American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Was a basketball player who spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks.Davis graduat

Was a basketball player who spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks.Davis graduated from Monaca High School and played basketball there under local legend Coach Dave Nichol. After attending the University of Maryland, College Park, Davis was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 1977 NBA Draft. After playing several seasons in the Continental Basketball Association for the Anchorage (Alaska) Northern Knights, Davis was picked up in 1980 by the expansion Mavericks, where he would spend the rest of his career. Davis was an average NBA player, averaging less than 10 points per game for his career, but his drive and love for the community made him a fan favorite.

Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded five studio alb

Starting with the release of his 1999 album Who Needs Pictures, Paisley has recorded five studio albums and a Christmas compilation on the Arista Nashville label, with all of his albums certified gold or higher by the RIAA[1]. In addition, he has charted

Signed by the Kansas City Royals as an amateur free agent in 1978, Wellman would make his Major Leag

Signed by the Kansas City Royals as an amateur free agent in 1978, Wellman would make his Major League Baseball debut with the San Francisco Giants on September 4, 1982, and appear in his final game on October 1, 1989.

Is a retired judoka from Canada, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics: 1976 and

Is a retired judoka from Canada, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics: 1976 and 1984.

Garrett was born Bradley H. Gerstenfeld[1] in Woodland Hills, California, the son of Barbara (née C

Garrett was born Bradley H. Gerstenfeld[1] in Woodland Hills, California, the son of Barbara (née Colton), a homemaker, and Al Gerstenfeld, a hearing aid salesman.[2] He has two older brothers, Jeff and Paul. He attended Hale Junior High School in Woodlan

Is an American tennis coach, a television tennis commentator, and former professional tennis player.

Is an American tennis coach, a television tennis commentator, and former professional tennis player. He is the current coach of Britain's 2nd highest ranked tennis player, Alex Bogdanovic, as part of his contract with the English Lawn Tennis Association.

A country music singer.Brad Johner grew up in Saskatchewan playing music in his family band. When he

A country music singer.Brad Johner grew up in Saskatchewan playing music in his family band. When he was 16, Brad won a National Talent Contest during Country Music Week in Hamilton in 1982.[1] He spent 6 years maintaining his solo career before teaming u

(born April 4, 1961 in Lima, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major

(born April 4, 1961 in Lima, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1983-1987 and 1989-1991. Despite a sterling record in the minor leagues, he never played well in the majors. He is currently a coach with the Clearwater Threshers.

Is a former National Lacrosse League player. He was drafted in 1999 by the Rochester Knighthawks, tw

Is a former National Lacrosse League player. He was drafted in 1999 by the Rochester Knighthawks, two-time NLL finalists. Known for his faceoff prowess, MacArthur played a defender's role for the most part, although he had the ability to put the ball in t

Is a Canadian snowboarder who specializes in the halfpipe. Martin was born and resides in Hamilton,

Is a Canadian snowboarder who specializes in the halfpipe. Martin was born and resides in Hamilton, Ontario, currently in the west Hamilton area ofAncaster.On February 29, 2008, he won his first world cup event. He has been the Canadian champion in the ha

Is an American swimmer, who won the gold medal in men's 200 meter backstroke at the 1996 Atlanta Oly

Is an American swimmer, who won the gold medal in men's 200 meter backstroke at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Bridgewater attended Lake Mary High School in Central Florida, and was coached by 1972 Olympic gold medalist Fred Tyler. In college, he swam for the

Is best known for his achievements as an American sailor. Brad grew up sailing on Lake Sunapee in Ne

Is best known for his achievements as an American sailor. Brad grew up sailing on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire. He began sailing Star boats at age 13 and has progressed to become one of the top Star sailors in the United States. He qualified for his firs

Is a former tennis player from the United States, who turned professional in 1986. He won four doubl

Is a former tennis player from the United States, who turned professional in 1986. He won four doubles titles during his career. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP ranking on October 8, 1990, when he became the World No. 71.

Is an American actor, film producer, and social activist. He became famous during the mid-1990s afte

Is an American actor, film producer, and social activist. He became famous during the mid-1990s after starring in several major Hollywood films.[2] Pitt received a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for his role in the 1995 film Twelve Mon

Is a former Greco-Roman and professional wrestler. Rheingans was an NCAA champion in 1975 for North

Is a former Greco-Roman and professional wrestler. Rheingans was an NCAA champion in 1975 for North Dakota State University and wrestled in the 1976 Olympics, placing fourth. He qualified for the Olympic team in 1980, but did not compete due to the United

A "journeyman" boxer from Cincinnati, Ohio. Rone was not an accomplished boxer: He lost 26 professio

A "journeyman" boxer from Cincinnati, Ohio. Rone was not an accomplished boxer: He lost 26 professional bouts in a row before dying. A "journeyman" in boxing is a title given by writers and fans to someone who is hired, often on short notice, to fight against up and coming prospects or championship contenders. Very often, these "journeymen" have negative win-loss records.

Is an American Welterweight boxer. A three time National Golden Gloves Champion, once in the Welterw

Is an American Welterweight boxer. A three time National Golden Gloves Champion, once in the Welterweight and twice in the Junior Welterweight divisions. In 2007 at the United States Amateur championships he Lost the semi-final fight to Mexican American J

Is a Canadian alpine skier. He competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the men's slalom

Is a Canadian alpine skier. He competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the men's slalom and giant slalom competitions.

Is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher, who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics organi

Is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher, who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics organization. He spent his college career at the San Jose State University. Kilby was selected by the Athletics in the twenty ninth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball. He is 6'1" and he weighs 235 pounds. [1]Kilby began his minor league career in 2005 with the Vancouver Canadians, pitching 1.95 ERA in 23 games. He spent the next season with the Kane County Cougars, pitching 1.63 ERA in 49 games. In 2007, he played for the Stockton Ports and Midland RockHounds, pitching a combined 2.92 ERA in 54 games.

Is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer and publisher and is six-time winner of the Hugo Award for Bes

Is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer and publisher and is six-time winner of the Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist, a popularity award in the science fiction and fantasy fields.

He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 47th overall.

He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 47th overall. In addition to minor pro experience, Werenka went on to play for the Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames

Is a former professional American football player. He was an offensive lineman with the New York Gia

Is a former professional American football player. He was an offensive lineman with the New York Giants of the National Football League from 1978 to 1988.

He was selected in the third round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, 43rd overall, by the Quebec Nordique

He was selected in the third round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, 43rd overall, by the Quebec Nordiques. After a successful WHL career, Zavisha turned professional. He spent time in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, but the majority of his career took place

Was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Nottingham, New Hampshire. He

Was a United States Representative from New Hampshire. He was born in Nottingham, New Hampshire. He attended the common schools and then engaged in agricultural pursuits.He was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Congresses (March 4,

(born on October 28, 1974, in Weatherford, Oklahoma) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the S

(born on October 28, 1974, in Weatherford, Oklahoma) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals.