American Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Born November 15, 1964 in Harrisonburg, Virginia) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseb

Born November 15, 1964 in Harrisonburg, Virginia) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1990-1992). He batted and threw right handed.

Is a former American football fullback in the NFL who played his entire career with the Dallas Cowbo

Is a former American football fullback in the NFL who played his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys (from 1989 to 1999). Johnston was a two time Pro Bowler and attended the game in 1993 and 1994. Johnston was a member of three Super Bowl winning teams.

Is a former American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons with the Miami Dolphins, the

Is a former American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons with the Miami Dolphins, the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos of the National Football League from 1996 to 2004.

Is a Canadian lacrosse player. He is currently a member of the Boston Blazers in the National Lacros

Is a Canadian lacrosse player. He is currently a member of the Boston Blazers in the National Lacrosse League. Veltman attended the Connecticut college-preparatory Salisbury School, before enrolling at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Veltman played col

Is an American author and motivational speaker who consults with companies, associations, profession

Is an American author and motivational speaker who consults with companies, associations, professional athletes, sports teams and individuals on how to improve their professional and personal lives. He is equally known as the previous owner and operator of the now-defunct United Pacific Mortgage (1990 - 2007) and Mandalay Mortgage (1998 - 2007), both mortgage banking firms formerly headquartered in Los Angeles, California.He is currently the Legacy & Life Development Officer and an investor of Legacy Direct, a specialized services and technology company that provides resources for managing and ensuring the legacy of athletes, entertainers and professional sports franchises.

Is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who currently plays for the Syracuse Chiefs,

Is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who currently plays for the Syracuse Chiefs, the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. He bats and throws left-handed. The 6-foot-2, 240 pound (109 kg) Ward was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1994 amateur draft. He is the son of former major leaguer Gary Ward. As of 2008, he was one of four active major leaguers (along with Moisés Alou, Prince Fielder, and Ken Griffey, Jr.) to hit 20 home runs in a season whose fathers had also hit 20 home runs in an MLB season.

Is a former collegiate and professional American football quarterback who played in the American Foo

Is a former collegiate and professional American football quarterback who played in the American Football League, and later in the National Football League.

Is a Canadian comedian and television[1] and radio[2] personality. He and fellow comedian Mista Mo c

Is a Canadian comedian and television[1] and radio[2] personality. He and fellow comedian Mista Mo co-wrote and co-starred on the sketch comedy television show Buzz.[3] He is also a writer and an on-air correspondent for Rick Mercer Report.[

Is a Vietnamese-American boxer. Following residence in a refugee camp in the Philippines, Nguyen's f

Is a Vietnamese-American boxer. Following residence in a refugee camp in the Philippines, Nguyen's family moved to the United States. In 2001, he received a full scholarship to Northern Michigan University, site of one of the three United States Olympic T

Is the first Vietnamese American to play in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas C

Is the first Vietnamese American to play in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas Cowboys and is currently their assistant linebackers and defensive quality control coach.

An American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Min

An American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 11th overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.Because of his athletic ability, there was draft interest from both professional baseball and football teams. Culpepper had a difficult time choosing between baseball or football. In the baseball draft there was interest from the New York Yankees, and Culpepper was seriously contemplating a baseball career in New York, because then-Saints head coach Mike Ditka was planning to draft Culpepper as a tight end.[citation needed] Culpepper decided to take his chance at the NFL, and was drafted eleventh overall in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings

Is an American boxer originally from Washington, D.C., but later a resident of Aurora, Colorado. His

Is an American boxer originally from Washington, D.C., but later a resident of Aurora, Colorado. His ring nickname is "Touch of Sleep". He has a current professional record of 26-6, 22KO. Williamson turned professional in June 2000, in his run towards his

(born on November 6, 1876, in Pearl, Illinois, died May 14, 1964) is a former baseball player who pl

(born on November 6, 1876, in Pearl, Illinois, died May 14, 1964) is a former baseball player who played six seasons for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball.

Born in Queens, New York, to Armenian-Iranian immigrants,[citation needed] he grew up in Rockville C

Born in Queens, New York, to Armenian-Iranian immigrants,[citation needed] he grew up in Rockville Centre, New York and now lives in New York City. Attell's initial dive into stand-up comedy is attributed to his indecisiveness as to what he should do afte

Was a defensive back in the NFL. In his three year career, he played for the San Francisco 49ers. Da

Was a defensive back in the NFL. In his three year career, he played for the San Francisco 49ers. David Baker grew up in Bartlesville, OK where he was a three sport All-Stater in football, basketball and baseball. He enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in 1955 under legendary coach, Bud Wilkinson.

(born November 7, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio), is a center fielder with the Arizona Diamondbacks organizat

(born November 7, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio), is a center fielder with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Krynzel spent time in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system before being traded to the Diamondbacks.

Was lead singer of 1970s American rock group Jamestown Massacre, who recorded their debut album not

Was lead singer of 1970s American rock group Jamestown Massacre, who recorded their debut album not later than 1972. The Jamestown Massacre single "Summer Sun" was a Billboard Top 100 and Easy Listening chart entry in the summer of 1972. Bickler met Jim P

In 1943, he joined the merchant navy serving until 1947. He gained experience for a professional car

In 1943, he joined the merchant navy serving until 1947. He gained experience for a professional career in theater by working community theatre, eventually gravitating towards comedy.For ten years he was a writer and performer in the influential stage revue, Spring Thaw. From 1973 to 1993 he was a member of the radio version of the Royal Canadian Air Farce. He retired from regular performing when the troupe moved to television, although he continued to appear on the show as an occasional guest star.

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 2000-2002. He would play for the P

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 2000-2002. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies.Dave Coggin lives with his wife Joanna and their golden retriever in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was an NDP member of the provincial legislature from 1

Is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was an NDP member of the provincial legislature from 1977 to 1997, and was a senior cabinet minister in the government of Bob Rae. He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in the general election of 1977, defeating Liberal Michael MacDougall by over 2,000 votes in the riding of Windsor—Riverside. He was re-elected by greater margins in the elections of 1981, 1985, 1987 and 1990. Cooke defeated future Liberal MP Rick Limoges by almost 6,000 votes in 1987.

Is the creator of the one panel comic Speed Bump.He has also been recognized for his work with the N

Is the creator of the one panel comic Speed Bump.He has also been recognized for his work with the National Cartoonist Society Greeting Card Award for 1997 and another nomination for the same award for 1998, and their Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award for 199

Is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, he represented the 63rd Distr

Is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, he represented the 63rd District from 1996 to 2008.

S an American professional golfer

S an American professional golfer

Was a country music singer. Born David Darwin Pedriska,[citation needed] he is best known for his tr

Was a country music singer. Born David Darwin Pedriska,[citation needed] he is best known for his truck-driving country anthems of the 1960s and 1970s. He was readily recognizable for his semi-slurred baritone. His "signature song" was 1963's "Six Days on the Road"

After a single season in the Ontario Hockey Association's B-division, Lumley decided to pursue the g

After a single season in the Ontario Hockey Association's B-division, Lumley decided to pursue the game by going to the University of New Hampshire, which competed in the ECAC. At the time, this was viewed as an unconventional route, as most prospective NHL'ers spent their amateur career in the Canadian Hockey League. Lumley also played lacrosse at the University of New Hampshire. He was a low selection in the 1974 Amateur Draft, and instead of turning professional right away he completed his college eligibility playing for the Wildcats, putting up 170 points in just 126 games.