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Cliff Branch -- b.8/1/1948 N.S. d.8/3/2019 N.S. (71)
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: Super Bowl XI, XV, XVIIISports Teams: Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders
William Earl "Billy" Branch -- b.10/3/1951 N.S.
Harmonicaist, Blues Singer
Jack (Soccer) Brand -- b.4/4/1953 N.S.
Soccer Goal Keeper, Canadian, West GermanMisc: holds the most shutouts in the North American Soccer League with 15 in 1980; in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame
Louis Dembitz Brandeis -- b.11/13/1856 d.10/5/1941 (84)
Jewish, Supreme Court JusticeMisc: the first Jewish member of the nation's highest court (1916-39)
Ernst Magnus Brandsten -- b.6/13/1883 N.S. d.5/17/1965 N.S. (81)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, Swedish
Allie Brandt -- b.12/14/1902 d.4/17/1982 (79)
Bowler
Gil Brandt -- b.3/4/1932 N.S. d.8/31/2023 N.S. (91)
NFL ExecutiveMisc: 2x Super Bowl champion, 5x NFC champion, 13x Division championships, 20x straight winning seasons (1966-1985)Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1955-1957), San Francisco 49ers (1958-1959), Dallas Cowboys (1960-1988)
Allen Branstetter -- b.10/23/1990 N.S.
Trumpeter, Soul MusicianMisc: Neo-soul styleGroup Names: St. Paul and The Broken Heart
Rod Brasfield -- b.8/22/1910 N.S. d.9/12/1958 N.S. (48)
Comedian, Country-Novelty PerformerMisc: Grand Ole Opry
Everett Brashear -- b.1/17/1927 N.S. d.10/29/2020 N.S. (93)
Motorcyclist
Carl Braun -- b.9/25/1927 N.S. d.2/10/2010 N.S. (82)
NBA Coach, NBA PlayerSports Teams: New York Knicks
Maria Johanna "Ma" Braun -- b.12/28/1881 N.S. d.10/9/1956 N.S. (74)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: Swimming Coach
Stan Brauninger -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, AmericanMisc: Swimming Coach
Bobo Brazil -- b.7/10/1924 d.1/20/1998 (73)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN:Houston Harris
Robert Brazile -- b.2/7/1953
NFL LinebackerNames/Places: NN:Dr. DoomMisc: 7x Pro Bowl, 5x First Team All-Pro, 5x First team All-AFC, 3x First-team All-AFCSports Teams: Houston Oilers (1975-1984)
Craig Breedlove -- b.3/23/1937 N.S. d.4/4/2023 N.S. (86)
Auto Racer, SwimmerNames/Places: RN:NormanMisc: 613.995 MPH world land speed record in Spirit of America jet car; Speed diving
George Breen -- b.7/19/1935 N.S. d.11/9/2019 N.S. (84)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
William John "Billy" Bremner -- b.12/9/1942 N.S. d.12/7/1997 N.S. (54)
Soccer Midfielder, Scottish
Marty Brennaman -- b.7/28/1942 N.S.
Baseball AnnouncerMisc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 2000; in the Virginia Sports Hall of FameSports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds
Joseph R. "Joe" Brennan -- b.11/15/1900 N.S. d.5/10/1989 N.S. (88)
College Basketball Coach, Basketball PlayerMisc: was one of the early professional basketball players. He is mostly known for his time with the Brooklyn Visitations, which he joined in 1919 and led to three ABL championships (1929, 1931 and 1935).Sports Teams: Brooklyn Visitations (player 1919-1936), St. Francis College (coach 1941-1948)
Roger P. Bresnaham -- b.6/11/1879 N.S. d.12/4/1944 N.S. (65)
MLB Manager, MLB CatcherNames/Places: NN:The Duke of TraleeSports Teams: Washington Senators (1897), Chicago Orphans (1900), Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902), New York Giants (1902-1908), St. Louis Cardinals (1909-1912), Chicago Cubs (1913-1915), St. Louis Cardinals (manager 1909-1912), Chicago Cubs (manager 1915)
George Brett -- b.5/15/1953 N.S.
MLB Third BasemanMisc: 13x All-Star, 3x Silver Slugger, 3x AL batting champ, Gold Glove 1985, AL LCS MVP 1985, K.C. Royals led AL in batting '76, '80, & '90 in three different decades; AL MVP 1980; over 300 homers and 200 steals; led KC to World Series title in 1985; retired after the 1993 season with 3,154 hits and .305 career average; Royals #5 retiredSports Teams: Kansas City Royals (1973-1993)
Jack Brickhouse -- b.1/24/1916 d.8/6/1998 (82)
Baseball AnnouncerNames/Places: RFMN:John BeasleyMisc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 1983Sports Teams: Chicaco Cubs, Chicago White Sox
Eddie Brigati -- b.10/22/1946 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, PercussionistGroup Names: Joey Dee & the Starlighters, The (Young) Rascals, sessionist
David Paul Briggs -- b.3/16/1943 N.S. d.4/22/2025 N.S. (82)
Record Producer, Arranger, Composer, Country Music Keyboardist
Ronnie Bright -- b.10/18/1938 d.11/26/2015 N.S. (77)
SingerGroup Names: The Coasters
Enith Salle Brigitha -- b.4/15/1955
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)Misc: 100m/200m swimmer (Olympic-bronze-1976)
Frank Brimsek -- b.9/26/1913 d.11/11/1998 (85)
NHL GoaltenderNames/Places: aka Francis Charles "Mister Zero" BrimsekMisc: played from 1938-1950Sports Teams: Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks
Milton Kenneth Brink -- b.11/26/1910 N.S. d.10/31/1999 N.S. (88)
NHL CenterNames/Places: NN:CurlyMisc: spent most of his career in the AHA, played five games in the NHL with Chicago
David Brinkley -- b.7/10/1920 d.6/11/2003 (82)
Protestant, Newscaster, Journalist, CommentatorNames/Places: b. in Wilmington, NCTV Shows: The Huntley/Brinkley Report, NBC News, This Week with David Brinkley
Freddie Joe "Jack" Brisco -- b.9/21/1941 N.S. d.2/1/2010 N.S. (68)
WrestlerNames/Places: RMN:Freddie Joe
Eric Bristow -- b.4/25/1957 N.S. d.4/5/2018 N.S. (60)
Dart Thrower, EnglishMisc: five-time World Masters Champion dart thrower
Harold Brittan -- b.11/11/1894 d.4/9/1964 (69)
Soccer Player, EnglishMisc: played center forward
Jack Britton -- b.10/14/1885 N.S. d.3/27/1962 N.S. (76)
Boxer
"Punch" Broadbent -- b.7/13/1892 d.3/5/1971 (78)
NHL Right Wing, CanadianMisc: played 1912-1929Sports Teams: Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons, New York Americans
Louis Clark Brock -- b.6/18/1939 N.S. d.9/6/2020 N.S. (81)
Sportscaster, MLB Left FielderNames/Places: b. in El Dorado, ARMisc: stole 118 bases in 1974; former all-time stolen base leader (938); led NL in steals 8 times; led St. Louis to 2 World Series titles (1964,67); had 3,023 career hits; 6x All-Star; Cardinals #20 retired; in the St. Louis Cardinals and the National Baseball Halls of FameSports Teams: Chicago Cubs (1961-1964), St. Louis Cardinals (1964-1979)
Pete Brock -- b.11/15/1936 N.S.
Sports FigureMisc: an American automotive and trailer designer, author and photojournalist, who is best known for his work on the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe and Corvette Sting Ray.
"Turk" Broda -- b.5/15/1914 d.10/17/1972 (58)
NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: playing career 1935-1943, 1946-1951Sports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs
Martin Brodeur -- b.5/6/1972 N.S.
NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: became the winningest goalie in NHL history in 2009Sports Teams: New Jersey Devils (1994-Calder Trophy, 1996, 1997-Played in All-Star Game)
John Brodie -- b.8/14/1935 N.S. d.1/23/2026 N.S. (90)
Golfer, Football Announcer, NFL QuarterbackMisc: 31,548 career yardsSports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1957-1973)
Herbert Brodkin -- b.11/9/1912 d.10/29/1990 (77)
Producer
Bruiser Brody -- b.6/18/1946 N.S. d.6/17/1988 N.S. (41)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Frank Donald Goodish; Ring Names: King Kong Brody, The Masked Marauder and Red River Jack
Robert William Patrick "Bob" Broeg -- b.3/18/1918 N.S. d.10/28/2005 N.S. (87)
Sports WriterSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (coverage)
Irving Brokaw -- b.3/29/1871 d.3/18/1939 (67)
Figure Skater
Tom Brokaw -- b.2/6/1940
Newscaster, JournalistNames/Places: b. in Yankton, SDTV Shows: Today Show, NBC Nightly News
Bruce Bromberg -- b.10/31/1941 N.S. d.12/27/2021 N.S. (80)
Music ProducerMisc: a Grammy award winning producer of blues music.
John Bromwich -- b.11/14/1918 d.10/21/1999 (80)
Tennis Player, Austrian
Norman Brookes -- b.11/14/1877 d.9/28/1968 (90)
Tennis Player
Trevor Brooking -- b.10/2/1948
Sports Commentator, Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, English
Arthur Brooks -- b.11/4/1933 N.S. d.11/22/2015 N.S. (82)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Impressions
Derrick Brooks -- b.4/18/1973 N.S.
Sports Executive, Sports Owner, NFL Linebacker, College Football PlayerMisc: 11x Pro Bowl, 9x All Pro; Buccaneers #55 retired, Florida State #10 retired; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Florida State University, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2008), Tampa Bay Storm (co-owner and president 2011-present as of 2016)
Garth Brooks -- b.2/7/1962 N.S.
Actor, Songwriter, Country Music Singer, Country Music GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Tulsa, OK; FN:TroyalMisc: numerous #1 singles on the U.S. Country charts and Canada Country charts.Song Titles: If Tomorrow Never Comes, Not Counting You, The Dance, Friends in Low Places, Unanswered Prayers, Two of a Kind Workin' on a Full House, The Thunder Rolls, Rodeo, Shameless, What She's Doing Now, The River, Somewhere Other Than the Night, That Summer, Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up), American Honky-Tonk Bar Association, She's Every Woman, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Longneck Bottle, She's Gonna Make It, Two Pina Coladas, Tom Make You Feel My Love, You Love Me, More Than a MemoryAlbum Titles: Garth Brooks, No Fences, Ropin' the Wind (which was the first country album to debut as #1 on Billboard's Pop Album charts), The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses, Sevens, Scarecrow, Man Against Machine
Herb Brooks -- b.8/5/1937 d.8/11/2003 (66)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Olympic AthleteNames/Places: RN:Herbert Paul Brooks Jr.Misc: former U.S. Olympic player (1964,68) who coached 1980 team to gold medal; coached Minnesota to 3 NCAA titles (1974,76,78); also coached NY Rangers, Minnesota and New Jersey in NHL.
James L. Brooks -- b.5/9/1940 N.S.
Screenwriter, Actor, Movie Producer/DirectorNames/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.Misc: co-founder of Gracie FilmsTV Shows: The Critic, Phenom, Room 222, The Tracey Ullman Show, Taxi, Lou Grant, Rhoda, Phyllis, The Simpsons, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (creator)Movie Titles: As Good as It Gets, Terms of Endearment
"Killer" Tim Brooks -- b.12/4/1947 N.S. d.6/30/2020 N.S. (72)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Timothy Paul Brooks
Kix Brooks -- b.5/12/1955 N.S.
Actor, Movie Producer, Songwriter, Country Music Singer/GuitaristMisc: radio: American Country CountdownGroup Names: Brooks & Dunn
Lonnie Brooks -- b.12/18/1933 d.4/1/2017 N.S. (83)
Blues Singer/Guitarist
Phillips Brooks -- b.12/13/1835 d.1/23/1893 (57)
Author, Clergyman, ComposerMisc: the American Episcopal bishop who wrote the words to "O Little Town of Bethlehem," was born in Boston.
Richard (Soul Singer) Brooks -- b.5/13/1940 N.S.
Songwriter, Soul SingerGroup Names: The Impressions
"Big Bill" Broonzy -- b.6/26/1893 N.S. d.8/14/1958 N.S. (65)
Blues Singer/Guitarist, Country Music Singer/GuitaristMisc: some say b. 1898
Ed Brosius -- b.5/30/1920 d.8/16/1981 (61)
Bowler
Betty Brosmer -- b.8/6/1929 N.S.
Bodybuilder, ModelNames/Places: RN: Betty Chloe Brosemer; aka Betty Weider (Joe's wife)
Aaron Broten -- b.11/14/1960
NHL Center, NHL Left Wing, AmericanMisc: played 1980-1992Sports Teams: Colorado Rockies, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets
Neal Broten -- b.11/29/1959 N.S.
NHL Player, Olympic AthleteMisc: played 1980-1997; 1980 US Hockey team, the first player to score 100 points in one seasonSports Teams: Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings
Althea Louise Brough Clapp -- b.3/11/1923 d.2/3/2014 (90)
Tennis PlayerNames/Places: aka Louise BroughMisc: 4x Wimbledon champ
John Broughton -- b.7/5/1704 d.1/8/1789 (84)
Boxer, EnglishMisc: was the "father of the sport of boxing", replacing sword fighting. He was the very first boxing champion and held the title for 18 years.
Lou Brouillard -- b.5/23/1911 d.9/14/1984 (73)
Boxer, Canadian
Dennis Joseph "Big Dan" Brouthers -- b.5/8/1858 N.S. d.8/2/1932 N.S. (74)
MLB First BasemanSports Teams: Troy Trojans (1879-1880), Buffalo Bisons (1881-1885), Detroit Wolverines (1886-1888), Boston Beaneaters (1889), Boston Reds (1890-1891), Brooklyn Grooms (1892-1893), Baltimore Orioles (1894-1895), Louisville Colonels (1895), Philadelphia Phillies (1896), New York Giants (1904)
Aaron Lister "Dixie Kid" Brown -- b.12/23/1883 N.S. d.4/6/1934 N.S. (50)
Boxer
Bill Brown -- b.10/8/1931 d.11/30/2004 (73)
Soccer Goal Keeper, Scottish
Bobby (Rhythm And Blues) Brown -- b.2/5/1969 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer, RapperNames/Places: b. in Boston; MN:Baresford; Whitney Houston's ex-Group Names: New Edition, soloist
Bobby (Soccer) Brown -- b.3/19/1923 N.S. d.1/15/2020 N.S. (96)
Soccer Goal Keeper, Soccer Manager, Scottish
Dr. Bobby Brown -- b.10/25/1924 N.S. d.3/25/2021 N.S. (96)
Physician, Cardiologist, Sports Executive, MLB Third BasemanMisc: the 6th AL president (1983-1994); 4x World Series champion; as player, hit .279 in 8 years as NY Yankees 3B; also hit .439 with 3 pinch hits in 41 World Series at bats (1947-51).; some say b. Oct 24, 1925Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1946-1952, 1954)
Bonnie Brown -- b.7/31/1937 d.7/16/2016 N.S. (78)
Singer, Country-Pop PerformerGroup Names: The Browns
Charles Brown -- b.9/13/1922 d.1/21/1999 (76)
Pianist, Blues Singer
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown -- b.4/18/1924 N.S. d.9/10/2005 N.S. (81)
Songwriter, Drummer, Fiddler, Guitarist, Pianist, Violinist, Blues Singer, Country Music SingerNames/Places: NN:Texas Blues GuitaristMisc: made successful records with Roy Clark
Davey Brown -- b.11/18/1898 d.9/17/1970 (71)
Soccer Forward
David Brown -- b.2/15/1947 d.9/4/2000 (53)
Rock and Roll BassistGroup Names: Santana
Dustin Brown -- b.11/4/1984 N.S.
NHL Coach, NHL Player
Eddie "Bongo" Brown -- b.9/13/1932 N.S. d.12/28/1984 N.S. (52)
Congaist
Ella Maxine Brown -- b.4/27/1931 N.S. d.1/21/2019 N.S. (87)
Singer, Country-Pop PerformerGroup Names: The Browns
George Brown -- b.8/19/1935
Soccer Player, English
George "Funky" Brown -- b.1/5/1949 N.S. d.11/16/2023 N.S. (74)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues DrummerGroup Names: Kool & the Gang
Herbert Jude "Hubie" Brown -- b.9/25/1933 N.S.
Sports Announcer, NBA CoachSports Teams: Kentucky Colonels (1974-1976), Atlanta Hawks (1976-1981), New York Knicks (1982-1987), Memphis Grizzlies (2002-2005)
James Brown -- b.5/3/1933 N.S. d.12/25/2006 N.S. (73)
Dancer, Arranger, Composer, Drummer, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Augusta, Ga.; RN:James Joe Brown Jr. Ben Bart; NN: The Godfather of Soul, Soul Brother #1, Hardest working man in Show businessMisc: many including he say was b. in 1933, few '34, or June 17; Weird Al parodied his hit "Living In America" into "Living With A Herrina" in 1986Group Names: James and the Flames (founder), soloistSong Titles: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Got You (I Feel Good), Get Up (I Fell Like Being a) Sex Machine, Hot Pants, Living in America
James Craig Brown -- b.7/1/1940 N.S. d.6/23/2023 N.S. (82)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, ScottishMisc: CBE
James "Jim" Brown -- b.12/31/1908 d.11/9/1994 (85)
Soccer Player, Jamaican, Scottish
Jim "Ed" Brown -- b.4/1/1934 N.S. d.6/11/2015 N.S. (81)
TV Host, Singer, Country-Pop PerformerNames/Places: RFN:JamesGroup Names: The BrownsTV Shows: Nashville on the Road
Jimmy "Jim" Brown -- b.2/17/1936 N.S. d.5/18/2023 N.S. (87)
Movie Actor, NFL RunningbackNames/Places: b. in St. Simon Island, Ga.Misc: Cleveland Brown FB who was perhaps the most awe-inspiring running back in NFL history was a star in high school and college. He also once held the career touchdown mark with 126, until wide receiver Jerry Rice passed his by; led NFL in rushing 8 times; 8-time All-Pro (1957-61,63-65); 3-time MVP (1958,63,65) with Cleveland; ran for 12,312 yards and scored 756 points in just 9 seasons; rushed in 1963 a record NFL season of 1,863 yards.Sports Teams: Cleveland BrownsMovie Titles: The Dirty Dozen
Joe Brown -- b.5/18/1926 d.12/4/1997 (71)
Boxer
Larry Brown -- b.9/14/1940
NBA Coach, NBA Player, College Basketball CoachNames/Places: NOT to be confused with the NFL's Larry BrownMisc: College & NBA; played in ACC, AAU, 1964 Olympics and ABA; has coached in college at UCLA and Kansas and pros with ABA's Carolina and Denver and NBA's Denver, New Jersey, San Antonio, LA Clippers and Indiana; 3-time assist leader (1968-70) and 3-time Coach of Year (1973,75-76) in ABA; led UCLA to Final Four (1980) and Kansas to NCAA title (1988); SuperBowl XXX MVPSports Teams: North Carolina University (1960-1963), New Orleans Buccaneers (ABA 1967-1968), Oakland Oaks/Washington Caps/Virginia Squares (ABA 1968-1971), Denver Rockets (ABA 1971-1972), North Carolina (asst coach 1965-1967), Carolina Cougars (ABA coach 1972-1974), Denver Nuggets (ABA and NBA coach 1974-1979), UCLA (coach 1979-1981), New Jersey Nets (coach 1981-1983), Kansas (coach 1983-1989), San Antonio Spurs (coach 1988-1992), Los Angeles Clippers (coach 1992-1993), Indiana Pacers (coach 1993-1997), Philadelphia 76ers (1997-2003), Detroit Pistons (2003-2005), New York Knicks (2005-2006), Charlotte Bobcats (2008-2010), Southern Methodist University (2012-present as of 2016)
Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown -- b.10/19/1876 d.2/14/1948 (71)
MLB Manager, MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:Three-Finger BrownSports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1903), Chicago Cubs (1904-1912), Cincinnati Reds (1913), St. Louis Terriers (1914), Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914), Chicago Whales (1915), Chicago Cubs (1916), St. Louis Terriers (manager 1914)
Newsboy Brown -- b.1/1/1904 d.1/1/1977 (73)
Boxer
Orville Brown -- b.3/10/1908 d.1/24/1981 (72)
Wrestler
Panama Al Brown -- b.7/5/1902 d.4/11/1951 (48)
Boxer, Panamaian
Paul Brown -- b.9/7/1908 d.8/5/1991 (82)
Businessperson, NFL Coach, NFL PlayerMisc: primarily as coach from 1930 onwards; founded Cleveland Browns & Cincinnatti Bengals; led Browns to 3 NFL championshipsSports Teams: Severn School (1930-1931), Massillon Washington High School (1932-1940), Ohio State University (1941-1943), Great Lakes Blue Jackets (1944-1945), Cleveland Browns (AAFC, 1946-1949), Cleveland Browns (NFL, 1950-1962) Cincinnati Bengals (1968-1975)
Rachel Brown -- b.7/2/1980 N.S.
Soccer Player, English
Raymond Brown -- b.2/23/1908 N.S. d.2/8/1965 N.S. (56)
Baseball FigureMisc: was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball, almost exclusively for the Homestead Grays. Brown was most notable for many pitching accomplishments.
Robert Stanford "Bob" Brown -- b.12/8/1941 N.S. d.6/16/2023 N.S. (81)
NFL TackleNames/Places: NN:The BoomerSports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (1964-1968), Los Angeles Rams (1969-1970), Oakland Raiders (1971-1973)
Roger Lee Brown -- b.5/1/1937 N.S. d.9/17/2021 N.S. (84)
NFL Defensive, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Roger William Brown -- b.5/22/1942 d.3/4/1997 (54)
Basketball FigureMisc: played in the ABA, 3x ABA champ; Pacers #35 retiredSports Teams: NN:The Rajah; Indiana Pacers (1967-1974, 1975), Memphis Sounds (1974), Utah Stars (1974-1975)
Roosevelt Brown -- b.10/20/1932 d.6/9/2004 (71)
NFL TackleNames/Places: NN:RoseyMisc: 9x All ProSports Teams: New York Giants (1953-1965)
Roy Brown -- b.9/10/1925 d.5/25/1981 (55)
Songwriter, Pianist, Gospel Singer, Blues Singer, Soul SingerMisc: An originator of the New Orleans R&B sound
Ruth Brown -- b.1/12/1928 N.S. d.11/17/2006 N.S. (78)
TV/Stage Actress, Jazz Singer, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: NN:Miss Rhythm; RLN:WestonMisc: some say b. Jan 12TV Shows: Hello Larry (as Leona)
Tim Brown -- b.7/22/1966
NFL Wide Receiver, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1987), 9x Pro Bowl; in the Bay Area Sports, College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Notre Dame, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1988-2003), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004)
Tommy Brown -- b.5/27/1931 N.S. d.3/12/2016 N.S. (84)
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka Tommy Weepin and Cryin' Brown, "Little" Tommy Brown
Troy Brown -- b.7/2/1971
NFL Wide Receiver, College Football PlayerMisc: 5x AFC Champ, 3x Super Bown Champ; in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Marshall University, New England Patriots (1993-2007)
Walter Brown -- b.2/10/1905 N.S. d.9/7/1964 N.S. (59)
NBA Owner, NBA Player, NHL PlayerMisc: organized the Boston MarathonSports Teams: Boston Celtics (founder and original owner)
Willard Jessie Brown -- b.6/26/1915 N.S. d.8/4/1996 N.S. (81)
MLB PlayerNames/Places: nicknamed "Home Run" BrownMisc: was an American baseball player who played outfielder in the Negro Leagues, and Major League Baseball.Sports Teams: Kansas City Monarchs (Negro Leagues, 1936-1944, 1948-1950), St. Louis Browns (1947)
Willie "Bill" Brown -- b.12/2/1940 N.S. d.10/21/2019 N.S. (78)
NFL Executive, NFL Coach, NFL Defensive, College Football CoachMisc: Super Bowl: II, XISports Teams: Denver Broncos (1963-1966), Oakland Raiders (1967-1978), Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (coach 1979-1988), Long Beach State 49ers (NCAA coach 1991), Jordan High School (Los Angeles coach 1994), Oakland Raiders (administrator 1995-present as of 2015)
Jackson Browne -- b.10/9/1948
Protestant, Songwriter, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, West GermanNames/Places: b. in Heidelbert, West GermanySong Titles: Doctor My Eyes, Here Come Those Tears Again, Running on Empty, Stay, Boulevard, That Girl Could Sing, Somebody's Baby, Lawyers in Love, Tender is the Night, Fro AmericaAlbum Titles: Jackson Browne, For Everyman, Late for the Sky, The Pretender, Running on Empty, Hold Out, Lawyers in Love, Lives in the Balance, World in Motion, I'm Alive
Mary Kendall Browne -- b.6/3/1891 d.8/19/1971 (80)
Tennis Player
Ross Browner -- b.3/22/1954 N.S. d.1/4/2022 N.S. (67)
NFL Defensive, College Football Player, USFL FigureMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Notre Dame, Cincinnatti Bengals (1978-1986), Houston Gamblers (1985), Green Bay Packers (1987)
David Greig "Skippy" Browning Jr. -- b.6/5/1931 N.S. d.3/13/1956 N.S. (24)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Frank Broyles -- b.12/26/1924 d.8/14/2017 N.S. (92)
Sportscaster, NFL Player, College Football Coach, College Football PlayerTV Shows: Baylor (1947-1949), Florida (1950), Georgia Tech (1951-1956), Missouri (1957), Arkansas (coach 1958-1976, administrator 1974-2007)
Isaac Bruce -- b.11/10/1972 N.S.
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: 4x Pro Bowl, 1x Super Bowl championSports Teams: Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams (1994-2007), San Francisco 49ers (2008-2009)
Jack Bruce -- b.5/14/1943 d.10/25/2014 (71)
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Keyboardist, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Bassist, ScottishNames/Places: RFN:JohnGroup Names: Manfred Mann, Cream
Michael Owen Bruce -- b.3/16/1948
Keyboardist, Heavy Metal GuitairstGroup Names: Alice Cooper
Bill Bruford -- b.5/17/1949
Record Company Owner, Music Producer, Composer, Percussionist, Rock and Roll Drummer, EnglishGroup Names: Yes, King Crimson, Anderson-Bruford-Wakeman-Howe
Jacques Brugnon -- b.6/11/1895 N.S. d.3/20/1978 N.S. (82)
Tennis Player, FrenchMisc: tennis champion, one of the world's greatest doubles players, who formed a part of the " Four Musketeers" (the others were Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet, and RenLacoste) in the 1920s and early '30s.
Donald Brumfield -- b.5/24/1938 N.S.
Horse Jockey
Jayne Owen Bruner -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American
Michael Lee "Mike" Bruner -- b.7/23/1956 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Olga Brusnikina -- b.11/9/1978 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Russian
Thomas L. "T. L" Bruster -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/????
Gospel PerformerGroup Names: The Soul Stirrers
David Bryan -- b.2/7/1962
Heavy Metal KeyboardistNames/Places: RN:David RashbaumGroup Names: Bon Jovi
James Ernest "Jimmy" Bryan -- b.1/28/1926 N.S. d.6/19/1960 N.S. (34)
Auto RacerMisc: Indianpolis 500 (1958)
Boudleaux Bryant -- b.2/13/1920 d.6/25/1987 (67)
Songwriter, Violinist, Country Music SingerMisc: of Felice & Boudleaux; wrote many hits for the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, and other artists
Derek Bryant -- b.10/9/1951 N.S.
MLB Outfielder, Baseball Manager, AmericanMisc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame due to managing in the Mexican League
Felice Bryant -- b.8/7/1925 d.4/22/2003 (77)
Songwriter, Country Music SingerNames/Places: RLN:ScadutoMisc: some say b. 1925Group Names: Felice & Boudleaux
Kobe Bryant -- b.8/23/1978 N.S. d.1/26/2020 N.S. (41)
NBA PlayerMisc: 5x NBA champion (2000-2002, 2009, 2010), 2x NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010), NBA Most Valuable Player (2008), 18x NBA All-Star (1998, 2000-2016), 4x NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011), 11x All-NBA First Team (2002-2004, 2006-2013), 2x All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2001), 2x All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005), 9x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2006-2011), 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2012), 2x NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007)Sports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers 1996-2016
Paul "Bear" Bryant -- b.9/11/1913 N.S. d.1/26/1983 N.S. (69)
College Football CoachMisc: 323 victories & 6 national championships, a winningest coach in college historySports Teams: University of Alabama (player 1933-1935, assistant coach 1936-1940, coach 1958-1982, administrator 1957-1983), Kentucky (coach 1946-1953), Texas A&M (coach and administrator 1954-1957)
William Cullen Bryant -- b.11/3/1794 d.6/12/1878 (83)
Poet, EditorMisc: New York Evening Post editor for over 50 years
Sergei Bubka -- b.12/4/1963 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Pole Vaulter, Track and Field, UkrainianMisc: the first man to clear 20 feet both indoors and out (1991); holder of indoor (20-2) and outdoor (20-1 3/4) world records as of Sept. 1, 1994; 4-time world champion (1983, 87,91,93); won Olympic gold medal in 1988, but failed to clear any height in 1992 Games.
Sandra Bucha -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American
Charlie Buchan -- b.9/22/1891 d.6/25/1960 (68)
Writer, Soccer Player, EnglishMisc: centre forward
Martin Buchan -- b.3/6/1949
Soccer Player, Scottish
Buck Buchanan -- b.9/10/1940 d.7/16/1992 (51)
NFL Defensive, NFL LinebackerMisc: AFL Champion 1966, 1969; 2x Pro Bowl; Super Bowl I, IV; Chiefs #86 retiredSports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs (AFL 1963-1969, NFL 1970-1975)
Ken Buchanan -- b.6/28/1945 N.S. d.4/1/2023 N.S. (77)
Boxer, Scottish
Earl "Butch" Buchholz Jr. -- b.9/16/1940 N.S.
Tennis Player
Joe Buck -- b.4/25/1969 N.S.
Sportscaster, Baseball Announcer, Football AnnouncerNames/Places: Jack's son
John Francis "Jack" Buck -- b.8/21/1924 N.S. d.6/18/2002 N.S. (77)
Sportscaster, Baseball AnnouncerMisc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 1987; in numerous Halls of Fame such as the National Baseball, Pro Football, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the National Radio Halls of Fame.Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (broadcaster)TV Shows: CBS Sports
Peter Buck -- b.12/6/1956
Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: R.E.M.
Lindsey Buckingham -- b.10/3/1949
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, AmericanMisc: some say b. 1947Group Names: Fleetwood Mac, soloistSong Titles: Trouble, Go InsaneAlbum Titles: Law and Order, Go Insane
Betty Buckley -- b.7/3/1947 N.S.
Actress, Dancer, SingerNames/Places: b. in Big Springs, TXMisc: stage: 1776, Pippin, Cats, Drood, Sunset Blvd. (as Norma Desmond); in the American Theater Hall of FameTV Shows: Eight is Enough (as Sandra Sue Abbott 'Abby' Bradford)Movie Titles: Simply Irresitible
John Paul "Chief" Bucyk -- b.5/12/1935 N.S.
NHL Left Wing, Canadian, UkrainianMisc: played 1955-1978Sports Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins
Don Budge -- b.6/13/1915 d.1/26/2000 (84)
Tennis PlayerMisc: in 1938 became first player to win the Grand Slam--the French, Wimbledon, U.S. and Australian titles in 1 year; led U.S. to 2 Davis Cups (1937-38); turned pro in late '38.
Maria Bueno -- b.10/11/1939 N.S. d.6/8/2018 N.S. (78)
Tennis Player, BrazilianMisc: who won 4 U.S. Championships (1959,63-64,66) and 3 Wimbledons (1959-60,64).
Bruce Anthony Buffer -- b.5/21/1957 N.S.
Sports AnnouncerNames/Places: Michael's brotherMisc: an American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer and the official octagon announcer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events, introduced on broadcasts as the "Veteran Voice of the Octagon"
Michael Buffer -- b.11/2/1944 N.S.
Sports AnnouncerMisc: Sport and Entertainment Announcer who trademarked the catchphrase "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" In the International Sports Hall of Fame
Ettore Bugatti -- b.9/15/1881 d.8/21/1947 (65)
Manufacturer, Auto Racer, French, ItalianMisc: Founder of Bugatti; in the Motorsports Hall of Fame though not a racer
Fred Bujack -- b.1/23/1912 N.S. d.1/2/1971 N.S. (58)
BowlerMisc: won eight ABC Tournament championships.
Perica Bukić -- b.2/20/1966 N.S.
Politician, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Yugoslav
Morgan G. Bulkeley -- b.12/26/1837 d.11/6/1922 (84)
Baseball Figure, MLB ExecutiveMisc: First president of the National Baseball League
May Sutton Bundy -- b.9/25/1886 N.S. d.10/4/1975 N.S. (89)
Tennis PlayerNames/Places: RN: May Godfrey SuttonMisc: the first woman to win the singles title at Wimbledon in 1904
Dorothy May Bundy-Cheney -- b.9/1/1916 d.11/23/2014 N.S. (98)
Tennis PlayerNames/Places: aka Dorothy "Dodo" May Sutton Bundy CheneyMisc: winner of more than 141 US tennis titles
Bill Bunetta -- b.10/20/1919 d.3/22/2010 (90)
Bowler
Mary-Ellis Bunim -- b.7/9/1946 N.S. d.1/29/2004 N.S. (57)
TV ProducerTV Shows: The Real World (co-creator), Road Rules (co-creator)
John Bunn -- b.9/26/1898 N.S. d.8/13/1979 N.S. (80)
College Basketball CoachSports Teams: Unversity of Kansas (player 1917-21, assistant coach 1921-1930), Stanford University (coach 1930-1946), Springfield College (coach 1946-1956), Colorado State College (coach 1956-1963)
Jim Bunning -- b.10/23/1931 N.S. d.5/26/2017 N.S. (85)
Senator, MLB PitcherMisc: 9x All-Star, 3x Strikeout Leader; pitched a perfect game against the Mets in 1965, also pitched for the Tigers, his first team. His perfect game was on Father's Day in 1964; Phillies #14 retiredSports Teams: Detroit Tigers (1955-1963), Philadelphia Phillies (1964-1967), Pittsburgh Pirates (1968-1969), Los Angeles Dodgers (1969), Philadelphia Phillies (1970-1971)
Nick Buoniconti -- b.12/15/1940 N.S. d.7/30/2019 N.S. (78)
Sportscaster, NFL LinebackerMisc: 6x AFL All-Star, 2x Pro Bowl, 2x Super Bowl champSports Teams: Boston Patriots (1962-1968), Miami Dolphins (1969-1976)
Luther Burbank -- b.3/7/1849 d.4/11/1926 (77)
Author, Scientist, Horticulturist, NaturalistNames/Places: b. in Lancaster, Mass.
Harry Wilfred "Billy" Burch -- b.11/20/1900 d.11/30/1950 (50)
NHL Center, NHL Defensive, CanadianMisc: played 1922-1933Sports Teams: Hamilton Tigers, New York Americans, Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks
Eric Burdon -- b.5/11/1941 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Musician, EnglishNames/Places: MN:VictorMisc: most sources including the AP wire say May 11Group Names: The Animals (lead), War (lead), Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Pavel Bure -- b.3/31/1971
NHL Right Wing, RussianNames/Places: FMN:Joe SakicMisc: played 1987-2003Sports Teams: CSKA Moscow (SCL/IHL Russia), Spartak Moscow (SCL/IHL Russia), Vancouver Canucks (NHL), Florida Panthers (NHL), New York Rangers (NHL), EV Landshut (DEL)
Simon "Si" Burick -- b.6/14/1909 N.S. d.12/10/1986 N.S. (77)
Columnist, Sports WriterMisc: Dayton Daily News for 58 years
Brian Burke -- b.6/30/1955 N.S.
Hockey Executive
Clement "Clem" Burke -- b.11/24/1954 N.S. d.4/6/2025 N.S. (70)
Alternative Rock DrummerGroup Names: Blondie, The Romantics
Daniel Burke -- b.2/4/1929 d.10/26/2011 (82)
TV Executive
James "Deal" Burke -- b.12/8/1809 d.1/8/1845 (35)
Boxer, English
John Joseph "Jack" Burke Jr. -- b.1/29/1923 N.S. d.1/19/2024 N.S. (100)
GolferMisc: most prominent in the 1950s
Leo Burke -- b.6/29/1948 N.S. d.7/24/2024 N.S. (76)
WrestlerNames/Places: RN: Léonce Cormier
Lynn Edythe Burke -- b.3/22/1943 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: aka Lynn McConville
Solomon Burke -- b.3/21/1940 d.10/10/2010 (70)
Songwriter, Pop Singer, Soul Singer, Country Music SingerSong Titles: If You Need Me, Everybody Needs Somebody To Love, Got To Get You Off My Mind
Jesse Burkett -- b.12/4/1868 d.5/27/1953 (84)
MLB Left Fielder, MLB PitcherNames/Places: NN:The CrabMisc: 3x NL batting championSports Teams: New York Giants (1890), Cleveland Spiders (1891-1898), St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals (1899-1901), St. Louis Browns (1902-1904), Boston Americans (1905)
Charley Burley -- b.9/6/1917 d.10/16/1992 (75)
BoxerMisc: fought from 1936-1950
Carol Burnett -- b.4/26/1933
Author, Christian Scientist, TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne, Variety Show Hostess, Panelist, SingerNames/Places: b. in San Antonio, TXMisc: some say b. in 1934 or '36; once worked as a N.Y. hatcheck girl, and once the editor of a school newspaper at Hollywood HighTV Shows: Fresno (TV mini-series), Pantotime Quiz, Garry Moore Show, Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family (as Eunice Higgins also on Carol Burnett Show), All My Children (as Verla Grubbs as a guest), Carol & Company, Desperate Housewives (as Eleanor Mason)Movie Titles: Post Grad, Friendly Fire (TV movie)
George Burns -- b.1/20/1896 d.3/9/1996 (100)
Author, Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, SingerNames/Places: b. in New York City; Gracie Allen's hubby; RN:Nathan BirnbaumMisc: He was booked on his 100th birthday (Jan 1996) at the London Palladum but changed it to Caesar's Palace in Las VegasTV Shows: Burns & Allen Show (as himself)Movie Titles: The Sunshine Boys, Oh God!, Going in Style
Ken Burns -- b.7/29/1953 N.S.
Filmmaker, Movie ProducerMisc: documentariesTV Shows: Civil War (miniseries), Baseball, Jazz, The War, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, Prohibition, The Central Park Five, The Roosevelts, The West, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
Kenneth C. "Jethro" Burns -- b.3/10/1923 N.S. d.2/4/1989 N.S. (65)
Comedian, Banjoist, Mandolin, Novelty Singer, Country Music SingerMisc: some say b. 1920Group Names: Homer and Jethro
Martin "Farmer" Burns -- b.2/15/1861 d.1/8/1937 (75)
Wrestler
Patrick John Joseph "Pat" Burns -- b.4/4/1952 d.11/19/2010 (58)
NHL CoachMisc: worked from 1988-2004Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils
Robert Louis "Bob" Burns -- b.11/24/1950 N.S. d.4/3/2015 N.S. (64)
Rock and Roll DrummerGroup Names: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Thomas H. Burns -- b.??/??/1879 N.S. d.11/14/1913 N.S.
Horse Jockey, Canadian
Tommy Burns -- b.6/17/1881 N.S. d.5/10/1955 N.S. (73)
Boxer, Canadian
R. L. Burnside -- b.11/23/1926 N.S. d.9/1/2005 N.S. (78)
Blues Performer
Raymond "Boz" Burrell -- b.8/1/1946 N.S. d.9/21/2006 N.S. (60)
Singer, Heavy Metal Bassist, EnglishGroup Names: King Crimson, Bad Company
James Burrows -- b.12/30/1940
TV Producer/DirectorTV Shows: The Millers, Will and Grace, Taxi, Mike and Molly, Frasier, Mary Tyler Moore (co-creator), Cheers (co-creator)
Peter Burrows -- b.7/27/1938 N.S. d.4/9/2014 N.S. (75)
Figure Skater, EnglishMisc: figure skating coach
Cliff Burton -- b.2/10/1962 d.9/27/1986 (24)
Heavy Metal BassistGroup Names: Metallica
James Burton -- b.8/21/1939 N.S.
Country Music Guitarist, Rock and Roll GuitaristGroup Names: Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, Rick Nelson (backup band), sought-after sessionist
Michael Jay "Mike" Burton -- b.7/3/1947 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: Olympic Gold medalist: 1,500-meter freestyle [1968,1972], 400-meter freestyle [1968] -the only swimmer to win this event twice; founded Des Moines, Iowa Aquatic Club
Nelson Burton -- b.11/25/1906 d.5/13/1994 (87)
BowlerMisc: one of the top head-to-head match game stars in the 1930s and 1940s.
Nelson "Bo" Burton Jr. -- b.6/5/1942 N.S.
Sportscaster, BowlerMisc: Chris Schenkel's sidekick analyst on Pro Bowlers TourTV Shows: Pro Bowler's Tour
Sir Alexander Matthew "Matt" Busby -- b.5/26/1909 N.S. d.1/20/1994 N.S. (84)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, ScottishMisc: CBE, KCSG; Soccer manager for the Manchester United 1945-69, 70-71
Kurt Busch -- b.8/4/1978 N.S.
Auto Racer
George H. W. Bush -- b.6/12/1924 N.S. d.11/30/2018 N.S. (94)
Naval Officer, President and Vice President, Ambassador, Golfer, Baseball FigureNames/Places: b. in Milton, MA; MN:Herbert Walker; Barbara's hubbyMisc: Lt. Navy; WWII pilot; 43rd U.S. Vice President (1981-89); 41st U.S. President (1989-93); U.S. Ambassador to China; College baseball player; avid sportsman; played 1B on 1947 and '48 Yale baseball teams that placed second in College World Series; captain of 1948 team. In the Golf Hall of Fame
Kate Bush -- b.7/30/1958 N.S.
Composer/Songwriter, Pop Singer, EnglishSong Titles: Do Bears (with Rowan Atkinson), Wuthering Heights, Babooshka, Running Up That Hill, Don't Give Up (with Peter Gabriel), Rocket Man, Rubberband Girl, King of the MountainAlbum Titles: The Kick Inside (1978), Lionheart (1978), Never for Ever (1980), The Dreaming (1982), Hounds of Love (1985), The Sensual World (1989), The Red Shoes (1993), Aerial (2005), Director's Cut (2011), 50 Words for Snow (2011)
Lesley Leigh Bush -- b.9/17/1947 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Walter Lewis Bush Jr. -- b.9/25/1929 N.S. d.9/22/2016 N.S. (86)
Hockey WriterMisc: American ice hockey administrator
Nolan Bushnell -- b.2/5/1943 N.S.
Engineer, Businessperson, Video Game Company ExecutiveMisc: created Pong along with Ted Dabney, founded Atari, Inc. and the Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre chain; inducted in the Video Game Hall of Fame
Jerry Buss -- b.1/27/1934 d.2/18/2013 (79)
Chemist, Philanthropist, NBA ExecutiveMisc: the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball intoShowtim and who led the team to 10 NBA championships.Sports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers (majority owner)
Ray Bussard -- b.8/12/1928 N.S. d.9/22/2010 N.S. (82)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanMisc: Swimming Coach
Terry Ian Butcher -- b.12/28/1958
Soccer Player, British, SingaporeanMisc: centre back, sweeper, and manager
Dick Butkus -- b.12/9/1942 N.S. d.10/5/2023 N.S. (80)
Actor, Sportscaster, NFL LinebackerNames/Places: b. in Chicago; RFN:Richard MarvinMisc: Miller Beer Commercials; 2-time All-America at Illinois (1963-64); All-Pro 7 of 9 NFL seasons with Chicago Bears, 2X best defensive player; Bears #51 retiredSports Teams: Chicago Bears (1965-1973)TV Shows: Rich Man Poor Man, Blue Thunder (as Richard Ski Butowski), Half Nelson, My Two Dads (as Ed Klawicki)