Famous People with Name Marion

Marion Oddica Odie Spears            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Oddica Odie Spears: was an American basketball player.A 6'5" guard from Scottsville, Kentucky, Spears attended nearby Western Kentucky University but saw little playing time during his first two seasons. After his sophomore year, he left Western Kentucky to serve in the United States Army, where he played three seasons for the 326th Glider Infantry basketball team at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He then returned to Western Kentucky in 1946 with improved skills and confidence and became the team's leading scorer during his junior and senior years. Spears received All-American honors in 1948 after leading Western Kentucky to a third-place finish in the National Invitation Tournament (then the nation's premier basketball tournament).

Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson: Is a televangelist from the United States.[2] He is the founder of numerous organizations and corporations, including the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), the Christian Coalition, Flying Hospital, International Family Entertainment, Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation, and Regent University.[1][3] He is the host of The 700 Club, a Christian TV program airing on channels throughout the United States and on CBN affiliates worldwide.[1]

Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr.: , is an American politician who served as the second elected mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991, and again as the fourth mayor from 1995 to 1999. He was the target of a high-profile 1990 arrest on drug charges, which precluded him from seeking reelection that year. After he was convicted of the charges, Barry served six months in prison, but was elected to the D.C. city council in 1992 and ultimately returned to the mayoralty in 1994, serving from 1995 to 1999.

Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr.: is a former professional American Football running back who played 7 seasons in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots and the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1995.

Marion Motley            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Marion Motley: was a former American Football fullback who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers.Motley attended high school at Canton McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio and went to college at South Carolina State University and University of Nevada; after college

Shawn Dwayne Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shawn Dwayne Marion: is an American professional basketball player currently for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league due to his ability to play many positions.[1]

Fred Donald Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Fred Donald Marion: is a former American Football defensive back who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 5th round of the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'2". 192 lbs. defensive back from the University of Miami, Marion played his entire NFL career for the Patriots from 1982-1991.

Brock Elliot Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Brock Elliot Marion: is a former American football free safety in the NFL who played twelve seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, the Miami Dolphins, and the Detroit Lions from 1993 to 2004. Marion was a three time Pro Bowler in 2000, 2002 and 2003 with the Dolphins.

Joseph Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joseph Marion: was a notary and political figure in Quebec. He represented L'Assomption in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1880 to 1886 and from 1890 to 1900 as a Conservative.He also served as postmaster and was secretary-treasurer for the municipality for 30 years and mayor for eight years. In 1864, he married Luce Archambault. He was first elected to the Quebec assembly in an 1880 by-election held after the death of Onuphe Peltier. He was defeated by Ludger Forest when he ran for reelection in 1886 and again in 1888.

Arthur Jules Marion            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Arthur Jules Marion: was a Métis politician and businessman. He was elected as a Liberal MLA in the district of Île-à-la-Crosse from 1926 to 1934 and the district of Athabasca from 1938 until his death in 1941. He was defeated in 1934 by Deakin Alexander Hall, who was also running Liberal. His son Louis Marcien Marion later served as MLA in Athabasca from 1944 to 1952.