American Famous Names Starting with Letter O

(February 15, 1904 - January 2, 1978) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game f

(February 15, 1904 - January 2, 1978) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the St. Louis Browns in 1929. The 25-year-old left-hander stood 5'8" and weighed 160 lbs.

Was an American amateur golfer of the 20th century.He began to compete in Northwest amateur tourname

Was an American amateur golfer of the 20th century.He began to compete in Northwest amateur tournaments, and his first win came in 1919 at the Oregon Coast Invitational in Gearhart, Oregon. He followed that up with back-to-back Portland City Amateur tourn

Was a famous American fighter and boxer known as "the Omaha Kid". He was known for his solid blows a

Was a famous American fighter and boxer known as "the Omaha Kid". He was known for his solid blows and it was noted that Gardner killed a man in the ring. "The Omaha Kid" was a top contender for the Featherweight Championship of the World and the Featherw

Was an American cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century.Goerke competed in cycling at th

Was an American cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century.Goerke competed in cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics in Missouri and won the silver in the 2 mile race.

(b. February 21, 1965 in Coro, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and left-hand

(b. February 21, 1965 in Coro, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and left-handed batter who played for the New York Yankees (1990) and San Diego Padres (1991-1992).

An American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling

An American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its Raw brand. He comes from a lucha libre family and has achieved success in heavyweight, cruiserweight and tag team divisions throughout his career. He is perhaps best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1996 to 2001 as well as a short-lived tenure with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1995 to 1996.Mysterio is known for having a high flying style, which helped kick-start the cruiserweight revolution in the United States, in the late 1990s during his time in WCW. His total Cruiserweight Championship reigns are record-setting 8 (5 in WCW, 3 in WWE).[5] In WWE,

Was a Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Tulare, California, Stanage played fourteen seasons in

Was a Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Tulare, California, Stanage played fourteen seasons in the Major Leagues, primarily with the Detroit Tigers. He had one at bat with the Cincinnati Reds in 1906 before playing with the Tigers for thirteen years.Though not a strong hitter, Stanage was known to have a cannon arm, and threw out more runners than any other American League catcher in the 1910s. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and Hall of Famer Ty Cobb both considered Stanage to be the league's best catcher.

Was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. He was born in a Swedish-speaking family in Oulu, Finland

Was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. He was born in a Swedish-speaking family in Oulu, Finland and immigrated to the United States in 1876 with his parents, who settled in Calumet, Michigan. He attended the public schools and was graduated from the N

Is an American professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He was a forward/c

Is an American professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He was a forward/center for the Connecticut Huskies where he played for three years. He declared for the 2006 NBA Draft after his junior season foregoing his final year of college.

Served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from 1938 until 1944.On December 1, 1938 he wa

Served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from 1938 until 1944.On December 1, 1938 he was appointed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Leland M. Ford, who had just been elected to t

October 22, 1879 in Carter County, Missouri - June 16, 1954), was a former professional baseball pla

October 22, 1879 in Carter County, Missouri - June 16, 1954), was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1903-1905 for the Brooklyn Superbas.

(August 22, 1893 - March 27, 1975) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1921 an

(August 22, 1893 - March 27, 1975) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1921 and 1925 for the Chicago Cubs (1921) and Boston Red Sox (1924-25). Listed at 6' 0", 176 lb., Fuhr batted and threw left-handed.

Was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was more famous for his mordant c

Was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was more famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, than for his music.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania into a musical and Orthodox Jewish Russian family, Levant moved to New York with his mother, Annie, in 1922, after the death of his father, Max. He began studying under Zygmunt Stojowski, a well-established piano pedagogue. In 1924, Levant appeared with Ben Bernie in a short film Ben Bernie and All the Lads made in New York City in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film system.

Was a pioneering African American author and is widely recognized as being the first African-America

Was a pioneering African American author and is widely recognized as being the first African-American filmmaker (although he was predated by the shortlived Lincoln Motion Picture Company[1]). He is considered the most prominent producer of race films.

Nicknamed "The Big O", is a former American NBA player with the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee

Nicknamed "The Big O", is a former American NBA player with the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee Bucks. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Robertson played the guard position, and was a twelve-time All-Star, eleven-time member of the All-NBA Team, and one-time winner of the MVP award in fourteen professional seasons. He is the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season, and he is regarded as one of the best and most versatile NBA players of all time. He was a key player on the team which brought the Bucks their only NBA championship in the 1970-71 NBA season. However, his playing career, especially during high school and college, was plagued by racism.

Was an American weightlifter and sports figure who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American weightlifter and sports figure who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

April 13, 1915 - May 19, 1993) was a utility infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the C

April 13, 1915 - May 19, 1993) was a utility infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (1938-1942), New York

(September 11, 1893 - May 25, 1953) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the

(September 11, 1893 - May 25, 1953) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1920), Chicago Cubs (1922-1924) and Philadelphia Phillies (1926). Grimes batted and threw right-handed.

Was an Alaskan Republican politician. He was Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1932-1933 and 1934-1936

Was an Alaskan Republican politician. He was Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1932-1933 and 1934-1936. In 1944, Oscar Gill was elected to the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District. He was re-elected in 1946, becoming Sp

Was United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor under President Theodore Roosevelt from 1906 to 19

Was United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor under President Theodore Roosevelt from 1906 to 1909. Straus was the first Jewish United States Cabinet Secretary.In December 1906, Straus became the United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor under Pre

Was an American lawmaker and civil rights advocate who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois

Was an American lawmaker and civil rights advocate who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1929 to 1935. He was the first African American to serve in Congress in the 20th century.

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Oscar Turner. He completed preparatory studies. H

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Oscar Turner. He completed preparatory studies. He moved to Ballard County, Kentucky, in 1843. He was graduated from the law department of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, in 1847. Commonweal

Was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympic

Was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Utah State Senator and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Was a Utah State Senator and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was the father of Bruce R. McConkie, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church. A second son Oscar W. McConkie, Jr. was also a me

Was an American anthologist and poet. Oscar Williams was his pen name, he was born Oscar Kaplan in L

Was an American anthologist and poet. Oscar Williams was his pen name, he was born Oscar Kaplan in Letychiv, Ukraine, son of Jewish parents Mouzya Kaplan and Chana Rapoport. He immigrated to New York at the age of 7.