American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

January 24, 1901 - February 4, 1981) was an utility infielder in Major League Baseball who played fr

January 24, 1901 - February 4, 1981) was an utility infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1927 through 1929 for the Washington Senators (1927-28) and Boston Red Sox (1929). Listed at 5' 10", 165 lb., Gillis batted and threw right-handed.

Was an American amateur tennis player in the 1940s and 1950s. Golden was ranked in the U.S. top 10 i

Was an American amateur tennis player in the 1940s and 1950s. Golden was ranked in the U.S. top 10 in singles in 1953, 1956, and 1957, and was ranked # 2 in the U.S. in doubles in 1953. Grant was also inducted into the USTA Midwest Section Hall of Fame.

Is a 6'3" 180-pound shortstop in the Oakland Athletics organization. He was drafted on June 9, 2009,

Is a 6'3" 180-pound shortstop in the Oakland Athletics organization. He was drafted on June 9, 2009, in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft as the 13th overall selection. He played college baseball at USC.Green played in 5 minor league games during the 2009 season, all at Single-A Stockton. To start the 2010 season, Green is rated as Oakland's third best prospect according to Baseball America[6] and will be appearing in big-league camp as a non-roster invitee.

Is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. He is 2.

Is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. He is 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in). As a collegiate and early professional, Hill was considered one of the best all-around players in the game, often leading his team in poi

Is an American figure skater. He placed 7th at the 2010 United States Figure Skating Championships a

Is an American figure skater. He placed 7th at the 2010 United States Figure Skating Championships and he was 5th at the 2010 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Was an American concert pianist.He studied with Robert Casadesus, Roger Sessions, and Nadia Boulange

Was an American concert pianist.He studied with Robert Casadesus, Roger Sessions, and Nadia Boulanger. He made his Manhattan recital debut when he was 23, and won the Concours International when he was 28.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played in 16 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played in 16 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953. Originally signed at the age of 17 by the Cincinnati Reds in 1941, it took Dunlap twelve years (during part of which he served in the Marine Corps during and after World War II) to reach the major leagues.In his brief major league career, Dunlap served primarily as a pinch hitter, garnering six hits in 17 at bats, including one triple and one home run. He did play one game as a right fielder, but made no plays in the field.

Is a Canadian politician and businessman.Mitchell was first elected to the Alberta legislature as th

Is a Canadian politician and businessman.Mitchell was first elected to the Alberta legislature as the Liberal MLA for Edmonton Meadowlark in 1986. Following his re-election in 1989, he was re-elected in 1993 and 1997 in the new riding of Edmonton McClung.On March 24, 2005, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Prime Minister Paul Martin, where he represents Edmonton for the Liberal Party of Canada.

Is a English-born Canadian former international soccer player. He made his senior debut for Canada i

Is a English-born Canadian former international soccer player. He made his senior debut for Canada in a March 1991 friendly match against the United States and played one more international game, a 1993 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Australia in which game he came on as a very late substitute.

In 1979, at the age of seventeen, Fuhr joined the Victoria Cougars of the WHL. After two stellar sea

In 1979, at the age of seventeen, Fuhr joined the Victoria Cougars of the WHL. After two stellar seasons in Victoria, which included the league championship and a trip to the Memorial Cup in 1981, Fuhr was drafted 8th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played three games in the National Hockey League. He

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played three games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. A right-handed relief pitcher, Roberts pitched for the

Is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. A right-handed relief pitcher, Roberts pitched for the New York Mets from 2000 to 2004. His career was derailed by injuries and a 2005 violation of baseball's steroid policy.2002 was the highlight of Roberts' career. He made the majors out of spring training and did not give up a single run until his eighth game. He ended April with a 0.69 ERA including his most dominant game on April 15 when he struck out five of the seven batters he faced over two innings pitched. In early June, his ERA dipped to a fantastic 0.59, but after a poor game, he was put on the disabled list with a rotator cuff problem. He returned a few weeks later, but was back on the disabled list with tendinitis after only five games.

Was a prolific American film actor with a sizeable body of work.

Was a prolific American film actor with a sizeable body of work.

Is an American neo-Pentecostal televangelist and is also a leader in the charismatic movement.After

Is an American neo-Pentecostal televangelist and is also a leader in the charismatic movement.After leaving high school, Roberts furthered his education, and studied for two years at both Oklahoma Baptist University, and Phillips University. In 1938, he married a preacher's daughter, Evelyn Lutman Fahnestock. Their marriage lasted 66 years until her death on May 4, 2005. During their life together, they expanded his ministry from preaching in tents to preaching on the radio. Roberts became one of the forerunners on television and attracted a vast viewership. Furthermore, he has written several books, such as Miracle of Seed-Faith and three autobiographies:, Expect a Miracle, Oral Roberts: Life Story, and The Call.

Was an American landscape painter and exponent of California Impressionism.Granville Richard Seymour

Was an American landscape painter and exponent of California Impressionism.Granville Richard Seymour Redmond was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1871 to a hearing family. He contracted Scarlet Fever at around 2 1/2 to the age of 3; when he

Was a pioneering American psychologist and educator. His interests focused on childhood development

Was a pioneering American psychologist and educator. His interests focused on childhood development and evolutionary theory. Hall was the first president of the American Psychological Association and the first president of Clark University.He began his career by teaching English and philosophy at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In 1882 (until 1888), he was appointed as a Professor of Psychology and Pedagogics at Johns Hopkins University, and began what is considered to be the first American psychology laboratory.[1] There, Hall objected vehemently to the emphasis on teaching traditional subjects, e.g., Latin, mathematics, science and history, in high school, arguing instead that high school should focus more on the education of adolescents than on preparing students for college.

Is a retired American professional basketball player.At ft 6 in (2.11 m) and 225 lb (102 kg), Waiter

Is a retired American professional basketball player.At ft 6 in (2.11 m) and 225 lb (102 kg), Waiters played center for Ohio State University's men's basketball team and was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the 1983 NBA Draft. The Blazers sold their draft rights to the Indiana Pacers, and Waiters spent his first two seasons in Indiana. He then played for the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls until leaving the NBA for Europe in 1988. Waiters averaged 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds over the course of his NBA career.

Was an African American inventor. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and died in New York.Granville T. Wo

Was an African American inventor. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and died in New York.Granville T. Woods literally learned his skills on the job. Attending school in Columbus until age 10 when he then went to work with his father in a machine shop that made speed equipment for carriages and repaired railroad equipment and machinery[1]. Woods studied other machine workers in different pieces of equipment and was said to have paid workers to teach him electrical concepts.

(April 26, 1927 in Richmond, Virginia - September 12, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an Ame

(April 26, 1927 in Richmond, Virginia - September 12, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball. Hamner was one of the key players on the "Whiz Kids," the 1950 National League champion Philadelphia Phillies.

Is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 9th District since 1996. He is Ch

Is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 9th District since 1996. He is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary, Division B Committee, which handles criminal law and traffic safety legislation. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Education

Is an American professional tennis player. A doubles specialist, he won four titles during his caree

Is an American professional tennis player. A doubles specialist, he won four titles during his career. Upon retiring from the tour, Oliver took a job in the finanical sector for a company in Texas.

The Professor, is an American basketball player from the U.S. state of Oregon. He plays on the Stree

The Professor, is an American basketball player from the U.S. state of Oregon. He plays on the Streetball AND1 Mixtape Tour. Boucher is 5'10" and weighs 150 pounds (1.78 m, 63.5 kg)

Was a lawyer and member and functionary of the United States Congress. He later set up a legal pract

Was a lawyer and member and functionary of the United States Congress. He later set up a legal practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was made the chief clerk of the United States House of Representatives for the years 1875-1881. He died in Philadelph

Was an American artist, whose work was dedicated to creating life-like, posable dolls and figures. G

Was an American artist, whose work was dedicated to creating life-like, posable dolls and figures. Greer Lankton was born Greg Lankton in Flint, Michigan, to a presbytarian minister and his wife. Greer had a rough childhood, and was picked on for being fe

Is a retired lacrosse goaltender, who is recognized as one of the most successful and accomplished g

Is a retired lacrosse goaltender, who is recognized as one of the most successful and accomplished goaltenders in the history of the sport.