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Last Updated 09-16-2025

Joe Maca -- b.9/28/1920 d.7/13/1982 (61)
Soccer Player, Belgiumese

"Easy" Ed Macauley -- b.3/22/1928 d.11/8/2011 (83)
NBA Center
Names/Places: RN:Charles Edward Macauley; NN:Easy Ed
Misc: All-America (Saint Louis, 1948-49); Associated Press College Player of the Year (1949); MVP, NIT championship team (1949); All-NBA First-Team (1951-53); Celtics #22 retired
Sports Teams: St. Louis Bombers (1949-1950), Boston Celtics (1950-1956), St. Louis Hawks (player 1956-1959, coach 1958-1960)

Bradley "Lane" MacDonald -- b.3/3/1966 N.S.
NHL Left Wing, Olympic Athlete, Canadian
Misc: played 1986-1990
Sports Teams: Calgary Flames

Charles Blair Macdonald -- b.11/14/1855 d.4/21/1939 (83)
Golfer
Misc: inaugural U.S. Amateur champion, founding Vice-President of the USGA and Father of American Golf Architecture

Edward Alexander MacDowell -- b.12/18/1861 d.1/23/1908 (46)
Composer

James "Jem" Mace -- b.4/8/1831 N.S. d.11/30/1910 N.S. (79)
Boxer, English
Misc: English heavyweight champion who is considered by some authorities to have been world champion. He was the first fighter of consequence to show interest in the Queensberry Rules.

Seth MacFarlane -- b.10/26/1973 N.S.
Animator, Writer, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
TV Shows: The Cleveland Show, Family Guy, American Dad
Movie Titles: Ted, Ted 2

Catherine Machado -- b.4/20/1936 N.S. d.9/14/2021 N.S. (85)
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete

Ubiratan Pereira Maciel -- b.1/18/1944 d.7/17/2002 (58)
Basketball Figure, Brazilian
Misc: Known as O Rei (The King) in his homeland of Brazil; represented Brazil in four Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1964; gold medalist at 1963 FIBA World Championship and 1971 Pan American Games; 6-time gold medalist at South American Championships; FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.
Sports Teams: Clube Esperia (Brazil), Corinthians (Brazil), Venezia (Italy), Trianon Clube (Brazil), Sirio (Brazil), Palmeiras (Brazil), Sao Jose dos Campos (Brazil)

John MacInnes -- b.7/1/1925 N.S. d.3/6/1983 N.S. (57)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Goalie, Canadian
Sports Teams: Michigan Tech Huskies (1956-57 through the 1981-82 seasons)

Al MacInnis -- b.7/11/1963
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1982-2003
Sports Teams: Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues

Connie (Baseball) Mack -- b.12/22/1862 d.2/8/1956 (93)
MLB Owner, MLB Manager, MLB Player
Names/Places: MLB owner; NN:The Tall Tactician; RN:Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy; MLB Grand Old Man
Misc: he owned and managed the Philadelphia Athletics 1901-50; as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics he won 3776 games but lost 4025, both records. His A's won 9 League titles and 5 World Series. All in his 67 year career!
Sports Teams: Washington Nationals (player 1886-1889), Buffalo Bisons (player 1890), Pittsburgh Pirates (player 1891-1896, manager 1894-1896), Philadelphia Athletics (manager 1901-1950)

Tom Mack -- b.11/1/1943
NFL Guard
Misc: 11x Pro Bowl
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1966-1978)

Andy MacKay -- b.7/23/1946 N.S.
Songwriter, Oboist, Saxophonist, Synthesizer, English
Names/Places: b. in London
Misc: Woodwinds; a sought-after sessionist
Group Names: Roxy Music, sessionist

Dave Mackay -- b.11/14/1934 d.3/2/2015 (80)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Duncan McMillan "Mickey" MacKay -- b.5/25/1894 N.S. d.5/30/1940 N.S. (46)
NHL Center, Canadian
Misc: played 1914-1930; NHL Rover
Sports Teams: Vancouver Millionaires, Chicago Black Hawks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bruins

Lillian MacKellar -- b.??/??/???? N.S. d.??/??/1988 N.S.
Swimmer, American, Canadian, New Zealander
Names/Places: NN: Billie
Misc: some sources say d. 1988 or d. 1991; can't find her dates of birth or death; Synchronized Swimmer/Coach

Alister MacKenzie -- b.8/30/1870 d.1/6/1934 (63)
Architect, Golfer, English
Misc: noted golf course architect

James Raleigh "Biz" Mackey -- b.7/27/1897 N.S. d.9/22/1965 N.S. (68)
Baseball Manager, Baseball Catcher
Misc: in Negro league baseball. He came to be regarded as black baseball's premier catcher in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Sports Teams: San Antonio Black Aces (1918), Indianapolis ABC's (1920-1922), Hilldale Daisies (1923-1931), Philadelphia Royal Giants (1925), Philadelphia Stars (1933-1935), Newark Dodgers (1935), Washington Elite Giants (1936-1937), Baltimore Elite Giants (1938-1939), Newark Eagles (1939-1941, 1945-1947, 1950)

John Mackey -- b.9/24/1941 d.7/7/2011 (69)
NFL Player
Misc: he ran a deflected Johnny Unitas pass 75 yards for a TD and a Super Bowl V win over Dallas
Sports Teams: Baltimore Colts (1963-1971), San Diego Chargers (1972)

Bob Mackie -- b.3/24/1939
Fashion Designer, Costume Designer
Names/Places: b. in Monterey, CA

Shirley MacLaine -- b.4/24/1934
Author, Protestant, TV/Movie Actress, Dancer
Names/Places: b. in Richmond, VA; RN:Shirley MacLean Beaty, Warren Beatty's sister
Misc: also b. 1896, 1802, 1734, 1511, 76BC, etc.
TV Shows: Shirley's World (as Shirley Logan)
Movie Titles: Terms of Endearment, Used People, Steel Magnolias, Guarding Tess, In Her Shoes, Rumor Has It

Ally MacLeod -- b.2/26/1931 N.S. d.2/1/2004 N.S. (72)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Shannon MacMillan -- b.10/7/1974 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Olympic Athlete

Robert MacNeil -- b.1/19/1931 N.S. d.4/12/2024 N.S. (93)
Newscaster, Journalist, Canadian
Misc: CBC, Reuters, NBC, BBC
TV Shows: MacNeil-Lehrer Report

Uncle Dave Macon -- b.10/7/1870 d.3/22/1952 (81)
Banjoist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: NN:King of the Hillbillies or The Dixie Dewdrop
Misc: the first Grand Ole Opry singing star

Larry MacPhail -- b.2/3/1890 d.10/1/1975 (85)
Lawyer, MLB Executive
Sports Teams: served as an executive with several professional baseball teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees.

Lee MacPhail -- b.10/25/1917 d.11/8/2012 (95)
MLB Executive
Misc: AL president (1974-83); president of owners' Player Relations Committee (1984-85); also GM of Baltimore (1959-65) and NY Yankees (1967-74); father of Andy.

Archibald "Archie" Macpherson -- b.??/??/1937 N.S.
Author, Sports Commentator, Soccer Figure, Scottish
Misc: soccer commentator

Dick MacPherson -- b.11/4/1930 N.S. d.8/8/2017 N.S. (86)
NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Springfield College-Massachusetts (player 1950s), University of Illinois (1958), University of Massachusetts (1959-1960, 1971-1977), University of Cincinnatti (1961-1965), University of Maryland (1966), Denver Broncos (1967-1970), Cleveland Browns (1978-1980), University of Syracuse (1981-1990), New England Patriots (1991-1992)

John (Football) Madden -- b.4/10/1936 N.S. d.12/28/2021 N.S. (85)
Actor, Sports Analyst, Football Announcer, NFL Coach
Names/Places: b. in Austin, MN
Misc: Miller Lite Commercials; was a CBS, Fox then NBC Fox Sports analyst who draws lines on your TV screen; Ace Hardware spokesman; won 112 games and a Super Bowl (1976 season) as coach of Oakland Raiders; won 9 Emmy Awards as television analyst with CBS; he and partner Pat Summerall moved over to Fox in 1994 after CBS lost NFL rights; signed 4-year, $32 million deal with Fox on Jan. 24--a richer contract than any NFL player.
Sports Teams: Oakland Raiders (coach 1967-1978)

Gregory Alan "Greg" Maddux -- b.4/14/1966 N.S.
MLB Pitcher
Misc: RHP; won NL Cy Young Awards with Cubs (1992) and Braves (1993, 1994, and 1995), 8x All-Star, 18x Gold Glove, 4x MLB ERA leader; Cubs #31 retired, Braves #31 retired
Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs (1986-1992), Atlanta Braves (1993-2003), Chicago Cubs (2004-2006), Los Angeles Dodgers (2006), San Diego Padres (2007-2008), Los Angeles Dodgers (2008)

Tony Madigan -- b.2/4/1930 N.S. d.10/29/2017 N.S. (87)
Boxer, Olympic Athlete, Rugby Player, Australian
Names/Places: RN: Antony Morgan Madigan

Helene Madison -- b.6/19/1913 N.S. d.11/27/1970 N.S. (57)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Helene Madison -- b.6/19/1913 N.S. d.11/27/1970 N.S. (57)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

James Madison -- b.3/16/1751 N.S. or 3/5/1750 J-LD or 3/5/1751 Ju-1 d.6/28/1836 N.S. (85)
President
Names/Places: b. in Port Conway, Virginia; NN: The Father of the Constitution; d. in Montpelier, Va.
Misc: The 4th U.S. President 1809-17; on a $5000 bill

Madonna -- b.8/16/1958
Vegetarian, Movie/Stage Actress, Producer, Dancer, Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Bay City, NJ; RN:Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Penn; Sean Penn's ex-wife
Misc: her "Like A Virgin" was parodied by "Weird Al" into "Like A Surgeon"
Song Titles: Everybody, Burnin' Up, Physical Attraction, Holiday, Borderline, Lucky Star, Burning Up, Like A Virgin, Material Girl, Crazy For You, Angel, Into The Groove, Dress You Up, Gambler, Live To Tell, Papa Don't Preach, True Blue, Open Your Heart, La Isla Bonita, Who's That Girl, Causing A Commotion, Like A Prayer, Erotica, Deeper and Deeper, Ray of Light
Movie Titles: Desparately Seeking Susan, Who's That Girl, Shanghai Surprise, Dick Tracy (as Breathless Mahoney), A League of Their Own, Evita, The Next Best Thing, Arthur and the Invisibles

Hideko Maehata -- b.5/20/1914 N.S. d.2/24/1995 N.S. (80)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Japanese

Herb Magee -- b.6/20/1941 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Names/Places: NN: The Shot Doctor
Sports Teams: Philadelphia University (player then coach)

Magic Sam -- b.2/14/1937 d.12/1/1969 (32)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN:Samuel Maghetti

Frank Mahovlich -- b.1/10/1938
Politician, NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Names/Places: FN:Francis William
Misc: played 1957-1979
Sports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Toros (WHA), Birmingham Bulls (WHA)

"Pistol" Pete Mahovlich -- b.10/10/1946 N.S.
NHL Executive, NHL Coach, NHL Center, Canadian
Misc: played 1965-1982; b. 1948?
Sports Teams: Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Pittsburgh Hornets (AHL), Montreal Voyageurs (AHL), Adirondack Red Wings (AHL), Fort Worth Wings (CHL), Toledo Goaldiggers (IHL, player and coach), Colorado Rangers (AHL, coach), Denver Rangrs (IHL, coach), Fort Worth Fire (CHL, coach), Cape Breton Oilers (AHL, coach)

Ofelia "Lia" Maivia -- b.8/6/1927 N.S. d.10/19/2008 N.S. (81)
Wrestling Figure, Samoan
Misc: Wrestling promoter

Peter Maivia -- b.4/6/1935 N.S. d.6/12/1982 N.S. (47)
Wrestler, American Samoan
Names/Places: ring name: High Chief Peter Maivia; maternal grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson; aka Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia; RN:Peter Fanene Anderson

Mario Majoni -- b.5/27/1910 N.S. d.8/16/1985 N.S. (75)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Italian

Johnny Majors -- b.5/21/1935 N.S. d.6/3/2020 N.S. (85)
College Football Coach, College Football Player, CFL Figure
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Tennessee (player 1953-1956, coach 1957-1959, 1977-1992), Montreal Alouettes (player 1957), Mississippi State (coach 1960-1963), Arkansas (coach 1964-1967), Iowa State (coach 1968-1972), Pittsburgh (coach 1973-1976, 1993-1996)

Sergei Makarov -- b.6/19/1958 N.S.
NHL Right Wing, Olympic Athlete, Soviet

Shozo Makino -- b.5/15/1915 N.S. d.2/12/1987 N.S. (71)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Japanese

Constantine "Gene" Mako -- b.1/24/1916 N.S. d.6/14/2013 N.S. (97)
Tennis Player

Joe Malcewicz -- b.3/17/1897 N.S. d.4/20/1962 N.S. (65)
Wrestler
Names/Places: aka Joe Ginsberg; aka The Utica Panther

Boris Malenko -- b.6/28/1933 N.S. d.9/1/1994 N.S. (61)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Lawrence "Larry" J. Simon

William Patrick "Willie" Maley -- b.4/25/1868 N.S. d.4/2/1958 N.S. (89)
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Irish

Meg Mallon -- b.4/14/1963 N.S.
Golfer

Molla Bjurstedt Mallory -- b.3/6/1884 d.11/22/1959 (75)
Tennis Player, Norweigan

Håkan Malmrot -- b.11/29/1900 N.S. d.1/10/1987 N.S. (86)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Swedish

Joe Malone -- b.2/28/1890 d.5/15/1969 (79)
NHL Center, NHL Forward, Canadian
Names/Places: NN:Phantom Joe
Misc: played from 1910-1924
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Hamilton Tigers (NHL), Quebec Bulldogs (NHL), Quebec Bulldogs (NHA), Waterloo Colts (OPHL)

Karl "The Mailman" Malone -- b.7/24/1963 N.S.
NBA Forward, College Basketball Coach, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: NN: The Mailman
Misc: 14x NBA All-Star (1988-1998, 2000-2002); 2x NBA MVP (1997, 1999); 11x All-NBA First Team Selection (1989-1999); 2x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1988, 2000); 1x All-NBA Third Team Selection (2001); 3x NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1997-1999); 1x NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection (1988); 1986 NBA All-Rookie Team; 2x NBA All-Star MVP (1989, 1993); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Two Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996); Member of the "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010; Jazz #32 retired
Sports Teams: Utah Jazz (1985-2003), Los Angeles Lakers (2003-2004), Lousiana Tech Bulldogs (coach 2007-2011)

Moses Malone -- b.3/23/1955 d.9/13/2015 N.S. (60)
NBA Center
Names/Places: RN:Moses Eugene Malone
Misc: some say b. 1954; signed with Utah of ABA at age 19; has led NBA in rebounding 6 times; playoff MVP with Philadelphia in 1983; played in 1,329 games; career 27,409 points and 16,212 rebounds; NBA Champion (1983); 3x NBA Most Valuable Player (1979, 1982-1983); 13x NBA All-Star (1975, 1978-1989); 4x All-NBA First Team (1979, 1982-1983, 1985); 4x All-NBA Second Team (1980-1981, 1984, 1987); NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983); NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Rockets #24 retired
Sports Teams: Utah Stars (ABA, 1974-1975), Spirits of St. Louis (ABA, 1975-1976) Buffalo Braves (1976), Houston Rockets (1976-1982), Philadelphia 76ers (1982-1986), Washington Bullets (1986-1988), Atlanta Hawks (1988-1991), Milwaukee Bucks (1991-1993), Philadelphia 76ers (1993-1994), San Antonio Spurs (1994-1995)

Maurice Malpas -- b.8/3/1962 N.S.
Soccer Coach, Soccer Defender, Scottish

Bobby Managoff -- b.1/4/1918 N.S. d.4/3/2002 N.S. (84)
Wrestler

Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini -- b.3/4/1961 N.S.
Actor, Boxer
Misc: 1980s lightweight WBA champ

Sammy Mandell -- b.2/5/1904 N.S. d.11/7/1967 N.S. (63)
Boxer

Hana Mandlíková -- b.2/19/1962
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach, Czechoslovakian
Names/Places: LN:Zach

Barbara Ann Mandrell -- b.12/25/1948 N.S.
Soap Actress, Variety Show Hostess, Multi-instrumentalist, Country Music Singer, Beauty Pagent Winner
Names/Places: b. in Houston, TX; Ilene and Louise's sister
Misc: Miss Oceanside
TV Shows: Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters

Lloyd Mangrum -- b.8/1/1914 d.11/17/1973 (59)
Golfer
Misc: US Open Champ 1946

Barry Manilow -- b.6/17/1943
Jewish, Director, Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Adult-Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Barry Alan Pinkus
Misc: composed the Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, and McDonald's jingles.
Song Titles: Mandy, It's a Miracle, Could It Be Magic, I Write the Songs, Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again, Beautiful Music, Weekend in New England, Looks Like We Made It, Daybreak, It's Just Another New Year's Eve, Can't Smike Without You, Even Now, Copacabana (At the Copa), Ready to Take a Chance Again, Somewhere in the Night, Ships, I Made It Through the Rain, Some Kind of Friend, Bandstand Boogie
Album Titles: Barry Manilow, Barry Manilow II, Tryin' to Get the Feeling, This One's For You, Even Now, One Voice, Barry, If I Should Love Again, Here Comes the Night, 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe, Manilow, Swing Street, Barry Manilow (1989), Singin' with the Big Bands, Summer of '78

Effa Louise Manley -- b.3/27/1897 d.4/16/1981 (84)
Sports Executive, Baseball Figure
Misc: the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. She co-owned the Newark Eagles baseball franchise in the Negro leagues with her husband Abe Manley from 1935 to 1946 and was sole owner through 1948 after his death.

Barry Mann -- b.2/9/1939
Composer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Iberman
Misc: some say b. in 1942
Song Titles: Who Put the Bomp in the Bomp Bomp Bomp

Carol Mann -- b.2/3/1941 N.S. d.5/20/2018 N.S. (77)
Golfer
Misc: LPGA Hall of Fame 1977, 1965 US Open

Dick Mann -- b.6/13/1934 N.S. d.4/26/2021 N.S. (86)
Motorcyclist

Horace Mann -- b.5/4/1796 d.8/2/1859 (63)
Author, Philanthropist, Educator
Names/Places: NN: The Father of Public Education in the U.S.

Matthew Mann -- b.12/21/1884 N.S. d.8/6/1962 N.S. (77)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, British
Names/Places: RN: Matthew "Matt" Mann II
Misc: Swimming Coach

Ralph Mann -- b.6/16/1949 N.S. d.1/2/2025 N.S. (75)
Sprinter, Olympic Athlete

Shelley Mann -- b.10/15/1937 N.S. d.3/24/2005 N.S. (67)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Thompson Mann -- b.12/1/1942 N.S. d.4/4/2019 N.S. (76)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Archie Manning -- b.5/19/1949
NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: 2x Pro Bowl, NFC Player of the Year [1978]; College Football Hall of Fame member and father of two NFL quarterbacks; Ole Miss Rebels #18 retired
Sports Teams: Ole Miss (aka University of Mississippi), New Orleans Saints (1971-1982), Houston Oilers (1982-1983), Minnesota Vikings (1983-1984)

Peyton Manning -- b.3/24/1976 N.S.
NFL Quarterback
Misc: retired after leading the Denver Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 50 in 2016; 2x Super Bowl champ, Super Bowl XLI MVP, 4x AFC champ, 5x AP NFL MVP, 14x Pro Bowl, 7x First Team
Sports Teams: Indianapolis Colts (1998-2011), Denver Broncos (2012-2015)

Wilf Mannion -- b.5/16/1918 d.4/14/2000 (81)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: inside forward

Nigel Mansell -- b.8/8/1953
Auto Racer, English
Misc: earned over $2.5 million!; won 1992 Formula One driving championship with record 9 victories and 14 poles; quit Grand Prix circuit to race Indy cars in 1993; first rookie to win IndyCar title; third driver to win IndyCar and F1 titles; will return to F1 circuit after 1994 IndyCar season.

Cosimo Mantassa -- b.4/13/1926 N.S. d.9/11/2014 N.S. (88)
Music Figure
Misc: a recording engineer and studio owner responsible for many rhythm and blues and early rock and roll recordings

Sylvio Mantha -- b.4/14/1902 d.8/7/1974 (72)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1923-1937
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins

Mickey Mantle -- b.10/20/1931 d.8/13/1995 (63)
MLB Center Fielder
Names/Places: b. in Spavinaw, OK; No. 7; NN:The Mick; MN:Charles
Misc: Gold Glove 1962, AL MVP 1956, 1957, 1962; N.Y. Yankees slugger; triple crown '56; Holds World Series records: 18 HR's, 40 RBI's, 42 runs scored, 43 walks, 54 strikeouts; 536 HRs, 3x MVP, 4 AL Home Run Titles; played on 7 World Series winners with NY Yankees.
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1951-1968)

Richard Manuel -- b.4/3/1943 d.3/4/1986 (42)
Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, Canadian
Misc: some say d. Mar 6 or Apr 3 and b. 1945
Group Names: The Band

Henry "Heinie" Manush -- b.7/20/1901 N.S. d.5/12/1971 N.S. (69)
MLB Left Fielder
Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers (1923-1927), St. Louis Browns (1928-1930), Washington Senators (1930-1935), Boston Red Sox (1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-1938), Pittsburgh Pirates (1938-1939)

Phil Manzanera -- b.1/31/1951 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Guitarist, English
Group Names: Roxy Music

Ray Manzarek -- b.2/12/1939 d.5/20/2013 (74)
Songwriter, Bassist, Organist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Names/Places: MN:Raymond Daniel
Misc: some say b. 1935 or 1943
Group Names: The Doors

Eddie Maple -- b.11/8/1948 N.S.
Horse Jockey

Tim Mara -- b.7/29/1887 d.2/17/1959 (71)
NFL Owner
Misc: b. Jul 30?
Sports Teams: New York Giants (owner and founder)

Wellington Mara -- b.8/14/1916 d.10/25/2005 (89)
NFL Executive
Misc: one of the co-owners of the NFL's New York Giants from 1959 until his death.

Walter "Rabbit" Maranville -- b.11/11/1891 d.1/6/1954 (62)
MLB Shortstop
Sports Teams: Boston Braves (1912-1920), Pittsburgh Pirates (1921-1924), Chicago Cubs (1925), Brooklyn Robins (1926), St. Louis Cardinals (1927-1928), Boston Braves (1929-1933; 1935)

"Pistol Pete" Maravich -- b.6/22/1947 N.S. d.1/5/1988 N.S. (40)
NBA Guard, College Basketball Player
Names/Places: RN:Peter Press Maravich
Misc: scored NCAA record 44.2 ppg & 3,667 points during collegiate career; led NBA in scoring '77; most free throws in a college game (30); Legendary scoring guard raised for early age to star in basketball. Scored 40 points per game at LSU as collegian, then starred for the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Jazz; career 15,948 points, 2,747 rebounds, 3,563 assists; LSU #23 retired, Jazz #7 retired, New Orleans Pelicans #7 retired
Sports Teams: LSU (1967-1970), Atlanta Hawks (1970-1974), New Orleans/Utah Jazz (1974-1980), Boston Celtics (1980)

Alice Marble -- b.9/28/1913 d.12/13/1990 (77)
Tennis Player
Misc: U.S. singles champ 4X's

Hortencia De Fatima Marcari -- b.9/23/1959
Basketball Figure, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: NN:The Queen
Misc: First played on the Brazil national team at age 15; gold medals at the 1991 Pan American Games and 1994 FIBA World Championship for Women; silver medal at the 1996 Olympics; four wins in the South American Championships; inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2007.

Gino Marchetti -- b.1/2/1927 N.S. d.4/29/2019 N.S. (92)
NFL Defensive End
Misc: 9x First Team All-Pro, 11x Pro Bowl, 8-time NFL All-Pro (1957-64) with Baltimore Colts; Colts #89 retired
Sports Teams: Dallas Texans (1952), Baltimore Colts (1953-1966)

Rocky Marciano -- b.9/1/1923 N.S. d.8/31/1969 N.S. (45)
Actor, Boxer
Names/Places: b. in Brockton, MA; RN:Rocco Francis Marchegiano
Misc: heavyweight champ 1952-56, retired undefeated with record 49 wins (43 by KO)

Sarunas Marciulionis -- b.6/13/1964
NBA Guard, Lithuanian
Sports Teams: Statyba (1981-1989), Golden State Warriors (1989-1994), Seattle SuperSonics (1994-1995), Sacramento Kings (1995-1996), Denver Nuggets (1996-1997)

Guglielmo Marconi -- b.4/25/1874 N.S. d.7/20/1937 N.S. (63)
Inventor, Physicist, Italian
Names/Places: b. in Bologna
Misc: invented the wireless telegraph known today as radio

John Marcum -- b.8/8/1913 N.S. d.5/16/1981 N.S. (67)
Auto Racer
Misc: co-founder of ARCA and a NASCAR official.

Walter "Skang" Marcurio -- b.7/24/1896 d.1/25/1972 (75)
Bowler

Juan Marichal -- b.10/20/1937
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Misc: RHP; won 21 or more games 6 times for S.F. Giants from 1963-69; ended 16-year career with 243 wins; 10x All-Star, All Star MVP in 1965; Giants #27 retired
Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants (1960-1973), Boston Red Sox (1974), Los Angeles Dodgers (1975)

Ed Marinaro -- b.3/31/1950
TV/Movie Actor, NFL Runningback, College Football Figure
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame; was a 1971 runner-up for the Heisman Trophy (Pat Sullivan won that year)
Sports Teams: Cornell University, Minnesota Vikings (1972-1975), New York Jets (1976), Seattle Seahawks (1977)
TV Shows: Laverne & Shirley (as Sonny St. Jacques), Hill St. Blues (as Off. Joe Coffey), Sisters (as Mitch), Champs (as Vince), Blue Mountain State (a football comedy show)

Dan Marino -- b.9/15/1961
Movie Actor, NFL Quarterback
Names/Places: b. in Pittsburgh, PA
Misc: four-time leading passer in AFC (1983-84,86,89); set NFL single season records for TD passes (48) and passing yards (5,084) with Miami in 1984; entered 1994 season ranked 2nd in career TD passes (298); career 47,299+ yards; ten 3,000 yard seasons.
Sports Teams: Miami Dolphins (1983-1999)

Hank Marino -- b.11/27/1889 d.7/12/1976 (86)
Bowler

Roger Maris -- b.9/10/1934 d.12/14/1985 (51)
MLB Outfielder
Names/Places: MN:Eugene
Misc: Gold Glove, AL MVP 1960, 1961; hall of fame outfielder, home run champ (61 in 1961).
Sports Teams: Cleveland Indians (1957-1958), Kansas City Athletics (1958-1959), New York Yankees (1960-1966), St. Louis Cardinals (1967-1968)

John Mariucci -- b.5/8/1916 O.S. d.3/23/1987 N.S. (70)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player
Misc: coached 1938-1952
Sports Teams: University of Minnesota, Providence Reds, Chicago Black Hawks, U.S. Coast Guard Cutters, St. Louis Flyers, Minneapolis Millers

Kate Markgraf -- b.8/23/1976 N.S.
Soccer Defender, Soccer Manager

Douglas Marland -- b.5/5/1934 N.S. d.3/6/1993 N.S. (58)
Screenwriter, TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Misc: wrote for soap operas Another World, Doctors, General Hospital, Guiding Light, As The World Turns

Bob Marley -- b.2/6/1945 d.5/11/1981 (36)
Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Reggae Singer, Jamaican
Names/Places: RFN:Robert Nesta; d. in a Miami hospital of brain and lung cancer.
Misc: has a holiday in Jamaica; birthdate acc to tradition though no Jamacian birth certificate exists; April 6 was his DOB according to his passport
Group Names: Bob Marley and the Wailers (lead)
Song Titles: Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff, No Woman No Cry, Roots Rock Reggae, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Jamming, One Love, Is This Love, Satisfy My Soul, So Much Trouble in the World, Could You Be Loved, Three Little Birds, Redemption Song, Reggae on Broadway, Buffalo Soldier, Iron Lion Zion, Why Should I, Keep On Moving, Sun is Shining (with Funkstar Deluxe), Turn Your Lights Down Low (featuring Lauryn Hill), Rainbow Country (vs Funkstar Deluxe), Jammin' (with MC Lyte), Slogans, Africa Unite, Stand Up Jamrock
Album Titles: Catch a Fire, Burnin', Natty Dread, Rastaman Vibration, Exodus, Kaya, Survival, Uprising, Confrontation
Video Titles: Live at the Rainbow, The Bob Marley Story: Caribbean Nights

Richard W. "Rube" Marquard -- b.10/9/1886 N.S. d.6/1/1980 N.S. (93)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: Blosson Seeley's ex-
Misc: played in 3 World Series; some say b. 1889
Sports Teams: New York Giants (1908-1915), Brooklyn Robins (1915-1920), Cincinnati Reds (1921), Boston Braves (1922-1925)

Isidro Márquez -- b.5/14/1965 N.S.
MLB Player, Baseball Pitcher, Mexican
Misc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame

Juan Manuel Márquez -- b.8/23/1973 N.S.
Boxer, Mexican

Rafael (Boxer) Márquez -- b.3/25/1975 N.S.
Boxer, Mexican
Names/Places: RN: Rafael Marquez Mendez

Steve Marriott -- b.1/30/1947 d.4/20/1991 (44)
Movie Actor, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: The Faces (lead), The Small Faces, Humble Pie, soloist

David Marsh -- b.12/29/1958 N.S.
Swimmer
Misc: Swimming Coach

Rod Marsh -- b.11/4/1947 N.S. d.3/4/2022 N.S. (74)
Cricket Player, Australian

Everett Marshall -- b.11/4/1905 N.S. d.2/10/1973 N.S. (67)
Wrestler
Names/Places: ring name:Blonde Bear

Garry Marshall -- b.11/13/1934 N.S. d.7/19/2016 N.S. (81)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Penny's brother
Misc: worked mostly a behind-the-scenes
TV Shows: The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Joey Bishop Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Tonight Show with Jack Paar (joke writer), The Lucy Show, The Odd Couple, Mork and Mindy (produced by his associates), Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi, Makin' It, Angie
Movie Titles: Young Doctors in Love, The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Runaway Bride, Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, Overboard, Raising Helen, Mother's Day, The Princess Diaries (series), Pretty Woman (director), A League Of Their Own (director)

George Preston Marshall -- b.10/11/1897 d.8/9/1969 (71)
NFL Owner, NFL Executive, NFL Coach
Misc: NFL president; b. Oct 13?
Sports Teams: Washington Palace Five (coach 1925-1928), Boston/Washington Redskins (owner 1932-1969)

Jack Marshall -- b.3/14/1877 d.8/7/1965 (88)
NHL Center, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1898-1917
Sports Teams: Montreal Wanderers, Toronto Blueshirts, Montreal Shamrocks, Toronto Professionals, Winnipeg Victorias

John (Judge) Marshall -- b.9/24/1755 N.S. d.7/6/1835 N.S. (79)
Supreme Court Chief Justice
Misc: 4th Supreme Court Chief Justice (1801-35)

John (Swimmer) Marshall -- b.3/29/1930 N.S. d.1/31/1957 N.S. (26)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian

Lloyd Marshall -- b.6/4/1914 d.8/4/1997 (83)
Boxer

Wilber Marshall -- b.4/18/1962
NFL Linebacker, College Football Player
Names/Places: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Florida, Chicago Bears (1984-1987), Washington Redskins (1988-1992), Houston Oilers (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1994), New York Jets (1995)

Rick "The Model" Martel -- b.3/18/1956
Wrestler, Canadian
Names/Places: RN:Richard Martel

Sherri Martel -- b.2/8/1958 d.6/15/2007 (49)
Wrestler, Wrestling Manager
Names/Places: RN:Sherri Russell, aka Sherri Schrull and Sensational Sherri
Misc: WWF/AWA/ECW

Alastair Martin -- b.3/11/1915 d.1/12/2010 (94)
Tennis Player

Barbara Martin -- b.6/16/1943 N.S. d.3/4/2020 N.S. (76)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Supremes

Christy Martin -- b.6/12/1968 N.S.
Boxer

Curtis Martin -- b.5/1/1973
NFL Runningback
Misc: 5x Pro Bowl, 4x New York Jets MVP; Jets #28 retired
Sports Teams: New England Patriots (1995-1997), New York Jets (1998-2006)

Dean Martin -- b.6/7/1917 d.12/25/1995 (78)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Adult-Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Steubenville, Ohio; RN:Dino Crocetti; NN:America's favorite drunk
Song Titles: Volare, That's Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody
TV Shows: The Colgate Comedy Hour (cohost w/ Jerry Lewis), The Dean Martin Show, Half Nelson

Dewey Martin -- b.9/30/1942 d.1/31/2009 (66)
Songwriter, Drummer, Classic Rock Singer, Canadian
Group Names: Buffalo Springfield

Sir George Martin -- b.1/3/1926 N.S. d.3/9/2016 N.S. (90)
Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Arranger, Composer, Conductor, English
Misc: A&R executive
Group Names: The Beatles (producer), Wings, America, Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney

Grady Martin -- b.1/17/1929 N.S. d.12/3/2001 N.S. (72)
Guitarist, Country Musician
Misc: specialized in country music and rockabilly, a member of the Nashville A-Team.

Harvey Banks Martin -- b.11/16/1950 d.12/24/2001 (51)
NFL Defensive End
Names/Places: aks Harvey Martin
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, Super Bowls X, XII, XIII
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1973-1983)

Judy Martin -- b.10/8/1955 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Judy Hardee

Mark Martin -- b.1/9/1959
Auto Racer
Misc: NASCAR driver (source: Ambrosia Raphael)

Quinn Martin -- b.5/22/1922 d.9/5/1987 (65)
TV Producer
TV Shows: The Fugitive, Barnaby Jones, Streets of San Francisco, Cannon

Slater Martin -- b.10/22/1925 d.10/18/2012 (86)
NBA Player, College Basketball Player
Names/Places: RN:Slater Nelson Martin Jr.; NN:Dugie
Misc: 5x NBA Champion, 7x NBA All-Star; star ball handler for the title-winning Minneapolis Lakers of the 1950s, then also the 1958 St. Louis Hawks.
Sports Teams: University of Texas, Minneapolis Lakers (1949-1956), New York Knicks (1956), St. Louis Hawks (1956-1960, coach 1957), Houston Mavericks (coach 1967-1969)

William McChesney Martin Jr. -- b.3/11/1915 d.7/27/1998 (83)
Tennis Player

Fred Martinelli -- b.2/15/1929 N.S. d.5/15/2021 N.S. (92)
College Football Coach, College Football Player, High School Football Coach

Cliff Martínez -- b.2/5/1954
Composer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Conchita Martínez -- b.4/16/1972
Tennis Player, Spanish

Edgar Martínez -- b.1/2/1963 N.S.
MLB Coach, MLB Third Baseman
Names/Places: NN: Papi or Gar
Misc: first to score a run at Cleveland's Jacobs Field; 7x All-Star, 5x Silver Slugger award; Mariners number 11 retired
Sports Teams: Seattle Mariners (1987-2004)

Ida Mae Martinez -- b.9/9/1931 d.1/19/2010 (78)
Yodeler, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Ida Mae Martinez Selenkow

Pedro Martínez -- b.10/25/1971 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
Misc: 8x All-Star, NL Cy Young Award winner in 1997 (Expos); AL Cy Young Award winner in 1999 and 2000 (Red Sox), All Star MVP 1999 (Red Sox); Red Sox #45 retired
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (1992-1993), Montreal Expos (1994-1997), Boston Red Sox (1998-2004), New York Mets (2005-2008), Philadelphia Phillies (2009)

Jerry Martini -- b.10/1/1943
Saxophonist, Rhythm and Blues Musician
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone, sessionist

John Martino -- b.7/8/1897 d.9/2/1985 (88)
Bowler
Misc: served as the first president of the Bowling Writers Association of America.

"Groucho" Marx -- b.10/2/1890 N.S. d.8/19/1977 N.S. (86)
Radio Actor, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Vaudevillan, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RFMN:Julius Henry; d. in Los Angeles
Misc: the cigar-smoking mustasched man with the irreverent wisecracks, wild puns, & outrageous insults; of The Marx Brothers w/ Chico, Harpo, Zeppo, & Gummo; some say b. 1891 or 1895
Song Titles: Hooray For Captain Spaulding, Hello I Must Be Going, Whatever It Is I'm Against It, Everyone Says I Love You, Lydia The Tattooed Lady
TV Shows: You Bet Your Life (host), Tell It To Groucho (host)
Movie Titles: The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, A Night at the Opera, Duck Soup

Andy Marzich -- b.7/3/1935 d.5/18/2010 (74)
Bowler
Misc: 3x ABC Tournament champion

Mil Máscaras -- b.7/15/1942 N.S.
Actor, Wrestler, Mexican
Names/Places: RN:Aaron Rodriquez
Misc: He is considered one of the most influential wrestlers of all time for enhancing and popularizing the lucha libre style around the world both in the ring and as the star of over 20 films.

Dan Maskell -- b.4/11/1908 N.S. d.12/10/1992 N.S. (84)
Sports Commentator, Tennis Player, English

Dave Mason -- b.5/10/1946
Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll Performer, English
Misc: some say b. 1944, 45, or 47
Group Names: Traffic, soloist

Nicky Berkeley "Nick" Mason -- b.1/27/1944
Composer, Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Group Names: Pink Floyd (original member)

Ronald Mason -- b.1/14/1940 N.S. d.6/13/2016 N.S. (76)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Canadian
Sports Teams: St. Lawrence University (player), Lake Superior State (coach 1967-1973), Bowling Green (coach 1974-1979), Michigan State University (coach 1980-2002)

Bobby Massey -- b.3/9/1940 N.S. or 3/9/1942 N.S.
Soul Singer
Group Names: The O'Jays

Nick Massi -- b.9/19/1935 d.12/24/2000 (65)
Bassist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RN:Nicholas Macioci
Misc: b. 1927?
Group Names: The Four Seasons

Hendrika "Rie" Wilbelmina Mastenbroek -- b.2/26/1919 N.S. d.11/6/2003 N.S. (84)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)
Names/Places: aka A.W. Kuiper-Mastenbroek
Misc: Olympic-3 gold-1936

Cosimo Matassa -- b.4/13/1926 d.9/11/2014 (88)
Engineer, Music Figure, Italian
Misc: recording engineer and studio owner, responsible for many R&B and early rock and roll recordings.

John Peter "Johnny" Matchefts -- b.6/18/1931 N.S. d.11/10/2013 N.S. (82)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete

Bruce Mather -- b.7/25/1926 N.S. d.10/9/1975 N.S. (49)
Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: played 1943-1955
Sports Teams: Worcester Warriors, Boston Olympics

Christy Mathewson -- b.8/12/1880 d.10/7/1925 (45)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: N.Y. Giants (before it moved to San Francisco) won 373 games, 2499 strikeouts; pitched 3 complete games during the 1905 World Series without allowing opponents to score a run; won 37 in 1908; developed the Screwball.
Sports Teams: New York Giants (1900-1916), Cincinnatti Reds (1916), Cincinnatti Reds (manager, 1916-1918)

Simonne Mathieu -- b.1/31/1908 d.1/7/1980 (71)
Tennis Player, French
Names/Places: FN:Rene; aka Simone Mathieu
Misc: doubles tennis star (Wimbeldon 1934)

Johnny Mathis -- b.9/30/1935
Roman Catholic, Movie Actor, Pop Singer, Gay
Names/Places: b. in San Francisco, CA
Misc: his Greatest Hits LP stayed on Billboard's album chart over 560 weeks
Song Titles: Chances Are
Album Titles: Greatest Hits

Glen Matlock -- b.8/27/1956 N.S.
Guitarist, Punk Rock Bassist, English
Group Names: The Sex Pistols (through 1977 when he was booted off and Sid Vicious replaced him), Blondie

Oliver "Ollie" Matson -- b.5/1/1930 N.S. d.2/19/2011 N.S. (80)
NFL Runningback, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 6x Pro Bowl, All-America at San Francisco (1951); bronze medal winner in 400m at 1952 Olympics; 4-time All-Pro for NFL Chicago Cardinals (1954-57); traded to LA Rams for 9 players in 1959; accounted for 12,884 all-purpose yards and scored 73 TDs in 14 seasons; 9 TDs on punt and kickoff returns is a NFL record; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of San Francisco, Chicago Cardinals (1952-1958), Los Angeles Rams (1959-1962), Detroit Lions (1963), Philadelphia Eagles (1964-1966)

Hiro Matsuda -- b.7/22/1937 N.S. d.11/27/1999 N.S. (62)
Wrestler, Japanese
Names/Places: RN: Yasuhiro Kojima

Ikkaku Matsuzawa -- b.9/7/1900 N.S. d.1/10/1965 N.S. (64)
Swimmer, Japanese
Misc: Swimming Coach

Walter Matthau -- b.10/1/1920 d.7/1/2000 (79)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Movie Director
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:Matuschanskayasky (Mat-Shoe-An-Shock-Vas-Key)
Movie Titles: The Fortune Cookie, Cactus Flower, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, Pete n Tillie, Earthquake, The Sunshine Boys, The Bad News Bears, House Calls, California Suite, Hopscotch, The Couch Trip, JFK, Goodyear, Philco, Alfred Hitchcock, Dennis the Menace movie, Grumpy Old Men I and II, I.Q., Grumpier Old Men, I'm Not Rappaport, Out to Sea, Odd Couple II

Roland Matthes -- b.11/17/1950 N.S. d.12/20/2019 N.S. (69)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German
Misc: 100m/200m backstroke (Oly-gold-1968, 72)

Banjo Matthews -- b.2/14/1932 N.S. d.10/2/1996 N.S. (64)
Auto Racer

Bruce Matthews -- b.8/8/1961
NFL Coach, NFL Center
Sports Teams: Houston Oilers, Tennessee Oilers, Tennessee Titans (previous three 1983-2001, Houston moved and changed names during his time there), Houston Texans (coach, 2009-2010), Tennessee Titans (coach, 2011-2013)

Dave Matthews -- b.1/9/1967 N.S.
Modern Rock Singer
Group Names: The Dave Matthews Band
Song Titles: What Would You Say, Ants Marching, Satellite, Too Much, So Much To Say, Two Step, Crash Into Me, Tripping Billies, Don't Drink the Water, Stay, Crush, I Did It, The Space Between, Everyday, Where Are You Going, American Baby
Album Titles: Under the Table and Dreaming, Crash, Before These Crowded Streets, Everyday, Busted Stuff, Stand Up, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, Away from the World
Video Titles: Listener Supported, The Videos 1994-2001, Live at Folsom Field in Boulder Colorado, The Central Park Concert, The Gorge, Weekend on the Rocks, Live at Piedmont Park, Europe 2009 Acorss the Pond

Donald J. "The Don" Matthews -- b.6/22/1939 N.S. d.6/14/2017 N.S. (77)
CFL Figure, Football Coach
Misc: won the following Grey Cups: 73rd, 83rd, 84th, 85th and 90th; CFL Coach of the Year 1985, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 2002; in the Canadian Football HAll of Fame

Eddie Matthews -- b.10/13/1931 N.S. d.2/18/2001 N.S. (69)
MLB Third Baseman
Names/Places: RFN:Edwin
Misc: hit 512 HRs, led NL in HRs twice (1953,59); hit 30 or more home runs 9 straight years
Sports Teams: Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1952-1966), Houston Astros (1967), Detroit Tigers (1967-1968), Atlanta Braves (manager 1972-1974)

Edwin Keith "Banjo" Matthews -- b.2/14/1932 N.S. d.10/2/1996 N.S. (64)
Auto Racer
Misc: NASCAR

Neal Matthews Jr. -- b.10/26/1929 d.4/21/2000 (70)
Country Music Performer
Group Names: Jordanaires

Sir Stanley Matthews -- b.2/1/1915 d.2/23/2000 (85)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: Association football (soccer) player, an outside right considered by many the greatest dribbler in the history of the sport, and the first British footballer to be knighted (1965).

Joe Mauer -- b.4/19/1983 N.S.
MLB Player
Misc: 6x All-Star, 3x Gold Glove, 5x Silver Slugger, AL MVP 2009; active as of 2015
Sports Teams: Minnesota Twins

Joe Mauldin -- b.7/8/1940 N.S. d.2/7/2015 N.S. (74)
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: The Crickets (a backing band for Buddy Holly)

Amélie Mauresmo -- b.7/5/1979 N.S.
Tennis Player, French

Matthew Fontaine Maury -- b.1/14/1816 d.2/1/1873 (57)
Naval Officer, Scientist, Oceanographer

Arnie Mausser -- b.2/28/1954
Soccer Goal Keeper

Kevin Mawae -- b.1/23/1971 N.S.
NFL Coach, NFL Center, College Football Coach
Names/Places: MN: James
Misc: 8x Pro Bowl, 7x First Team All-Pro
Sports Teams: Seattle Seahawks (player 1994-1997), New York Jets (player 1998-2005), Tennessee Titans (player 2006-2009)

Joey Maxim -- b.3/28/1922 d.6/2/2001 (79)
Boxer

Fred "Steamer" Maxwell -- b.5/19/1890 N.S. d.9/11/1975 N.S. (85)
NHL Player, Canadian
Misc: NHL Rover; amateur in the early 20th century; played from 1909-1915
Sports Teams: Winnipeg Hockey Club, Winnipeg Monarchs

Brian May -- b.7/28/1934 d.4/25/1997 (62)
Composer, Australian
Names/Places: NOT to be confused with the Queen rocker of the same name
Misc: composed for over 30 movies and soundtracks
Movie Titles: Mad Max

Misty May-Treanor -- b.7/30/1977 N.S.
Olympic Athlete, Volleyball Player

John Mayall -- b.11/29/1933 N.S. d.7/22/2024 N.S. (90)
Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Keyboardist, Organist, Bandleader, Blues Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: b. in Manchester
Misc: wrote over 200 songs; some say b. 1934
Group Names: The Bluesbreakers (lead), soloist

John Edward Mayasich -- b.5/22/1933 N.S.
Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete

Mihály Mayer -- b.12/27/1933 N.S. d.9/4/2000 N.S. (66)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Hungarian

Rueben Mayes -- b.6/6/1963
NFL Runningback, College Football Player, Canadian
Misc: 2x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Washington State University, New Orleans Saints (1986-1991), Seattle Seahawks (1992-1993)

Curtis Mayfield -- b.6/3/1942 N.S. d.12/26/1999 N.S. (57)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
Misc: Hall of Famer as group member and soloist
Group Names: The Impressions, soloist

Percy Mayfield -- b.8/12/1920 d.8/11/1984 (63)
Composer/Songwriter, Pianist, Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Song Titles: Hit The Road, Jack (songwriter)

Don Maynard -- b.1/25/1935 N.S. d.1/10/2022 N.S. (86)
NFL Wide Receiver
Misc: 4x AFL All-Star, career 88 TD passes with NY Jets, Super Bowl III; some say b. 1937; Jets #13 retired
Sports Teams: New York Giants (1958), Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL 1959), New York Titans/Jets (1960-1972), St. Louis Cardinals (1973), Los Angeles Rams (1973), Houston Texans / Shreveport Steamer (WFL 1974)

Rex Mays -- b.3/10/1913 d.11/6/1949 (36)
Auto Racer
Misc: an AAA Championship Car race driver, also raced in the Indianapolis 500.

Willie Mays -- b.5/6/1931 N.S. d.6/18/2024 N.S. (93)
MLB Center Fielder
Names/Places: b. in Westfield, AL; NN:Say Hey Kid
Misc: 12x Gold Glove (1957-1968); All Star MVP 1963 and 1968; NL MVP 1954, 1965; No. 24 led NL in HRs and stolen bases 4 times each; played in 24 All-Star Games; 660 HRs, 338 SBs and 3,283 hits in career; Rookie of the Year in '51, 1,903 RBIs; the 10th player to hit 3,000 hits!
Sports Teams: New York Giants (1951-1957, NL MVP 1954), San Francisco Giants (1958-1972, NL MVP 1965), New York Mets (1972-1973)

Floyd Mayweather -- b.2/24/1977 N.S.
Boxer

Bill Mazeroski -- b.9/5/1936
MLB Second Baseman
Names/Places: NN:Maz
Misc: 10x All-Star, 8x Gold Glove, 2x World Series champ; career .260 hitter who won the 1960 World Series for Pittsburgh with a lead-off HR in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7; the pitcher was Ralph Terry of the NY Yankees, the count was 1-0 and the score was tied 9-9; also a sure-fielder, Maz won 8 gold gloves in 17 seasons; Pirates #9 retired
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates (1956-1972)

Mike Mazurki -- b.12/25/1907 d.12/9/1990 (82)
TV/Movie Actor, Director, Wrestler, Austrian
Names/Places: RN:Mikhail Mazurwski
TV Shows: It's About Time (as Clon)

Mc Ren -- b.6/16/1969
Hard Rapper
Names/Places: RN: Lorenzo Jerald Patterson
Group Names: N.W.A.

Robert A. "Bob" McAdoo -- b.9/25/1951 N.S.
NBA Center, NBA Forward
Misc: 3x leading scorer; Buffalo Braves, LA Lakers; 2x NBA Champion (1982, 1985); NBA Most Valuable Player (1975); 5x NBA All-Star (1974-1978); All-NBA First Team (1975); All-NBA Second Team (1974); NBA Rookie of the Year (1973); NBA All-Rookie Team (1973)
Sports Teams: Buffalo Braves (1972-1976), New York Knicks (1976-1979), Boston Celtics (1979), Detroit Pistons (1979-1981, New Jersey Nets (1981), Los Angeles Lakers (1981-1985), Philadelphia 76ers (1986), Olimpia Milano (Italy, 1986-1990), Filanto Forlì (Italy, 1990-1992), Teamsystem Fabriano (Italy, 1993), Miami Heat (assistant coach, 1995-2014)

George McAfee -- b.3/13/1918 N.S. d.3/4/2009 N.S. (90)
NFL Halfback, College Football Player
Misc: 4x NFL champ; returned 1,431 yards in punting returns with 2 TDs; Bears #5 retired; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Duke University (player), Chicago Bears (1940-1941, 1945-1950)

Gary McAllister -- b.12/25/1964 N.S.
Soccer Player, Scottish

Ron McAnally -- b.7/11/1932
Horse Trainer

Jack McAuliffe -- b.3/24/1866 N.S. d.11/5/1937 N.S. (71)
Boxer, Irish
Misc: lightweightt champ

Brian McBride -- b.6/19/1972
Soccer Player

Pat McBride -- b.11/13/1943 N.S. d.12/11/2024 N.S. (81)
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach
Names/Places: RFN:Patrick

Mike McCallum -- b.12/7/1956 N.S. d.5/31/2025 N.S. (68)
Boxer, Jamaican
Names/Places: NN:The Body Snatcher

Chris McCarron -- b.3/27/1955 N.S.
Horse Jockey

John William "Jack" McCartan -- b.8/5/1935 N.S.
Hockey Goalie, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 1960 United States hockey team
Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Minnesota Fighting Saints

Clem McCarthy -- b.9/9/1882 N.S. d.6/4/1962 N.S. (79)
Announcer, Radio Broadcaster, Sportscaster
Misc: a top boxing announcer; one of horse racing's greatest callers; Pathe News' RKO Newsreels; comedian Doodles Weaver mimicked McCarthy in his 1948 novelty recording with Spike Jones in "William Tell Overture"

Joe McCarthy -- b.4/21/1887 d.1/3/1978 (90)
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Names/Places: FN:Joseph Vincent
Misc: won 2126 games & 9 pennants

Tommy McCarthy -- b.7/24/1863 d.8/5/1922 (59)
MLB Right Fielder
Names/Places: RFMN:Thomas Francis Michael
Sports Teams: Boston Reds (1884), Boston Beaneaters (1885), Philadelphia Quakers (1886-1887), St. Louis Browns (1888-1891, as manager 1890), Boston Beaneaters (1892-1895), Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896)

Sir Paul McCartney -- b.6/18/1942
Executive, Vegetarian, Movie Actor, Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: b. in Liverpool; wed to Linda McCartney; FN:James
Misc: was knighted in 1997; 2x Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as a member of Beatles and a soloist
Group Names: The Quarrymen, Moondogs, Silver Beatles, Beatles, Wings, soloist
Song Titles: Please Please Me, From Me to You, She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Roll Over Beethoven, I Saw Her Standing There, All My Loving, Twist and Shout, Can't Buy Me Love, A Hard Day's Night, I Feel Fine, Ticket to Ride, Help!, We Can Work It Out, Paperback Writer, Yellow Submarine, Penny Lane, All You Need is Love, Hello Goodbye, Lady Madonna, Hey Jude, Get Back, The Ballad of John and Yoko, Let It Be, Yesterday, Back in the U.S.S.R., The Beatles Movie Medley (previous titles as part of The Beatles), Hi Hi Hi, My Love, Live and Let Die, Helen Wheels, Jet, Band on the Run, Jet, Junior's Farm, Listen to What the Man Said, Silly Love Songs, Let 'Em In, Maybe I'm Amazed, Mull of Kintyre, With a Little Luck, Goodnight Tonight, Getting Closer, Arrow Through Me, Spies Like Us (previous titles as part of Wings), Another Day, Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey, Coming Up, Ebony and Ivory (with Stevie Woner), Take It Away, The Girl is Mine (with Michael Jackson), Say Say Say (with Michael Jackson), Pipes of Peace, No More Lonely Nights, Spies Like Us
Album Titles: Please Please Me, With the Beatles, Beatlemania! With the Beatles, Introducing...The Beatles, Meet the Beatles!, Twist and Shout, The Beatles Second Album, The Beatles' Long Tall Sally, A Hard Day's Night, Something New, Beatles for Sale, Beatles '65, Beatles VI, Helo!, Rubber Soul, Yesterday and Today, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The White Album, Yellow Submarine, Abbey Road, Let It Be (previous titles as part of The Beatles), Wild Life, Red Rose Speedway, Band on the Run, Venus and Mars, Wings at the Speed of Sound, London Town, Back to the Egg (previous titles as part of Wings), McCartney, Ram, McCartney II, Tug of War, Pipes of Peace, Give My Regards to Broad Street, Press to Play
Video Titles: Rockshow, Get Back, Paul is Live in Concert on the New World Tour, Standing Stone, Live at the Cavern Club
Movie Titles: Give My Regards to Broad Street

James Stanley "Jim" McCarty -- b.7/25/1943 N.S.
Drummer, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: b. in Walton, Liverpool, England; not to be confused with Mitch Ryder rocker Jim McCarty
Group Names: The Yardburds, Renaissance, Illusion

Tim McCarver -- b.10/16/1941 N.S. d.2/16/2023 N.S. (81)
Sports Analyst, Baseball Announcer, MLB Catcher
Misc: Ford C. Frick Award winner in 2012
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1969), Philadelphia Phillies (1970-1972), Montreal Expos (1972), St. Louis Cardinals (1973-1974), Boston Red Sox (1974-1975), Philadelphia Phillies (1975-1980), New York Mets (announcer)
TV Shows: ABC Sports, CBS Sports, Fox Sports; Monday Night Baseball

Katrina McClain -- b.9/19/1965 N.S.
Basketball Figure, Olympic Athlete
Misc: Forward; 2x Kodak All-America (Georgia, 1986, 1987); WBCA Player of the Year (1987); Two Olympic gold medals with Team USA (1988, 1996); Two World Championship gold medals (1986, 1990); 2x USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

Denise McCluggage -- b.1/20/1927 N.S. d.5/6/2015 N.S. (88)
Photographer, Author, Journalist, Auto Racer

Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist -- b.9/24/1962 N.S.
Soccer Striker, Soccer Manager, Scottish
Misc: MBE

Robert Smyth McColl -- b.4/13/1876 N.S. d.11/25/1959 N.S. (83)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Mark McCormack -- b.11/6/1930 N.S. d.5/16/2003 N.S. (72)
Writer, Lawyer, Golfer, Tennis Player
Misc: Sports marketing agent; founder and CEO of International Management Group, the sports management conglomerate; he is in both the Gold and Tennis Hall of Fames; represented many top golfers; the developer of golf's first world ranking system, adapted into today's Official World Golf Ranking.

Mike McCormack -- b.6/21/1930 d.11/15/2013 (83)
NFL Executive, NFL General Manager, NFL Coach, NFL Tackle
Sports Teams: New York Yanks (player 1951), Dallas Texans (player 1952), Cleveland Browns (player 1954-1962), Washington Redskins (coach 1965-1972), Philadelphia Eagles (coach 1973-1975), Cincinnati Bengals (coach 1976-1979), Baltimore Colts (coach 1980-1981), Seattle Seahawks (coach 1982), Carolina Panthers (president and GM 1993-1997)

Glenn McCormick -- b.??/??/???? N.S. d.??/??/1995 N.S.
Swimmer, American
Misc: Swimming Coach

Kelly Anne McCormick -- b.2/13/1960 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: Olympic-silver-1984

Pat McCormick -- b.5/12/1930 N.S. d.3/7/2023 N.S. (92)
Diver, Olympic Athlete
Misc: won women's platform and springboard gold medals in both 1952 and '56 Olympics.

Willie Lee McCovey -- b.1/10/1938 N.S. d.10/31/2018 N.S. (80)
MLB First Baseman
Names/Places: NN:Stretch; b. in Mobile, Alabama
Misc: 6x All-Star, NL MVP and All Star MVP in 1969; SF Giant #44; led NL in HRs 3 times and RBI twice; 521 career HRs; Giants #44 retired
Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants (1959-1973), San Diego Padres (1974-1976), Oakland Athletics (1976), San Francisco Giants (1977-1980)

Charlie McCoy -- b.5/26/1909 d.1/28/1950 (40)
Blues Guitarist
Names/Places: NN: Papa Charlie
Misc: not to be confused with a later Charlie McCoy of country music fame
Group Names: The Mississippi Shieks.

Charlie McCoy -- b.3/28/1941 N.S.
Multi-instrumentalist, Harmonicaist, Country Music Singer
Misc: sessioned for Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones, Waylon Jennings, and B.J. Thomas
Group Names: Area Code 615
TV Shows: Hee Haw (musical director)

Kid McCoy -- b.10/13/1873 d.4/18/1940 (66)
Boxer
Names/Places: RFN:Charles

Rose Marie McCoy -- b.4/19/1922 N.S. d.1/20/2015 N.S. (92)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: in the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame

Branch McCracken -- b.6/9/1908 d.6/4/1970 (61)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Names/Places: RFN:Emmett B.
Misc: NCAA Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach; Led Indiana in scoring (1928-30); All-Big Ten First Team (1928-30); set the Big Ten record for points (147) as a senior (1930); Helms Foundation All-America (1930); Coach of the Year (1940, 1953)
Sports Teams: Indiana University Bloomington (player 1928-1930, coach 1938-1943), Ball State (coach 1930-1938)

Jack "Jumpin' Jack" McCracken -- b.6/15/1912 d.1/5/1958 (45)
College Basketball Player
Misc: Second place in National High School Tournament in Chicago (Classen High School, 1929); 8-time AAU All-America (1932, 1935, 1937-39, 1940, 1942, 1945); 3 AAU national titles (1937, 1939, 1942)

Jimmy McCracklin -- b.8/13/1921 d.12/20/2012 (91)
Singer, Harmonicaist, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues Performer, Boxer
Names/Places: RN:James David Walker

Earl Gray McCready -- b.6/5/1905 N.S. d.12/9/1983 N.S. (78)
Wrestler, Olympic Athlete

Mike McCready -- b.4/5/1966
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Pearl Jam

Bill McCreary -- b.12/2/1934 N.S. d.11/25/2019 N.S. (84)
NHL Coach, NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Misc: hockey manager, referee

Conn McCreary -- b.6/17/1921 N.S. d.6/29/1979 N.S. (58)
Horse Trainer, Horse Jockey

Arad McCutchan -- b.7/4/1912 N.S. d.6/16/1993 N.S. (80)
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Bosse High School (coach 1936-1943), University of Evansville (coach 1946-1977)

Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel -- b.6/19/1938 N.S. d.4/18/2002 N.S. (63)
Football Player, Wrestler

Randall McDaniel -- b.12/19/1964 N.S.
NFL Guard
Misc: in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Minnesota Vikings (1988-1999), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000-2001)

Wahoo McDaniel -- b.6/19/1938 N.S. d.4/18/2002 N.S. (63)
NFL Player, Wrestler
Names/Places: RFN:Edward
Sports Teams: Houston Oilers (1960), Denver Broncos (1961-1963), New York Jets (1964-1965), Miami Dolphins (1966-1968)

McDarryl "D" McDaniels -- b.5/31/1964 N.S.
Rapper
Names/Places: aka DMC
Group Names: Run D.M.C.

Johnny McDermott -- b.8/12/1891 d.8/1/1971 (79)
Golfer

Mike McDermott -- b.1/18/1893 N.S. d.10/19/1970 N.S. (77)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, American

Robert "Bobby" McDermott -- b.1/7/1914 d.10/3/1963 (49)
Basketball Coach, Basketball Player
Misc: 3x NBL champ, 2x NBA Coach of the Year; star scoring guard and player coach for the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons during The Wars Years of the 1940s.
Sports Teams: Brooklyn Visitations (player 1934-1936), Baltimore Clippers (player 1939-1941), Fort Wayne Pistons (player 1941-1946), Chicago American Gears (player 1946-1947), Sheboygan Red Skins (player 1947), Hammond Calumet Buccaneers (player 1949), Wilkes-Barre Barons (player 1949-1950), Grand Rapids Hornets (player 1950), Fort Wayne Pistons (coach 1943-1946), Chicago American Gears (coach 1946-1947), Sheboygan Red Skins (coach 1947-1948), Tri-Cities Blackhawks (coach 1947-1949), Grand Rapids Hornets (coach 1950)

Robert Lee "Bob" McDill -- b.4/4/1944 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Music Figure

Ian McDonald -- b.6/25/1946 N.S. d.2/9/2022 N.S. (75)
Flutist, Keyboardist, Saxophonist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Group Names: King Crimson, Foreigner (helped to form the band)

Lanny McDonald -- b.2/16/1953
NHL Right Wing, Canadian
Misc: played 1973-1989, the first to win the Clancy trophy
Sports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies, Calgary Flames

Michael (Singer) McDonald -- b.2/12/1952 N.S.
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Adult Contemporary Singer, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in St. Louis; Amy Holland's hubby
Group Names: Doobie Brothers (1976-1982), soloist
Song Titles: Dependin' on You, One Step Closer, Real Love, Takin' It to the Streets, Little Darling, It Keeps You Runnin', Minute by Minute, What a Fool Believes (previous titles as lead of the Doobie Brothers), I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near), Sweet Freedom
Album Titles: Takin' It to the Streets, Livin' on the Fault Line, Minute by Minute, One Step Closer (previous titles as lead of The Doobie Brothers), If That's What It Takes (1982), No Lookin' Back (1985)

Thomas Franklin "Tommy" McDonald -- b.7/26/1934 N.S. d.9/24/2018 N.S. (84)
NFL Wide Receiver
Misc: 6x Pro Bowl; in the Eagles, Philadephia Sports, College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Oklahoma, Philadelphia Eagles (1957-1963) Dallas Cowboys (1964) Los Angeles Rams (1965-1966) Atlanta Falcons (1967) Cleveland Browns (1968)

Will McDonough -- b.7/6/1935 N.S. d.1/9/2003 N.S. (67)
Sports Writer
Misc: Boston Globe

"Mississippi" Fred McDowell -- b.1/12/1904 d.7/3/1972 (68)
Blues Singer/Guitarist

Hugh McElhenny -- b.12/31/1928 N.S. d.6/17/2022 N.S. (93)
NFL Runningback, NFL Halfback
Misc: 6x Pro Bowl, 5x All-Pro; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1952-1960), Minnesota Vikings (1961-1962), New York Giants (1963), Detroit Lions (1964)

Sollie McElroy -- b.7/16/1933 d.1/15/1995 (61)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Flamingos

John McEnroe -- b.2/16/1959
Tennis Player, German
Names/Places: b. in Wiesbaden, Germany; RN:Patrick Jr.; Tatum O'Neill's hubby

Reba McEntire -- b.3/28/1955
TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer, Songwriter, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chockie, Oklahoma
Misc: some say b. in 1954
TV Shows: Reba (as Reba Hart)
Movie Titles: The Little Rascals (1994), Tremors, Charlotte's Web (2006), One Night at McCool's

Patrick "Packey" McFarland -- b.11/1/1898 N.S. d.9/22/1936 N.S. (37)
Boxer, American

John McFee -- b.11/18/1950 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Misc: Wikipedia states b. Sep 9, 1950
Group Names: The Doobie Brothers

Shug McGaughey -- b.1/6/1951
Golfer, Horse Trainer
Names/Places: RN:Claude R. McGaughey III
Misc: he was a golfer long before he became a horse trainer; he's in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Michael McGean -- b.9/29/1927 d.9/24/2011 (83)
Figure Skater

Frank McGee -- b.11/4/1882 d.9/16/1916 (33)
Hockey Player, Canadian
Misc: Centre/Rover
Sports Teams: Ottawa Hockey Club (possibly 1903-1906)

Gerry McGee -- b.11/17/1937 N.S. d.10/12/2019 N.S. (81)
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: The Ventures

Mary McGee -- b.12/12/1936 N.S. d.11/27/2024 N.S. (87)
Racing Figure, Motorcyclist
Misc: She was the first woman to compete in motorcycle road racing and motocross events in the United States.

Mike (NFL) McGee -- b.12/1/1938 N.S. d.8/16/2019 N.S. (80)
NFL Guard, College Football Coach
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame

Bart McGhee -- b.4/30/1899 d.1/26/1979 (79)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Brownie McGhee -- b.11/30/1915 d.2/16/1996 (80)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Kazoo, Pianist, Blues Performer
Names/Places: RFMN:Walter Brown
Group Names: Brownie & Sonny

Harry McGilberry -- b.1/19/1951 N.S. d.4/3/2006 N.S. (55)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Temptations

Michael McGill -- b.2/17/1937 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Dells

Perry McGillivray -- b.8/5/1893 N.S. d.7/27/1944 N.S. (50)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, American

William George "Billy" McGimsie -- b.6/7/1880 N.S. d.10/28/1968 N.S. (88)
NHL Center, Canadian
Sports Teams: Kenora Thistles (possibly 1901-1907)

George McGinnis -- b.8/10/1950 N.S. d.12/14/2023 N.S. (73)
NBA Center, NBA Forward
Misc: Pacers #30 retired
Sports Teams: Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets

"Iron" Joe McGinnity -- b.3/19/1871 d.11/14/1929 (58)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: RFN:Joseph
Misc: 5x NL wins leader
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles (NL 1899), Brooklyn Superbas (1900), Baltimore Orioles (AL 1901-1902), New York Giants (1902-1908)

James Walter "Buddy" McGirt -- b.1/17/1964 N.S.
Boxer, Boxing Trainer

Betty McGlown-Travis -- b.6/30/1941 N.S. d.1/12/2008 N.S. (66)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Supremes

John (Soccer) McGovern -- b.10/28/1949 N.S.
Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Terrible Terry McGovern -- b.3/9/1880 d.3/22/1918 (38)
Boxer

Bill McGowan -- b.1/18/1896 d.12/9/1954 (58)
MLB Umpire

Judy McGowan -- b.??/??/???? N.S. d.3/10/2024 N.S. (82)
Swimmer, American
Misc: b. 1941 or 1942

Tracy McGrady -- b.5/24/1979 N.S.
NBA Player
Names/Places: NN: T-MAC
Misc: 7x NBA All-Star

Daniel Fergus "Danny" McGrain -- b.5/1/1950 N.S.
Soccer Player, Scottish

Margo McGrath -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American

Mike McGrath -- b.5/13/1946 N.S. d.7/30/2017 N.S. (71)
Bowler
Misc: In 1970, he became the first bowler to win consecutive PBA National Tournament titles.

Paul McGrath -- b.12/4/1959
Soccer Player, Irish

Allan McGraw -- b.7/29/1939 N.S. d.3/1/2023 N.S. (83)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Ann "Muffet" McGraw -- b.12/5/1955 N.S.
College Basketball Coach

John Joseph McGraw -- b.4/7/1873 d.2/25/1934 (60)
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Misc: New York Giants manager led team to 10 pennants, 3 championships; some say 1875; 2840 wins; 3x World Series champ, 10x National League pennants
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles (AA/NL player 1891-1899), St. Louis Cardinals (player 1900), Baltimore Orioles (AL 1901-1902), New York Giants (player 1902-1906), Baltimore Orioles (NL manager 1899, AL manager 1901-1902), New York Giants (manager 1902-1932)

Ken McGregor -- b.6/2/1929 d.12/1/2007 (78)
Tennis Player, Australian

Frederick Stanley McGriff -- b.10/31/1963 N.S.
MLB First Baseman
Misc: All Star MVP 1994
Sports Teams: Atlanta Braves

Hershel McGriff -- b.12/14/1927 N.S.
Auto Racer

James Edward "Jimmy" McGrory -- b.4/26/1904 N.S. d.10/20/1982 N.S. (78)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Barry McGuigan -- b.2/28/1961
Boxer, Irish
Names/Places: NN:The Clones Cyclone

Roger McGuinn -- b.7/13/1942
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Chicago; RN:James Joseph III
Group Names: The Byrds (lead), Chad Mitchell Trio (backing), Bobby Darin (backing), The Limeliters (backing)

Alfred Emanuel McGuire -- b.9/7/1928 N.S. d.1/26/2001 N.S. (72)
NBA Player, College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: St. John's University (player 1947-1951), New York Knicks (player 1951-1953), Baltimore Bullets (player 1953-1954), Dartmouth University (coach 1955-1957), Belmont Abbey College (coach 1957-1964), Marquette University (coach 1964-1977)

Christine McGuire -- b.7/30/1926 N.S. d.12/28/2018 N.S. (92)
Singer
Group Names: The McGuire Sisters
TV Shows: Arthur Godfrey's Friends

Dorothy "Dotty" McGuire -- b.2/13/1928 d.9/7/2012 (84)
Singer
Misc: not to be confused with actress Dorothy McGuire
Group Names: The McGuire Sisters
TV Shows: Arthur Godfrey's Friends

Frank McGuire -- b.11/8/1913 d.10/11/1994 (80)
NBA Coach, College Basketball Coach
Misc: winner of 731 games as high school, college and pro coach; only coach to win 100 games at 3 colleges--St. John's (103), North Carolina (164) and South Carolina (283); won 550 games in 30 college seasons; 1957 UNC team went 32-0 and beat Kansas 54-53 in triple OT to win NCAA title; coached NBA Philadelphia Warriors to 49-31 record in 1961-62 season but refused to move with team to San Francisco.
Sports Teams: St. John's University (player 1933-1936, coach 1947-1952), University of North Carolina (coach 1952-1961), Philadelphia Warriors (coach 1961-1962), University of South Carolina (coach 1964-1980)

Johnny McGuire -- b.3/3/1893 d.11/18/1962 (69)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Phyllis McGuire -- b.2/14/1931 N.S. d.12/29/2020 N.S. (89)
Singer
Group Names: The McGuire sisters
TV Shows: Arthur Godfrey's Friends

Richard J. "Dick" McGuire -- b.1/25/1926 N.S. d.2/3/2010 N.S. (84)
NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Names/Places: NN:Tricky Dick
Misc: 7x NBA All-Star; Knicks #15 retired
Sports Teams: New York Knicks (player 1949-1957, coach 1965-1968), Detroit Pistons (player 1957-1960, coach 1959-1963)

Leroy Michael McGuirk -- b.12/13/1910 N.S. d.9/9/1988 N.S. (77)
Wrestler
Misc: Wrestling promoter

Kevin Edward McHale -- b.12/19/1957 N.S.
NBA Coach, NBA Forward
Misc: 3x NBA Champion (1981, 1984, 1986); 7x NBA All-Star (1984, 1986-1991); 2x NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1984-1985); All-NBA First Team (1987); All-NBA Second Team (1978 ); 3x NBA All-Defensive First Team (1986-1988); 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1983, 1990-1991); NBA All-Rookie Team (1981); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Celtics #32 retired, University of Minnesota #44 retired
Sports Teams: Minnesota College (1976-1980), Boston Celtics (1980-1993), Minnesota Timberwolves (coach 2005, 2008-2009), Houston Rockets (coach 2011-present as of 2015)

Darrel G. McHargue -- b.9/26/1954 N.S.
Horse Jockey

Jimmy McIlroy -- b.10/25/1931 N.S. d.8/20/2018 N.S. (86)
Soccer Player, North Irish
Misc: Northern Ireland; MBE

Ed McIlvenny -- b.10/21/1924 d.5/18/1989 (64)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Duff Rose McKagan -- b.2/5/1964
Actor, Internet Website Blogger, Composer, Heavy Metal Bassist
Misc: some say b. 1962
Group Names: Guns 'N Roses, Velvet Revolver

Albert "Al" McKay -- b.2/2/1948
Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Performer
Group Names: Earth Wind & Fire, sessionist (for Emotions, Herbie Hancock, among others)

Jim McKay -- b.9/24/1921 d.6/7/2008 (86)
Journalist, Commentator, Sports Writer, Sportscaster, MLB Owner
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia; RN:James Kenneth McManus
Misc: host and commentator of ABC's Olympic coverage and "Wide World of Sports" show since 1961; 12-time Emmy winner; also given Peabody Award in 1988 and Life Achievement Emmy in 1990; became part owner of Baltimore Orioles in 1993.
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles (part owner)
TV Shows: ABC's Wide World of Sports (host)

Bill McKechnie -- b.8/7/1886 d.10/29/1965 (79)
MLB Manager, MLB Coach, MLB Player
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates (1907, 1910-1912), Boston Braves (1913), New York Yankees (1913), Indianapolis Hoosiers/Newark Peppers (1914-1915), New York Giants (1916), Cincinnati Reds (1916-1917), Pittsburgh Pirates (1918, 1920), Newark Peppers (manager, 1915), Pittsburgh Pirates (manager, 1922-1926), St. Louis Cardinals (manager, 1928-1929), Boston Braves/Bees (manager, 1930-1937), Cincinnati Reds (manager, 1938-1946)

Tim McKee -- b.3/14/1953 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Alexander Timothy McKee
Misc: 400m medley swimmer (Olympic-silver-1972)

Gordon McKellen Jr. -- b.8/26/1953 N.S.
Figure Skater

Donald Ward "Don" McKenzie Jr. -- b.5/11/1947 N.S. d.12/3/2008 N.S. (61)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Ron "Pigpen" McKernan -- b.9/8/1945 d.3/8/1973 (27)
Harmonicaist, Organist, Percussionist, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Misc: some say b.1946
Group Names: The Grateful Dead (co-founder)

Josephine Eveline McKim -- b.1/4/1910 N.S. d.12/10/1992 N.S. (82)
Stuntwoman, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: aka Josephine Chalmers

Chuck McKinley -- b.1/5/1941 d.8/10/1986 (45)
Tennis Player

Frank (Swimming) McKinney -- b.11/3/1938 N.S. d.9/11/1992 N.S. (53)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

John McKissick -- b.9/25/1926 N.S. d.11/28/2019 N.S. (93)
High School Football Coach
Misc: In 2012, he became the first American football coach in history (high school, college, or professional) to win 600 career games; in the National High School Hall of Fame.
Sports Teams: Summerville High School

Ian McLagan -- b.5/12/1945 d.12/3/2014 (69)
Organist, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, English
Misc: UP says b. 1944 or 1946
Group Names: The Small Faces, Faces, Ian McLagan (own band)

Jimmy McLane -- b.9/13/1930 N.S. d.12/13/2020 N.S. (90)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: James Price McLane Jr.

Bruce McLaren -- b.8/30/1937 d.6/2/1970 (32)
Auto Racer, New Zealander
Misc: Formula One; sports car racing; McLaren founder; the youngest to win an international Grand Prix contest for Formula I cars (the U.S. race in 1959, when he was 22), also noted as a designer of racing vehicles.

Jimmy McLarnin -- b.12/17/1905 d.10/28/2004 (98)
Boxer, Canadian, Irish
Misc: a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Benny McLaughlin -- b.4/10/1928 d.12/27/2012 (84)
Soccer Player

Frederick McLaughlin -- b.6/27/1877 d.12/17/1944 (67)
NHL Owner
Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (founder of a multi-time Stanley Cup winner)

Don McLean -- b.10/2/1945 N.S.
Poet, Composer/Songwriter, Banjoist, Guitarist, Adult-Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in New Rochelle, NY
Misc: In 1999, Weird Al Yankovic parodied his American Pie hit into a tribute to Star Wars Episode I called The Saga Begins
Song Titles: American Pie, Vincent
Album Titles: American Pie

James Yull "Jim" McLean -- b.4/21/1937 N.S. d.12/26/2020 N.S. (83)
Soccer Player, Scottish
Misc: inside forward and manager

Tommy McLean -- b.6/2/1947 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Alex McLeish -- b.1/21/1959
Soccer Player, Scottish

Dave (Racing) McLelland -- b.10/30/1936 N.S. d.5/22/2022 N.S. (85)
Drag Racer

Gordon Barton McLendon -- b.6/8/1921 d.9/14/1986 (65)
Radio Broadcaster
Names/Places: NN:The Maverick of Radio.
Misc: a pioneer in radio and a pirate radio broadcaster

John McLendon -- b.4/5/1915 N.S. d.10/8/1999 N.S. (84)
College Basketball Coach, Basketball Coach
Misc: in both the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: North Carolina College for Negroes (1941-1952), Hampton Institute (1953-1954), Tennessee State A&I University (1955-1959), Cleveland Pipers (ABL, 1961-1962), Kentucky State (1964-1966), Cleveland State (1967-1969), Denver Rockets (ABA, 1969)

Fred McLeod -- b.4/25/1882 d.5/8/1976 (94)
Golfer, Scottish

Frank McLintock -- b.12/28/1939
Soccer Player, Scottish
Misc: MBE; wing half, centre half

Maurice McLoughlin -- b.1/7/1890 d.12/10/1957 (67)
Tennis Player

James "Junie" McMahon -- b.1/3/1912 d.11/1/1974 (62)
Bowler

Jim McMahon -- b.8/21/1959
NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: Super Bowl XX, 2x Holiday Bowl MVP, 2x All-American; BYU Cougars #9 retired; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Brigham Young University, Chicago Bears (1982-1988), San Diego Chargers (1989), Philadelphia Eagles (1990-1992), Minnesota Vikings (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1994), Green Bay Packers (1995-1996)

Stephanie McMahon -- b.9/24/1976 N.S.
Wrestler
Misc: WWE Vice President

Vince McMahon -- b.8/24/1945
Actor, Movie Producer, Announcer, Sports Commentator, Wrestler
Names/Places: RFMN:Vincent Kennedy

Vince McMahon Sr. -- b.7/6/1914 d.5/24/1984 (69)
Wrestler
Misc: an American professional wrestling promoter

Steve Douglas McMichael -- b.10/17/1957 N.S. d.4/23/2025 N.S. (67)
NFL Player, College Football Player, Football Coach, Football Defensive Tackle
Misc: in the NFL and College Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Texas, New England Patriots (1980), Chicago Bears (1981-1993), Green Bay Packers (1994), Chicago Slaughter (coach, 2007-2013)

Frew McMillan -- b.5/20/1942
Tennis Player, South African

Ian McMillan -- b.3/18/1931 N.S.
Soccer Player, Scottish

Deane McMinn -- b.11/25/1916 N.S. d.2/15/1961 N.S. (44)
Figure Skater

Lillian Shedd McMurry -- b.12/30/1921 d.3/18/1999 (77)
Music Producer
Misc: influential in the development of blues music.

Alex McNab -- b.12/27/1895 d.4/3/1960 (64)
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Scottish

Peter McNab -- b.5/8/1952 N.S. d.11/6/2022 N.S. (70)
NHL Player, Canadian

Art McNally -- b.7/1/1925 N.S. d.1/1/2023 N.S. (97)
NFL Executive
Misc: fomer director of officiating for the NFL from 1968 to 1991.

Johnny McNally -- b.11/27/1903 d.11/28/1985 (82)
NFL Halfback
Names/Places: a.k.a. Johnny Blood
Misc: early NFL Green Bay halfback
Sports Teams: Milwaukee Badgers (player 1925-1926), Duluth Eskimos (player 1926-1927), Pottsville Maroons (player 1928), Green Bay Packers (player 1929-1933), Pittsburgh Pirates (player 1934), Green Bay Packers (player 1935-1936), Pittsburgh Pirates (player 1937-1938), Buffalo Tigers (player 1941), Pittsburgh Pirates (coach 1937-1939), Kenosha Cardinals (coach 1940-1941), Saint John's (MN) (coach 1950-1952)

George Andrew McNamara -- b.8/26/1886 d.3/10/1952 (65)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1907-1917
Sports Teams: Toronto 228th Battalion, Toronto Ontarios, Toronto Blueshirts, Halifax Crescents, Waterloo Colts, Montreal Shamrocks, Cobalt Silver Kings, Sault Ste. Marie Marlboros

Graham McNamee -- b.7/10/1888 d.5/9/1942 (53)
Radio Broadcaster, Sports Commentator, Sportscaster
Misc: a pioneering broadcaster in American radio; he was the medium's most recognized national personality in its first international decade. He's in the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame; Ford Frick 2016 award for NBC Radio

Big Jay McNeely -- b.4/29/1927 N.S. d.9/16/2018 N.S. (91)
Tenor-sax, Bandleader, Blues Guitarist

Billy McNeill -- b.3/2/1940 N.S. d.4/22/2019 N.S. (79)
Soccer Defender, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Don McNeill -- b.4/30/1918 d.11/28/1996 (78)
Tennis Player

Don McNeill -- b.12/23/1907 d.5/7/1996 (88)
TV/Radio Actor, TV Host
Misc: Radio's Breakfast Club host 6-23-1933 thru 12-27-68

Lewis "Ronnie" McNeir -- b.12/14/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Four Tops

Robert Lowe "Bob" McPhail -- b.10/25/1905 N.S. d.8/24/2000 N.S. (94)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Clyde McPhatter -- b.11/15/1932 N.S. d.6/13/1972 N.S. (39)
Tenor, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: MN:Lensley
Misc: some say b. 1933 or 1923
Group Names: The Drifters (lead), soloist

John Alexander "Bid" McPhee -- b.11/1/1859 d.1/3/1943 (83)
MLB Second Baseman
Sports Teams: Cincinnati Red Stockings/Reds (1882-1899)

Gordon McQueen -- b.6/26/1952 N.S. d.6/15/2023 N.S. (70)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Danny McShain -- b.10/30/1912 N.S. d.7/14/1992 N.S. (79)
Wrestler

Jay "Hootie" McShann -- b.1/12/1916 N.S. d.12/7/2006 N.S. (90)
Songwriter, Pianist, Bandleader, Blues Performer

Harold "Jug" McSpaden -- b.5/21/1908 N.S. d.4/22/1996 N.S. (87)
Golfer

Paul Michael Lyons McStay -- b.10/22/1964
Soccer Player, Scottish
Names/Places: NN:The Maestro
Misc: OBE

"Blind" Willie McTell -- b.5/5/1901 d.8/19/1959 (58)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Accordionist, Harmonicaist, Kazoo, Violinist, Blues Performer
Misc: some say b. 1898

Sam McVey -- b.5/17/1884 d.12/23/1921 (37)
Boxer

Christine McVie -- b.7/12/1943 N.S. d.11/30/2022 N.S. (79)
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: MaN:Perfect; John's wife
Sports Teams: Fleetwood Mac, soloist
Group Names: some say b. in 1944
Song Titles: Don't Stop, Little Lies, Hold Me, Everywhere, As Long as You Follow, Over My Head, Say You Love Me, You Make Loving Fun (previous titles as part of Fleetwood Mac in which she was featured as a lead singer), Got a Hold on Me, Love Will Show Us How
Album Titles: Christine Perfect, Christine McVie, In the Meantime

John McVie -- b.11/26/1945
Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Names/Places: Christine's hubby
Group Names: Fleetwood Mac

Mary T. Meagher -- b.10/27/1964 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Mary Terstegge Meagher Plant
Misc: "Madame Butterfly," Olympic gold 1984 medal (3) swimmer (butterfly)

Ken "Kenny" Meahl -- b.4/9/1931 N.S. d.2/14/2025 N.S. (93)
Auto Racer
Misc: a Modified racing driver.

Walter E. Meanwell -- b.1/26/1884 N.S. d.12/2/1953 N.S. (69)
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: University of Wisconsin-Madison (1911-1917, 1920-1934), University of Missouri (1918-1920)

Helen Meany -- b.12/15/1904 N.S. d.7/21/1991 N.S. (86)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American

Rick Mears -- b.12/3/1951
Auto Racer
Names/Places: b. in Wichita, KS
Misc: 3-time CART national champ (1979,81-82); 4-time winner of Indianapolis 500 (1979,84,88,91) and only driver to win 6 Indy 500 poles; Indy 500 Rookie of Year (1978); retired after 1992 season with 29 IndyCar wins and 40 poles

Jack Medica -- b.10/5/1914 N.S. d.4/15/1985 N.S. (70)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Bill Medley -- b.9/19/1940
Music Producer, Songwriter, Baritone, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Santa Ana
Group Names: The Righteous Brothers, soloist

James Medlock -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/????
Gospel Performer
Group Names: The Soul Stirrers

Joseph "Ducky" Medwick -- b.11/24/1911 d.3/21/1975 (63)
MLB Left Fielder
Misc: NL MVP 1937; some say b. Nov 4
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1932-1940), Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1943), New York Giants (1943-1945), Boston Braves (1945), Brooklyn Dodgers (1946), St. Louis Cardinals (1947-1948)

Daniel "Dan" Medzoza -- b.7/5/1764 N.S. d.9/3/1836 N.S. (72)
Boxer, English

Bertman "Bernie" Mee -- b.12/25/1918 N.S. d.10/22/2001 N.S. (82)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: OBE; player and manager

Howard William "Howie" Meeker -- b.11/4/1923 N.S. d.11/8/2020 N.S. (97)
NHL Right Wing, Canadian
Sports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs

Johnny Meeks -- b.3/24/1937 N.S. d.7/30/2015 N.S. (78)
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: The Blue Caps (a backing band for Gene Vincent)

David "Davie" Ditchburn Meiklejohn -- b.12/12/1900 d.8/22/1959 (58)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Darold Meisel -- b.11/7/1947 d.5/13/1994 (46)
Bowler

Randy Meisner -- b.3/8/1946 N.S. d.7/26/2023 N.S. (77)
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Bassist
Names/Places: b. in Scottsbluff, NE
Group Names: The Eagles, Poco, soloist

Kimmie Meissner -- b.10/4/1989 N.S.
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete

John "Cougar" Mellencamp -- b.10/7/1951 N.S.
Painter, Movie Actor, Movie Director, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rock and Roll Performer
Names/Places: b. in Seymour, IN
Song Titles: I Need a Lover, This Time, Ain't Even Done With The Night, Hurts So Good, Jack and Diane, Hand to Hold on To, Crumblin' Down, Pink Houses, Authority Song, Lonely Ol' Night, Small Town, R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A., Rain on the Scarecrow, Rumbleseat, Paper in Fire, Cherry Bomb, Check It Out, Pop Singer, Get a Leg Up, Wild Night, Key West
Album Titles: John Cougar, Nothin' Matters and What If It Did, American Fool, Uh-Huh, Scarecrow, The Lonesome Jubilee, Big Daddy, Whenever We Wanted, Human Wheels, Dance Naked, Mr. Happy Go Lucky, Freedom's Road, Life Death Love and Dreedom, No Better Than This

Lester Melrose -- b.12/14/1891 d.4/12/1968 (76)
Music Producer, Music Publisher
Misc: Talent Scout; one of the earliest American producers of blues records

Memphis Minnie -- b.6/3/1897 d.8/6/1973 (76)
Blues Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RN:Lizzie Douglas

Memphis Slim -- b.9/3/1915 d.2/24/1988 (72)
Songwriter, Pianist, Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN:Peter Chatman

Nate Mendel -- b.12/2/1968 N.S.
Alternative Rock Bassist
Group Names: Foo Fighters

José de la Caridad Méndez -- b.3/19/1887 d.10/31/1928 (41)
Baseball Figure, Cuban
Misc: was a Cuban right-handed pitcher and manager in baseball's Negro Leagues.

Dino Meneghin -- b.1/18/1950
Basketball Player, Italian
Misc: FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.
Sports Teams: Pallacanestro Varese, Olimpia Milano, Pallacanestro Trieste

Jenni Meno -- b.11/19/1970
Horse Jockey, Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete
Misc: pairs skaters (Olympics-1994)

Tony Meola -- b.2/21/1969
Soccer Goal Keeper

Joseph "Joe" Mercer -- b.8/9/1914 N.S. d.8/9/1990 N.S. (76)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, English
Misc: left half; Distinguished British association football (soccer) player (1932-54) who went on to become a successful manager, as well.

Jimmy Merchant -- b.2/10/1940
Actor, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

Larry Merchant -- b.2/11/1931 N.S.
Sports Commentator, Sports Writer, Sportscaster
TV Shows: HBO Boxing

Freddie Mercury -- b.9/5/1946 d.11/24/1991 (45)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, British
Names/Places: b. in Zanzibar; RN:Frederick Bulsara
Misc: died in London of pneumonia brought on by AIDS; Weird Al parodied his group Queen's hit "Another One Bites The Dust" into "Another One Rides The Bus" shortly after it was released in 1980.
Group Names: Queen
Song Titles: Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, You're My Best Friend, Somebody To Love, We Are Thge Champions, We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Another One Bites The Dust, Under Pressure
Album Titles: Sheer Heart Attack, A Day at the Races, News of the World, Jazz, The Game

Billy Meredith -- b.7/30/1874 d.4/19/1958 (83)
Soccer Player, Welsh (Wales)
Names/Places: RFMN:William Henry
Misc: outside forward; one of the early superstars of soccer

Don Meredith -- b.4/10/1938 d.12/5/2010 (72)
Actor, Commercial Actor, Sports Commentator, NFL Quarterback
Names/Places: b. in Mt. Vernon, TX; NN:Dandy
Misc: Lipton Ice Tea
Sports Teams: Southern Methodist University, Dallas Cowboys (1960-1968)
TV Shows: Monday Night Football

Fred Merkel -- b.9/28/1962 N.S.
Motorcyclist

Maxine Merlino -- b.7/25/1912 N.S. d.11/3/2013 N.S. (101)
Diver, American

Gretchen Merrill -- b.11/2/1925 d.4/22/1965 (39)
Figure Skater

Big Maceo Merriweather -- b.3/31/1905 d.2/23/1953 (47)
Pianist, Blues Singer

Mark Messier -- b.1/18/1961 N.S.
NHL Center, Canadian
Misc: played 1978-2004; 2-time Hart Trophy winner as MVP with Edmonton (1990) and NY Rangers (1992); captain of Rangers team that finally won 1st Stanley Cup since 1940; entered 1994-95 season with 478 regular season goals; ranked 2nd (behind Gretzky) in all-time playoff points with 259, broke his 1,600 mark in March 1998
Sports Teams: Indianapolis Racers (WHA), Cincinnati Stingers (WHA), Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks

Jim Messina -- b.12/5/1947
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist, Rock and Roll Bassist
Names/Places: b. in Maywood, CA
Group Names: Loggins & Messina, Poco, Buffalo Springfield (substituting for some of the shows after Jim Palmer was busted for possession)

Joe Messina -- b.12/13/1928 N.S. d.4/4/2022 N.S. (93)
Musician
Misc: Motown Staff musician; guitarist on all studio recordings in Detroit.

Caren Metschuck -- b.9/27/1963 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, East German
Names/Places: aka Caren Mahn

Deborah Meyer -- b.8/14/1952 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Deborah Elizabeth Meyer, aka Deborah Weber
Misc: the first swimmer to win 3 individual gold medals at one Olympics; won 200-,400-,& 800m freestyle events

Louis Meyer -- b.7/21/1904 d.10/7/1995 (91)
Auto Racer
Misc: the first three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500

Raymond Joseph "Ray" Meyer -- b.12/18/1913 N.S. d.3/17/2006 N.S. (92)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: in the Basketball and College Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Notre Dame (player 1935-1938), DePaul University (1942-1984)

Urban Meyer -- b.7/10/1964 N.S.
Sports Analyst, Football Announcer, College Football Coach, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Florida, Ohio State University

Ann Meyers -- b.3/26/1955
Sportscaster, College Basketball Player, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: aka Ann Meyers Drysdale; RN:Ann Elizabeth Meyers

Norm Meyers -- b.12/30/1933 d.6/26/1981 (47)
Bowler

Debrah Miceli -- b.2/9/1964 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: MN:Anne; RN:Debra Lewandowski; ring name: Madusa (Made in the USA) and Alundra Blayze
Misc: Monster Truck Driver

George Michael -- b.6/25/1963 N.S. d.12/25/2016 N.S. (53)
Director, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer/Guitarist, English, Gay
Names/Places: RN:Georgios Panayiotou Kyriacos
Group Names: Wham! (lead), soloist
Song Titles: Young Guns (Go for It!), Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do), Bad Boys, Club Tropicana, Club Fantastic Megamix, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Careless Whisper, Freedom, Everything She Wants, Last Christmas, I'm Your Man, The Edge of Heaven, Where Did Your Heart Go (previous titles as part of Wham!), A Different Corner, I Want Your Sex, Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, Monkey, Kissing a Fool, Praying for Time, Freedom! 90, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (with Elton John), Too Funky, Somebody to Love (with Queen), Jesus to a Child, Fastlove, Spinning the Wheel, Older / I Can Make You Love Me, Star People '97, You Have Been Loved, As, Amazing
Album Titles: Fantastic, Make It Big, Music from the Edge of Heaven (previous titles as part of Wham!), Faith, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, Older, Songs from the Last Century, Patience

Al Michaels -- b.11/12/1944 N.S.
Football Announcer
Misc: Ford C. Frick Award Winner 2021
TV Shows: Monday Night Baseball, Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football

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