American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is a lawyer and professor of law at McGill University in Montreal, the visiting professor of Maritim

Is a lawyer and professor of law at McGill University in Montreal, the visiting professor of Maritime and Commercial Law at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a former member of the National Assembly of Quebec and Cabinet Minister.He served in that position between May and October when he was made Minister of Financial Institutions, Companies, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection. Re-elected in 1973, he remained in that a position until 1975. During his tenure, Tetley was responsible for the province of Quebec's first consumer protection act. In July 1975 he was appointed Minister of Public Works & Supply, holding that position until November 1976 when he retired from politics to become a Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law.

Was the fourth United States Secretary of Transportation, from March 7, 1975 to January 20, 1977, an

Was the fourth United States Secretary of Transportation, from March 7, 1975 to January 20, 1977, and the second African American to serve in the Cabinet. Coleman was also a distinguished lawyer who, with Thurgood Marshall, has played a major role in significant civil rights cases.

Was an American banker and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the

Was an American banker and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.

Was a malacologist and naturalist on the staff of the Geological Survey of India in Burma.[1] That o

Was a malacologist and naturalist on the staff of the Geological Survey of India in Burma.[1] That organization then covered Burma, as it was at the time still a part of British India.Theobald was referred to in official documents as "William Theobald, Ju

Was a college and professional American football player. He played college football at the Universit

Was a college and professional American football player. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a running back. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills in 1967 and for the Boston Patriots in 1969.

Was a Canadian boxer managed by Ben Tamney. DeWit fought for Canada and won the Heavyweight silver m

Was a Canadian boxer managed by Ben Tamney. DeWit fought for Canada and won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. DeWit and teammate Shawn O'Sullivan were heavily-touted going into the Games, as both had won the world championship.

Is an American retired basketball player and current television sportscaster. The “Big Red-Head”

Is an American retired basketball player and current television sportscaster. The “Big Red-Head”, as he was called, achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s and winning three straight College Player of the Year Awards and went on to have a prominent career in the NBA. Walton was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 10, 1993 and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame that same year. He is the father of current Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton.

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Trevor Murdoch, is best known fo

Is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Trevor Murdoch, is best known for his time working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and currently World League Wrestling (WLW). Cade and Murdo

Is an American golfer.He played on the U.S. team in the 1987 Walker Cup, and turned professional in

Is an American golfer.He played on the U.S. team in the 1987 Walker Cup, and turned professional in the same year. He has four wins on the PGA Tour, including the 1991 Kemper Open and Buick Classic, the 1998 Canadian Open, and the 2000 Invensys Classic, w

(June 28, 1861 - June 12, 1900) was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played for the Cincinn

(June 28, 1861 - June 12, 1900) was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played for the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1884) of the Union Association, the Detroit Wolverines (1885) and the Kansas City Cowboys (1886)

Was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 46th Governor of New Jersey, from 1970

Was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 46th Governor of New Jersey, from 1970 to 1974, and who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1967 and the state's 6th district from 1967 to 1970.

Was an American soldier and politician, serving as a general in the Union army during the American C

Was an American soldier and politician, serving as a general in the Union army during the American Civil War and as a postbellum U.S. Congressman.At the beginning of the Civil War, he became a lieutenant and adjutant of an Iowa infantry regiment. He fough

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Anderson Packers (1949-50), Philadelphia W

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Anderson Packers (1949-50), Philadelphia Warriors (1950-51) and Fort Wayne Pistons (1951-52) in the NBA for 186 games.

Was a Representative from North Carolina. He attended the public schools and Waynesville Academy. Fr

Was a Representative from North Carolina. He attended the public schools and Waynesville Academy. From 1884-1888, he was a member of the State house of representatives. In 1890, he graduated from the law department of the University of North Carolina at C

N American blues pianist. His birth date is disputed, given as July 4, July 10, and July 23, in the

N American blues pianist. His birth date is disputed, given as July 4, July 10, and July 23, in the years 1908, 1909, or 1910. He died January 21, 1992

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. In August 1870, Ellis was elected county attorney for Davie

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. In August 1870, Ellis was elected county attorney for Daviess County. He was re-elected to this position in 1874. He served as a Democratic presidential elector for the ticket of Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas Andrews

Was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Strathroy, Ontario and

Was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Strathroy, Ontario and became a business executive, business manager and manufacturer. He was first elected to Parliament at the Lambton West riding in the 1925 general election then re-elected there in the 1926 election.

(born July 29, 1963 in Boone, North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball player from 1987 to 1997 f

(born July 29, 1963 in Boone, North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball player from 1987 to 1997 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Florida Marlins.

(born December 3, 1931 in Duguayville, New Brunswick, Canada) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball

(born December 3, 1931 in Duguayville, New Brunswick, Canada) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1957 and one game for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1959.

Is a former professional American football player who played punter for five seasons for the Philade

Is a former professional American football player who played punter for five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.

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

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

Was an American lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American geologist. In the summer of 1934, he was a field assistant to Erling Dorf, working i

Was an American geologist. In the summer of 1934, he was a field assistant to Erling Dorf, working in Montana on Paleozoic stratigraphy. Pecora started graduate studies at Harvard University in 1935, concentrating on optical mineralogy and petrography. Pe

Is an American former football player. He is commonly known as "Romo".A linebacker, he graduated fro

Is an American former football player. He is commonly known as "Romo".A linebacker, he graduated from Rockville High School in 1984, Boston College in 1988 (with academic honors and Scanlan Award Recipient), and then went on to a 16-year career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers (1988-1993), Philadelphia Eagles (1994-1995), Denver Broncos (1996-2001), and Oakland Raiders (2002-2003)

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour for fifteen years.

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour for fifteen years.