American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a U.S. statesman in the states of Ohio and Michigan and in the Michigan Territory prior to state

Was a U.S. statesman in the states of Ohio and Michigan and in the Michigan Territory prior to statehood. He served as the second Governor of Michigan and a United States Senator from Michigan.He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1807,

(March 4, 1913 - July 29, 1968) was an American third baseman and shortstop in major league baseball

(March 4, 1913 - July 29, 1968) was an American third baseman and shortstop in major league baseball who played from 1943 to 1945 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Born in Wiconisco, Pennsylvania, he died at age 55 in Lykens, Pennsylvania.

Was an American banker and major owner and breeder in thoroughbred horse racing. Belair is a very hi

Was an American banker and major owner and breeder in thoroughbred horse racing. Belair is a very historic estate where Colonial Governor of Maryland, Samuel Ogle had brought the first thoroughbred horses imported to America from England in 1747. James T.

Was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1954 and spend twenty years as a

Was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1954 and spend twenty years as a Roman Catholic parish priest. Kienzle left the priesthood in 1974, largely because of disagreeing with its refusal to remarry divorcees and to marry his wife, Javan. He became an editor of MPLS magazine in Minneapolis and later moved to Texas, where he was director of the Center for Contemplative Studies at the University of Dallas.

Is a former Canadian Football League offensive lineman who played for the Toronto Argonauts and the

Is a former Canadian Football League offensive lineman who played for the Toronto Argonauts and the Edmonton Eskimos from 1937-1954. He was part of five Grey Cup championship-winning with the Argonauts and another one with the Eskimos. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Is a Honduran Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for A.D. Isidro Metapán.

Is a Honduran Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for A.D. Isidro Metapán.

Is an American singer and keyboard player based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.He played with The Lost

Is an American singer and keyboard player based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.He played with The Lost, The Bagatelle and The Grass Menagerie before becoming a member of The Velvet Underground in late 1971, joining fellow Grass Menagerie alumni Doug Yule and Walter Powers and replacing Sterling Morrison, who had gone off to pursue an academic career.

American basketball player. At 6'6", he played the forward position.

American basketball player. At 6'6", he played the forward position.

Height 204 cm Year of Birth 1967 Nationality United States of America Position Small Forward NBA

Height 204 cm Year of Birth 1967 Nationality United States of America Position Small Forward NBA Draft 1988 # 10

(born on February 27, 1969 in Jersey City, New Jersey) was a pitcher for Major League Baseball's Min

(born on February 27, 1969 in Jersey City, New Jersey) was a pitcher for Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins (1991-93), Chicago Cubs (1994-95), Los Angeles Dodgers (1995), Florida Marlins (1995)

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Alcorn State University, No

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Alcorn State University, Norwood played in the National Basketball Association from 1971 to 1978 as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 7.5 points per game in his professional career.[1]

Was an American delta blues guitarist and singer.Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi,[1] Brown played wi

Was an American delta blues guitarist and singer.Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi,[1] Brown played with such notables as Charley Patton, Son House, and Robert Johnson. He was not known to be a self-promoting frontman, preferring to "second" (accompany) oth

(born February 17, 1934 in Siluria, Alabama) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who

(born February 17, 1934 in Siluria, Alabama) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1958-1960), Cleveland Indians (1961-1963),

(born November 2, 1958 in San Francisco, California) is a former center and right fielder in Major L

(born November 2, 1958 in San Francisco, California) is a former center and right fielder in Major League Baseball who spent the majority of his 18-year career

(August 16, 1925

(August 16, 1925

Is a former American football middle-linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 thro

Is a former American football middle-linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 through 1977. He won postseason honors for eight consecutive years, making the American Football League All-Star team in 1968 and 1969 before being selected to the Pro Bowl from 1970 through 1975. He was inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

Was an American football running back for the Chicago Bears from 1957-1963. He attended Florida A&M

Was an American football running back for the Chicago Bears from 1957-1963. He attended Florida A&M University. Galimore is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Was an American boxer in the welterweight division. Harmon was a top welterweight contender for a nu

Was an American boxer in the welterweight division. Harmon was a top welterweight contender for a number of years in the mid-1920s. He was ranked as the #6 welterweight in the world for 1925 by The Ring magazine. Like many other fighters of his era, Harmo

(born May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama; outside of Birmingham) is a retired American baseball playe

(born May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama; outside of Birmingham) is a retired American baseball player

Is an American professional basketball player in the NBA currently with the Philadelphia 76ers. Afte

Is an American professional basketball player in the NBA currently with the Philadelphia 76ers. After a college career at the University of Detroit Mercy, Green was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round (41st overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft. He was later traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the draft rights to Paccelis Morlende and cash considerations.

Was a graduate of Oceanside High School and San Diego State University.He was a cornerback for the N

Was a graduate of Oceanside High School and San Diego State University.He was a cornerback for the National Football League Green Bay Packers and was defensive rookie of the year in 1972 and a three-time Pro Bowl Player. He finished his career with his hometown San Diego Chargers, retiring with 28 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries

Is a former American football defensive back in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots,

Is a former American football defensive back in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints. The peak of his career was with the New England in 1996, when they went to Super Bowl XXXI, and lost to the Green Bay Packers.

Is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete. Gault played in the National Footba

Is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete. Gault played in the National Football League for 11 seasons for the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Raiders. He was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX, and was also a member of

Is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1988-1994), the Ind

Is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1988-1994), the Indianapolis Colts (1995), the Washington Redskins (1996), and the Denver Broncos (1997). He played college football at UCLA where he was the main receiving target for UCLA quarterback, Troy Aikman.

(born January 10, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former slugger a

(born January 10, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former slugger and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played 19 seasons