(Encyclopedia) Smith, Sir William, 1813–93, English editor and lexicographer. He was editor of the Quarterly Review from 1867 until his death and also edited reference works esteemed for their…
(Encyclopedia) Duncan Smith, Iain, 1954–, British political leader, b. Edinburgh. Educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, he served in the Scots Guards from 1975 to 1981, leaving the army…
Bob FellerBorn: Nov. 3, 1918Baseball RHP led AL in strikeouts 7 times and wins 6 times with Cleveland; threw 3 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters; 266-162 record.Donald FehrD - FTom Ferguson…
Bob SeagrenBorn: Oct. 17, 1946Track & Field won gold medal in pole vault at 1968 Olympics; broke world outdoor record 5 times.Michael SchumacherR - TTom Seaver
Bob GrieseBorn: Feb. 3, 1945Football QB 2-time All-Pro (1971,77); led Miami to undefeated season (17-0) in 1972 and consecutive Super Bowl titles (1973-74); father of Brian.Wayne GretzkyG -…
Bob PettitBorn: Dec. 12, 1932Basketball F All-NBA 1st team 10 times (1955-64); 2-time MVP (1956,59) with St. Louis Hawks; first player to score 20,000 points.Gaylord PerryN - QRichard Petty…
Bob RichardsBorn: Feb. 2, 1926Track & Field pole vaulter, ordained minister and original Wheaties pitchman, remains only 2-time Olympic pole vault champ (1952,56).Maurice RichardR -…
Bob BeamonBorn: Aug. 29, 1946Track & Field won 1968 Olympic gold medal in long jump with world record (29-ft, 21/2in.) that shattered old mark by nearly 2 feet; record finally broken by 2…
Bob CostasBorn: Mar. 22, 1952Radio-TV NBC broadcaster who has been anchor for NBA, NFL and Summer Olympics as well as baseball play-by-play man; 11-time Emmy winner as studio host/play-by-…
Bob GibsonBorn: Nov. 9, 1935Baseball RHP won 20 or more games 5 times; won 2 NL Cy Youngs (1968,70); MVP in 1968; led St. Louis to 2 World Series titles (1964,67); his ERA of 1.12 in 1968 is…
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