American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is an American Naval officer and former NASA astronaut. He flew as pilot of the STS-116 space shuttl

Is an American Naval officer and former NASA astronaut. He flew as pilot of the STS-116 space shuttle mission.

(August 4, 1902 - July 8, 1981) was an American lefthanded pitcher in Major League Baseball during t

(August 4, 1902 - July 8, 1981) was an American lefthanded pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1920s and 1930s.

Is an American professional basketball player. He usually plays the point guard position.He was draf

Is an American professional basketball player. He usually plays the point guard position.He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round with the last pick (60th overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft. In the 2006-2007 NBA season he played in 14 games and averaged 11.9 MPG, 1.8 PPG, 1.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG.[2]

Is a professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks. He pitched in the Major Leagues for th

Is a professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks. He pitched in the Major Leagues for the Chicago White Sox primarily in relief from 1995-2000.

Is a French professional basketball player with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and member of France's n

Is a French professional basketball player with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and member of France's national basketball team. Brought up in a family with close ties to basketball, Parker played for two years in the French basketball league before entering the 2001 NBA Draft. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and quickly became their starting point guard, helping the Spurs win three NBA Championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Deploying his pace and high field goal percentage to great effect, Parker has been selected as an NBA All-Star twice and was the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. He married actress Eva Longoria, best known for her role in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, on 7 July 2007.[2]

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. FAS.Maldonado's professional career began on

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. FAS.Maldonado's professional career began on July 3, 2007 when he signed a contract with now defunct Salvadoran national league club, San Salvador F.C.. He was one of six players from the El Salvador U17 national team, that would sign for San Salvador that season. The others were Ricardo Orellana, Diego Chavarría, Xavier García, Óscar Arroyo and Fabricio Alfaro.

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who last played defender for San Salvador F.C..

Is a Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who last played defender for San Salvador F.C..

Is a former leading competitive American bodybuilder during the 1950s and '60s. He won many titles a

Is a former leading competitive American bodybuilder during the 1950s and '60s. He won many titles and awards, including winning the Mr. Universe contest several times, and became a trainer and author on the subject. Pearl was born in Prineville, Oregon.

March 29, 1855 - March 17, 1924) was a 19th century major league baseball player who split his playi

March 29, 1855 - March 17, 1924) was a 19th century major league baseball player who split his playing time between catcher and in the outfield for five different teams during his nine season career that lasted from 1875 through

Was an American football player in the National Football League from 1974 through 1988. He is widely

Was an American football player in the National Football League from 1974 through 1988. He is widely famous for his elaborate celebrations in the end zone.Despite the late selection, he managed to make the squad as a kick returner. Eventually, his speed and quickness became an occasional part of an offense.

Is a prominent harness racer. O'Donnell's parents, Etta and Henry, were both heavily involved in the

Is a prominent harness racer. O'Donnell's parents, Etta and Henry, were both heavily involved in the local racing circuit. After graduating from high school, he became second trainer for Jim Doherty, and moved to Saratoga, New York, where in 1979 he set t

Was a USAF astronaut in the Manned Spaceflight Engineer Program during the mid-1980s. He served as a

Was a USAF astronaut in the Manned Spaceflight Engineer Program during the mid-1980s. He served as a Payload Specialist on STS-51-J Atlantis (October 3-7, 1985).Pailes flew as a payload specialist on STS-51-J Atlantis (October 3-7, 1985) which launched fr

Was a Canadian geologist and paleontologist, following in the tradition of Lawrence Lambe.Parks was

Was a Canadian geologist and paleontologist, following in the tradition of Lawrence Lambe.Parks was born in Hamilton, Ontario. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1892, Parks joined the University of Toronto's staff, where he taught geology, paleontology, and mineralogy.

Was an American politician from Connecticut. He was a veteran of the First World War and an unsucces

Was an American politician from Connecticut. He was a veteran of the First World War and an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for governor in 1950. [1] Purtell served as a Republican member of the United States Senate from Connecticut,

Was an American senator and businessman from the State of Texas. He served two incomplete terms as S

Was an American senator and businessman from the State of Texas. He served two incomplete terms as Senator, the first in 1957, the second in 1961. He was part of the conservative wing of the Texas Democratic Party and is remembered for running against lib

Was an American jurist and Republican Party politician who served as President of the New Jersey Sen

Was an American jurist and Republican Party politician who served as President of the New Jersey Senate and New Jersey Attorney General. As Attorney General he conducted the early phase of the state's investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping.His politi

Born on November 29, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who pla

Born on November 29, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire 15-year career with the Detroit Tigers.

(January 2, 1885 - January 16, 1976) was an utility first baseman/outfielder in Major League Basebal

(January 2, 1885 - January 16, 1976) was an utility first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between 1907 and 1909 for the Cincinnati Reds (1907) and Boston Doves (1909). Listed at 5' 11", 168 lb., Autry batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Humboldt, Tennessee.

Was a Canadian politician.In 1957, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the rid

Was a Canadian politician.In 1957, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Middlesex North. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, he was re-elected in 1959, 1963, 1967, and 1971. From 1960 to 1961, he was a Minister Without Portfolio. From 1961 to 1975, he was the Minister of Agriculture.

Is an American professional golfer and sportscaster, who has played on both the PGA Tour and the Cha

Is an American professional golfer and sportscaster, who has played on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.His most successful years in professional golf were 1977?1980 when he finished in the top-12 on the money list in three of those 4 years.

Was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas.Ayres was elected as a Demo

Was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas.Ayres was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-fourth, Sixty-fifth, and Sixty-sixth Congresses. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the Sixty-seventh Congress. H

(born October 4, 1960 in Williams, Arizona) is a former left and center fielder in Major League Base

(born October 4, 1960 in Williams, Arizona) is a former left and center fielder in Major League Baseball player

(March 14, 1921 - April 9, 1983) born in Carnesville, Georgia was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indian

(March 14, 1921 - April 9, 1983) born in Carnesville, Georgia was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1948), St. Louis Browns (1948-51), Chicago White Sox (1952), Boston Red Sox (1953) and Cincinnati Redlegs (1956-57).

Height 188 cm Year of Birth 1979 Nationality United States of America Position Point Guard NBA D

Height 188 cm Year of Birth 1979 Nationality United States of America Position Point Guard NBA Draft 1999 # 14

Was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 72 victories, making him the top

Was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 72 victories, making him the top Canadian ace, and according to some sources, the top ace of the British Empire.