(Encyclopedia) Perry, Rick (James Richard Perry), 1950–, American politician, governor of Texas (2000–2015), b. Haskell, Tex. A fifth-generation Texan from the state's agricultural western plains, he…
Rick JamesAge: 56 musician who pioneered the “punk-funk” style of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His song “Super Freak” propelled him to fame. Died: Los Angeles, Aug. 6, 2004Illinois…
Rick BarryBorn: Mar. 28, 1944Basketball F only player to lead both NBA and ABA in scoring; 5-time All-NBA 1st team; Finals MVP with Golden St. in 1975. Perfected the underhand foul shot.Leon…
Rick MearsBorn: Dec. 3, 1951Auto racer 3-time CART national champ (1979,81-82); 4-time winner of Indy 500 (1979,84,88,91) and only driver to win 6 Indy 500 poles; Indy 500 Rookie of Year (…
Rick PitinoBorn: Sept. 18, 1952Basketball won 1996 NCAA title in his 7th year at Kentucky; previously coached the New York Knicks in the NBA (96-81 overall), Providence College (42-23) and…
Rick DankoAge: 56 singer and bass player of the Band, one of rock's most influential groups of the 1960s and '70s. Formed in the early '60s, the Band often collaborated and toured with Bob…
Rick Moranis
actor
Born: 4/18/1954
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
Moranis's comic talent suits a variety of roles; he is particularly known for portrayals of the wacky eccentric and the…
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