American Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Is a retired American basketball player.

Is a retired American basketball player.

A product of Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan and later Michigan State University, was the num

A product of Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan and later Michigan State University, was the number one draft pick of the American Football League's Dallas Texans in 1963.He was selected to the American Football League All-Star|AFL Western Division All-Star team in 1963, ‘66, ‘67, ‘68 and 1969, and he played in six AFL All-Star games. He was selected for the Sporting News AFL All-League team in 1969

Was an American planter from Talbot County, Maryland. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress

Was an American planter from Talbot County, Maryland. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress for Maryland in 1783 and 1784. In 1771 Lloyd purchased the Chase-Lloyd House in Annapolis, Maryland from Samuel Chase, and in 1790 he built Wye House on th

He was born on March 17, 1888 in Summerville, Pennsylvania. He batted and threw right-handed and was

He was born on March 17, 1888 in Summerville, Pennsylvania. He batted and threw right-handed and was also 6'0", 180 pounds. Klepfer attended Penn State University.

Is a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1975 to 1986. He also served in th

Is a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1975 to 1986. He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Is a California State Senator, representing the 1st Senate district. He won a January 4, 2011, speci

Is a California State Senator, representing the 1st Senate district. He won a January 4, 2011, special election to replace the late Dave Cox and took office two days later. Prior to his election to the Senate, Gaines was a California State Assemblyman, re

Is an American politician and civil servant who is the current Commissioner of the Massachusetts Dep

Is an American politician and civil servant who is the current Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.Lambert previously served as a member of the Fall River, Massachusetts School Committee from 1980–1989, as a member

(December 4, 1866 - December 9, 1941) was a 19th century major league baseball player. He was a star

(December 4, 1866 - December 9, 1941) was a 19th century major league baseball player. He was a starting pitcher for the Syracuse Stars of the American Association for the last two months of the 1890 season.

Is a former catcher for the Chicago White Sox (1967 and 1969-74), New York Yankees (1975), Californi

Is a former catcher for the Chicago White Sox (1967 and 1969-74), New York Yankees (1975), California Angels (1976), Houston Astros (1976-78) and Montreal Expos (1978).In 11 seasons he played in 922 Games and had 2,729 At Bats, 247 Runs, 654 Hits, 92 Doubles, 4 Triples, 80 Home Runs, 320 RBI, 6 Stolen Bases, 260 Walks, .240 Batting Average, .310 On-base percentage, .364 Slugging Percentage, 994 Total Bases, 15 Sacrifice Hits, 24 Sacrifice Flies and 55 Intentional Walks.

(January 25, 1918 in Selma, Louisiana - January 31, 1980 in Bastrop, Louisiana), was a former profes

(January 25, 1918 in Selma, Louisiana - January 31, 1980 in Bastrop, Louisiana), was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1940-1946. He would play for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

(born on November 4, 1947) is an American professional golfer

(born on November 4, 1947) is an American professional golfer

Is a United States Air Force officer and a NASA astronaut, who spent six months on the International

Is a United States Air Force officer and a NASA astronaut, who spent six months on the International Space Station as flight engineer. He is the commander of ISS Expedition 18, and is as of 2009[update] commander of the International Space Station. Fincke

November 28, 1910 - December 22, 1981) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played br

November 28, 1910 - December 22, 1981) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1932 season. Listed at 6' 2", 197 lb., Gallagher was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed.

(born June 27, 1932, Linden, New Jersey) is a former infielder, manager, scout and front office exec

(born June 27, 1932, Linden, New Jersey) is a former infielder, manager, scout and front office executive in American Major League Baseball.

Was a politician from Alberta, Canada. Edward was elected as an Independent in the 1909 Alberta elec

Was a politician from Alberta, Canada. Edward was elected as an Independent in the 1909 Alberta election. In 1910 after Richard Bennett resigned to run for the Canadian House of Commons, he crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. He became Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta and leader of the party.

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'4" guard from Scipio A. Jones High School in Arkansas, M

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6'4" guard from Scipio A. Jones High School in Arkansas, Miles was nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Arm" because of his shooting prowess. He averaged 18, 25, 30 and 32 points per game, respectively, in his four years as a varsity high school player, and he led Jones to four state championships. Miles was recruited by fifty colleges, but he chose to attend Seattle University because of its alumnus Elgin Baylor. He played three varsity seasons with Seattle and ranked seventh in the nation in scoring during his senior year (1962-63).

Was born in Redding, California, on June 15, 1932. Machen was a convict turned boxer. His 64-bout ca

Was born in Redding, California, on June 15, 1932. Machen was a convict turned boxer. His 64-bout career began on March 22, 1955, and he went on to win his first 24 bouts. Machen often fought at Civic Auditorium or the Cow Palace in San Francisco. His fir

American physicist who shared the 1952 Nobel Prize for Physics for his independent discovery (publis

American physicist who shared the 1952 Nobel Prize for Physics for his independent discovery (published 1946) of nuclear magnetic resonance in liquids and in solids

Is the current head coach of the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA).Jor

Is the current head coach of the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA).Jordan attended Rutgers University in 1973, and led the school to the 1976 NCAA Final Four, during which he was named East Regional MVP. In his senior season, Jordan was named honorable mention All-America, while setting Rutgers' all-time career records in assists (585) and steals (220). Jordan graduated from Rutgers in 1977 with a degree in health and physical education.

Is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In offi

Is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office since November 1962, Kennedy is the second most senior member of the Senate, after President pro tempore of the United States Senate Robert Byrd of West Virginia.[2][3] The most prominent living member of the Kennedy family, he is the youngest brother of the former President John F. Kennedy and the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the father of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy. Kennedy is also the sole surviving son of Joseph Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and one of three of their surviving children (along with Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Jean Kennedy Smith).

Was an American artist.He emigrated with his family to America at the age of fifteen, and subsequent

Was an American artist.He emigrated with his family to America at the age of fifteen, and subsequently settled in Philadelphia, where after having followed his fathers trade of weaver, he became a pupil of James Hamilton and Paul Weber.

(December 25, 1872, in Machynlleth, Wales

(December 25, 1872, in Machynlleth, Wales

Was a Canadian novelist, short story writer, playwright, TV and radio personality.Callaghan was born

Was a Canadian novelist, short story writer, playwright, TV and radio personality.Callaghan was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He was educated at Riverdale Collegiate Institute, the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. He never practiced law, however. During the 1920s he worked at the Toronto Daily Star where he became friends with fellow reporter, Ernest Hemingway formerly of The Kansas City Star. Callaghan began writing stories that were well received and soon was recognized as one of the best short story writers of the day. He then spent some months in Paris, France, where he was part of the great gathering of writers in Montparnasse such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce and others.

(September 29, 1862 - April 12, 1937) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played fo

(September 29, 1862 - April 12, 1937) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Columbus Buckeyes (1884), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1885-1889), and Pittsburgh Burghers (1890). A native of Brooklyn, New York, the left-hander stood 5'7" and weighed 165 lbs.

Was an American lawyer and politician from New York.Shepard was a delegate to the National Conventio

Was an American lawyer and politician from New York.Shepard was a delegate to the National Convention of the "Gold Democrats" in Indianapolis which nominated the Palmer/Buckner ticket for the United States presidential election, 1896. In 1897, Shepard sup