American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

(born May 31, 1981 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball infielder in the

(born May 31, 1981 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball infielder in the Washington Nationals organization.

Was a United States Representative from Minnesota and a Minnesota State Auditor. He attended the pub

Was a United States Representative from Minnesota and a Minnesota State Auditor. He attended the public schools and graduated from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1903. Chase attended the University of Minnesota Law School in 1904, 1905, 191

Is an American country and western singer/songwriter/guitarist. Some of his more famous songs includ

Is an American country and western singer/songwriter/guitarist. Some of his more famous songs include "Release Me", "Crazy Arms", "Heartaches By the Number", "City Lights", "My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You", "For The Good Times", "I Won't Mention It Again", "The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me", and "Danny Boy." He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996.

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'4" forward from Northwestern University, Ragelis

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'4" forward from Northwestern University, Ragelis was selected in the second round of the 1951 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals. He played one season with Rochester, averaging 1.3 points per game.[1]

Was a defensive lineman who played eleven seasons in the National Football League. He was in the Nav

Was a defensive lineman who played eleven seasons in the National Football League. He was in the Navy from 1943-1945. If he had played those years many believe that he would be in the Canton Ohio Pro Football Hall of Fame. He received more nominations for the Hall of Fame than anybody who was not in the Hall of Fame until 1960.

Is an American chess player. He is the youngest FIDE and International chess master in the United St

Is an American chess player. He is the youngest FIDE and International chess master in the United States.Robson was born in Guam to Gary Robson, a professor at the college of education (applied linguistics) at St. Petersburg College, and Yee-chen, a kinde

Is an American country music and pop singer-songwriter known for his novelty songs as well as more s

Is an American country music and pop singer-songwriter known for his novelty songs as well as more serious works.Stevens' recording career began in the mid-1950s with two singles released on Prep Records. He then signed a contract with Capitol Records with the help of Atlanta, Georgia music maven Bill Lowery. In 1958, Stevens joined Lowery's National Recording Corporation (NRC), playing numerous instruments, arranging music, and performing background vocals for its band

Was an American veterinarian and college football and lacrosse coach. He served as the head lacrosse

Was an American veterinarian and college football and lacrosse coach. He served as the head lacrosse and football coach at Johns Hopkins University, from 1920 to 1935 and 1926 to 1935 respectively, and the head lacrosse coach at Cornell University from 19

Was an American stage, television and feature film actor who played the title character on the situa

Was an American stage, television and feature film actor who played the title character on the situation comedy My Favorite Martian and Judge Henry Bone on the drama series Picket Fences.

A.k.a. "Red" Lucas, (October 2, 1908 in Springfield, Ohio-October 9, 1969 in Harrison, Michigan) was

A.k.a. "Red" Lucas, (October 2, 1908 in Springfield, Ohio-October 9, 1969 in Harrison, Michigan) was a major league baseball pitcher, and a minor league baseball manager and scout.

(February 11, 1887 - January 9, 1970) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his

(February 11, 1887 - January 9, 1970) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox

(born October 13, 1916 in Greenville, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared i

(born October 13, 1916 in Greenville, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs.

Was Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1944 to 1945.Wolfe was elected to a single term as Mayor of Anch

Was Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 1944 to 1945.Wolfe was elected to a single term as Mayor of Anchorage in 1944. In 1960, he ran a failed campaign for a seat in the Alaska Senate as a Republican.

Was the founder of the philosophy of Marxist Humanism in the United States of America. At one time L

Was the founder of the philosophy of Marxist Humanism in the United States of America. At one time Leon Trotsky's secretary, she later split with him and ultimately founded the organization News and Letters Committees and was its leader until her death. B

Is an American actress and female bodybuilder, also known by her stage name Zap, one of the original

Is an American actress and female bodybuilder, also known by her stage name Zap, one of the original cast members of American Gladiators. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Raye Hollitt appeared in Season 1 of American Gladiators in 1989, taking

Is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. Johnson was drafted by

Is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. Johnson was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 1993 NFL Draft out of the University of Arkansas. Johnson played 10 of his 11 years for the Chargers. Johnson was signed by the Denver Broncos before the 2004 season. He was released from the Broncos on August 29, 2005.

Is an American basketball player. He was a 6'9" 224 lb small forward and attended the University of

Is an American basketball player. He was a 6'9" 224 lb small forward and attended the University of Arizona (1991-95).Owes played 24 games for the NBA's Golden State Warriors during the 1996-97 season, averaging 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He also played in the Australian NBL for the Geelong Supercats[1] and Townsville Crocodiles.[2]

Is the U.S. Representative for northeastern Minnesota's 8th congressional district serving since Jan

Is the U.S. Representative for northeastern Minnesota's 8th congressional district serving since January 2011. In his first try for political office, he upset 18-term Democratic incumbent Jim Oberstar by a margin of 4,400 votes to become the first Republi

Was a boxer from the small Texas town of Plainview, who was Ring Magazine's Rookie-of-the-Year in 19

Was a boxer from the small Texas town of Plainview, who was Ring Magazine's Rookie-of-the-Year in 1947. Lavern had a winning record and was considered an up and coming contender until his untimely death. Lavern sustained a fatal head injury during a boxin

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Colorado Avalanche affiliate, the Lake Er

Is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Colorado Avalanche affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.Macias made his professional debut in the 2007–08 season, with the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL. Upon the end of the season he was

Is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 99th district sinc

Is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 99th district since 1994. He is currently the minority spokesman on the House Personnel and Pensions Committee.Raymond Poe was the first person to announce his candidacy for

Romano, an Italian-American (originally from the commune-town of Scigliano, in the Province of Cosen

Romano, an Italian-American (originally from the commune-town of Scigliano, in the Province of Cosenza, in the Calabria region of Italy), was born in Queens, New York. His mother, Lucie, was a piano teacher, and his father, Albert Romano, was a realtor an

Is a former Canadian professional wrestler and French language television presenter and commentator.

Is a former Canadian professional wrestler and French language television presenter and commentator. Raymond Rougeau began training with his father Jacques Rougeau, Sr. and his great-uncle Eddie Auger at the age of fourteen. He debuted in 1971 at the age