American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

A Major League Baseball infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is noted for his size, as he is a

A Major League Baseball infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is noted for his size, as he is a small (for professional sports) 5' 7", but weighs 175 pounds. Eckstein's name is pronounced (ECK-styne) and means "cornerstone" in German. His "entrance music" is Ludacris's "Number One Spot" (appropriate since Eckstein usually bats as the leadoff hitter) and Crystal Method's "Busy Child".Eckstein was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 19th round of the 1997 amateur draft, and selected off waivers by the Anaheim Angels on August 16, 2000.

(born January 20, 1975 in Sanford, Florida), is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Toronto Bl

(born January 20, 1975 in Sanford, Florida), is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Is a former American football running back in the National Football League who in 1975 became one of

Is a former American football running back in the National Football League who in 1975 became one of the first professional athletes to come out as gay.

Was an American inventor who developed the short-stroke piston used in the M1 Carbine.While serving

Was an American inventor who developed the short-stroke piston used in the M1 Carbine.While serving time at the Caledonia State Prison Farm in Halifax County, North Carolina the superintendent, H.T. Peoples, noted his mechanical aptitude and allowed him access to the prison’s machine shop where he demonstrated a genius for fashioning replacement parts for the guards’ firearms from pieces of scrap automobile parts. In prison, he would save paper and pencils and stay up late at night drawing plans for various firearms. His extraordinary skills in the machine shop permitted him to stay ahead of his assignments and allowed him time for his own hobby. He began building lathes and other tools, and then parts for guns. His mother sent him technical data on guns and also provided him with contacts with patent attorneys. While in prison, he invented the short-stroke piston and the floating chamber principles that eventually revolutionized small-arms manufacture.

(born September 26, 1964 in New York City) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who playe

(born September 26, 1964 in New York City) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1986 to 2001. He is currently the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Was an American physicist who made contributions to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and the physics

Was an American physicist who made contributions to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and the physics of molecular structure.In 1927, upon Dennison’s return from Europe, he started his life-long career at the University of Michigan until 1976.[11] Otto Laporte had arrived at Michigan in 1926, and George Uhlenbeck and Samuel Goudsmit arrived in 1927. These four men were a team in developing theoretical physics, including quantum mechanics, for many years. They had been brought there by the chairman of the physics department, Harrison McAllister Randall, to build the theoretical capabilities of the department.[12] [13]

Was a United States astronaut for NASA.Walker was graduated from Annapolis and subsequently received

Was a United States astronaut for NASA.Walker was graduated from Annapolis and subsequently received flight training from the Naval Aviation Training Command at bases in Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. He was designated a naval aviator in December 1967 a

Is an American professional golfer.He played the Nationwide Tour again in 2010, winning again at the

Is an American professional golfer.He played the Nationwide Tour again in 2010, winning again at the Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open and finishing 13th on the money list to regain his PGA Tour card for 2011.

(born September 7, 1973, in Fullerton, California) is an American baseball player for the Houston As

(born September 7, 1973, in Fullerton, California) is an American baseball player for the Houston Astros. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.

Is an American retired NBA basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest centers to

Is an American retired NBA basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. Based on his prior service as an officer in the United States Navy, Robinson earned the nickname "The Admiral". He along with Tim Duncan were known by the nickname "The Twin Towers".

A former long-time Canadian international as a defensive midfielder.A Vancouver native, Norman playe

A former long-time Canadian international as a defensive midfielder.A Vancouver native, Norman played for Canada 51 times between 1983 and 1994, including all three of the country's 1986 World Cup games. He achieved this despite not playing any games from 1987 and 1991 in part of his involvement in a match-fixing scandal in the Merlion Cup tournament in Singapore in 1986. Norman had recently been selected by the fledgling Canadian Soccer League's Winnipeg Fury. Norman also played for the Canadians at the 1984 Olympics.

He was killed on his first space flight, when the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) disintegrated dur

He was killed on his first space flight, when the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) disintegrated during orbital reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. Brown became an astronaut in 1996, but had not served on a space mission prior to the Columbia disaster.

Is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League betwe

Is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League between 1979 and 1981 for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Detroit Express and Washington Diplomats. McGill also earned four caps for the Canadian under-20 side in 1979, and participated at the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Was a Canadian figure skater who competed in men's singles.

Was a Canadian figure skater who competed in men's singles.

Was an Australian fencer. He competed at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

Was an Australian fencer. He competed at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired American basketball player and a present day basketball coach.At 6'5", 195 lb, he is mo

Is a retired American basketball player and a present day basketball coach.At 6'5", 195 lb, he is most notable because of his college career at Duke, were he was team co-captain on the 1986 team that reached the NCAA Final Four, and lost in the final game to Louisville. Henderson later played in Europe, notably in Israel, France and Turkey, before assuming the assistant's coach position at his alma mater. In July 2000 he was appointed as the head coach of the University of Delaware men's team. In March 2006 he was fired after concluding a three-season losing span[1].

Is a former international freestyle swimmer in the long-distance events, who competed for Canada at

Is a former international freestyle swimmer in the long-distance events, who competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 23rd position in the 1500m Freestyle.

Was an American historian, meteorologist, entrepreneur and author. [1]

Was an American historian, meteorologist, entrepreneur and author. [1]

Was a prolific Tony Award-winning American theatrical producer.Merrick was known for his love of pub

Was a prolific Tony Award-winning American theatrical producer.Merrick was known for his love of publicity stunts. One of his most famous promoted the poorly-reviewed 1961 musical Subways Are For Sleeping. Merrick found seven New Yorkers who had the same names as the city's seven leading theater critics: Howard Taubman, Walter Kerr, John Chapman, John McClain, Richard Watts, Jr., Norman Nadel, and Robert Coleman. Merrick invited the seven namesakes to the musical and secured their permission to use their names and pictures in an advertisement alongside quotes such as "One of the few great musical comedies of the last thirty years" and "A fabulous musical. I love it."

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1950s. He was eliminated in the heats of the K

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1950s. He was eliminated in the heats of the K-1 1000 m event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960, 196

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.

Is a U.S. politician and educator who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representativ

Is a U.S. politician and educator who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1963–1975, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1969 to 1975,Secretary of Administration and Finance from 1981–1983, and Pres

Better known as Dave Batista or by the ring name Batista, is an American professional wrestler. Bati

Better known as Dave Batista or by the ring name Batista, is an American professional wrestler. Batista is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), wrestling on its SmackDown! Brand. Batista is a three-time World Heavyweight Champion and the winner of the 2005 Royal Rumble match.

Is a former American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and actor best known for his time in the Wor

Is a former American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and actor best known for his time in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2002 to 2010. In WWE, he became a six-time world champion, winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times and

Born September 14, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is present

Born September 14, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is presently a free agent.