Famous People with Name Shafer

Lee Philip Shafer            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Lee Philip Shafer: is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward, Shaffer starred at the University of North Carolina, where he was the ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1960. He then played three seasons (1961-1964) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. An NBA All-Star in 1963, Shaffer held career averages of 16.8 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game.

Raymond Philip Shafer            Origin/Culture/Country: Romanian

Raymond Philip Shafer: served as the 41st Governor of Pennsylvania from 1967 to 1971. He had previously served as Lieutenant Governor from 1963 to 1967. He was a national leader of the moderate wing of the Republican Party in the late 1960s.In 1962, Republican gubernatorial candidate William Scranton tapped him as his running mate. Scranton had been Shafer's classmate at Yale and both were considered moderate to liberal Republicans. The Scranton/Shafer ticket won the election over the Democratic ticket led by Philadelphia Mayor Richardson Dilworth, and Shafer became the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.

Matthew Shafer            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Matthew Shafer: better known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American rock, country, and rap rock musician, most popularly known for his hit singles "Follow Me" and "Drift Away". His career was more rap rock-based at the start of his career before turning in a more country & Top 40 style music direction on later releases. He has recorded three studio albums, and a fourth is scheduled for release sometime in 2008.

Jacob K. Shafer            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jacob K. Shafer: was a Delegate from Idaho Territory.Shafer was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-first Congress (March 4, 1869-March 3, 1871), but was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination. He was interred in the Masonic Cemetery.He served as district attorney of

George F. Shafer            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George F. Shafer: was born in Mandan, Dakota Territory. Shafer pursued a career in politics and became the State's Attorney for Mckenzie County from 1915 to 1919. He took on a more prominent role in 1922 when he became the North Dakota Attorney General prior to serving as