American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Duquesne University, Ricketts was

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Duquesne University, Ricketts was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the first pick of the 1955 NBA Draft. He played three seasons in the NBA with the Hawks and the Royals and scored 1,974 career points.

Is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Mu

Is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Munch, on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

An American stage magician, actor, and writer. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable and sk

An American stage magician, actor, and writer. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable and skilled sleight-of-hand experts in the United States. He is notable for his signature card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter.[1]

Was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974. He played

Was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974. He played for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Milwaukee Brewers during his 10-year major league career.In only his second career start, he threw a 10-inning shutout in a 1-0 victory against the Milwaukee Braves, throwing 13 strikeouts in the process.[3] The 13 strikeouts thrown were at the time a Mets franchise record.[4] He had two wins and one loss in four games that season, and spent the next two seasons with the Mets as a relief pitcher. During the 1968 season, Selma became a starting pitcher again like he was his rookie year, and started 23 games, posting a 9-10 record with an ERA of 2.76.[2] This, along with his 117 strikeouts, led the expansion San Diego Padres to draft him with the fifth pick in the 1968 expansion draft on October 14, 1968.[2]

(4 June 1925-11 June 1983) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cleveland Indians

(4 June 1925-11 June 1983) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cleveland Indians for four games during the 1953 Cleveland Indians season.

Raised in an Italian-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn,[3], he graduated with honors from Hun

Raised in an Italian-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn,[3], he graduated with honors from Hunter College, earning a bachelor's degree in Comparative Politics.Jeni first received recognition through a series of Showtime stand-up specials and frequen

An American muralist who is best known for architectural murals and his use of the Trompe l'oeil sty

An American muralist who is best known for architectural murals and his use of the Trompe l'oeil style.His murals have been commissioned as decoration for numerous public buildings in the United States. These include Chase Field; the Robert C. Byrd Federal Building & Courthouse in Beckley, West Virginia; the main branch of the New York Public Library; and the Sarasota County, Florida Judicial Center. One of his most renowned works, "Brooklyn Bridge", couples both his artistic genius with his architectural background.

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He also participated in

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He also participated in the 1500 metre freestyle competition. There he qualified for the semi-finals but did not start.

Was a Liberal Party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a supervising principal by caree

Was a Liberal Party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a supervising principal by career. vIn the 1968 general election, Tom Barnett was initially declared the winner of the Comox—Alberni riding over Durante by a three-vote margin. But the Liberals demanded a recount whose result gave Durante a nine-vote lead, therefore giving Durante the seat in Parliament. However, Barnett and his party's riding association filed a court challenge that concluded on 3 February 1969 when two British Columbia Supreme Court court judges ruled that twelve Canadian Forces members had voted despite being ineligible. The result was therefore invalidated. Durante was allowed to remain a member of the House of Commons for one additional week, to allow time for a possible appeal.

(born November 29, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and s

(born November 29, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1960-1973 and for the Boston Red Sox from 1974-1975.

Was an American politician and jurist.He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from

Was an American politician and jurist.He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1835 to 1837, served in the Maryland State Senate from 1837 to 1841, was delegate to the Whig National Convention at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1840, and

Was an American inventor best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machi

Was an American inventor best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machine gun.Gatling graduated from Ohio Medical College in 1850 but was more interested in continuing his career as an inventor than in practicing medicine. By the early 1850s he was successful enough in business to offer marriage to Jemima Sanders, 19 years his junior and the daughter of a prominent Indianapolis physician.[2] They marriaged on 24 October 1854. Her younger sister Zerelda was married to David Wallace the governor of Indiana, whose sons from a previous marriage included Lew Wallace who would later find fame as the author of Ben Hur.

Was an American football fullback in the NFL and the AFL. He played college football for the Univers

Was an American football fullback in the NFL and the AFL. He played college football for the University of Florida. Casares was then drafted in the 1954 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, where he played from 1955 to 1964.

(born June 28, 1975, in Caracas, Venezuela) was a Major League Baseball right fielder. He played wit

(born June 28, 1975, in Caracas, Venezuela) was a Major League Baseball right fielder. He played with the Houston Astros (1997-2004), New York Mets (2004), and the Texas Rangers (2005). He batted and threw right-handed.

Is currently the senior United States Senator from Illinois and Democratic Party Whip, the second hi

Is currently the senior United States Senator from Illinois and Democratic Party Whip, the second highest position in the Democratic Party leadership in the Senate. He became Majority Whip of the US Senate when the 110th Congress convened on January 4, 2007. In April 2006, TIME Magazine listed Senator Durbin as one of "America's 10 Best Senators."[2]

Was the Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1982-1986. He also ran for United States Sen

Was the Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1982-1986. He also ran for United States Senate in 1982, but lost to Republican candidate Paul S. Trible Jr.

(June 23, 1884 - July 7, 1947) was a shortstop/second baseman who played in Major League Baseball fr

(June 23, 1884 - July 7, 1947) was a shortstop/second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 through 1916 for the Cincinnati Reds (1908-1913), Brooklyn Robins (1914-1915)

Is a lawyer and former Canadian politician and trade union leader.He was named parliamentary secreta

Is a lawyer and former Canadian politician and trade union leader.He was named parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Fisheries in 1966. After several years as an MP, during Progressive Conservative and Liberal minority governments, Cashin suffered a major upset when he was one of the few incumbent Liberal MPs to lose his seat in the 1968 general election that returned a Liberal majority government led by Pierre Trudeau.

Is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.One of the premier guards of the 1950

Is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.One of the premier guards of the 1950s, McGuire spent eleven seasons in the NBA (1949-60), eight with the New York Knicks and three with the Detroit Pistons. He has been an NBA All-Star seven times (1951,'52, '54-'56, '58, '59).

Is a retired football quarterback, who achieved most of his success late in his career with the Oakl

Is a retired football quarterback, who achieved most of his success late in his career with the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League.Gannon attended Saint Joseph's Preparatory and won three varsity letters each in football and crew, and twice in basketball.

(September 25, 1872 - April 3, 1952) was a Major League Baseball player for seven seasons. Born in P

(September 25, 1872 - April 3, 1952) was a Major League Baseball player for seven seasons. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Georgetown University[1], Harley played in 740 games, all but 2 as an outfielder, including 539 in left field, 106 in right field, and 93 in center field.

Born November 26, 1947 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball

Born November 26, 1947 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who had an 18-year career from 1968 to 1985.

Was an American basketball player and coach.The 6'2" Regan played collegiately at Seton Hall Univers

Was an American basketball player and coach.The 6'2" Regan played collegiately at Seton Hall University during the early 1950s. His team made three consecutive appearances in the National Invitation Tournament, winning in 1953. After graduation, he was selected by the Rochester Royals with the fifth pick of the 1953 NBA Draft. Regan played three seasons with the Royals and averaged 8.3 points per game. He appeared in the 1957 NBA All-Star Game.

A singer from Medicine Hat, Alberta,[1] who was the second winner of the reality television series C

A singer from Medicine Hat, Alberta,[1] who was the second winner of the reality television series Canadian Idol.Beating out 8,977 other contestants, Porter was crowned "Idol" on September 16, 2004 in front of a live TV audience. He remains the only Idol who has never been in the bottom two or three. Idol judge Zack Werner nicknamed Porter "The Little Prince" due to his resemblance to the title character of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's children's book of the same name.