American Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. In college he played both

Is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. In college he played both shooting guard and point guard for the University of Connecticut.[1]

Is an American professional golfer. He is best known for winning the 2001 U.S. Amateur Championship.

Is an American professional golfer. He is best known for winning the 2001 U.S. Amateur Championship.He played for University of Florida, and was runner-up in the 2000 U.S. Amateur Public Links championship. In 2001, he was a member of the Florida team whi

(born May 4, 1976 in Arlington, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

(born May 4, 1976 in Arlington, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

Was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi, father of William Y. Humphreys, and son of Benjamin G. H

Was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi, father of William Y. Humphreys, and son of Benjamin G. Humphreys.Raised a company in April 1898 for service in the Spanish-American War and was its first lieutenant, serving under Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in Flori

Was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.Harris was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and Th

Was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.Harris was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1863 - March 3, 1867). He was censured by the House of Representatives on April 9, 1864, for treasonable utterances. He was

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure.He served as lieutenant-colonel in the local militia d

Was a Quebec businessman and political figure.He served as lieutenant-colonel in the local militia during the Lower Canada Rebellion. In 1841, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for the city of Montreal. He was also elected to the city council in 1842. He retired from the assembly in 1844 and returned to work at the bank until 1846. In 1848, he was elected again in the city of Montreal. Holmes was a supporter of the annexation movement, signing the Montreal Annexation Manifesto. He was elected to city council again in 1850. He was a vice-president of the St Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad and became vice-president of the Grand Trunk Railway when the two were amalgamated in 1853. In the same year, he became a director of the Bank of Montreal.

Was a United States Senator from Rhode Island.He was a member of the Rhode Island House of Represent

Was a United States Senator from Rhode Island.He was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1810 and a general in the State militia during the War of 1812.Howland was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the U.S. Senate to fill the vaca

Was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of t

Was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the board of school commissioners 1873-1888. He was twice president of the Kansas State Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union and twice vice president of t

Was a U.S. Representative from New York.Taylor served as supervisor of Harrison, New York from 1905

Was a U.S. Representative from New York.Taylor served as supervisor of Harrison, New York from 1905 to 1913. He was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third Congress (March 4, 1913-March 3, 1915). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1914 to

Is a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 17th district since 2004. Previo

Is a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 17th district since 2004. Previously he was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2000 through 2004. He is running for South Dakota Secretary of State in 2010.

Ben taught himself to play guitar by listening to Nirvana's Nevermind. Ben has also claimed that Nir

Ben taught himself to play guitar by listening to Nirvana's Nevermind. Ben has also claimed that Nirvana was his biggest influence. Before Breaking Benjamin was formed, Ben had earned money by playing cover songs in various coffee houses as a solo artist under his own name "Benjamin". He later came up with the bands name "Breaking Benjamin" after doing a performance of a Nirvana cover when he knocked over a cheap microphone from Radioshack that he borrowed from someone, to the ground. The owner of the borrowed gear came on stage and said "I'd like to thank Benjamin for breaking my fucking microphone

Is an American road bicycle racing cyclist from Watsonville, California. He currently rides for Biss

Is an American road bicycle racing cyclist from Watsonville, California. He currently rides for Bissell Pro Cycling Team. His twin brother, Andy Jacque-Maynes, is also an accomplished cyclist.

Is a former Armenian-American football player. A placekicker, he played college football at the Univ

Is a former Armenian-American football player. A placekicker, he played college football at the University of New Mexico, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers in 1960, 1961, and 1964

(October 28, 1879 - June 16, 1961) was a Major League Baseball second baseman. He started the last f

(October 28, 1879 - June 16, 1961) was a Major League Baseball second baseman. He started the last fourteen games of the 1903 season for the St. Louis Browns, who were 65-74 and finished sixth in the American League. The 23-year-old rookie was a native of

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1907 to

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1907 to 1914, as a member of the Liberal Party. He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1907 provincial election, defeating Conservative incumbent George Ashdown by 90 votes in the Morden constituency. He was re-elected in the 1910 election. Both elections were won by the Conservatives, and McConnell served as an opposition member for his entire tenure in the legislature. He did not seek re-election in 1914.

(born November 9, 1915) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detro

(born November 9, 1915) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers (1938-1939) and Philadelphia Athletics (1940-1941). Listed at 5' 9". 170 lb.

Is an American attorney, political figure, and entertainment personality who in his early career ser

Is an American attorney, political figure, and entertainment personality who in his early career served as speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later he entered the entertainment field and became an Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and game show host. He is famous for his monotonous yet humorous voice in acting.

(born July 20, 1974, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is the starting catcher for the San Francisco Gian

(born July 20, 1974, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is the starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was a fur trader and political figure in Lower Canada. Frobisher represented Montreal County in the

Was a fur trader and political figure in Lower Canada. Frobisher represented Montreal County in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1804 to 1808. He was named a justice of the peace for Trois-Rivières district in 1805. He served in the local militia, later becoming lieutenant-colonel. In 1815, he was named provincial aide-de-camp for colonial administrator Sir Gordon Drummond and, in 1816, for Governor Sir John Coape Sherbrooke.

(born June 18, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the New York Me

(born June 18, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the New York Mets organization. Johnson was named the Memphis area High School Player of the Year in baseball at Germantown High School in 1999. He was also recruited to play football at Mississippi State University, but opted for baseball instead.[1]

Is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League. A graduate of the Univ

Is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League. A graduate of the University of Maryland (1959), Scotti played for the Washington Redskins (1959-1961), Philadelphia Eagles (1962-1963), and the San Francisco 49ers (1964).

Was a Catholic editor, state senator for Kentucky, and historian. He served as a member of the Kentu

Was a Catholic editor, state senator for Kentucky, and historian. He served as a member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1867 to 1875, and in 1868 wrote the memoirs of Governors Lazarus W. Powell and John L. Helm. His association with Catholic interests

He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School, where he was originally a drummer in a band n

He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School, where he was originally a drummer in a band named "To Each His Own". In this band he would meet Jonathan Gallant. After drumming for "To Each His Own" Ben moved to the bands vocals and rhythm guitar. The band then recruited Aaron Solowoniuk to play the drums. The three would then meet the final member Ian D'Sa and so they formed a band called "Pezz" "Pezz" released their first album Watoosh! in 1998.[2]. When threatened with a lawsuit from an American band who was also using the name Pezz

Was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor for radio,Widely recognized as one of the leading

Was an American comedian, vaudevillian, and actor for radio,Widely recognized as one of the leading American entertainers of the 20th Century, Benny was known for his comic timing and his ability to get laughs with either a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" His radio and television programs, tremendously popular in the 1940s and '50s, were a foundational influence on the situation comedy.