American Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He served as alderman in the Chicago City Council from 1884

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He served as alderman in the Chicago City Council from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1890 to 1896.Mahoney was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-seventh and Fifty-eighth Congresses and served from March 4, 1901, until

Was an American tennis player and administrator. He was ranked in the U.S. Top 10 13 times between 1

Was an American tennis player and administrator. He was ranked in the U.S. Top 10 13 times between 1941 & 1954. He won nine Grand Slam doubles titles, and also reached the men’s doubles finals of the U.S. National Championship nine times. He also was a Da

Was an American businessman and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member

Was an American businessman and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U. S. Representative from Delaware. Allen was a public school commissioner in

Was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.He served as a page in the House of Representatives 1911-191

Was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.He served as a page in the House of Representatives 1911-1919. He graduated from the law school of Oklahoma University at Norman in 1923. He was admitted to the bar in 1923 and commenced the practice of law in Oklah

Was Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, and an American painter.[1]In 1942, Draper enter

Was Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, and an American painter.[1]In 1942, Draper entered the Naval Reserves as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. After his initial training, Draper was assigned to the Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit in Boston. Following his service in Boston, he transferred into the Naval Art Section, and was dispatched to Alaska, where he spent nearly half a year painting in the Aleutian Islands Chain. He was in Amchitka when the Japanese invaded during World War II, and his paintings depict the attacks, as seen from his close-range foxhole.[2] Draper painted while dealing with the wind and Arctic weather, which made painting difficult, as he had to wear gloves to keep from getting frostbite.[1

Better known as Billy Graham, is an evangelist and an Evangelical Christian. He has been a spiritual

Better known as Billy Graham, is an evangelist and an Evangelical Christian. He has been a spiritual adviser to multiple U.S. presidents and was number seven on Gallup's list of admired people for the 20th century. He is a Southern Baptist.Graham has preached in person to more people around the world than any protestant who has ever lived. As of 1993, more than 2.5 million people had stepped forward at his crusades to "accept Jesus Christ as their personal saviour." As of 2002, Graham's lifetime audience, including radio and television broadcasts, topped two billion.

(July 19, 1865 in Louisville, KY - September 19, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH), is a former professional b

(July 19, 1865 in Louisville, KY - September 19, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH), is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1886-1901. He pitched in the American Association, National League and American League.

Was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.He served as member of the State house of representatives

Was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.He served as member of the State house of representatives 1878-1882 and 1884-1888. He served in the State senate 1889-1896. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1890.Love was elected as

Was the 11th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1848 to 1852. A lawyer by training, Johnston became distr

Was the 11th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1848 to 1852. A lawyer by training, Johnston became district attorney of Westmoreland County at the age of 21 in 1829. He was elected to the Pennsylvania state legislature and switched from the Democratic Party t

(May 25, 1883 - October 8, 1912) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball. He was born

(May 25, 1883 - October 8, 1912) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Francisco, California and died at age 29 in Los Angeles, California. He was buried at Olivet Memorial Park in Colma, California.

Is best known as the guitarist for ZZ Top. He is also the lead vocalist and composer for many of the

Is best known as the guitarist for ZZ Top. He is also the lead vocalist and composer for many of the band's classic songs. A Houston native, Gibbons is known for playing a classic 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar he calls Miss Pearly Gates

(born May 17, 1932 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played fo

(born May 17, 1932 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers (1952-1959[start]), Boston Red Sox (1959[mid]), Baltimore Orioles (1959[end]-1962). San Francisco Giants (1963, 1966[end]), Milwaukee Braves (1964), and Chicago Cubs (1965-1966[start]). He batted and threw left handed.

Is a former American football safety who played his entire 15 year NFL pro-football career with the

Is a former American football safety who played his entire 15 year NFL pro-football career with the Dallas Cowboys.

(January 5, 1870 - December 5, 1950), nicknamed "Bad Bill" for his ferocious temperament, was an Ame

(January 5, 1870 - December 5, 1950), nicknamed "Bad Bill" for his ferocious temperament, was an American shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball who played for four National League teams from 1891 to 1911.

An American musician, director, and actor, known primarily as the founder of nu metal band Limp Bizk

An American musician, director, and actor, known primarily as the founder of nu metal band Limp Bizkit

Is American physician and a former NASA astronaut.Fisher was a mission specialist on STS-51-I, which

Is American physician and a former NASA astronaut.Fisher was a mission specialist on STS-51-I, which launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on August 27, 1985. STS-51-I was acknowledged as the most successful Space Shuttle mission yet flown. The cre

(born July 19, 1927 in Waterford, Connecticut) is an American former Major League Baseball player, c

(born July 19, 1927 in Waterford, Connecticut) is an American former Major League Baseball player, coach and manager. Gardner was a scrappy light-hitting second baseman who batted and threw right-handed.

(born July 21, 1912; died July 27, 1977) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Chic

(born July 21, 1912; died July 27, 1977) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Chicago Cubs (1943-1944) and Boston Red Sox (1945). A native of Chicago, Illinois, he stood 5'10 1/2" and weighed 168 lbs.

(May 9, 1908

(May 9, 1908

(January 29, 1859 in Petersburg, Illinois - March 25. 1930 in Chillicothe, Illinois) was a 19th cent

(January 29, 1859 in Petersburg, Illinois - March 25. 1930 in Chillicothe, Illinois) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player from 1884 to 1887.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he finished fourth in the he

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he finished fourth in the heavyweight class after losing the bronze medal bout to Xavier Eluère.

Is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL. He attended Sheboygan South High School and

Is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL. He attended Sheboygan South High School and then went on to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he starred in track and field. He last played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004.

A U.S. physician, geneticist and molecular biologist. He is considered a pioneer of gene therapy. He

A U.S. physician, geneticist and molecular biologist. He is considered a pioneer of gene therapy. He graduated from Harvard College in 1958 and from Harvard Medical School in 1963. In 1990, he claimed to be the first person ever to succeed in gene therapy of a 4-year-old girl suffering from SCID (a form of an immuno-deficiency disorder called "bubble boy disease"). His claims may have been exaggerated, albeit, he was not alone.[1][2] In 2006, he was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor, the daughter of an employee.

Best known as Dick the Bruiser, was an American football player and professional wrestler.In the lat

Best known as Dick the Bruiser, was an American football player and professional wrestler.In the late '50s, Dick the Bruiser wrestled live every Thursday on TV in the Detroit area. His typical opponent was "an up and coming young (unknown) wrestler" who w

Was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.