American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

(November 9, 1925 – December 5, 1995) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for

(November 9, 1925 – December 5, 1995) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Milwaukee Braves (1953-60) and Detroit Tigers (1961-64). Bruton batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

(born July 18, 1928 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former reserve infielder in Major League Baseb

(born July 18, 1928 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former reserve infielder in Major League Baseball who played between 1955 and 1961 for the Cleveland Indians (1955, 1957) and Boston Red Sox (1958, 1961). Listed at 6' 1.5", 180 lb., Harrell batted and threw right-handed. He was signed by Cleveland in 1952 out of the Siena College.

American entomologist born on 19 September , 1855 at Philadelphia. He died 17 October 1908 at Washin

American entomologist born on 19 September , 1855 at Philadelphia. He died 17 October 1908 at Washington D.C.

Was an early colonist, political leader and orator in Texas.Wharton entered military service during

Was an early colonist, political leader and orator in Texas.Wharton entered military service during the Texas Revolution, serving as a colonel and judge advocate general. He participated in the siege of San Antonio de Bexar. Shortly thereafter, he was app

Is an American athlete, the only male so far to win Olympic titles in both sprinting and hurdling ev

Is an American athlete, the only male so far to win Olympic titles in both sprinting and hurdling events.Harrison Dillard, born in Cleveland, Ohio, he entered Baldwin-Wallace College in 1941 and joined Pi Lambda Phi International Fraternity, and two years later was drafted into the Army. He returned to college in 1946 and resumed athletics, to which he had been inspired by Jesse Owens, who was also from Cleveland and attended East Technical High School as well. He won the NCAA and AAU 120-yard and 220-yard hurdles in both 1946 and 1947 and he tied world records in both events with a 22.3 in the 220 in 1946 and a 13.6 in the 120.

Was an American political scientist who applied game theory and mathematics to political science.Rik

Was an American political scientist who applied game theory and mathematics to political science.Riker was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and received his Ph.D at Harvard University in 1948. He took on a professorship at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin (then Lawrence College), where he published The Theory of Political Coalitions (1962). In 1962, he became the chair of the Political Science at the University of Rochester, where he remained chair until 1977, and remained active until his death.

Is a former American football linebacker for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles (1991 – 1999) and Oakla

Is a former American football linebacker for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles (1991 – 1999) and Oakland Raiders (2000 – 2001) franchises.

Was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians (1933-36), St. Louis Br

Was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians (1933-36), St. Louis Browns (1937), New York Yankees (1938-40), Chicago White Sox (1941) and Philadelphia Athletics (1942).His best season was in 1934 when he finished 19th in voting for the American League MVP Award for playing in 146 games and having 593 at bats, 82 runs, 188 hits, 32 doubles, 5 triples, 4 home runs, 67 RBI, 6 stolen bases, 25 walks, a .317 batting average, .347 on base percentage, .408 slugging percentage, 242 total bases and 12 sacrifice hits.

(born May 25, 1966, in Long Branch, New Jersey) was the First Base Coach for the Boston Red Sox in 2

(born May 25, 1966, in Long Branch, New Jersey) was the First Base Coach for the Boston Red Sox in 2006 and wore the number 32. Before taking over the role of First Base Coach, Haselman served as Bullpen Coach. He was the catcher in Roger Clemens's 20 strikeout game against the Detroit Tigers in 1996.

Was a great American naturalist and a prominent malacologist. He described many mollusks of the Paci

Was a great American naturalist and a prominent malacologist. He described many mollusks of the Pacific Northwest of America. He would become America's preeminent authority on living and fossil mollusks.

Was a great American naturalist and a prominent malacologist. He described many mollusks of the Paci

Was a great American naturalist and a prominent malacologist. He described many mollusks of the Pacific Northwest of America. He would become America's preeminent authority on living and fossil mollusks.But he also made substantial contributions to ornithology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, physical and cultural anthropology, oceanography and paleontology. He also performed meteorological observations in Alaska for the Smithsonian Institution.In 1863 he became a pupil of Louis Agassiz of Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology, in natural science. He encouraged Dall's interest in malacology, a field still in its infancy. He also studied anatomy and medicine under Jeffries Wyman and Dr. Daniel Brainerd.

Is a San Francisco based photographer and filmmaker. He is best known for his ethnographic photograp

Is a San Francisco based photographer and filmmaker. He is best known for his ethnographic photographs and documentary films of North American Indian cultures. W.R. Heick served as producer-director and chief cinematographer for the Anthropology Departmen

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, great-grandfather of Charles Marion LaFollette. In 1847, he

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, great-grandfather of Charles Marion LaFollette. In 1847, he founded a machine shop for the manufacture of drills. He served as member of the city council 1852-1865, as member of the Indiana House of Representatives

Is an American poet, editor, and literary critic. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in S

Is an American poet, editor, and literary critic. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Suffolk County. He received a BA from the State University of New York at Brockport; he earned a doctorate in English from Ohio University in 1967.

Was an American planter and political leader from Maryland. He represented Maryland in the Continent

Was an American planter and political leader from Maryland. He represented Maryland in the Continental Congress in 1782 and 1783.Hemsley was first elected to the Maryland state senate in November of 1779. He would serve in that body until 1781. Then in 17

Is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer and activist. A veteran stand-up perform

Is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a vanguard role in the 1960s action show I Spy. He later starred in his own series, The Bill Cosby Show,

Is an American business magnate, philanthropist, author, the world's third richest person (as of Feb

Is an American business magnate, philanthropist, author, the world's third richest person (as of February 8, 2008),[2] and chairman[4] of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. Gates was the richest person in the world for 15 consecut

(January 20, 1887 - May 25, 1942) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through

(January 20, 1887 - May 25, 1942) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1919, he played for the Cleveland Indians (1911-1912), St. Louis Browns (1915[start]), Detroit Tigers (1915[end]-1919[start]), Boston Red Sox (1919[mid]) and Chicago White Sox (1919[end]). James was a switch hitter and threw right handed. He was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1993. He was best know

Was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1993. He was best known for his crusades against the metric system and in favour of capital punishment.

Was thirty-seventh Governor of Kansas, having served from 1965-1967.William H. Avery graduated from

Was thirty-seventh Governor of Kansas, having served from 1965-1967.William H. Avery graduated from the University of Kansas in 1934. While attending the KU he joined Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He was a member of the Wakefield School Board, and served in the Congress for the Republican Party from 1955 to 1965.

Professional basketball player and current coach. A 6'2" forward/guard, Bach played collegiately at

Professional basketball player and current coach. A 6'2" forward/guard, Bach played collegiately at Fordham University and Brown.

Is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.

Is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.

Was the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. He was one of the fir

Was the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. He was one of the first successful Republican Party candidates, winning the election of 1856 just two years after the founding of his party.From 1840 to 1842, Bissell was a mem

Was an American botanist. He worked on the first California Geological Survey and was the first Chai

Was an American botanist. He worked on the first California Geological Survey and was the first Chair of Agriculture at Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School.In 1855 Brewer travelled to Europe where he studied natural science under Professor Rober

Was a US Representative from Florida.In 1837 he became a member of the State house of representative

Was a US Representative from Florida.In 1837 he became a member of the State house of representatives and served in the State senate from 1840 to 1844, sitting as president in 1842. He became a United States district attorney 1841–1843; upon the admission