American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was Ohio's longest tenured legislator, serving in the Ohio House of Representatives for forty years,

Was Ohio's longest tenured legislator, serving in the Ohio House of Representatives for forty years, retiring in 2000 when he was term-limited. His district consisted of a portion of Miami County, Ohio. He was succeeded by Diana Fessler. Netzley was a gra

Was a Las Vegas casino owner and entrepreneur. He was also a poker player, winning titles at the Wor

Was a Las Vegas casino owner and entrepreneur. He was also a poker player, winning titles at the World Series of Poker and the Super Bowl of Poker. He also competed on the World Poker Tour, and various other tournaments, as well as cash games, including High Stakes Poker on GSN.

Is a North Dakota politician who served as the North Dakota State Treasurer from 1979 to 1980 and fr

Is a North Dakota politician who served as the North Dakota State Treasurer from 1979 to 1980 and from 1985 to 1992 and as North Dakota Tax Commissioner from 1993 to 1996.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He played 11 seasons in the NBA, all with the

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He played 11 seasons in the NBA, all with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954-1965). He was the first recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971. He also went by the nickname "Dutch" in college.

Was a United States federal judge. His father, Richard Russell, Sr., was the Chief Justice of the Ge

Was a United States federal judge. His father, Richard Russell, Sr., was the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, and his brother, Richard Russell, Jr., served as Governor of Georgia and a United States Senator. He was named in honor of Confederate

An American theoretical ecologist and philosopher who is best known for his search for a "unified th

An American theoretical ecologist and philosopher who is best known for his search for a "unified theory of ecology". He is Professor of Theoretical Ecology at the University of Maryland's Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. Ulanowicz received both his BS and PhD in chemical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1964 and 68, respectively. Dr. Ulanowicz currently resides in Gainesville, Florida.

Is the current mayor of Tucson, Arizona. Mayor Walkup is a member of the Republican Party.Walkup was

Is the current mayor of Tucson, Arizona. Mayor Walkup is a member of the Republican Party.Walkup was elected to his current position on 2 November 1999, defeating Democratic former City Councilwoman Molly McKasson and local businessman Bob Beaudry. Benefi

Was an American actor and the father of actor James Earl Jones. While born in Mississippi, the speci

Was an American actor and the father of actor James Earl Jones. While born in Mississippi, the specific location of his birth is unclear as some sources indicate Senatobia, while others suggest nearby Coldwater. Additionally, his date of birth has been reported by different sources as anywhere from 1900 to 1911. The most likely date is 1910 as reported by the United States Social Security Administration.

Was an American football wide receiver in the NFL (1959-1968), playing for the Chicago and St. Louis

Was an American football wide receiver in the NFL (1959-1968), playing for the Chicago and St. Louis Cardinals before catching footballs for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in his final professional season.[1]. In only his second season in the NFL, Randle led the league in receiving touchdowns with 15 and was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press (AP), The Sporting News and UPI at season's end.[1] All told Randle had 65 touchdown catches in 120 games during his career,

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summe

Is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played all five matches and scored three goals.

Better known as Bobby Clarke, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played his en

Better known as Bobby Clarke, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st congressional district.

Is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st congressional district. Bauman was a prominent conservative advocate in the House, but lost re-election in 1980 following a political scandal involving male prostitution.Bauman se

Was a professional basketball player in the 1950s. Alongside Bobby Wanzer he formed one of the best

Was a professional basketball player in the 1950s. Alongside Bobby Wanzer he formed one of the best backcourt duos in the NBAs early years. Davies and Wanzer led the Rochester Royals to the 1951 NBA championship. Davies was also a former basketball coach at the Seton Hall University and was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame on April 11, 1970.

Is a retired American boxer. A New Jersey native of mostly Polish and Italian descent, he is both a

Is a retired American boxer. A New Jersey native of mostly Polish and Italian descent, he is both a former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion. Nicknamed "Matinee Idol", Czyz was a member of the United States amateur boxing team whose other

Is an American media proprietor and philanthropist. As a businessman, he is best known as the founde

Is an American media proprietor and philanthropist. As a businessman, he is best known as the founder of the cable television network CNN, the first dedicated 24-hour cable news channel. In addition to CNN, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television.

(born on January 12, 1980 in Lakewood, California) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball who has p

(born on January 12, 1980 in Lakewood, California) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball who has played for the Oakland Athletics since 2003. The son of former major league infielder Ed Crosby, he bats and throws right-handed.

Was an American journalist and public official.In 1910, Adamson became secretary to New York Mayor W

Was an American journalist and public official.In 1910, Adamson became secretary to New York Mayor William Jay Gaynor, and gained fame by helping thwart an assassination attempt on Gaynor. When Gaynor died in September 1910, Adamson continued as secretary

(July 15, 1924 - April 14, 2000) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Gia

(July 15, 1924 - April 14, 2000) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Giants in 1944. The 6'0", 185 lb. right-hander was a native of New Haven, Connecticut.

Is an infielder in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The son of former major league

Is an infielder in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The son of former major league infielder Ed Crosby, he bats and throws right-handed. He was Rookie of the Year in 2004.In 2004, his first full season, he took over the Athletics' shortstop duties from 2002 American League Most Valuable Player Miguel Tejada, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles as a free agent. That year, Crosby hit .239 with 22 home runs and 64 RBIs. He also led American League rookies in hits (130), doubles (34) and walks (58).[1] These numbers earned Crosby Rookie of the Year honors, the sixth Athletics player to do so after Harry Byrd (1952), José Canseco (1986), Mark McGwire (1987), Walt Weiss (1988), and Ben Grieve (1998).[1]

(November 25, 1915 - January 2, 1986) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Philade

(November 25, 1915 - January 2, 1986) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Philadelphia Blue Jays in 1943 and 1944.

Was born in Lawrence, Kansas. A distant relative of New York Yankees' Tommy Henrich, Bobby first att

Was born in Lawrence, Kansas. A distant relative of New York Yankees' Tommy Henrich, Bobby first attracted the attention of pro scouts following his junior year at Compton High School. He was the center fielder of the Compton Junior Legion team that won a tournament in Anaheim.

Was an American amateur golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In 1904, Hunter was part of

Was an American amateur golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In 1904, Hunter was part of the American team which won the gold medal. He finished fourth in this competition. In the individual competition he finished 14th in the qualification and

Was a Canadian politician.In the 1980s, he joined the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and

Was a Canadian politician.In the 1980s, he joined the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and was elected to the Federal Parliament in the 1984 election from the Quebec riding of Lachine, covering suburban communities on the west end of the island of Montreal. He was elected in the general elections of 1984 and 1988, and served as Minister of State for Mines in the federal cabinet of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney from 1984 to 1986, after which he served as National Caucus Chairman until 1993 when he decided to retire from politics after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Was a career United States Army officer, an engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in Amer

Was a career United States Army officer, an engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in American history. Lee was the son of Major General Henry Lee III "Light Horse Harry" (1756–1818), Governor of Virginia, and his second wife, Anne Hill Carter (1773–1829). He was a descendant of Sir Thomas More and of King Robert II of Scotland through the Earls of Crawford.

Is an American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas (San Diego Coun

Is an American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas (San Diego County), California. Machado attended San Dieguito High School, and is known for his casual, "laid-back" style both in and out of the water. Though he rides a