Famous People with Name Christopher

Christopher Cory Gomez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Cory Gomez: is a retired Major League Baseball infielder . He bats and throws right-handed.Gomez was originally drafted by the California Angels in 1989 in the 37th round of the amateur draft, but he turned down the contract. He was not drafted until June 1, 1992, when he was signed by Detroit in the 3rd round of the amateur draft. His contract was purchased from the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on July 19, 1993, and he made his big league debut that night against the Minnesota Twins. His first major league hit was a triple on July 22 off Kansas City Royals pitcher Frank DiPino. He started in 23 games at shortstop and 17 at second base that year. After the season, Tigers news broadcasters elected him the Rookie of the Year.

Christopher Kenneth Hatcher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Kenneth Hatcher: is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for one season. He played for the Kansas City Royals for eight games during the 1998 Kansas City Royals season.

Christopher Wayne Hook            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Wayne Hook: is a former major league relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (1995–1996) and current pitching coach for the Huntsville Stars.Chris Hook made his major league debut on April 30, 1995, against the Florida Marlins. He pitched one and two thirds of an inning, giving up one hit and one run. Overall, for the 1995 season, he had a 5–1 record with a 5.50 ERA. In 1996, he made 10 appearances, which resulted in one loss and a 7.43 ERA.

Christopher Hugh Howard            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Hugh Howard: is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Seattle Mariners (1991, 1993-1994).Chris Howard is now the head coach of the Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball in Williamsport, PA. [1]

Christopher Raymond Lambert            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Christopher Raymond Lambert: is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles organization. Lambert was claimed off waivers after the Detroit Tigers designated him for assignment.The Cardinals assigned Lambert to the Single-A Peoria Chiefs in the Midwest League and began playing immediately, posting a 1-1 record with an ERA of 2.38 in nine starts. Promoted to the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals for the 2005 season he continued to dominate, going 7-1 with a 2.63 ERA in ten starts and earning a quick promotion to the Double-A Springfield Cardinals in the Texas League. The transition to Double-A baseball proved difficult; Lambert went 3-8 with a 6.35 ERA. In an interview, Lambert admitted that he "hadn't pitched that well, yet."[6] A bright spot came at the end of the year when he was named to the United States national baseball team.[7]

Joseph O'Neal (Joe) Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joseph O'Neal (Joe) Christopher: (born December 13, 1935 in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands) is a former outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 through 1966. Listed at 5' 10", 175 lbs.

Lloyd (Loyd) Eugene Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Lloyd (Loyd) Eugene Christopher: (December 31, 1919 – September 5, 1991) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (1945), Chicago Cubs (1945), and Chicago White Sox (1947).

Russell Ormand Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Russell Ormand Christopher: September 12, 1917 - December 5, 1954) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1942-1947) and the Cleveland Indians (1948). The right-hander stood 6'3" and weighed 180 lbs.

George Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

George Christopher: was the 34th Mayor of San Francisco, serving in that office from January 1956 until January 1964. He was, as of 2007, the last Republican to be elected mayor of San Francisco; all San Francisco mayors since he left office have been Democrats.

William Christopher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

William Christopher: is an American actor who is best known for playing Father Mulcahy on the television series M*A*S*H and Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.After attending New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, he went to the Methodist Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1954. He majored in drama and was active in fencing, soccer, singing with the glee club, performing in various dramatic performances and became a brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He met his future wife, Barbara O'Conner, on a blind date. They were married in 1957 and have two sons, John and Ned. Christopher is also said to be a direct descendant of the American patriot, Paul Revere.