American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an African-American writer

Was an African-American writer

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'9" (2.06 m) 210 lb (95 kg) forward

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'9" (2.06 m) 210 lb (95 kg) forward and played collegiately at Syracuse University.Hackett was selected with the 1st pick of the third round in the 1975 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Jazz, and in the third round by the Spirits of St. Louis in the 1975 ABA Draft. He played for the Spirits, New York Nets, and Indiana Pacers over two seasons.

Was an American rugby union player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics

Was an American rugby union player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.

(December 14, 1892

(December 14, 1892

Was an American 6' 7" 5-time National Basketball Association All-Star.He was taken by the Minneapoli

Was an American 6' 7" 5-time National Basketball Association All-Star.He was taken by the Minneapolis Lakers (now the Los Angeles Lakers) in the 2nd round of the 1959 NBA Draft out of Dartmouth College, and played 10 years with them and the San Francisco Warriors.

Is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'2" (1.88 m), 195 lb (88.5 kg) guard and attended

Is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'2" (1.88 m), 195 lb (88.5 kg) guard and attended Arizona State University and played in the NBA from 1975 to 1981 with three teams.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Nicknamed Rudy T., is an American former basketball player and coach. He is currently a scout for th

Nicknamed Rudy T., is an American former basketball player and coach. He is currently a scout for the Los Angeles Lakers.Tomjanovich was selected in the 1970 NBA Draft as the second overall pick by the San Diego Rockets (the franchise relocated to Houston in 1971), for whom he would play the entirety of his NBA career. He was also drafted in both 1970 and 1974 by the Utah Stars of the ABA. In his eleven years in the NBA, Tomjanovich had a scoring average of 17.4 points and a rebounding average of 8.1, earning five All-Star Game selections in the process (1974–1977, 1979). He is the third-leading scorer in Rockets history behind Hall of Famers Calvin Murphy and Hakeem Olajuwon. Because his last name was so long, the back of Tomjanovich's jerseys would read "RUDY T.", rather than his 11 character name.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He was an infielder for the Cleveland Indians from 1954 to

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He was an infielder for the Cleveland Indians from 1954 to 1956, and played in the 1954 World Series.[1]

Was a college and professional American football linebacker. He played college football at Bethune-C

Was a college and professional American football linebacker. He played college football at Bethune-Cookman, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Miami Dolphins in 1968.

Is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. He is the prototypical m

Is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. He is the prototypical major league journeyman.Originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1986, Seánez has made major league appearances for many teams between 1989 and 2007, including the Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres (four separate stints), Los Angeles Dodgers (twice), Atlanta Braves (twice), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox (twice), Kansas City Royals, Florida Marlins, and Philadelphia Phillies. He bats and throws right-handed.

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Gay played

Is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Gay played collegiately at the University of Connecticut.

A professional boxer, and was a contestant on the ESPN reality show "Contender Season 2". He is also

A professional boxer, and was a contestant on the ESPN reality show "Contender Season 2". He is also studying architecture at Northern Michigan University.

A former professional Canadian soccer defender.Doliscat made his pro debut in the Canadian Soccer Le

A former professional Canadian soccer defender.Doliscat made his pro debut in the Canadian Soccer League with the Montreal Supra. After the team folded he joined the Montreal Impact. He was a member of the Impact’s inaugural edition in 1993, where he played 20 games. He was the first Impact player to commit a foul in club history on May 14, 1993 against Los Angeles Salsa. In 1994 he was part of the team’s starting eleven when the Impact beat the Colorado Foxes 1-0 in the playoff final and won the League Championship. Where he was named MVP for the 1994 final game.

Is an athlete on the United States Paralympic team. He competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in At

Is an athlete on the United States Paralympic team. He competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens in swimming.

(born October 7, 1956 in Waco, Texas), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield

(born October 7, 1956 in Waco, Texas), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1978-1986.

Is an American comedian, singer, film actor, and film producer. He is perhaps best known as Dolemite

Is an American comedian, singer, film actor, and film producer. He is perhaps best known as Dolemite, the uniquely articulate pimp (“… rappin’ & tappin’ is my game!”) from the 1975 film Dolemite, and its sequel, The Human Tornado. The persona was developed during his earlier stand-up comedy records.

A Japanese world record holder and multiple Olympic gold medalist breaststroke swimmer. He won gold

A Japanese world record holder and multiple Olympic gold medalist breaststroke swimmer. He won gold medals for the Men's 100 m and 200 m breaststroke at both the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics.[6] Kitajima is a decorated swimmer in the world championships and the current world record holder in the 100m breast stroke that he set in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is also bronze medal winner in the same Olympics in the 4x100 medley relay. He edged out his main rival Brendan Hansen who finished disappointing fourth while Kitajima won the gold medal and set the new world record.

Is an Emmy Award-winning American actress, known for her roles on the television sitcoms Maude and T

Is an Emmy Award-winning American actress, known for her roles on the television sitcoms Maude and The Golden Girls.McClanahan was born in Healdton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dreda Rheua-Nell (née Medaris), a beautician, and William Edwin McClanahan, a building contractor.[1][2] She is of Scots-Irish and Choctaw Indian ancestry,[2] and grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma; she graduated from Ardmore High School in 1953. At the University of Tulsa, she majored in German and Theatre and was a member of the sorority Kappa Alpha Theta

An American recording artist, best known for his work with Detroit hip-hop group, D12. More recently

An American recording artist, best known for his work with Detroit hip-hop group, D12. More recently Rufus Johnson was featured on a season of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club. He also has a song on DJ Clay's Let Em Bleed The Mixtape Volume 2, It is called Juggalo. In the song he states that he is in fact a Juggalo.Bizarre and Eminem have been affiliated with the rap group the Outsidaz which included Young Zee, Rah Digga and Pacewon among others. D12 is said to have joined the Outsidaz early in their career to form a large collective.He has appeared in many magazines including Rolling Stone and The Source.

Was a Canadian Football League running back who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1979 through

Was a Canadian Football League running back who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1979 through 1985. He started his career in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks.

Was a manufacturer and painter in Nova Scotia. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1903, but

Was a manufacturer and painter in Nova Scotia. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1903, but declined the appointment and never actually took his seat. Notwithstanding this, he is officially listed by the Parliament of Canada as having been a Liberal Party Senator from 1903 to 1905.

Born May 25, 1931, in Danville, Illinois) is a former first baseman and manager in American Major Le

Born May 25, 1931, in Danville, Illinois) is a former first baseman and manager in American Major League Baseball.

Was an American educator, lawyer, and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of New York, he wa

Was an American educator, lawyer, and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of New York, he was a teacher in Iowa before moving to Oregon where he became an attorney. He was a district attorney before he served in the Oregon House of Representatives

A Grammy-nominated,[1] Canadian-American singer-songwriter. He has recorded five albums of original

A Grammy-nominated,[1] Canadian-American singer-songwriter. He has recorded five albums of original music, several EPs, and numerous tracks included on compilations and film soundtracks. He is the son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, brother