American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Nicknamed “Hoss”, is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League, who

Nicknamed “Hoss”, is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League, who played for the New York Giants, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins.

Was a United States Representative from Alabama. He was judge of the Marengo County Court for severa

Was a United States Representative from Alabama. He was judge of the Marengo County Court for several years and in 1837 was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He served in the Alabama Senate from 1839 to 1842, and was elected as a Whig to t

(March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was an American politician, orator and lawyer. He was a three-tim

(March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was an American politician, orator and lawyer. He was a three-time Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States

(December 11, 1896 - September 19, 1963) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between t

(December 11, 1896 - September 19, 1963) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between the 1920 and 1928 seasons. Listed at 6'6", 180 lb., Harriss batted and threw right-handed. A native of Brownwood, Texas, he studied at Howard Payne University.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Águila.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Águila.

Is a former American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechag

Is a former American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechage of the C-2 1000 m event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Was an American freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In

Was an American freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In the 1904 Olympics he won a silver medals as a member of American 4x50 yard freestyle relay team and as a member of Chicago Athletic Association water polo

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechages of t

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechages of the K-4 1000 m event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

(January 22, 1880 - July 20, 1920) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Bos

(January 22, 1880 - July 20, 1920) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1904), Washington Senators (1904) and Chicago White Sox (1906). O'Neill was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

Was an engineer, farmer, teacher, soldier surveyor and Canadian federal politician.Blair first serve

Was an engineer, farmer, teacher, soldier surveyor and Canadian federal politician.Blair first served in public office on the municipal level, for one term he served as Mayor of New Liskeard, Ontario from 1907 to 1908.

Was a politician in British Columbia, Canada. He served as Premier of British Columbia from 1915 to

Was a politician in British Columbia, Canada. He served as Premier of British Columbia from 1915 to 1916. He moved to Vancouver to practice law in 1891, and was first elected to the provincial legislature in the 1903 election as a Conservative. Bowser served as Attorney-General in the cabinet of Sir Richard McBride from 1907 until 1915, when he succeeded McBride as Premier. He returned to politics in the 1933 election to lead the Non-Partisan Independent Group of candidates, but died during the election campaign.

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as member of the Indiana House of Representatives 1

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.He served as member of the Indiana House of Representatives 1829-1832. He worked as a prosecutor from 1831 to 1835, and then served as Secretary of State of Indiana 1836-1840. He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 183

Was a prominent American professional golfer of the 1930s.Burke was born in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

Was a prominent American professional golfer of the 1930s.Burke was born in Naugatuck, Connecticut. His greatest season was 1931, when he won the U.S. Open, reached the semi-finals of the PGA Championship, and won four events on the professional circuit,

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach, who was nicknamed the Kangaroo Kid.H

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach, who was nicknamed the Kangaroo Kid.He once grabbed a record 27 rebounds in a game vs. Clemson on February 16, 1963. Cunningham also set a single-game North Carolina record with 48 points against Tulane on December 10, 1964. In his UNC career, he scored 1,709 points (24.8 points per game), and grabbed 1,062 rebounds (15.4 rebounds per game). Upon graduation, his 1,062 rebounds were the best in North Carolina history and he held seasonal records for most rebounds (379 in 1964) and rebound average (16.1 in 1963).

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won a gold medal in th

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

Is an International Master of chess. He has been an IM since 1983. He is also an author, organizer,

Is an International Master of chess. He has been an IM since 1983. He is also an author, organizer, journalist and chess politician. He was Captain of the US Team in six Chess Olympiads from 1986 to 1996, including the 1986 World Chess Olympiad in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and again at the 1988 Chess Olympiad in Thessaloniki (also called Salonica), Greece.

Is the head coach of the Florida Gators basketball team. He has taken the Gators to three NCAA champ

Is the head coach of the Florida Gators basketball team. He has taken the Gators to three NCAA championship game appearances, in 2000, 2006 and 2007. The Gators lost to the Michigan State Spartans in the 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball final[1]. The Gators won the national championship in 2006 with a 73-57 win over UCLA and again in 2007 with an 84-75 win over Ohio State, making Donovan the first coach since Mike Krzyzewski to win back-to-back titles. He is one of only four (Dean Smith, Joe B. Hall and Bobby Knight being the others) to play in the Final Four and win the national championship as a coach.[2]

Was one of the most famous and influential American jazz pianists of the 20th century. His use of im

Was one of the most famous and influential American jazz pianists of the 20th century. His use of impressionist harmony, his inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and his syncopated and polyrhythmic melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Denny Zeitlin[1] and Keith Jarrett, as well as as guitarists Lenny Breau and Pat Metheny. The music of Bill Evans continues to inspire younger pianists like Fred Hersch, Ray Reach, Esbjörn Svensson, Bill Charlap, David Thompson, Brad Mehldau[2], Geoffrey Keezer, Lyle Mays and Eliane Elias[3]. Evans is an inductee of the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame.

Was a right wing in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and

Was a right wing in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba.

Was a Hall of Fame jockey. He was born in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.Referred to by the media as both "

Was a Hall of Fame jockey. He was born in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.Referred to by the media as both "Bill" and "Willie" (actually Hartack detested being called "Willie" because of his dislike for fellow jockey Willie Shoemaker) during his racing career, Hartack grew up on his widowed father's farm in the Blacklick Township area of Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Small in stature, at age 17 he stood 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m) and weighed 111 lb (50 kg), a size that enabled him to pursue a career as a jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. By his third season of racing, Hartack was the United States' leading jockey, going on to win that honor on three more occasions. He and Eddie Arcaro are the only two jockeys to ever win the Kentucky Derby five times. As well, Hartack won the Preakness Stakes three times and the Belmont Stakes once. He rode Tim Tam to victory in the 1958 Florida Derby but two weeks before the Kentucky Derby, Hartack broke a leg and had to give up his ride on Tim Tam, who won the race.

Was a Hall of Fame jockey. He was born in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.Referred to by the media as both "

Was a Hall of Fame jockey. He was born in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.Referred to by the media as both "Bill" and "Willie" (actually Hartack detested being called "Willie" because of his dislike for fellow jockey Willie Shoemaker) during his racing career, Ha

Was an American gymnast and Olympic medalist.

Was an American gymnast and Olympic medalist.

Was a Florida real-estate developer, citrus grower and Republican politician. He founded and served

Was a Florida real-estate developer, citrus grower and Republican politician. He founded and served as mayor for the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. He developed and sold citrus groves, becoming one of Florida's greatest citrus developers. He opened

(October 21, 1884 - February 14, 1968) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroi

(October 21, 1884 - February 14, 1968) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1909 and 1910. He played in 5 games and had a record of 0-2 in 29 innings pitched with an earned run average of 3.41.

(born July 14, 1944 in Batesville, Indiana) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He p

(born July 14, 1944 in Batesville, Indiana) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played the bulk of his short career with the Cincinnati Reds and spent a year each with the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals.