through Edison State Community College and Miami County Sheriffs Office.

Is a goaltender for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. In 2004, while playing for

Is a goaltender for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. In 2004, while playing for the Calgary Roughnecks, he was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the NLL's Champions Cup game, backstopping the Roughnecks to a 14-11 victory over the B

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1930s.The national champion for bobsleigh in the two-

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1930s.The national champion for bobsleigh in the two-man event is named in Stevens' honor. He died in Lake Placid, New York.

Is a retired American basketball player. He attended Southwest Missouri State University and played

Is a retired American basketball player. He attended Southwest Missouri State University and played at forward for the NBA's San Diego Rockets/Houston Rockets (1970-71), Milwaukee Bucks (1971-74) and Phoenix Suns (1974-78).

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched for the Minnesota T

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched for the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1985 and the Cleveland Indians in 1985.

(born August 8, 1982, in Austin, Texas) is an American 6' 4" right-handed pitcher who is in Major Le

(born August 8, 1982, in Austin, Texas) is an American 6' 4" right-handed pitcher who is in Major League Baseball and plays for the New York Yankees.