Famous People with Name Traylor

Robert DeShaun Tractor Traylor            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Robert DeShaun Tractor Traylor: is an American professional basketball player.Traylor was a McDonald's All-American the same year as Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter and Paul Pierce. He attended the University of Michigan. Standing 6 feet 8 inches and weighing in excess of 300 pounds, he joined a formidable front court for the Wolverines that included Maurice Taylor and Maceo Baston. That year he broke a backboard while dunking in a game against Ball State and also broke his arm in a car accident while out with teammates and potential recruit Mateen Cleaves (who ended up attending Michigan State). Traylor helped lead the Wolverines to the 1997 National Invitation Tournament title, and was named the tournament's most valuable player. His junior year was his best, as he averaged 16.2 points and 10 rebounds while leading his team to the inaugural Big Ten Tournament championship and second round of the NCAA Tournament as a three seed.

Morton Patrick Traylor            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Morton Patrick Traylor: was an American fine artist, designer, serigrapher and founder of the Virginia Art Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.Morton Traylor lived in Los Angeles most of his life. After graduating from Eagle Rock High School, he entered Los Angeles City College, where his formal art training began. He then attended the Chouinard Art Institute for two years, holding scholarships won in competition. While at Chouinard, Traylor was introduced to Rico Lebrun, who taught life drawing.

David Traylor            Origin/Culture/Country: English

David Traylor: was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Devon. He was born in Torquay. Traylor, who made his Minor Counties debut in 1968, made his only List A appearance the following season, in the 1969 Gillette Cup, against Herefordshire

Raymond Walter Traylor, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Raymond Walter Traylor, Jr.: was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Big Boss Man (sometimes spelled Big Bossman). In 1988, Traylor joined the WWF under the name The Big Bossman, based on his

Melvin Alvah Traylor Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melvin Alvah Traylor Jr.: was an American ornithologist. He is the son of Chicago banker Melvin Alvah Traylor and Mrs. Dorothy Y. Traylor. Traylor was Lieutenant with the marines and served on Guadalcanal during World War II in 1942 where he was awarded with the Silver Star medal. As a Marine Corp officer, Mel was severely injured during the Battle of Tarawa in the Pacific theatre, where he lost one eye and suffered arm and upper body wounds during the famous beach assault. After the war Traylor continued his work for the Field Museum which he had started in 1937.