American Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is an American professional basketball player who last played with the NBA's Miami Heat.The guard is

Is an American professional basketball player who last played with the NBA's Miami Heat.The guard is the only men's basketball player in school history to place in the top ten in nine different statistical categories. He is second all-time in points scored, third in total steals, fourth in assists and seventh in rebounds and is first in free throws made. Jackson is one of two Pac-10 players to score over 1,900 points, grab over 700 rebounds and contribute over 400 assists over their career. In one of the greatest individual performances of all-time at Mac Court, Jackson scored 40 points — including 29 straight in the second half and overtime — as Oregon overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat Colorado 77-72 in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on March 17, 2004. He also became only the second freshman in Pac-10 history to record a triple-double when on February 17, 2001 he added 14 points, 11 rebounds and ten assists in a contest versus Washington. In his junior year, Jackson's second and final career triple-doubles against Florida A&M made him only the the third Pac-10 player in history to achieve multiple career triple-doubles (joining Jason Kidd and Loren Woods).

(born May 2, 1977, in Fountain Valley, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher with the Kansa

(born May 2, 1977, in Fountain Valley, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals. He is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee.

Is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball

Is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His position is at small forward.After graduating from University of San Diego High School in 1998, Walton enrolled at the University of Arizona and majored in family studies. There, he played for the Wildcats under coach Lute Olson. In his junior year, Walton averaged 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. As a fifth year senior, he averaged 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.9 steals.

Is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays forward for the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse

Is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays forward for the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League. Wiles was named to the 2006 NLL All-Rookie Team.

Was a U.S. college and professional basketball player who is now a church minister. He played colleg

Was a U.S. college and professional basketball player who is now a church minister. He played collegiately for the Ohio State University and professionally for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was during his time at Ohio State that he was severely injured in one of the more brutal on-court assaults in basketball history.

A female American R&B singer-songwriter and rapper of Puerto Rican descent.Cedeño's father died in

A female American R&B singer-songwriter and rapper of Puerto Rican descent.Cedeño's father died in 1995, and she and her four siblings were raised by her grandparents. She began singing and rapping at the age of twelve. After graduating high school, she c

Was a leading U.S. geomorphologist, and son of Aldo Leopold.A famous U.S. hydrologist, he suggested

Was a leading U.S. geomorphologist, and son of Aldo Leopold.A famous U.S. hydrologist, he suggested that a new philosophy of water management is needed, one based on geologic, geographic, and climatic factors as well as traditional economic, social, and political factors. He argued that the management of water resources cannot be successful as long as it is naïvely perceived from an economic and political standpoint, as it is in the status quo.He was the 1973 recipient of the G. K. Warren Prize from the National Academy of Sciences.[1] In 1991 he was awarded the National Medal of Science. He was also awarded The Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth Science in 2006.[2]

Was an American attorney and politician.He began practice in Culpeper, Virginia, and was soon design

Was an American attorney and politician.He began practice in Culpeper, Virginia, and was soon designated by the United States Government as Commonwealth’s Attorney for several counties in the northern part of the state. When he was only twenty-seven, Lewi

Is a British professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls,

Is a British professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, where he plays small forward.Deng developed an interest in association football and basketball, and was invited to join England's 15-and-under teams in both sports.[4] During this time, he began his career at Brixton Topcats. At the age of 13, he played for England's squad in the European Junior Men's Qualifying Tournament, averaging 40 points and 14 rebounds. He was named the MVP of the tournament. Next, he led England to the finals of the European Junior National Tournament, where he averaged 34 points and earned another MVP award. He counts himself a fan of Arsenal F.C.[5]

Is an American law enforcement official and the Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas. She is Texas's only

Is an American law enforcement official and the Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas. She is Texas's only elected female sheriff, as well as being the only openly lesbian holder of that office.On January 2, 2004, Lupe Valdez announced her candidacy for the Dem

(August 4, 1915 in Jonestown, MS - March 29, 1979 in Euclid, OH) was a professional baseball player

(August 4, 1915 in Jonestown, MS - March 29, 1979 in Euclid, OH) was a professional baseball player

Is an American retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st r

Is an American retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 1993 NBA Draft. In his career, Wright played in only one year in the NBA, averaging 1.3 points in 15 games for the Jazz during the 1993-94 season.

Was an American actor best known for his work in theatre, but who also worked in film and television

Was an American actor best known for his work in theatre, but who also worked in film and television. He also directed plays on Broadway.Adler made his first acting appearance on Broadway in 1921 and appeared in several productions before joining The Group Theatre in 1931. He played opposite Katharine Cornell in Alien Corn (1933), his sister Stella in Gold Eagle Guy (1934), Awake and Sing! and Paradise Lost (both 1935), and Frances Farmer in Golden Boy (1937). He also appeared in the anti-war musical Johnny Johnson (1936). By the early 1940s he was also directing but his first production They Should Have Stood in Bed closed after only eleven performances in 1942. His next directorial venture, A Flag is Born, ran for 120 performances in 1946 and featured newcomer Marlon Brando in one of the major roles. In 1965, when Zero Mostel left the Broadway cast of Fiddler on the Roof during a contract dispute, Adler took over the role of Tevye. The glowing reviews Adler received may have hastened Mostel's return to the "Fiddler" cast.

Was an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas and moved with his family, at age

Was an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas and moved with his family, at age twelve, to Chicago, Illinois in 1951.[2] He had taught himself guitar whilst in Arkansas and began listening to blues extensively. Three years later he began hanging outside blues clubs with the hopes of being invited to perform. He played with Howlin' Wolf's band and backed up James Cotton.

Was an American botanist, horticulturist and a pioneer in agricultural science.He developed more tha

Was an American botanist, horticulturist and a pioneer in agricultural science.He developed more than 800 strains and varieties of plants over his 55-year career. Burbank's varied creations included fruits, flowers, grains, grasses, and vegetables. He developed a spineless cactus (useful for cattle-feed) and the plumcot.Burbank's most successful strains and varieties include the Shasta daisy, the Fire poppy, the July Elberta peach, the Santa Rosa plum, the Flaming Gold nectarine, the Wickson plum, the Freestone peach, and the Burbank potato. Burbank also bred the white blackberry. A natural sport (genetic variant) of the Burbank potato with russet (reddish-brown) skin later became known as the Russet Burbank potato: this large, brown-skinned, white-fleshed potato has become the world's predominant processing potato.

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Houston Rockets. Standing 6'3" (1.91 m)

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Houston Rockets. Standing 6'3" (1.91 m) and weighing 185 lb (84 kg), Head plays primarily point guard but played shooting guard and small forward as a college basketball star at the University of Illinois.

Is an American play- and screenwriter. He attended Culver Academies, received a BA from Yale and ros

Is an American play- and screenwriter. He attended Culver Academies, received a BA from Yale and rose to the rank of major in the US Air Force. He is the father of two daughters and is married to actress Jennifer Bassey.

Is a former American football player. He played for the Detroit Lions for 8 seasons before he was re

Is a former American football player. He played for the Detroit Lions for 8 seasons before he was released from Detroit in 2003. He played for the Denver Broncos for one season, before retiring in 2004. In his time in the NFL, he was a two time Pro Bowler after the 1999 and 2000 seasons

(born October 10, 1974 in Columbus, Mississippi) is a current free agent and former Major League Bas

(born October 10, 1974 in Columbus, Mississippi) is a current free agent and former Major League Baseball pitcher.

Was an American basketball player. He played for the New York Nets of the American Basketball Associ

Was an American basketball player. He played for the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association for 2 seasons. From 1971 to 1972 he played for the Harlem Wizards, and he played briefly for the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers during the 1972-73 NBA season. He died of lung cancer at the age of 59.

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Châteauguay as a Liberal member in th

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He represented Châteauguay as a Liberal member in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1880.He was a member of the city council for Montreal from 1850 to 1851. In 1854, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada representing the city of Montreal. He supported an elected Legislative Council, secularization of the clergy reserves and putting an end to seigneurial tenure. In 1857, he retired from his association with the Grand Trunk with the intention of devoting his attention to politics but he was defeated in the next general election.

Was a Democratic politician from North Carolina and a senior member of the North Carolina General As

Was a Democratic politician from North Carolina and a senior member of the North Carolina General Assembly.He ran a funeral home business in Wilmington, North Carolina and served on the Wilmington City Council for 15 years. Jordan was elected to the North

Was an American professional football player and wrestler, known by his ringname Luther Lindsay or L

Was an American professional football player and wrestler, known by his ringname Luther Lindsay or Lindsey, who competed throughout the United States with the National Wrestling Alliance as well as international promotions such as All-Japan Pro Wrestling,

A former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the Detro

A former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the Detroit Lions for 8 seasons before he was released in 2003. He played for the Denver Broncos for one season, before retiring in 2004. In his time in the NFL, he was a two time Pro Bowler after the 1999 and 2000 seasons. His nickname during his time in Detroit was "Pass Rushing Luther".

Was a prominent Georgia lawyer, politician, Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and a

Was a prominent Georgia lawyer, politician, Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and antebellum Mayor of Atlanta.