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(born December 28, 1946), (nicknamed "Spaceman"), is an American athlete and retired Major League Ba

(born December 28, 1946), (nicknamed "Spaceman"), is an American athlete and retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Boston Red Sox from 1969-1978 and the Montreal Expos from 1979-1982.

(May 9, 1908

(May 9, 1908

(January 29, 1859 in Petersburg, Illinois - March 25. 1930 in Chillicothe, Illinois) was a 19th cent

(January 29, 1859 in Petersburg, Illinois - March 25. 1930 in Chillicothe, Illinois) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player from 1884 to 1887.

Was a portrait photographer and prolific inventor. He is principally known as a pioneer in the field

Was a portrait photographer and prolific inventor. He is principally known as a pioneer in the field of motion pictures and is credited by some as the inventor of cinematography.William Edward Green was born on 7 September 1855, in Bristol. He was educated there at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital. In 1869 he became an apprentice to a photographer named Maurice Guttenberg. By 1875 he had set up his own studios in Bath and Bristol, and later expanded his business with two more studios in London and Brighton. He married Helena Friese on 24 March 1874, and decided to modify his name to include her maiden name.

(August 2, 1876

(August 2, 1876

(June 7, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - July 3, 1986 in Fort Worth, Texas) was an American pro

(June 7, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - July 3, 1986 in Fort Worth, Texas) was an American professional baseball player

(July 7, 1936 - May 4, 1985) was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball fr

(July 7, 1936 - May 4, 1985) was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963 who went on to a career as an American League umpire from 1968 until his death. His son Jeff was a major league shortstop from 1984 to 1992.

1848 - August 19, 1910) was a 19th century major league baseball player born in Brooklyn, New York.

1848 - August 19, 1910) was a 19th century major league baseball player born in Brooklyn, New York. He played catcher for three seasons in the National Association from 1871 through 1873.[1] He also managed 14 games for the 1871 Fort Wayne Kekionga

(born April 9, 1965 in Fort Rucker, Alabama) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who

(born April 9, 1965 in Fort Rucker, Alabama) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds

A British physicist and chemist who uniquely shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with his son

A British physicist and chemist who uniquely shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with his son

Is a retired American attorney and philanthropist. He is the father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Is a retired American attorney and philanthropist. He is the father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.Gates was born in Atlanta, Georgia to William Henry Gates II or Jr., later Sr. (Bremerton, Washington, March 14, 1891 – Bremerton, Washington, August 17, 1969), and wife (married c. 1913) Lillian Elizabeth Rice (Bremerton, Washington, 1891 – Bremerton, Washington, November 27, 1966). He was the third in his family to have the same name, his grandfather being the first William Henry Gates. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army, changing his name to William Gates, Jr. to avoid the appearance of elitism. He fought in World War II and was honorably discharged in November 1946. He attended the University of Washington (UW) under the G.I. Bill, where he earned a B.A. in 1949 and a law degree in 1950. He practiced law until 1998, primarily with the law firm which he co-founded as Shidler & King in 1964, later known as Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, today known as K&L Gates. Gates also served on the board of Planned Parenthood.

(March 3, 1872 - January 1, 1923) in Brooklyn, New York, nicknamed "Wee Willie", was a right fielder

(March 3, 1872 - January 1, 1923) in Brooklyn, New York, nicknamed "Wee Willie", was a right fielder in professional baseball who played from 1892 to 1910,

(January 1, 1855, Boston, Massachusetts - March 9, 1899, Brockton, Massachusetts) was an American ba

(January 1, 1855, Boston, Massachusetts - March 9, 1899, Brockton, Massachusetts) was an American baseball manager for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Pittsburg Pirates and Louisville Colonels. He was nicknamed "Gunner" or "Mac" during his playing days.

(December 13, 1899

(December 13, 1899

Australian politician and judge

Australian politician and judge

Australian politician and judge

Australian politician and judge

Was an engineer, a soldier in the British Army and an inventor particularly known for the invention

Was an engineer, a soldier in the British Army and an inventor particularly known for the invention of chemical warfare and flame warfare weapons.On 4 August 1914, on graduating from the Officer Training Corps, Livens applied for a commission in the Royal Engineers.[4] He was enrolled as a Second Lieutenant on 30 September 1914.[7] Livens was given a clerical post in the Motorcycle signalling section at Chatham.[5

October 24, 1858 - October 27, 1921) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1883

October 24, 1858 - October 27, 1921) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1883 through 1892 for the Columbus Buckeyes (1883-84), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1885-89), Pittsburgh Burghers (1890),

Was born in 1864 in New Brunswick, Canada.

Was born in 1864 in New Brunswick, Canada.

Billy's siblings are also actors: Scott Jacoby, Robert Jacoby, Susan Jacoby, and Laura Jacoby.He has

Billy's siblings are also actors: Scott Jacoby, Robert Jacoby, Susan Jacoby, and Laura Jacoby.He has also done some voicework for cartoons. Perhaps his best known voice role was in the 1983 ABC Saturday morning cartoon The Puppy's Further Adventures as th

(January 22, 1880 - July 20, 1920) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Bos

(January 22, 1880 - July 20, 1920) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1904), Washington Senators (1904) and Chicago White Sox (1906). O'Neill was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

(October 21, 1884 - February 14, 1968) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroi

(October 21, 1884 - February 14, 1968) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1909 and 1910. He played in 5 games and had a record of 0-2 in 29 innings pitched with an earned run average of 3.41.

(born July 14, 1944 in Batesville, Indiana) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He p

(born July 14, 1944 in Batesville, Indiana) was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played the bulk of his short career with the Cincinnati Reds and spent a year each with the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals.

In 1984, the group released their debut record, Public Enemy #1, which brought them to the attention

In 1984, the group released their debut record, Public Enemy #1, which brought them to the attention of Def Jam Records executive Rick Rubin, who signed the group to Def Jam in 1985. As a member of Public Enemy, his first record with the group, Yo! Bum Ru

(born December 9, 1928 in Fox Lake, Illinois; died December 3, 2006) was a shortstop and third basem

(born December 9, 1928 in Fox Lake, Illinois; died December 3, 2006) was a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball who played with the Boston & Milwaukee Braves (1952-53)