American Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was the first doctor in the United States to specialize in diabetes and was the founder of today’s

Was the first doctor in the United States to specialize in diabetes and was the founder of today’s Joslin Diabetes Center. He was the first to advocate for teaching patients to care for their own diabetes, an approach now commonly referred to as “DSME” or

Was a World War II hero and an author. He was also the son of President of the United States Frankli

Was a World War II hero and an author. He was also the son of President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) and his wife Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.

Is the bench coach for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics franchise, and a former major leagu

Is the bench coach for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics franchise, and a former major league third baseman.

(September 11, 1916 - June 2, 2000) was a professional baseball player in the 1940's.

(September 11, 1916 - June 2, 2000) was a professional baseball player in the 1940's.

Is an American former professional basketball player for the NBA's Chicago Stags and a former colleg

Is an American former professional basketball player for the NBA's Chicago Stags and a former collegiate athlete for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team. He is most famous for leading Illinois as a member of the famed "Whiz Kids" of the 1940s. He was drafted into the NBA in 1948, and played for the Chicago Stags, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Milwaukee Hawks. He and the other Whiz Kids, Andy Phillip, Art Mathisen, Ken Menke, and Jack Smiley, are regarded as some of Illiois's all-time greats, but only he and Phillip are on the team's all-century team. Vance and his Whiz Kids teammates left basketball to serve in World War II in 1943. Vance was elected to the "Illini All Century Team" in 2004.

(born January 23, 1923) is a former pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 10.5",

(born January 23, 1923) is a former pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 10.5", 185 lb., Deal was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed

Is an American singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She performs under the name Ellis,

Is an American singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She performs under the name Ellis, having found early on that her last name is frequently mispronounced.[2] Her music is generally described as folk/indie acoustic.

July 26, 1914 - October 16, 1968), also nicknamed "Old Folks", was a Major League Baseball right-han

July 26, 1914 - October 16, 1968), also nicknamed "Old Folks", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns (1946-1947), Boston Red Sox (1948-55),

Born September 11, 1964 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a former outfielder and designated hitter who

Born September 11, 1964 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons. He batted and threw right-handed.

Was a professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies

Was a professor of geography at Yale University during the early 20th century, known for his studies on climatic determinism, economic growth and economic geography. He served as Presidents of the Ecological Society of America in 1917, the Association of American Geographers in 1923 and the President of the Board of Directors of the American Eugenics Society from 1934 to 1938.

An American painter and sculptor associated with Hard-edge painting, Color Field painting and the Mi

An American painter and sculptor associated with Hard-edge painting, Color Field painting and the Minimalist school. His works demonstrate unassuming techniques that emphasize the simplicity of form. Kelly often employs bright colors to enhance his works. Ellsworth Kelly is represented by Matthew Marks Gallery, New York. He lives and works in Spencertown, New York.Kelly decided to return to America in 1954 after being abroad for six years. His decision to venture back into the New York art scene was sparked after reading a review of an Ad Reinhardt exhibit, to which he felt his work related. Upon his return to New York he found the art world “very tough.”[1] The acceptance of his art was anything but rapid. Although Kelly can now be considered an essential innovator and contributor to the American art movement,

Also known as Mrs. W. Merritt Peterson, was an American politician from Charlotte, Eaton County, Mic

Also known as Mrs. W. Merritt Peterson, was an American politician from Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan. She was married to the late Colonel W. M. Peterson and was an overseas Red Cross volunteer in World War II. She was an officer in the American Cance

(March 19, 1897 - December 17, 1985) was a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators

(March 19, 1897 - December 17, 1985) was a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators in August of 1920. The 23-year-old rookie made two pinch-hitting appearances for the Senators and did not play in the field, so his position is not known.

Was an American heavyweight boxer who fought from 1926 to 1949. Ray was known as a hard puncher and

Was an American heavyweight boxer who fought from 1926 to 1949. Ray was known as a hard puncher and had a career record of 86 (with 70 knockouts)-13-1. Ray never fought for the title, but did fight future heavyweight champions Ezzard Charles and Jersey Jo

Is a former soccer player from El Salvador who represented El Salvador at the Olympic games in 1968

Is a former soccer player from El Salvador who represented El Salvador at the Olympic games in 1968 & at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

(January 29, 1902 - April 9, 1971) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly

(January 29, 1902 - April 9, 1971) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season. Listed at 5' 9", 160 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

Was a prolific inventor and entrepreneur, most famous as co-inventor, with Herman Anschütz-Kaempfe

Was a prolific inventor and entrepreneur, most famous as co-inventor, with Herman Anschütz-Kaempfe of the gyrocompass.Sperry was born at Cortland, New York, U.S.A.. He spent three years at the state normal school there, then a year at Cornell University in 1878 and 1879, where he became interested in dynamo electricity. He moved to Chicago, Illinois, early in 1880 and, soon after founded the Sperry Electric Company. In 1900 Sperry established an electrochemical laboratory at Washington, D.C., where he and his associate, Clifton P. Townshend, developed a process for making pure caustic soda from salt and discovered a process for recovering tin from scrap metal. Sperry experimented with diesel engines and gyroscopic compasses and stabilizers for ships and aircraft.

Was an American football running back in the NFL.He was born in Chicago in 1925, the son of Elmer an

Was an American football running back in the NFL.He was born in Chicago in 1925, the son of Elmer and Helen Angsman. He starred for Notre Dame in college from 1943 to 1945 and played 7 seasons in the NFL, all with the Chicago Cardinals.

Was an Academy and two-time Golden Globe award winning American film score composer. He was famous f

Was an Academy and two-time Golden Globe award winning American film score composer. He was famous for composing music for The Ten Commandments, The Man With the Golden Arm and The Magnificent Seven.

Is an American businessman and political strategist.Harris has served on numerous civic and business

Is an American businessman and political strategist.Harris has served on numerous civic and business boards of directors including Alabama Power Company, Southern Company, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Mercedes Benz US International, AmSouth Bancorp

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part o

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played all five matches.

Is a retired municipal and provincial level politician, pipe-fitter, farmer, sailor and entrepreneur

Is a retired municipal and provincial level politician, pipe-fitter, farmer, sailor and entrepreneur from Alberta, Canada. He served as an Alderman and Mayor for the city of Grande Prairie, Alberta and later served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1979 to 1982 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus.

(born March 2, 1894 in York Springs, Pennsylvania - July 29, 1976 in Collingswood, New Jersey), is a

(born March 2, 1894 in York Springs, Pennsylvania - July 29, 1976 in Collingswood, New Jersey), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a pitcher from 1915-1922.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Bradley University.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Bradley University.

(January 11, 1876 - January 9, 1971) was an American player in Major League Baseball from 1898 until

(January 11, 1876 - January 9, 1971) was an American player in Major League Baseball from 1898 until 1910. He was an outfielder known predominantly for his solid batting and speed.