American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the

Is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the San Diego Chargers, and the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft out of the University of Colorado.

Is currently with the Iona College men's basketball program. He was the assistant coach of the Fayet

Is currently with the Iona College men's basketball program. He was the assistant coach of the Fayetteville Patriots of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL). Worthen was an All-American point guard at Marquette University from 1978-1980. He led the Warriors in assists in his junior year and scoring and assists in his senior year. In 1980, he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the NBA Draft. He played in the NBA for two seasons. Worthen was with the Bulls in 1980-1981 and the Utah Jazz in 1981-1982. Worthen started coaching in 1985 as a player/coach of the United States Basketball League's Springfield Fame guiding them to the league title.

(December 23, 1871 - May 19, 1953), nicknamed "The Goshen Schoolmaster", was an American right-hande

(December 23, 1871 - May 19, 1953), nicknamed "The Goshen Schoolmaster", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Is an American Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor. Jackson came to fame in the early 19

Is an American Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor. Jackson came to fame in the early 1990s, after a series of well-reviewed performances, and has since become a major film star and cultural icon, having appeared in a large number of high-grossing films.

(April 12, 1887 – July 19, 1951) was a catcher in Major League Baseball

(April 12, 1887 – July 19, 1951) was a catcher in Major League Baseball

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representative

Was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1860-1862. Casey was elected as a Unionist to the 37th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the expulsion of Henry C. Burnett and served

Is a retired American football fullback.In only his second year 1974, he gained 811 yards and 9 touc

Is a retired American football fullback.In only his second year 1974, he gained 811 yards and 9 touchdowns as he led the New England Patriots to a surprising 4-0 start before faltering to a 7-7 finish. In 1977 he gained a career high 1,015 yards and scored 4 touchdowns, and also caught 42 receptions for 370 yards and a touchdown.

Was an American painter and printmaker. He was born in San Mateo, California[1], and studied botany,

Was an American painter and printmaker. He was born in San Mateo, California[1], and studied botany, medicine and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II before being injured in a plane crash.[1] He was in the hospital for several years, and it was while there that he began to paint. Once out of the hospital he returned to Berkeley, this time to study art.Francis was initially influenced by the work of abstract expressionists such as Mark Rothko, Arshile Gorky and Clyfford Still. He spent the 1950s in Paris, having his first exhibition there in 1952.[1] While there he became associated with Tachisme. He later spent time in Japan, and some have seen an influence from Zen Buddhism in his work.

A comedian, writer, actor, film director, television producer-director, and radio talk show host. Se

A comedian, writer, actor, film director, television producer-director, and radio talk show host. Seder was born in New York City, New York into a Jewish family, and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts.His works include the film Who’s the Caboose (1997) as well as the television shows Beat Cops (2001) and Pilot Season (2004). Seder also made guest appearances on Spin City (1997), Sex and the City (2000) and America Undercover (2005).

Was a chess player and author and was chess champion of the United States from 1889-1890 and again f

Was a chess player and author and was chess champion of the United States from 1889-1890 and again from 1891–1894.Born in Ungvár, Carpathian Ruthenia, Austria-Hungary (now (Uzhhorod, Ukraine), Lipschütz emigrated to New York in 1880 at the age of seventeen. He soon became known in chess circles and in 1883 he was chosen as one of a team to represent New York in a match with the Philadelphia Chess Club, and won both of his games.

Was an ice hockey goaltender. LoPresti played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Ha

Was an ice hockey goaltender. LoPresti played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks. On March 4, 1941, LoPresti set a still-unbroken NHL record when he faced 83 shots against the Boston Bruins. His son Pete LoPresti also played in the

Was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey Senate and as Chairman of t

Was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey Senate and as Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee.Bodine served as mayor of Flemington from 1928 to 1936 and went on to serve on the Hunterdon County Board of Chose

Was president of the National Education Association during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. B

Was president of the National Education Association during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Because of the political power wielded by the group, and because of their opposition of federal funding for parochial schools, Lambert was placed on Nixon's

Was a Populist politician in the U.S. state of Nebraska.He became interested in Nebraskan Territoria

Was a Populist politician in the U.S. state of Nebraska.He became interested in Nebraskan Territorial politics. He was a delegate to the first Republican Territorial convention. He was a representative to the 1859, 1860, 1864, and 1865 Territorial house o

Was a United States Representative from Maine. He was born in North Gray, Maine. He both attended th

Was a United States Representative from Maine. He was born in North Gray, Maine. He both attended the public schools and was tutored privately at home. Later, he moved to Gray, Maine.

(June 23, 1909 – April 7, 1997) was an American golfer

(June 23, 1909 – April 7, 1997) was an American golfer

Was Democratic politician, the 28th Governor of and a United States Senator from the U.S. state of I

Was Democratic politician, the 28th Governor of and a United States Senator from the U.S. state of Indiana. Born into a large impoverished family, he took many jobs as a child including working in a coal mine. He taught school and studied law, becoming a

Was an American businessman and entrepreneur born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma who founded two American r

Was an American businessman and entrepreneur born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma who founded two American retailers Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. He was the patriarch of the Walton family, one of the richest families in the world.

Was an American inventor, who invented an internal combustion engine and was a pioneer in steamships

Was an American inventor, who invented an internal combustion engine and was a pioneer in steamships who accumulated a total of 20 patents.The most important aspect of this craft was the paddle wheel. It was an old idea – supposedly dating to antiquities– and previously tried with a steam engine. Jonathan Hulls of England used a rear-mounted paddle wheel in 1737 but an inefficient method of turning the steam engine’s reciprocating motion into the circular motion hobbled it. In 1789, Nathan Reed of Massachusetts experimented with a paddlewheel, and considered patenting it, but eventually patented a different method instead. The American John Fitch experimented with side-mounted paddlewheels, but in 1791 used and patented oars instead. Thus, Morey’s may have been the first successful use of a steam power paddlewheel, which was the best method of propulsion until the propeller, also invented by Fitch, was perfected.

Is an American football running back who currently plays for the New England Patriots of the Nationa

Is an American football running back who currently plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He previously played for the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills and collegiately for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.Morris was drafted in the fifth-round (156th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in the 2000 NFL Draft. During his stint with the Bills, Morris was a backup to the likes of Antowain Smith and Travis Henry. He used his natural physical ability to excel on special teams and played a vital role in the Bills special teams during his tenure there. He was also a third-down back and excelled in pass protection.

Was a Ukrainian wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

Was a Ukrainian wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

Was an American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. His Adagio for Strings is am

Was an American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. His Adagio for Strings is among his most popular compositions and widely considered a masterwork of modern classical music.

Is an American actor. In films, he is often characterized by his rangy physique, thick horseshoe mou

Is an American actor. In films, he is often characterized by his rangy physique, thick horseshoe moustache and gruff speaking voice.Elliott was born in Sacramento, California to a physical training instructor mother and a father who worked for the Department of the Interior.[1] He moved from California to Oregon with his family during his teenage years, where he graduated from David Douglas High School in Portland.

Is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association who is probably best

Is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association who is probably best known for being selected before Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft.[1] He was a 7'1", 235 lb center.

At the age of eleven, Sammy got his first guitar, a gift from his grandfather. However, his father d

At the age of eleven, Sammy got his first guitar, a gift from his grandfather. However, his father died that same year. Thereafter young Kershaw worked a variety of jobs by day while playing roadhouses at night to support his family.He began performing in