American Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a Samoan American former American football player.He attended high school at Sweetwater High and

Is a Samoan American former American football player.He attended high school at Sweetwater High and then college at Arizona State. He played Nose tackle/Defensive tackle all through his pro/college career. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 7th round.

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6' 11" center from Long Island University, Felix wa

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6' 11" center from Long Island University, Felix was selected by the Baltimore Bullets with the first pick in the 1953 NBA Draft.

Was a mechanician who made seminal contributions to many branches of applied mechanics, applied phys

Was a mechanician who made seminal contributions to many branches of applied mechanics, applied physics, and engineering sciences. Mindlin was the second of three sons of Henry, a prosperous businessman, and Beatrice (née Levy).In 1924 he enrolled at Columbia University, where he received a B.A. followed by a B.S. in 1931, and in 1932 by a C.E. and the Illig medal for "proficiency in scholarship." During his graduate study, Mindlin attended a series of summer courses organized by Stephen Timoshenko in 1933, '34, and '35, and there is no doubt that the experience at Ann Arbor served to confirm him in his choice of his life's work.

American chemist, physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate.

American chemist, physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate.

Was an American chemist, physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate.Davis was born in Washington

Was an American chemist, physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate.Davis was born in Washington, D.C., where his father was a photographer for the National Bureau of Standards. He spent several years as a choir boy to please his mother, although he could not carry a tune. He enjoyed attending the concerts at the Watergate before air traffic was loud enough to drown out the music. His brother Warren, 14 months younger than he, was his constant companion in boyhood. He graduated in chemistry from the University of Maryland in 1938. He also received a masters degree from that school and a Ph.D. from Yale University in physical chemistry in 1942.

He George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Neuropsychology and professor of psychology at

He George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Neuropsychology and professor of psychology at Ball State University.During his career, Dean has published numerous articles, books and tests in Neuropsychology. Most recently Dr. Dean co-authored the Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Assessment System (Dean & Woodcock, 2001) and the Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Sensory Motor Battery.[10] During his work Dean was elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association(Divisions: Clinical, Educational, School and Clinical Neuropsychology), the National Academy of Neuropsychology, and the American Psychopathological Association.

Was an American tennis player who committed suicide in 1932. He was ranked in the U.S. Top 10 eleven

Was an American tennis player who committed suicide in 1932. He was ranked in the U.S. Top 10 eleven times between 1900 and 1912, his highest ranking coming in 1907 when he was ranked 4th. He played on the United States Davis Cup team, and also won the in

Is a former American Football cornerback who played for the New England Patriots (1977-1989) and Cle

Is a former American Football cornerback who played for the New England Patriots (1977-1989) and Cleveland Browns (1990, 1991) in the NFL. Before his NFL career, he played for the University of Texas at Austin.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1920 Sum

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

(b. April 4, 1947 in Marion, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was drafted in

(b. April 4, 1947 in Marion, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was drafted in the first round of the 1965 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians and debuted on September 8, 1967. He batted and threw right-handed.

Is a former NFL offensive tackle and guard who played seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He

Is a former NFL offensive tackle and guard who played seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Was the Steelers Starting Right Tackle in Super Bowl XIII. He played in the USFL

Is the former American football head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. He

Is the former American football head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. He is the current assistant defensive backs coach of the Houston Texans. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa. Ray broke into the NFL coaching ranks in 1981 as an assistant secondary coach with the San Francisco 49ers.

(born November 25, 1928 in Camden, New Jersey) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball w

(born November 25, 1928 in Camden, New Jersey) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played

Was an American rock and roll musician and an important influence on popular music during the late 1

Was an American rock and roll musician and an important influence on popular music during the late 1950s, early 1960s, and beyond.

Was an American speed skater who competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. He placed 20th

Was an American speed skater who competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. He placed 20th in the Men's 1500 metres competition in a field of 45 and 17th in the Men's 5000 metres event in a field of 40. He was born in Nutley, New Jersey and was a

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from Norfolk State University, E

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from Norfolk State University, Epps was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the fifth round of the 1977 NBA Draft. He played 13 games for the Warriors during the 1978-79 NBA season and scored 26 points.[1]

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher. Smith played for the Minnesota Twins form 1981 to 1983. I

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher. Smith played for the Minnesota Twins form 1981 to 1983. In 83 career games, he had 47 hits in 215 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

Was an American football wide receiver. He played for the Baltimore Colts during their two NFL champ

Was an American football wide receiver. He played for the Baltimore Colts during their two NFL championship wins. He later had a career in coaching, highlighted by his trip to Super Bowl XX as head coach of the New England Patriots. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Was a professional football player who played middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL

Was a professional football player who played middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Wearing #66, he played fifteen seasons, from 1958-72.

(born December 15, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played fou

(born December 15, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played fourteen seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies.

Is a Democratic politician and a U.S. congressman from the state of Texas, representing that state's

Is a Democratic politician and a U.S. congressman from the state of Texas, representing that state's 29th congressional district. (map). The district includes most of eastern Houston, along with large portions of Houston's eastern suburbs.

Was a professional wrestler who primarily wrestled in Florida and Texas before joining the World Wre

Was a professional wrestler who primarily wrestled in Florida and Texas before joining the World Wrestling Federation. He was best known by the ring name Hercules or variations thereof. Fernandez was also a featured bodybuilder, appearing in several muscl

(born on September 4, 1942) is an American professional golfer

(born on September 4, 1942) is an American professional golfer

(born December 5, 1904 in Chicopee, Massachusetts - died September 6, 1977 in Westfield, Massachuset

(born December 5, 1904 in Chicopee, Massachusetts - died September 6, 1977 in Westfield, Massachusetts) was a Major League Baseball player. An outfielder who batted from the right side and threw with his right hand, Fitzgerald had a listed height of 5'9" and a listed weight of 168 pounds.

(August 4, 1938 - January 26, 1981) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played fo

(August 4, 1938 - January 26, 1981) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers (1965-68), Seattle Pilots (1969), and California Angels (1970).