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Jim BarberAge: 85 a former All-Star with the Washington Redskins who played in the most lopsided game in NFL history; played tackle from 1935-1941 and started on the 1940 Washington team…
Director:Chris ColumbusWriter:Nicholas KazanTouchstone/Columbia; PG-13; 132 minutesRelease:12/99Cast:Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt Based on an Isaac Asimov short-…
Beverly Peerjazz bass playerBorn: 1912Birthplace: New York City Peer began plucking the strings for the Chick Webb Orchestra in 1937. He backed up stars such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Lena…
Carl BrewerAge: 62 former NHL defenseman who led a group of players in a lawsuit against the NHL players association which resulted in a $40 million settlement in 1992; the judge's landmark…
Elijah PittsAge: 60 scored first rushing touchdown in the Super Bowl as a running back for the Green Bay Packers where he spent nine seasons before becoming a longtime assistant coach in the…
Katharine RossactressBorn: 1/29/1942Birthplace: Hollywood, California Ross's film career made a promising start when she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as Elaine Robinson in The…
Vera Wangfashion designerBorn: 6/27/1949Birthplace: New York City Wang is widely considered the most respected and influential wedding dress designer in the world. She also designs evening…
ROBERTS Herbert Ray , a Representative from Texas; born in Collin County, near McKinney,
Tex., March 28, 1913; graduated from McKinney High School, McKinney, Tex.;
attended Texas Agricultural and…
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