American Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los

Was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins. Baughan played college football at Georgia Tech. In 1959 he was Georgia Tech's captain, an All-American, the Southeastern Conference Lineman of the Year, and the Most Valuable Player in the Gator Bowl.

Is an American boxer from New York, New York. Shapiro was undefeated in his first 37 fights, with a

Is an American boxer from New York, New York. Shapiro was undefeated in his first 37 fights, with a record of 36-0-1. Maxie fought Leo Rodak two times. The first fight Maxie lost in Brooklyn, New York, by decision. The second fight Maxie won by decision a

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 2000s.

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 2000s.

Is a Grandmaster of chess. He was a late developer and was only an average player for his age until

Is a Grandmaster of chess. He was a late developer and was only an average player for his age until he shot up in strength in the early 1980s.

Was a Canadian politician, businessman and lawyer in Quebec. Raymond was born in Saint-Stanislas-de-

Was a Canadian politician, businessman and lawyer in Quebec. Raymond was born in Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka. In the 1925 Canadian federal election he ran as a Liberal candidate in the district of Beauharnois, and won. He was re-elected in 1926 and 1930. In 1935 and 1940 he was elected in the district of Beauharnois—Laprairie. Raymond was one of three Liberal MPs who broke with the party to oppose Canada's entry into World War II in 1939, arguing that Canada should restrict its efforts to home defence and not send its troops abroad.

Was an American boxer of the 1930s, one-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, actor, entertainer,

Was an American boxer of the 1930s, one-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, actor, entertainer, professional wrestler and referee. One of the most colorful figures of his day, Baer enjoyed life in the limelight, often at the expense of his training. H

Was an American boxer of the 1930s, one-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, actor and entertaine

Was an American boxer of the 1930s, one-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, actor and entertainer.Maximilian Adalbert Baer was born on February 11, 1909 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Jacob Baer (1875–1938) who was of French and Jewish-?? ancestry and Dora Bales (1877–1938) who was of German and Scots-Irish ancestry. His eldest sister was Frances May Baer (1905–1991), his younger sister was Bernice Jeanette Baer (1911–1987), his younger brother was boxer-turned-actor Jacob Henry Baer, better known as Buddy Baer (1915–1986) and his adopted brother was August "Augie" Baer.

Was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Born in Fredericksburg, Texas, Hirsch b

Was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Born in Fredericksburg, Texas, Hirsch became one of the most successful trainers in Thoroughbred horse racing history. Hirsch conditioned horses for various owners including George W. Loft, Arth

[Molino] (born February 4, 1950 in Villa Acu

[Molino] (born February 4, 1950 in Villa Acu

Is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskin

Is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers. His brothers' Luis and Joaquin also played professional football.

Is an American soul singer.She began singing as a child, performing with two New York based gospel g

Is an American soul singer.She began singing as a child, performing with two New York based gospel groups when she was a teenager. In 1960, she signed with the small Nomar record label, who released the smooth soul ballad "All in My Mind" (which was writt

Is an American Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley where she graduated with

Is an American Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley where she graduated with a BA in English in 1962. She is also a prolific academic and writer.

Is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue. She originally left the group in 2

Is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue. She originally left the group in 2001 to spend time with her daughter. Jones rejoined En Vogue on a permanent basis in the third quarter of 2004. As of 2008[update], she is a current member

Is a former competitive diver and diving coach. She was a gold medal winner at the 1972 Summer Olymp

Is a former competitive diver and diving coach. She was a gold medal winner at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the three meter springboard event. King was a career officer in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1992, retiring in the rank of colonel. She

Is an American poet and author.Kumin, the daughter of Jewish parents, attended Catholic kindergarten

Is an American poet and author.Kumin, the daughter of Jewish parents, attended Catholic kindergarten and lower schools. She received her B.A. in 1946 and her M.A. in 1948 from Radcliffe College. In June 1946 she married Victor Kumin, an engineering consul

Was an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at four Olympic Ga

Was an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at four Olympic Games.

Was an American blues and jazz singer.Sullivan was born Marietta Williams in Homestead, Pennsylvania

Was an American blues and jazz singer.Sullivan was born Marietta Williams in Homestead, Pennsylvania. After moving to New York, Sullivan sang during intermissions at the Onyx Club and was discovered by the pianist, Claude Thornhill. Thornhill recorded her

Was an American soldier and diplomat of the mid-20th century.Taylor's rise to the highest echelons o

Was an American soldier and diplomat of the mid-20th century.Taylor's rise to the highest echelons of U.S. government began under the tutelage of General Matthew B. Ridgway in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division when Ridgway commanded the division in the early part of World War II. In 1943, Taylor's diplomatic and language skills resulted in his secret mission to Rome to coordinate an 82nd air drop with Italian forces. General Eisenhower would later say that "the risks he ran were greater than I asked any other agent or emissary to take during the war." Hundreds of miles behind the front lines of battle, Taylor was forced by rules of engagement to wear his American military uniform, so that if captured he could not be shot as a spy. He met with the new Italian Prime Minister, Marshal Pietro Badoglio.

The group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian. After their innovative

The group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian. After their innovative and versatile debut album One For All (1990)—covering areas from reggae-influenced hip hop music to new jack swing—Puba left the group after disputes with

Is an educator and former political figure in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented Lewi

Is an educator and former political figure in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented Lewisporte in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1971 to 1975 and from 1982 to 1989 as a Progressive Conservative. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the House of Assembly in 1975. From 1977 to 1982, he was personnel manager for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. Russell was speaker for the House of Assembly from 1972 to 1975 and from 1982 to 1985. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Consumer Affairs and Communications and as Minister of the Environment. Russell retired from politics in 1989.

Was an American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer.A pioneer of bebop, Roach went on to work

Was an American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer.A pioneer of bebop, Roach went on to work in many other styles of music, and is generally considered one of the most important drummers in history. He worked with many of the greatest jazz musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins and Clifford Brown.

Was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.May Sutton was bo

Was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.May Sutton was born in Plymouth, England, but when she was six years old, Sutton's family moved to a ranch near Pasadena, California. It was there that she and her sisters played tennis on a court built by her father. As young ladies, May and her sisters, Violet, Florence, and Ethel, dominated the California tennis circuit. In 1904 at age 18, May Sutton won the singles title at the U.S. Championships.

Was an actress, singer and star of vaudeville.her father died when she was 13 years old and her stag

Was an actress, singer and star of vaudeville.her father died when she was 13 years old and her stage-minded mother, in need of money, encouraged May and her younger sister Flora to perform. Creating a singing act, the sisters debuted in nearby Buffalo, New York in December 1874. By the fall of 1877, their career had progressed, and they were booked to appear at New York's Metropolitan Theater then at the Tony Pastor Theatre, a popular New York City music hall.

Was an American poet and playwright.Swenson attended Utah State University in Logan in the class of

Was an American poet and playwright.Swenson attended Utah State University in Logan in the class of 1939, where she received a bachelor's degree. She taught poetry at several universities while serving as poet-in-residence, including Bryn Mawr, the Univer

Is an American basketball forward for the University of Connecticut Huskies, and the winner of the 2

Is an American basketball forward for the University of Connecticut Huskies, and the winner of the 2006 and 2007 Naismith Prep Player of the Year. She was selected as the John Wooden Award winner in 2009 after leading Connecticut to the undefeated nationa