American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

(October 13, 1895 - November 10, 1974) born in Enterprise, Alabama was an Outfielder for the Clevela

(October 13, 1895 - November 10, 1974) born in Enterprise, Alabama was an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians (1915), Boston Red Sox (1920) and New York Yankees (1924-29).

While in College at the University of Washington, Linder enjoyed juggling and was often seen around

While in College at the University of Washington, Linder enjoyed juggling and was often seen around Seattle riding a 5-to-6-foot tall unicycle. He graduated in 1983, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He left his Oregon home that summer and moved to

Was a Democratic U.S. Senator from the state of North Carolina from 1958 until 1973. He lived most o

Was a Democratic U.S. Senator from the state of North Carolina from 1958 until 1973. He lived most of his life in Alamance County, North Carolina.When Senator W. Kerr Scott died in office in 1958, Governor Luther Hodges appointed Jordan to the seat, to wh

Has been a professor of meteorology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Saint Lou

Has been a professor of meteorology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Saint Louis University (SLU) since 1962[1]. He also volunteered as the sole meteorologist for St. Louis, Missouri NPR station KWMU-FM since the station began broadcasting in 1972[2] through early 2007. To recognize and preserve his contributions as an outstanding member of the St. Louis radio community[3], Abell was a 2005-2006 inductee to the St. Louis Radio Hall of Fame.[4]Ben Abell grew up in the Washington, D.C. area, and as a child began his fascination with weather when that area suffered severe flooding. He also gained firsthand experience of the consequences of weather working on his uncle's tobacco farm in the summers.[5]

Served as the United States Postmaster General from 1975 to 1978. He took office on February 16, 197

Served as the United States Postmaster General from 1975 to 1978. He took office on February 16, 1975, succeeding Elmer T. Klassen. Previously, he had served as Senior Assistant Postmaster General, Chief Financial Officer, and Deputy Postmaster General..

Was a United States politician.Conley served as the 47th Governor of Georgia from 1871 to 1872 durin

Was a United States politician.Conley served as the 47th Governor of Georgia from 1871 to 1872 during Reconstruction and was the second Republican governor of Georgia (another Republican would not become governor until 2003, when Sonny Perdue was sworn in

Was an American lawyer and politician from New York.In 1853, he was elected on the Whig ticket Clerk

Was an American lawyer and politician from New York.In 1853, he was elected on the Whig ticket Clerk of the New York Court of Appeals, being in office from 1854 until his death.

Was an American attorney and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Kentucky, he moved to th

Was an American attorney and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Kentucky, he moved to the West Coast with the California Gold Rush in 1849 and to Oregon in 1852. A Democrat, he served in the Oregon House of Representatives, including the 1870

Was the mayor of Denver, Colorado for two periods (comprising five terms), the first from 1923–193

Was the mayor of Denver, Colorado for two periods (comprising five terms), the first from 1923–1931 and the second from 1935–1947. He also served as the Democratic Colorado State Auditor from 1933–35.In 1932, Stapleton won election to the post of state au

Is a Mexican-American professional boxer and mixed martial artist. Born into a boxing family, Flores

Is a Mexican-American professional boxer and mixed martial artist. Born into a boxing family, Flores began attending the gym at four years old while watching his father Frank Flores train his older brothers and assist Olympic coach Ken Adams train future

Is an American rock journalist, author, and broadcaster best known for his association with Rolling

Is an American rock journalist, author, and broadcaster best known for his association with Rolling Stone magazine (through 1981) and the San Francisco Chronicle (from around 1982).

Was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. A noted polymath, Franklin was a le

Was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and a musical instrument. He formed both the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania. He was an early proponent of colonial unity and as a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation[1] and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.

Was a politician in the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.He was elected t

Was a politician in the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.He was elected to represent Kentucky in the Second Confederate Congress from 1864 to 1865.After the war, Bradley returned to Kentucky and took the Oath of Allegiance. He r

(born on May 19, 1957 in Mount Airy, North Carolina) (died January 9, 2007 in Concord, North Carolin

(born on May 19, 1957 in Mount Airy, North Carolina) (died January 9, 2007 in Concord, North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball pitcher.

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Frank Hamilton Funk.Funk was elected as a Republi

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Frank Hamilton Funk.Funk was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893-March 3, 1895). His candidacy for renomination in 1894 failed, so he returned to agriculture. He died on Feb

Was an American Republican politician who represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the

Was an American Republican politician who represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1883 to 1885.Howey was elected as a Republican to the Forty-eighth Congress, serving in office from March 4, 1

Was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Louisiana and an officer in the Confederate States Army during th

Was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Louisiana and an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was the third Jew to serve in the Senate.In 1872, he was elected to the State Senate, but declined to take the seat. In 1875, he w

Was an American jurist and Republican Party politician who served as the Speaker of the New Jersey G

Was an American jurist and Republican Party politician who served as the Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1900.In 1906 Jones was appointed District Court Judge of the city of Orange, serving for five years. Following his retirement from the b

Was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and teacher from Virginia and West Virginia.He moved to

Was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and teacher from Virginia and West Virginia.He moved to Pruntytown, Virginia (now West Virginia) in 1856 and was a member of the West Virginia Constitutional Convention in 1872 and a delegate to the Democratic N

Was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born near Osceola, Indiana, attended th

Was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. Born near Osceola, Indiana, attended the common schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso. He taught school from 1874 to 1880, engaged in journalism from 1880 to 1884, and was

Was a soldier, attorney, and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.He became prosecuting attorney of Allen

Was a soldier, attorney, and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.He became prosecuting attorney of Allen County 1905-1910, and was a lieutenant colonel in the Ohio National Guard 1908-1913. He served as special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General 1911-1913,

Is an American pop singer formerly of the boyband "Natural". He is currently a solo singer and actor

Is an American pop singer formerly of the boyband "Natural". He is currently a solo singer and actor living in Los Angeles, CA.After his move to Florida, Ben did whatever acting was available to him in Orlando. After meeting Marc Terenzi, Ben decided to c

Is an Academy Award-winning American film screenwriter, director and actor.

Is an Academy Award-winning American film screenwriter, director and actor.

An American musician who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of De

An American musician who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project íAll-Time Quarterback!.Gibbard was born into a Catholic family, but later became an atheist.[citation needed] His strong atheist and antitheist worldviews inspire many of his songs, including I Will Follow You Into the Dark and Crooked Teeth.[citation needed] Gibbard spent his formative years in Bremerton, Washington during the time of the grunge musical explosion during the early 1990s. Growing up he was influenced by Nirvana, Stone Roses, Superchunk, Built to Spill, Teenage Fanclub, The Pixies and Ultra Vivid Scene

Is an American former professional basketball player. A 7'0" center from Hutchinson Community Colleg

Is an American former professional basketball player. A 7'0" center from Hutchinson Community College and Georgetown University, Gillery was mainly a "project" player for the Hoyas, starting games but benched during the first stoppage of time. Although Gillery was never drafted by an NBA team, he played for the Sacramento Kings during the 1988-89 NBA season, averaging 1.0 points in 25 games.