Famous People with Name Derrick

James Michael Derrick            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Michael Derrick: (born September 19, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina) is a former left fielder/first baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1970 season. Listed at 6' 0", 190 lb., he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Christopher Hugh Derrick            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Christopher Hugh Derrick: was the son of the artist, illustrator and cartoonist Thomas Derrick. He was educated at Douai School 1934-39, and at Magdalen College, Oxford, 1940 and 1945-47, his studies being interrupted by service in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. From 1953 to 1965 he was on the administrative staff of the University of London, as well as working as a publisher's reader. Thereafter he worked independently as a literary adviser to various publishers, as a book reviewer, and as a writer and lecturer. He died on 2 October 2007 at the age of 86.

Jantzen Derrick            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Jantzen Derrick: is a former English football (soccer) striker.He started his career with Bristol City F.C., playing 259 matches and scoring 31 goals.

Kimberly Derrick            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kimberly Derrick: is an American short track speed skater. She competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics and has been named to the U.S. team for the 2010 Winter Olympics.