American Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a coach in American football and a major figure in the development of the National Football Leag

Was a coach in American football and a major figure in the development of the National Football League. A seminal figure in football history, Brown is considered the "father of the modern offense," with many claiming that he ranks as one of if not the greatest of football coaches in history. Such claims are backed by significant evidence: Brown dominated as a gridiron general on every major level -- high school, college, and professional.

Was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the U.S. Representative from the 5t

Was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the U.S. Representative from the 5th congressional district of Ohio from 1989 until his death.

(July 1, 1920 - December 27, 1967) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a c

(July 1, 1920 - December 27, 1967) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a center fielder for five American League teams from 1946 through 1952

Is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. He

Is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. He is the owner of a home inspection business.

Was an artist and director of the Art Department at Bennington College during the 1950s and early 19

Was an artist and director of the Art Department at Bennington College during the 1950s and early 1960s.At Bennington College, he was fundamental in establishing its art department. Committed to the art of his contemporaries, he exposed his students — Helen Frankenthaler among them — to many of the most significant artists of his time. He helped to organize the first retrospective exhibition of modernist sculptor David Smith, in 1951[citation needed] and helped with the 1955 Hans Hofmann[1] and the 1952 Jackson Pollock retrospectives which were both organized by Clement Greenberg.[2] Feeley and Greenberg also organized a Kenneth Noland Exhibition at Bennington in 1961.[3]

A Canadian curler.Paul's junior team had a stellar record, yet failed to win the Nova Scotia Junior

A Canadian curler.Paul's junior team had a stellar record, yet failed to win the Nova Scotia Junior Men's Championship, losing 4 provincial finals. In 1987 The team of Paul Flemming, Mike Mawhinney, Glen MacLeod, and Chris Oxner represented Nova Scotia at

Was a professional wrestling promoter who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s in the Boston area.

Was a professional wrestling promoter who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s in the Boston area.Bowser grew up on a farm in western Pennsylvania and attended Beaver College before becoming a professional wrestler and touring with the Pollock Brothers

Was a rock guitarist best known as a member of the band Free. Kossoff—son of the noted British act

Was a rock guitarist best known as a member of the band Free. Kossoff—son of the noted British actor David Kossoff—started playing in the mid 1960s and his first professional gig was with Black Cat Bones alongside drummer Simon Kirke. The band did many supporting shows for Fleetwood Mac and both Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac's guitarist) and Kossoff would jam and spend hours discussing blues playing and players. Black Cat Bones also played with touring blues piano player Champion Jack Dupree.

(born on December 2, 1969) is an American professional golfer

(born on December 2, 1969) is an American professional golfer

(born November 2, 1953, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania) is a retired professional baseball player who p

(born November 2, 1953, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania) is a retired professional baseball player who played six seasons for the California Angels, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.

Is a former president of the International Sailing Federation. Living on Toronto Island around boats

Is a former president of the International Sailing Federation. Living on Toronto Island around boats and sailing Paul learned the basics of the sport, as well as the values and importance of sport early in life. He become a very active competitor in saili

Played American football professionally in the National Football League for 11 seasons, from 1988 to

Played American football professionally in the National Football League for 11 seasons, from 1988 to 1998. He played with the New York Jets (1988-1994, where his teammates honored him with the Ed Block Courage Award), the Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-1996), Green Bay Packers (1997), and the Baltimore Ravens (1998).

Was an American composer, author, translator, and expatriate.Following a cultured middle-class upbri

Was an American composer, author, translator, and expatriate.Following a cultured middle-class upbringing in New York City, during which he displayed a talent for music and writing, Bowles pursued his education at the University of Virginia before making various trips to Paris in the 1930s. He studied music with Aaron Copland and in New York wrote music for various theatrical productions, as well as other compositions. He achieved critical and popular success with the publication in 1949 of his first novel The Sheltering Sky, set in what was known as French North Africa, which he had visited in 1931.

Is an American songwriter, musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2006, Time mag

Is an American songwriter, musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2006, Time magazine called him one of the 100 "people who shape our world."[1] As of 2007, he resides in New Canaan, Connecticut.[2]

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'2" guard/forward from the University of Tennessee, Walth

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'2" guard/forward from the University of Tennessee, Walther played six seasons (1949-1955) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Indianapolis Olympians, Philadelphia Warriors, and Fort Wayne Pistons. He averaged 7.7 points per game in his career and appeared in the 1952 NBA All-Star Game.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay event.

Is widely regarded as one of the best lacrosse players of all time and is the current head coach of

Is widely regarded as one of the best lacrosse players of all time and is the current head coach of the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League. Gait, along with his twin brother Gary Gait, had outstanding playing careers at Syracuse Univers

Allen regularly appears on lists of the richest people in the world. As of February 11, 2008, Forbes

Allen regularly appears on lists of the richest people in the world. As of February 11, 2008, Forbes ranks him as the 42nd richest man in the world, worth an estimated $16 billion.

Was an American boxer, who won the light flyweight gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.Gonzales b

Was an American boxer, who won the light flyweight gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.Gonzales began his professional career in 1985 and went on to challenge Bantamweight legend Orlando Canizales for the IBF Bantamweight title in 1990 in a rematch of a 1986 bout in which Gonzales won by unanimous decision. In the rematch, Gonzales was stopped by TKO in the 2nd due to cuts. After two more losses against lackluster competition, Gonzales hung up his gloves in 1991.

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher in the late 1970s. He and threw batted right-handed. Thormodsgar

Was a Major League Baseball pitcher in the late 1970s. He and threw batted right-handed. Thormodsgard played three seasons in the majors, all of them as a member of the Minnesota Twins from 1977 to 1979. In 50 career games, Thormodsgard had a 12-21 record with an ERA of 4.74. He allowed 4 home runs, 33 runs, and had 118 strikeouts.

(born March 25, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former pitcher for several teams in Major League B

(born March 25, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former pitcher for several teams in Major League Baseball.

Is an American graphic designer, cartoonist, writer and illustrator.He initiated Polaroid's corporat

Is an American graphic designer, cartoonist, writer and illustrator.He initiated Polaroid's corporate image development and product identity in 1958. His innovative black packaging and the ubiquitous Polaroid color stripes subdued the dominance of Eastman Kodak's yellow packaging at the point-of-purchase. Giambarba designed and produced hundreds of Polaroid packages and collateral material including consumer literature and How to Make Better Polaroid Instant Pictures, a trade book for Doubleday & Co. in his more than a quarter of a century for this client.

American neuroscientist best known for his work on the molecular and cellular function of neurons. I

American neuroscientist best known for his work on the molecular and cellular function of neurons. In 2000, Greengard, Arvid Carlsson and Eric Kandel were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning signal transduction in the nervous system.

(born December 3, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pit

(born December 3, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Cleveland Indians.

Is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 11 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers dur

Is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 11 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1973 and 1974 seasons.