American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a singer/songwriter. Her music can be described as a blend of many genres including country, folk

Is a singer/songwriter. Her music can be described as a blend of many genres including country, folk, blues, pop, and rock. Her band is called "Lizzie West and the White Buffalo," the "White Buffalo" referring to her co-producer and boyfriend, Anthony Kie

Is an American volleyball player, who represented the United States men's national volleyball team i

Is an American volleyball player, who represented the United States men's national volleyball team in four Olympics team competitions.

(December 31, 1919 – September 5, 1991) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Boston Red

(December 31, 1919 – September 5, 1991) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (1945), Chicago Cubs (1945), and Chicago White Sox (1947).

American politician, is a Democratic politician from Texas. He has represented a district based in t

American politician, is a Democratic politician from Texas. He has represented a district based in the state capital, Austin, in the United States House of Representatives since 1995. It is currently numbered as the 25th congressional district but was numbered as the 10th congressional district from 1995 to 2005.

(born November 5, 1959 in Portland, Arkansas) was a Major League Baseball player. A center fielder

(born November 5, 1959 in Portland, Arkansas) was a Major League Baseball player. A center fielder

Was an American, Democratic politician and civil rights activist.From 1965 until 1977, he served in

Was an American, Democratic politician and civil rights activist.From 1965 until 1977, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Is a retired American basketball player.

Is a retired American basketball player.

Is as of 1997[update] a NASA astronaut.Hammond received his pilot wings at Reese Air Force Base, Tex

Is as of 1997[update] a NASA astronaut.Hammond received his pilot wings at Reese Air Force Base, Texas, in 1975. He was assigned to the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing 496th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Hahn Air Base, Germany, flying the F4E from 1976 to 1979. I

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career Bourne won 1 double

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career Bourne won 1 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 73 in 1983 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 42 in 1987.

Is a former NFL safety who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981-1991.Coupling his hard-hittin

Is a former NFL safety who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981-1991.Coupling his hard-hitting tackles with superior pass defense, Lloyd Burruss quickly established himself as one of the top strong safeties in the NFL. A third-round pick out of Maryland in 1981, Burruss became a starter immediately and picked off four passes in his rookie season

Was a pitcher for the California Angels (1969-1973), Texas Rangers (1973-1974), and Chicago White So

Was a pitcher for the California Angels (1969-1973), Texas Rangers (1973-1974), and Chicago White Sox (1974-1975).In seven seasons he had an 8-25 win-loss record in 159 games, with 19 games started, 22 saves, 297? innings pitched, 291 hits allowed, 183 runs allowed, 155 earned runs allowed, 19 home runs allowed, 196 walks, 194 strikeouts, 11 hit batsmen, 27 wild pitches, 18 intentional walks, and a 4.69 ERA.

Was the American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents

Was the American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents, as well as several adult books.Alexander graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1940, and was inducted into the school's Wall of Fame in 1995. He decided he wanted to be a writer at age 15, but his parents were so upset that they placed him at Haverford College just down the road from home (although he left after completing only a single term). Looking for adventure, he served in the US Army in World War II, where he rose to be a staff sergeant in intelligence and counterintelligence after he trained in Wales, which would become the setting of so many of his books. Alexander then attended the University of Paris, where he met Janine Denni. They were married in 1946. Alexander died May 17, 2007, two weeks after the death of his wife of sixty-one years. He is buried at Arlington Cemetery Co in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. His daughter, Madeline Khalil, died in 1990.

Is an American former professional basketball player. The 6'7" guard was heavily recruited by variou

Is an American former professional basketball player. The 6'7" guard was heavily recruited by various colleges, despite the fact that transfered from one high school to another in New York City. He eventually wound up at UNLV, where he was taken in by an assistant coach as his legal guardian and enrolled at the school to play for legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian. He never did play at UNLV, as off court troubles led to him leaving the school. He enrolled and played very briefly at Mt. St. Antonio (junior college) before playing in the CBA and other minor professional leagues. During this time he was shot 3 times during a confrontation in Queens New York. Almost immediately thereafter he recovered and began playing again. When Tarkanian was named head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, he brought Daniels with him, and Daniels teamed up with David Robinson in the Spurs starting lineup. Daniels had an emotional return to New York City during the preseason, where he dominated the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, electrifying the crowd

Was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, New York.A 6'7" f

Was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, New York.A 6'7" forward from St. John's University, Dove was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the fourth pick of the 1967 NBA Draft. He played two years with the Pistons before joining the New York Nets of the ABA, with whom he remained until 1972. In his professional career, Dove averaged 11.1 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game.[1]

Is a retired Canadian Champion jockey in Thoroughbred flat horse racing who uniquely is also a licen

Is a retired Canadian Champion jockey in Thoroughbred flat horse racing who uniquely is also a licensed driver of harness racing horses. As a teenager, Duffy began attending harness racing events at a racetrack near his home. He left school to go to work

A former American football safety who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981-1991 in the Nation

A former American football safety who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981-1991 in the National Football League.

Is a Canadian pair skater.Eisler first competed with Lorri Baier. He then teamed up with Katherina M

Is a Canadian pair skater.Eisler first competed with Lorri Baier. He then teamed up with Katherina Matousek and competed with her at the 1984 Winter Olympics, in which they finished in eighth place. He partnered with Isabelle Brasseur in 1987

(August 1, 1914 – November 17, 1973) was an American golfer.

(August 1, 1914 – November 17, 1973) was an American golfer.

(born January 11, 1959 in Gary, Indiana) is a former left and right fielder and manager in Major Lea

(born January 11, 1959 in Gary, Indiana) is a former left and right fielder and manager in Major League Baseball,

Was a prolific and successful American inventor who was responsible for devising the first electric

Was a prolific and successful American inventor who was responsible for devising the first electric stove, an early form of the microwave oven and the flexible rubber ice cube tray, among other products. Mr. Copeman was raised by his Canadian parents on a farm in Farmer's Creek, Michigan which is located east of Flint. He studied engineering at the former Michigan Agricultural College, now Michigan State University.Although he is not well-known today, Copeman developed many inventions and ideas that benefited many people. He has nearly seven hundred patents in his name. He once told his grandson that he could walk into any store and find one of his inventions.

An American R&B singer-songwriter, dancer and record producer and actor.Lloyd was recruited at the a

An American R&B singer-songwriter, dancer and record producer and actor.Lloyd was recruited at the age of 11 to join a singing group "N-Toon", created by artist developer Joyce Irby of the 80's all girl band Klymaxx. He landed two major deals for the group, Warner Records, and Dreamworks. The group had marginal success with a single "Ready" but the group eventually disbanded. Irby, Lloyd's manager, at the time of began shopping around for a solo deal through her company Diva One Entertainment. He soon was signed to MCA Records with his first single-to-be "Young Girl

A retired British boxer. Born in Jamaica, he was WBC/WBA & IBF welterweight champion from 1986 to 19

A retired British boxer. Born in Jamaica, he was WBC/WBA & IBF welterweight champion from 1986 to 1987. and WBC welterweight champion from 1988 to 1989.

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler. He

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler. He played one first-class match for Bermuda, against New Zealand in 1972.

Was a Minnesota politician and was a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives represe

Was a Minnesota politician and was a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing the old districts 1 and 1B, which included all or portions of Houston and Winona counties in the southeastern part of the state. He was also House Sp

An American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 t

An American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1979. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat.Meeds first won election to the House by defeating incumbent Republica