American Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district

Was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1925 to 1927.He was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1911 and 1912, and a member of the New Jersey State Water Supply Commission from 19

Is a former American football player. Wingate was drafted by the New York Yanks in the fourth round

Is a former American football player. Wingate was drafted by the New York Yanks in the fourth round of the 1951 NFL Draft and played for one season with the Baltimore Colts. Wingate was born in 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland and attended high school at the B

Is an American professional basketball player currently with CB Sevilla of Spain's ACB. He was selec

Is an American professional basketball player currently with CB Sevilla of Spain's ACB. He was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft. Bennett played in 21 career games in the NBA in a span of three seasons. He averaged 2.3 points per game. Bennett played high school basketball for Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas and was named 1987-88 "Mr. Basketball" in Texas. He played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame 1988-1992 (12.0 ppg (averaged 16.5 as a senior), 1488 pts., 91 three pointers, 152 steals, 516 assists (4.2)). He arrived to Spain in 97-98 season to join Saski Baskonia . Stayed in Spain for 10 seasons playing also for Real Madrid Baloncesto and Joventut Badalona being recognized as one of the best PGs in the league for the past decade. In the 07-08 season he joined Cajasol, in the ACB league of Spain, and became a very important player for the team to avoid the relegation to the LEB (the second division of the Spanish league).

Is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 14 seasons for the Montreal Canadien

Is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 14 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League. He was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan.Lach was the recipient of the first official Art Ross Trophy in 1948 and the Hart Trophy in 1945. He did lead the NHL in scoring during the 1944–45 season with 80 points, but this was before the creation of the Art Ross Trophy.

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1910 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He batted right

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1910 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He batted right and left and threw right-handed. Rieger had a 0-2 record, with a 5.48 ERA, in 13 games, in his one year career.

Is a former professional baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Robins in 1925 & 1926.

Is a former professional baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Robins in 1925 & 1926.

Was a second baseman for the Washington Senators (1913-14), New York Yankees (1916-17) and St. Louis

Was a second baseman for the Washington Senators (1913-14), New York Yankees (1916-17) and St. Louis Browns (1918-20).He led the American League in being Hit By Pitch (8) in 1918 and Sacrifice Hits (48) in 1920. His 48 Sacrifice Hits in 1920 is still an Orioles single season record (the St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore after the 1953 season and became the Orioles).In 7 seasons Gedeon played in 584 Games and had 2,109 At Bats, 259 Runs, 515 Hits, 82 Doubles, 20 Triples, 1 Home Run, 171 RBI, 33 Stolen Bases, 180 Walks, .244 Batting Average, .311 On-base percentage, .303 Slugging Percentage, 640 Total Bases and 132 Sacrifice Hits.

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Hoffman was elected State treasurer in 1952, reelected in 19

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Hoffman was elected State treasurer in 1952, reelected in 1956 and served until elected to Congress.Hoffman was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-sixth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1959-Janua

Was a college and professional American football player. After a college career as multi-year All-Am

Was a college and professional American football player. After a college career as multi-year All-American at New York University, he went on to play professional football. As a halfback with a 14-year career he played from 1929-1937, 1939, (interrupted by war service) 1944-1947

Was an American businessman, philanthropist, and the 30th governor of Minnesota, serving a single te

Was an American businessman, philanthropist, and the 30th governor of Minnesota, serving a single term from January 2, 1961 to March 25, 1963 as a Republican.

Is a Honduran football midfielder. He currently plays for Deportes Savio in Liga Nacional de Hondura

Is a Honduran football midfielder. He currently plays for Deportes Savio in Liga Nacional de Honduras. He was also a called up for the Honduras national football team from 2000 to 2006.

(born July 28, 1840-died November 28, 1990) is a former professional baseball player in Major League

(born July 28, 1840-died November 28, 1990) is a former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox. In his career, he hit 16 home runs and drove in 151 RBI.

Was a football defender. He played club football for Motagua.

Was a football defender. He played club football for Motagua.

Was a visual artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bischoff, along with Richard Diebenkorn and David

Was a visual artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bischoff, along with Richard Diebenkorn and David Park, was part of the post-World War II generation of artists who started as abstract painters and found their way back to figurative art.He entered the University of California, Berkeley in September 1934, completing his master's degree in May 1939, and immediately started teaching art at a Sacramento high school (1939-1941). During his years at university, one teacher had influenced him most: the highly independent-minded Margaret Peterson, whose total dedication to her teaching, and insistence on the ethical value of art, were to have a great impact on the artist Elmer Bischoff would be. World War II, however, was to change Bischoff's life. In 1941, he served as a lieutenant colonel in intelligence services in England, stationing near Oxford, and only coming back to the US in November 1945.

American scientist and inventor; born near Dayton, Ohio, died in Washington, D.C.Gates’s invention

American scientist and inventor; born near Dayton, Ohio, died in Washington, D.C.Gates’s inventions include the foam fire extinguisher, an improved electric iron, an aseptic brewing and fermenting process, electric loom mechanisms, diamagnetic and magnetic separators for extracting gold from sand, an incandescent gas mantle furnace, the educational toy “Box and Block,” and numerous other mechanical, scientific, psychological, and educational devices.At the turn of the 20th century the Elmer Gates Laboratory in Chevy Chase, MD, was the largest private laboratory in the Unites States.

(born February 10, 1915) is a former outfielder/third baseman who played in Major League Baseball be

(born February 10, 1915) is a former outfielder/third baseman who played in Major League Baseball between 1939 and 1948. He batted left handed and threw right handed. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Was professor of zoology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an internationally reco

Was professor of zoology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an internationally recognized protozoologist and parasitologist.to American Methodist missionary parents, William Arthur Noble and Mattie Wilcox Noble. He lived with his family in Korea until 1927, when he and his identical twin brother, Glenn Arthur Noble, moved to the United States to attend the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in zoology, an M.A. in zoology, and a Ph.D. in protozoology and parasitology.

Was a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissio

Was a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner from 1949 to 1954.He was a member of the Lutheran Church and served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1921 to 1926. He was elected to t

Was a Slovak-American right fielder, coach and scout in Major League Baseball, making his debut on S

Was a Slovak-American right fielder, coach and scout in Major League Baseball, making his debut on September 22, 1940. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.Playing in the major leagues for 20 years, Valo was a .282 hitter with 58 home runs and 601 RBI in 1806 games, with most of his time spent as a member of the Philadelphia & Kansas City Athletics (1940-43, 1946-56).

Was an American blues guitarist, singer, song writer and band leader. He was known as The King of th

Was an American blues guitarist, singer, song writer and band leader. He was known as The King of the Slide Guitar and had a unique guitar style, noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice.ames was born Elmore Brooks in the old Richland community in Holmes County, Mississippi, (not to be confused with two other locations of the same name in Mississippi, one in Humphreys County and the other in Rankin County). He was the illegitimate son of 15-year-old Leola Brooks, a field hand. His father was probably Joe Willie "Frost" James, who moved in with Leola, and so Elmore took this as his name. His parents adopted an orphaned boy, Robert Holston, at some point.

Is a popular and acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter.In the 1930s, two major events occurre

Is a popular and acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter.In the 1930s, two major events occurred that would influence many of his works. Gangsters such as Bonnie and Clyde were making national headlines, as were the Detroit Tigers baseball team. From about 1931 to 1934, Bonnie and Clyde were on a rampage; they were killed in May 1934. The Tigers made it to the World Series in 1934. Leonard turned these events into lifelong fascinations with both sports and guns.

Is a retired American basketball player. A 7'0" center from Kentucky State University, he played for

Is a retired American basketball player. A 7'0" center from Kentucky State University, he played for in the National Basketball Association from 1971 to 1979. He was a member of the Buffalo Braves, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.In his first season, Smith averaged 17.3 points per game and 15.2 rebounds per game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team. His rebounding average of 15.2 is still the eighth highest ever by an NBA rookie.

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in

Is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (25th overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft. Elmore played for the Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Seattle SuperSonics in 5 NBA seasons. His best year as a pro came during the 1993-94 season as a Clipper when he appeared in 76 games and averaged 8.9 ppg. He played collegiately at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He wore Jersey No 27 in every NBA game he played in.

Distinguished teaching professor emeritus at State University of New York at Stony Brook, as well as

Distinguished teaching professor emeritus at State University of New York at Stony Brook, as well as a American geneticist and noted historian of Science. Dr. Carlson earned his B.A. 1953 from New York University, and his PhD 1958 in zoology from Indiana University[1] under the mentorship of Hermann Joseph Muller. Dr. Carlson is a past recipient of the E. Harris Harbison Award for excellence in teaching given by the Danforth Foundation[2].He has been a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota, San Diego State University, and Tougaloo College[1]. He was also a McMurrin visiting professorship at the University of Utah[3]

An American comedian, television actor, writer and producer. He starred in the television series Sta

An American comedian, television actor, writer and producer. He starred in the television series Stacked. He also starred in the short-lived sitcom In-Laws. Known for his impressions, including those of Jeff Goldblum, Howard Stern and Jay Leno, Gold can be seen as a judge on the ABC celebrity impersonation competition series The Next Best Thing. Gold was also in the movie Cheaper by the Dozen as a cameraman from the Oprah Winfrey show.