Famous People with Name Eric

Eric Riley            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Eric Riley: is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1993 NBA Draft. Riley played for the Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics in five NBA seasons, averaging 3.1 points per game. Prior to this, he played for Cleveland St. Joseph High School and then collegiately at the University of Michigan. At Michigan, he redshirted on the Wolverines' 1989 national championship team, and then was a key reserve on Michigan teams that reached the 1992 & 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. On those teams Riley, who led all reserve players in points, rebounds and blocks. In 1991, as a sophomore, Riley led the entire Michigan team in both rebounding and blocked shots.

Eric Snow            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Eric Snow: is an American professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA.After college, Snow was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 1995 NBA Draft. He has played for three teams in his NBA career, the Seattle SuperSonics, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Snow has averaged 7.6 points and 5.3 assists per game throughout his career. As a pass-first, defensive-minded point guard, he became a staple of Larry Brown's defense, and offensive chemistry during his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers. Snow was able to guard the opposing shooting guards, which enabled diminutive-sized superstar Allen Iverson and him to be paired in the backcourt.

James Elliott Coyne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Elliott Coyne: was the second Governor of the Bank of Canada from 1955 to 1961, succeeding Graham Towers. During his time in office, he had a much-publicized debate with PM John Diefenbaker that many conservatives still refer to as "The Coyne Crisis."

Eric Walters            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Eric Walters: These novels have been enthusiastically received by children and young adults and critically acclaimed by teachers, reviewers and parents. Eric's novels have won more than 50 awards including ten separate children's choice awards. He is the only three time winner of the Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Award, and a three time winner of the Red Maple. Over 250 000 children in Ontario participate in both awards annually and Eric has been voted their favorite author far more than any other author in the program. In addition he has received an award from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for his novel "War of the Eagles."

Eric Henry Laakso            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Eric Henry Laakso: who played seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins including two Super Bowls. After high school at Killingly in Danielson, CT he attended Tulane University where he played as an Offensive Tackle from 1975 to 1977 and was honored as the 1976-77 Tulane Athlete of the year. Eric was selected 106th overall by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Eric currently resides in South Florida and remains active with NFL Alumni functions.