American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a NASCAR racing legend. He was the father of Dale Earnhardt, the grandfather of Dale Earnhardt,

Was a NASCAR racing legend. He was the father of Dale Earnhardt, the grandfather of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kerry Earnhardt, and great grandfather of Jeffrey Earnhardt.alph was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina to Effie Mae Barber and John Henderson Earnhardt.[2] He spent manyR years working in a cotton mill in North Carolina. One of the only ways out of this poor living was racing. Ralph started his racing career on dirt tracks where he was famous for keeping his car in top condition throughout each race. Ralph died of a heart attack in the kitchen and found by his wife Martha. His death was portrayed inaccurately in the ESPN movie "3" where his death occurred in the garage and Dale Earnhardt Sr. found him on the floor just after it happened.

Is a retired American college and professional basketball player. He is one of only 98 players on th

Is a retired American college and professional basketball player. He is one of only 98 players on the list of college men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds.

Was the first person to represent the seventh district of the Los Angeles City Council under the new

Was the first person to represent the seventh district of the Los Angeles City Council under the new charter in 1925. The Illinois native served until 1927.

Was an American golfer and tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. McKittrick also c

Was an American golfer and tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. McKittrick also competed in the single tennis competition but was eliminated in the second round. With his partner Dwight F. Davis he also participated in the tennis double

(born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current announcer.

(born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current announcer.

(born October 8, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee) played in one Major League Baseball game for the Clevel

(born October 8, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee) played in one Major League Baseball game for the Cleveland Indians on September 21, 1965, during which he recorded no at-bats.

Was an American collegiate and professional basketball player. He was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

Was an American collegiate and professional basketball player. He was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Beard was a member of Adolph Rupp's "Fabulous Five" University of Kentucky basketball team. After the 1951 NBA season, both Alex Groza and himself were suspended from the NBA for life by commissioner Maurice Podoloff when the players admitted point shaving during their college careers. Beard died at his Louisville, Kentucky home in 2007.[1]

Is a United States Representative from Texas's 4th congressional district. First elected in 1980, Ha

Is a United States Representative from Texas's 4th congressional district. First elected in 1980, Hall is the ranking Republican of the Science Committee and a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. He is the dean of the Texas congressional delegation, as well as the oldest serving member of the House of Representatives.Hall won the Democratic nomination for the 4th District in 1980, after Roberts retired He defeated Republican John Wright, a business manager, with 52% of the vote — the closest race in the district's history. Hall is only the fourth person to represent the 4th District since its creation in 1903. The district's second congressman, Rayburn (the longtime Speaker of the House), had represented the district for 48 years.

Is an American attorney, author, lecturer, political activist, and candidate for President of the Un

Is an American attorney, author, lecturer, political activist, and candidate for President of the United States in five elections, including the current election, with his role in the 2000 election in particular being subject to much debate. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer rights, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government. Nader is both the first Arab American and Lebanese American presidential candidate in the U.S.[1]

December 8, 1894 - February 1, 1969) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game fo

December 8, 1894 - February 1, 1969) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the Detroit Tigers in 1915. The 20-year-old right-hander stood 6'3" and weighed 190 lbs. He was a native of Rutherford College, North Carolina.

Was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, N

Was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Neves won 3,772 races, including 173 stakes, and was elected to the Racing Hall of Fame in 1960. His long career was interrupted only by several injuries an

Was the premier of the Canadian province of Alberta and leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservati

Was the premier of the Canadian province of Alberta and leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservatives from 1992 until his retirement in 2006. His tenure as premier ended when the Alberta Progressive Conservatives' new leader, Ed Stelmach, assumed office December 14, 2006,[1] exactly fourteen years after Klein first became Premier. He boasts the nickname of "King Ralph",[2] which is a reference both to his political longevity and his perceived autocratic style of leadership, also ironically because of his everyman persona which was the key plot device in the popular film of the same name released on the eve of his election victory as premier.

(born January 17, 1952 in Burbank, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/outfi

(born January 17, 1952 in Burbank, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/outfielder. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 1st round (20th pick) of the 1970 amateur draft and played for the Cubs (1972-1976) and the Kansas City Royals (1977-1980).

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He served as member of the State house of representatives in

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1855. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1857 and commenced practice in Oberlin, Ohio. During the Civil War served in the Union Army as captain

Is a Florida Republican (United States) politician who served as a Representative in the House of Re

Is a Florida Republican (United States) politician who served as a Representative in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida. He was first elected to the Florida House in 2002 and left office due to term limitation in 2010.

Was one of the world's oldest practicing architects at his death at age 93, and also one of the most

Was one of the world's oldest practicing architects at his death at age 93, and also one of the most prolific.apson practiced in Minneapolis, Minnesota from 1954-2008. His work was predominantly in the Modernist style. “Practically all the work I’ve done is not too far off from Bauhaus principles,” he said.

Was a Houston legislator who represented neighborhoods around Hobby Airport for 15 years in the Texa

Was a Houston legislator who represented neighborhoods around Hobby Airport for 15 years in the Texas House of Representatives. Wallace was a lifelong Democrat and he served from 1977 to 1992. After retiring, Wallace held several different jobs including

(November 24, 1890 - September 13, 1966) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1

(November 24, 1890 - September 13, 1966) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1913 and 1918

Is a former professional American football player.Baker was drafted in both the 1964 AFL and NFL dra

Is a former professional American football player.Baker was drafted in both the 1964 AFL and NFL drafts—the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him with their 3rd-round pick, while the New York Jets used their 6th-round pick to select him.

Was a Canadian coal miner, labour leader, and politician. In 1898, he won election to the Legislativ

Was a Canadian coal miner, labour leader, and politician. In 1898, he won election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia on a moderate "Liberal-Labour" platform. He ran for Vancouver's seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the 1900 federal election. Reports vary on whether he ran as an Independent Labour-Liberal candidate defeating the official Liberal and Conservative candidates, but once elected, he joined the Liberal caucus. He was re-elected in the 1904 and 1908 elections as a Liberal. He was defeated in the 1911 election. Smith subsequently returned to provincial politics and, returned to the provincial legislature in the 1916 provincial election that brought the British Columbia Liberal Party to power. Smith served as Minister of Finance in the government of Premier Harlan Carey Brewster, and died in office on February 17, 1917. His wife, Mary Ellen Smith, succeeded him in the subsequent by-election (held January 1918) as an Independent Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). She subsequently became the first female cabinet minister in the British Empire.

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

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

Was an American photographer and filmmaker. His 1929 film H2O was added to the National Film Registr

Was an American photographer and filmmaker. His 1929 film H2O was added to the National Film Registry in December 2005. His other early films include Mechanical Principles (1930) and Surf and Seaweed (1931).

Was an American geographer, born at Gloucester, Massachusetts He was educated at Harvard and he serv

Was an American geographer, born at Gloucester, Massachusetts He was educated at Harvard and he served at Cornell where he became professor in 1897.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

(born on January 6, 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Bas

(born on January 6, 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1944 through 1956, Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944-53, 1956), Detroit Tigers (1953-54), and New York Yankees (1954). He batted and