American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a tennis player in the early part of the 20th century. He was ranked as high as No. 4 in the Uni

Was a tennis player in the early part of the 20th century. He was ranked as high as No. 4 in the United States during his career. At the US Nationals, Touchard paired with Raymond D. Little to win the 1911 doubles title and reach the 1912 doubles final. A

Was a figure skating coach. His students include many champions, such as Dick Button, Donald Jackson

Was a figure skating coach. His students include many champions, such as Dick Button, Donald Jackson, Ronald Robertson, Ronald Ludington, Barbara Ann Scott, David Jenkins, Hayes Jenkins, Dorothy Hamill (during her novice years), John Misha Petkevich, and

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was a United States fencing champion and winner of a bronze medal in team épée fencing at the 1932

Was a United States fencing champion and winner of a bronze medal in team épée fencing at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He also competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where the American team placed fifth. He was a four-time U.S. Nation

Born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a left-handed starting pitcher in Maj

Born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.

(born February 2, 1982, in La Guaira, Venezuela) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for

(born February 2, 1982, in La Guaira, Venezuela) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the New York Mets. Molina bats and throws right-handed

Is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960 Summ

Is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He is a 1945 graduate of

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He is a 1945 graduate of Butler Area High School.[3] He served in the U.S. military in Okinawa, Japan from 1945 to 1947.[4] Travaglio then attended Slippery Rock College and Butler

Is an American composer, pianist and producer.His first record deal was signed with a band called Lo

Is an American composer, pianist and producer.His first record deal was signed with a band called Lodgic on A&M Records in 1985. This band included Michael Sherwood, Billy Sherwood, Jimmy Haun and Gary Starnes. The band was discovered by the 80's group Toto and was subsequently produced by Toto members David Paich and Steve Porcaro (also credited are Greg Ladanyi and Tom Knox). Although the album Nomadic Sands failed to chart in the U.S., the first single Lonely Man was featured in the movie Prince of Bel Air, starring Mark Harmon & Kirstie Alley.

Is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American cartoonist, children's book author/illustrator, director, and s

Is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American cartoonist, children's book author/illustrator, director, and screenwriter, best known for Bloom County, a 1980s cartoon-comic strip which dealt with socio-political issues as understood by fanciful characters (e.g. Bi

Was a politician from the U.S. State of Missouri.In 1932, Park was selected by the Missouri Democrat

Was a politician from the U.S. State of Missouri.In 1932, Park was selected by the Missouri Democratic Party as a candidate for Governor of Missouri after candidate Francis Wilson died in October 1932. Park resigned from his judicial position and defeated

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970's and 80's for the Atlanta Flames

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970's and 80's for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues. He has also had a lengthy career as a coach in the QMJHL since retiring as a player, and currently serves as head coach of the Prince Edward Island Rocket.

An American wildlife artist, recognized as among the finest contemporary painters of wildlife.[1]Coh

An American wildlife artist, recognized as among the finest contemporary painters of wildlife.[1]Coheleach (pronounced Ko-lee-ak) was born in New York City in 1933 and graduated from Cooper Union School of Art in 1956.[2] His paintings have received the Society of Animal Artists' Award of Excellence[3] eight times, and he was awarded the prestigious Master Artist Medal from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in 1983.

Is an American political artist and underground cartoonist. Although not African-American himself, C

Is an American political artist and underground cartoonist. Although not African-American himself, Colwell's comics often portray blacks in strong roles in stories of life on the streets.Colwell studied art at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After a two-year stint working for Mattel, he was arrested for draft resistance and was sentenced to two years in jail. His experiences there were the genesis of his underground comix series Inner City Romance, begun in 1972. During the turbulent 1960s scene in San Francisco, Colwell worked as an illustrator for the underground paper Good Times.[1]

Is a Canadian short track speed skater.He was also a member of the Canadian men's short track relay

Is a Canadian short track speed skater.He was also a member of the Canadian men's short track relay teams which took the gold medal in the 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984 at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, though no world championship titles

Is a former professional ice hockey player and is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifte

Is a former professional ice hockey player and is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey. Between 1971 and 1991, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques in an NHL career spanning 17 seasons and five Stanley Cup championships.

(born on September 4, 1964) is an American professional golfer

(born on September 4, 1964) is an American professional golfer

(January 28, 1893 - August 2, 1951) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1914 thro

(January 28, 1893 - August 2, 1951) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1914 through 1915 for the New York Yankees (1914-15) and Boston Red Sox (1915).

Was a U.S. politician a lawyer from the state of Oregon. A native of Texas, he served in the Army du

Was a U.S. politician a lawyer from the state of Oregon. A native of Texas, he served in the Army during World War I and later was the district attorney of Douglas County in Southern Oregon. A Republican, he was appointed and later won election to the Uni

Is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Cincinna

Is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1981-1984) and the Buffalo Bills (1985-1986)

A Canadian curler from Sorel. Hemmings is a popular curler who gained prominence after reaching the

A Canadian curler from Sorel. Hemmings is a popular curler who gained prominence after reaching the final of the Brier in 1998 and 1999. He is considered an ambassador for the game in not only his home province of Quebec, but across Canada where he crosse

An American research astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory.He obtained his B

An American research astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory.He obtained his B.A. (1974), M.A. (1975) degrees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Ph.D. (1978) at the University of Arizona, all in Planetary Sciences. After postdoctoral research and teaching at Harvard College Observatory and MIT, in 1983 he joined the US Peace Corps to serve in Kenya for two years, teaching astronomy and physics. After his return he took a position as Assistant Professor at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania [1].In 1989 he entered the Jesuit order, and took vows as a brother in 1991. On entry into the order, he was assigned as an astronomer to the Vatican Observatory, where he also serves as curator of the Vatican Meteorite collection, positions he has held since then. In addition to his continuing professional work in planetary science, he has also studied philosophy and theology.

Was an American horse trainer in Thoroughbred racing. He trained primarily in New Jersey for more th

Was an American horse trainer in Thoroughbred racing. He trained primarily in New Jersey for more than three decades. Among his stakes race wins were the 1980 Lamplighter and Eatontown Handicaps at Monmouth Park Racetrack.

(April 3, 1856 in Youngsville, Pennsylvania -December 3, 1938) was an American pitcher in Major Leag

(April 3, 1856 in Youngsville, Pennsylvania -December 3, 1938) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Youngsville, Pennsylvania. His debut game took place on May 2, 1882.

Was a Pennsylvania educator who later became a judge of United States District Court for the Eastern

Was a Pennsylvania educator who later became a judge of United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania from 1939 until 1952, when he resigned to be the Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for the United States Senate.Bard was confirme