American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He became the oldest man ever to win a major he

American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He became the oldest man ever to win a major heavyweight title when, at 45, he knocked out 26-year-old

(born October 18, 1915) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chica

(born October 18, 1915) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox between 1937 and 1938.

George Edward Hesselbacher is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Philadelphi

George Edward Hesselbacher is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics. He was born on January 18, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was 6'2" and 175 pounds, and he also threw and batted right-handed.

(September 29, 1909 - March 23, 1969) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the

(September 29, 1909 - March 23, 1969) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938-39), Cleveland Indians (1941-44) and Chicago White Sox (1945). Hockett batted left handed and threw right handed. He was born in Amboy, Indiana.

(December 24, 1913 in New Brookland, South Carolina - October 13, 1978), was a former professional b

(December 24, 1913 in New Brookland, South Carolina - October 13, 1978), was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves from 1936-1943.

Was an American politician.He was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1808, and served as

Was an American politician.He was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1808, and served as member of the executive council of Maryland, and as president of the council from 1809 to 1812. He served in the War of 1812 with the Third Maryland Artill

(June 14, 1914

(June 14, 1914

Was a career United States Army officer who became a general in the Confederate States Army during t

Was a career United States Army officer who became a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He is best remembered for his participation in the futile and bloody assault at the Battle of Gettysburg that bears his name, Pickett's Charge.

Was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He originally represented Illinoi

Was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He originally represented Illinois' 11th District, before it was renumbered as the 4th district.In 1972, Sangmeister was elected as a Democrat to the Illinois House of Representatives. In 1976, after two terms in the state House, he was elected to the Illinois Senate. Sangmeister became a powerful Democratic leader in the state Senate, and, in 1986, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. Adlai Stevenson III chose Sangmeister as his running mate. They were unsuccessful in their bids for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively.

Was an American water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Ol

Was an American water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Shipley was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-sixth and to

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Shipley was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-sixth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1959-January 3, 1979). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1978 to the Ninety-sixth Congress.

Was an American football center for the Decatur Staleys (now known as the Chicago Bears) of the Nati

Was an American football center for the Decatur Staleys (now known as the Chicago Bears) of the National Football League from 1920-1921 and 1923-1932. George's football skills first came to notice when he played at Oak Park River Forest High School, then named Oak Park High, in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.

Was a Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.In the 1920

Was a Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a silver medal in a 1500 m freestyle event and a bronze medal in a 400 m freestyle event. He also competed in the 100 m freestyle event, b

(born May 26, 1935, Paducah, Kentucky) is a former outfielder, coach, manager and scout in American

(born May 26, 1935, Paducah, Kentucky) is a former outfielder, coach, manager and scout in American Major League Baseball.

Was a notable figure in the sport of bodybuilding. Born in Philadelphia in 1925, He served in the Na

Was a notable figure in the sport of bodybuilding. Born in Philadelphia in 1925, He served in the Navy during World War II and entered into the sport of Bodybuilding afterwards.

Was an American printmaker and painter best known for his etchings and drypoints of the desert and m

Was an American printmaker and painter best known for his etchings and drypoints of the desert and mountain regions of the American West.Burr was born in 1859 in Monroe Falls, Ohio. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago for one winter, his only forma

Was an American solar astronomer, born in Chicago. He was educated at MIT, at the Observatory of Har

Was an American solar astronomer, born in Chicago. He was educated at MIT, at the Observatory of Harvard College, (1889-90), and at Berlin (1893-94). As an undergraduate at MIT, he invented the spectroheliograph, with which he made his discoveries of the solar vortices and magnetic fields of sun spots.In 1890 he was appointed director of the Kenwood Astrophysical Observatory; he was professor of Astrophysics at Beloit College (1891-93; associate professor at the University of Chicago until 1897, and full professor (1897-1905). He was coeditor of Astronomy and Astrophysics in 1892-95 and after 1895 editor of the Astrophysical Journal.

Is a Canadian poet and playwright. His work largely explores and chronicles the experience and histo

Is a Canadian poet and playwright. His work largely explores and chronicles the experience and history of the Black Canadian community of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, creating a cultural geography that Clarke refers to as Africadia.

Was an American politician, businessman and farmer.He served in the Georgia House of Representatives

Was an American politician, businessman and farmer.He served in the Georgia House of Representatives for five terms and the Georgia Senate for one term. Hagan resigned from his state representative position to join the United States Army as a member of th

Is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York serving three consecutive four-year

Is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York serving three consecutive four-year terms from January 1, 1995[1] until December 31, 2006. He is a member of the Republican Party and was seen as a possible 2000 and 2008[2] Presidential candidate.

(November 12, 1914 - April 27, 1981) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who pla

(November 12, 1914 - April 27, 1981) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who pla

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Onondaga, Ontario and be

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Onondaga, Ontario and became a farmer by career. He was first elected to Parliament at the Brant riding in the 1935 general election and re-elected there in 1940. Wood was defeated by John A. Charlton of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1945 election.

(June 7, 1945 in Berkeley, California), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher

(June 7, 1945 in Berkeley, California), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1966-1977.

Was an American lawyer and politician.He was a member of Congress and then later secretary to John S

Was an American lawyer and politician.He was a member of Congress and then later secretary to John Slidell during the Civil War. He became a member of the United States House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served two terms as a

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and judge on the United States Court of Claims.Howell was el

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and judge on the United States Court of Claims.Howell was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-seventh and to the three succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1941, until his resignation on October 5, 19