American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Ser

Is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series. "The King", as he is nicknamed, is most well-known for winning the Nascar Championship seven times (Dale Earnhardt is the only other driver to accompl

Was a Major League Baseball first baseman from 1958 to 1966 and 1969. In 1967 and 1968, he played in

Was a Major League Baseball first baseman from 1958 to 1966 and 1969. In 1967 and 1968, he played in Japan for the Taiyo Whales. Throughout his baseball career, Stuart was known as a fine hitter, but a subpar fielder, garnering the unique nickname of "Dr. Strangeglove" for his poor defense. That was a play on words of the movie Dr. Strangelove, which was released in the middle years of Stuart's career. Similarly, the movie Goldfinger inspired another nickname, "Stonefingers".[1] In 1963, he set a record by committing 29 errors, a major league record for first basemen that still stands. Yet another less-than-flattering nickname for Stuart was "The Man With The Iron Glove". It has been noted that had the designated hitter rule existed then, he would have been an excellent candidate for such.

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'11" center, Washington starred at UCLA in t

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'11" center, Washington starred at UCLA in the 1970s, where he was named NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player following UCLA's 1975 championship. He played six professional seasons in the NBA as a member of the Kansas City Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. In his NBA career, he scored 3,456 points and grabbed 2,204 rebounds.

Legendre once represented Canada at the Davis Cup and had a career-high ranking of World No. 232 (De

Legendre once represented Canada at the Davis Cup and had a career-high ranking of World No. 232 (December 1978). He was the Quebec minister of sports in Bernard Landry's cabinet, after being elected as MNA for the riding of Blainville in 2001.

(born September 26, 1959) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and left-handed batter who playe

(born September 26, 1959) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and left-handed batter who played with the Boston Red Sox (1980-90), Houston Astros (1990-91) and St. Louis Cardinals (1991-92).

A retired American basketball player. He is the current head coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets. He

A retired American basketball player. He is the current head coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets. He was hired five days after the firing of Jeff Van Gundy on May 18, 2007.

(born on April 8, 1920 in Tuolumne County, California) is a former first baseman in Major League Bas

(born on April 8, 1920 in Tuolumne County, California) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6' 9"center from Grambling State University,

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6' 9"center from Grambling State University, Johnson played parts of three seasons (1968-1971) with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He averaged 4.7 points per game in his NBA career and won an NBA Championship ring in 1969.

Was a German-American painter.where Lindners mother was owner of a custom-fitting corset business an

Was a German-American painter.where Lindners mother was owner of a custom-fitting corset business and Richard Lindner grew up and studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule (Arts and Crafts School). From 1924 to 1927 he lived in Munich and studied there from 1925 at the Kunstakademie. 1927 he moved to Berlin and stayed there until 1928 when he returned to Munich to become art director of a publishing firm. He remained there until 1933 when he was forced to flee to Paris, where he became politically engaged, sought contact with French artists and earned his living as a commercial artist. He was interned when the war broke out in 1939 and later served in the French Army. In 1941 he went to the United States and worked in New York City as an illustrator of books and magazines and made contact with New York artists and German emigrants (Albert Einstein, Marlene Dietrich, Saul Steinberg)

Was an American sculptor, known for his geometric constructions using wire as a medium. Lippold was

Was an American sculptor, known for his geometric constructions using wire as a medium. Lippold was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and worked as an industrial designer from 1937 to 1941. After he became a sculptor, Lippold found himself on several university faculties, including that of Hunter College at the City University of New York, from 1952 to 1967.

(born on April 1, 1962 in Visalia, California), was a utility player in Major League Baseball who pl

(born on April 1, 1962 in Visalia, California), was a utility player in Major League Baseball who played with the Seattle Mariners (1991-1998), and the Baltimore Orioles (1999-2000). He batted and threw right-handed.

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched for the Washington S

Is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched for the Washington Senators for seven games during the 1967 Washington Senators season.

Was a professional Major League Baseball player.Sharon graduated Kennedy Middle School and Sequoia H

Was a professional Major League Baseball player.Sharon graduated Kennedy Middle School and Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.He first broke into the major leagues at age 23 with the Detroit Tigers on May 13, 1973. In 1974 he earned a peak salary of $19,000 with the Tigers. In 1975 he joined the San Diego Padres, playing his last professional game on September 28, 1975.

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served in the United States Army from November 18, 1941, t

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served in the United States Army from November 18, 1941, to August 12, 1944, as a demolition specialist for the Ordnance Department in Middle Eastern, North African, and Italian Campaigns. He was a farmer and a pa

Is an American politician who is the 45th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Florida.In the 2

Is an American politician who is the 45th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Florida.In the 2010 elections, Florida voters passed constitutional amendments banning gerrymandering of congressional and legislative districts. In February 2011, Scott w

Is an American pop musician, best known as one half of the brother/sister duo the Carpenters, along

Is an American pop musician, best known as one half of the brother/sister duo the Carpenters, along with his sister Karen Carpenter.

Was the fortieth Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, serving a one-day term on December

Was the fortieth Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, serving a one-day term on December 31, 1973. In 1973, he was serving as alderman for the City's 13th Ward and the President of the Minneapolis City Council, but had been defeated in November

Was a science fiction illustrator.He began by working in a conventional pulp paperback style, but qu

Was a science fiction illustrator.He began by working in a conventional pulp paperback style, but quickly evolved a personal Surrealist idiom influenced by the cubists and surrealists, especially Picasso and Yves Tanguy. He also dabbled in abstract art an

Is an American songwriter who specializes in musical film with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some o

Is an American songwriter who specializes in musical film with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known writing includes the songs from Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Slipper and the Rose and the theme park song, "It's a Small World (after all)".

Is a Canadian politician currently living in Alberta, Canada.Magnus served as a municipal alderman f

Is a Canadian politician currently living in Alberta, Canada.Magnus served as a municipal alderman for Calgary city council representing Ward 4 from 1989 until his resignation in 1993. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1993 Alberta general election to represent the Progressive Conservatives for Calgary North Hill. He served four terms in the legislature before declining to seek re-election in the 2008 election.

Is a computer scientist and computational theorist, notable for research in the theory of algorithms

Is a computer scientist and computational theorist, notable for research in the theory of algorithms, for which he received a Turing Award in 1985 and the Kyoto Prize in 2008.[1]

As been the head coach of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League since January 23, 2006.J

As been the head coach of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League since January 23, 2006.Jauron has held head coaching positions with the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions (interim basis). He was named the AP Coach of the Year in 2001 after leading the Bears to a 13-3 record.

Is an American professional basketball player. He played one season in the NBA for the Sacramento Ki

Is an American professional basketball player. He played one season in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings during the 1990-91 season. He attended Indiana University and transferred to the University of Kansas in 1988.[1] Calloway was a 6'6" 180 lb guard.

(born April 14, 1934 in Oakland, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who pla

(born April 14, 1934 in Oakland, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1956 through 1966 for the Boston Red Sox (1956-60),

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 10 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 19

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 10 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1983 & 1984 seasons.