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Last Updated 09-11-2025

Eddie Rabbitt -- b.11/27/1941 d.5/7/1998 (56)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Edward Thomas

Trevor Rabin -- b.1/13/1955
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, South African
Group Names: Manfred Mann, Yes

Harley Leland Race -- b.4/11/1943 N.S. d.8/1/2019 N.S. (76)
Wrestler
Misc: Wrestling promoter and trainer

Moe Racine -- b.10/13/1937 N.S. d.3/4/2018 N.S. (80)
CFL Figure, Football Linebacker
Misc: in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Ottawa Rough Riders

Dino Rađa -- b.4/24/1967
NBA Player, Croatian
Names/Places: aka Dino Radja

Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn -- b.12/11/1854 d.2/5/1897 (42)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: pitcher who in 1884 won 60 games and lost 12, pitching a total of 672 innings, the equivalent of almost 75 nine-inning games. He retired with 308 wins and 35 shutouts. So who needs 3 days rest?
Sports Teams: Buffalo Bisons (1880), Providence Grays (1881-1885), Boston Beaneaters (1886-1889), Boston Reds (1890), Cincinnati Reds (1891)

Fritz Albert Erich "Ete" Rademacher -- b.6/9/1901 N.S. d.4/2/1979 N.S. (77)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, German

Paul Radmilovic -- b.3/5/1886 N.S. d.9/29/1968 N.S. (82)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Welsh (Wales)

Gilda Radner -- b.6/28/1946 N.S. d.5/20/1989 N.S. (42)
Jewish, Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; G.E. Smith's, then Gene Wilder's wife
Misc: National Lampoon troupe member
Arts Titles: PL: Gilda Live!
Song Titles: Let's Talk Dirty To The Animals
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1975-1980 as Emily Letilla, Roseanne Rosanna-Dana, & Baba Wa Wa)
Movie Titles: Witch's Night Out, All You Need is Cash, Hanky Panky, First Family, Haunted Honeymoon, Animalympics, The Woman in Red

Brian Christopher Rafalski -- b.9/28/1973 N.S.
NHL Defensive, American
Misc: played from 1995-2014
Sports Teams: New Jersey Devils (NHL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

Patrick Michael "Pat" Rafter -- b.12/28/1972
Tennis Player, Australian

Bill Raftery -- b.4/19/1943 N.S.
Sports Analyst, Basketball Announcer, College Basketball Coach

Robert Woodward "Bobby" Rahal -- b.1/10/1953
Auto Racer
Misc: Formula One; 15x Indianapolis 500 winner; co-founder of Rahal Letterman Racing; some say b. 1954

Brock Railey -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American

Timothy Raines -- b.9/16/1959
MLB Coach, MLB Outfielder
Names/Places: NN: Rock
Misc: All Star MVP 1987, 7x All-Star, 3x World Series champion, 4x NL stolen base leader; Expos #30 retired
Sports Teams: Montreal Expos (1979-1990), Chicago White Sox (1991-1995), New York Yankees (1996-1998), Oakland Athletics (1999), Montreal Expos (2001), Baltimore Orioles (2001), Florida Marlins (2002)

Gertrude "Ma" Rainey -- b.4/26/1886 N.S. d.12/22/1939 N.S. (53)
Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN:Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett; NN:Mother of the Blues
Misc: some say she was born in September of 1882

Wayne Rainey -- b.10/23/1960
Motorcyclist
Misc: former American Grand Prix road racer; AMA Superbike

Bonnie Raitt -- b.11/8/1949
Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Blues-Rock Performer
Names/Places: MN:Lynn; b. in Los Angeles; John's daughter, Michael O'Keefe's ex-wife
Song Titles: Keep This Heart in Mind, No Way to Treat a Lady, Thing Called Love, Something to Talk About, Slow Ride, Love Sneakin' Up on You, I Can't Make You Love Me
Album Titles: Nick of Time, Luck of the Draw, Longing in Their Hearts

Béla Rajki -- b.2/2/1909 N.S. d.7/20/2000 N.S. (91)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Hungarian
Misc: Swimming Coach and Water Polo Coach

Mick Ralphs -- b.5/31/1944 N.S. d.6/23/2025 N.S. (81)
Songwriter, Pianist, Rock and Roll Guitarist, English
Misc: many say b. Mar 31 1948 or Mar 31 1944
Group Names: Mott the Hopple, Bad Company

Dennis Ralston -- b.7/27/1942 N.S. d.12/6/2020 N.S. (78)
Tennis Player

John Ralston -- b.4/26/1927 N.S. d.9/14/2019 N.S. (92)
NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Player, Football Executive
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of California Berkeley (player 1948-1950, coach 1956-1958), Utah State (coach 1959-1962), Stanford University (coach 1963-1971), Denver Broncos (coach 1972-1976), Philadelphia Eagles (coach 1978), Toronto Argonauts (coach 1981), Oakland Invaders (coach 1983-1984), San Jose State (coach 1993-1996), San Francisco 49ers (VP of admin 1979-1980), San Jose State (special asst. 1997-2013)

Buck Ram -- b.11/21/1907 d.1/1/1991 (83)
Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Samuel
Misc: Music Manager
Group Names: The Penguins (manager), The Platters (manager)
Song Titles: I'll Be Home for Christmas (writer)

Wesley Ramey -- b.9/17/1909 d.3/10/1997 (87)
Boxer

C. J. Ramone -- b.10/8/1965
Punk Rock Bassist
Names/Places: RN:Chris Ward
Group Names: The Ramones

Dee Dee Ramone -- b.9/18/1952 d.6/5/2002 (49)
Guitarist, Punk Rock Bassist
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Douglas Colvin
Group Names: The Ramones

Joey Ramone -- b.5/19/1952 d.4/15/2001 (48)
Drummer, Punk Rock Singer
Names/Places: RN:Jeffrey Hyman
Misc: b. 1951?
Group Names: The Ramones

Johnny Ramone -- b.10/8/1948 d.9/15/2004 (55)
Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, American
Names/Places: RN:John Cummings
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group Names: The Ramones

Marky Ramone -- b.7/15/1952 N.S.
Punk Rock Performer
Names/Places: RN:Marc Bell
Group Names: The Ramones

Tommy Ramone -- b.1/29/1952 N.S. d.7/11/2014 N.S. (62)
Bassist, Punk Rock Drummer, Hungarian
Names/Places: RN:Thomas Erdelyi
Misc: some say b. 1949
Group Names: The Ramones

Sugar Ramos -- b.12/2/1941 d.9/3/2017 N.S. (75)
Boxer, Cuban, Mexican

Tab Ramos -- b.9/21/1966
Soccer Player, Uruguayian

Dr. John Travilla "Jack" Ramsay -- b.2/21/1925 N.S. d.4/28/2014 N.S. (89)
NBA Coach, College Basketball Coach
Misc: career 864 wins; coach who won 239 college games with St. Joseph's-PA in 11 seasons and 906 NBA games (including playoffs) with 4 teams over 21 years; placed 3rd in 1961 Final Four; led Portland to NBA title in 1977.
Sports Teams: Saint Joseph's Hawks (coach 1955-1966), Philadelphia 76ers (coach 1968-1972), Buffalo Braves (coach 1972-1976), Portland Trail Blazers (coach 1976-1986), Indiana Pacers (coach 1986-1988)

Alf Ramsey -- b.1/22/1920 N.S. d.4/28/1999 N.S. (79)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: footballer and manager of the English national football team from 1963-1974

Dave Ramsey -- b.9/3/1960 N.S.
Author, Businessperson, Radio Talk Show Host, Personality
Names/Places: RN: David L. Ramsey III

Frank Ramsey Jr. -- b.7/13/1931 N.S. d.7/8/2018 N.S. (86)
NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Names/Places: NN:The Kentucky Colonel; MN:Vernon
Misc: played in 7 NBA championships; star forward at Kentucky then for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 1960's.The first of Red Auerbach's "Sixth Man" stars; Celtics #23 retired
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics (player 1954-1964), Kentucky Colonels (coach 1970-1971)

Mike Ramsey -- b.12/3/1960
NHL Defensive, Olympic Athlete
Misc: Olympic-gold-1980; playing career 1980-1997
Sports Teams: Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings

Dalip Singh Rana -- b.8/27/1972 N.S.
Actor, Wrestler, Weightlifter, Asia Indian
Names/Places: ring name: The Great Khali

Jack Randall -- b.11/25/1794 d.3/12/1828 (33)
Boxer, English

Don Randi -- b.2/25/1937 N.S.
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Bandleader

John Randle -- b.12/12/1967
NFL Defensive
Sports Teams: Minnesota Vikings (1990-2000), Seattle Seahawks (2001-2003)

Kevin Randleman -- b.8/10/1971 N.S. d.2/11/2016 N.S. (44)
Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestler

Boots Randolph -- b.6/3/1927 N.S. d.7/3/2007 N.S. (80)
Composer, Saxophonist
Names/Places: b. in Paducah, KY
Misc: Yakety Sax; his music was often used in the children's show Wonderama; also for Benny Hill Show; some say b. 1926
Song Titles: Yakety Yak

Rachel Aba Rankey -- b.11/1/1979 N.S.
Soccer Left Winger, English

Frank Rankin -- b.4/1/1891 d.7/23/1932 (41)
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian
Misc: NHL Rover; played 1904-1915
Sports Teams: Toronto Eatons, Toronto St. Michael's Majors

Judy Rankin -- b.2/18/1945
Golfer
Names/Places: MN:Torluemke

James Donald Raschke -- b.7/30/1940 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: ring name: Baron von Raschke

Ahmad Rashād -- b.11/19/1949 N.S.
TV Host, Producer, Football Announcer, NFL Wide Receiver
Names/Places: b. in Portland, OR; RN:Bobby Moore; Phylicia's hubby
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Minnesota Vikings
TV Shows: NBA Inside Stuff

Jean Ratelle -- b.10/3/1940
NHL Center, Canadian
Names/Places: FN:Joseph Gilbert Yvon Jean
Misc: played 1960-1981
Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Boston Bruins

Dan Rather -- b.10/31/1931
Baptist, Newscaster, Correspondent, Journalist
Names/Places: b. in Wharton, TX
Misc: What's the frequency Kenneth?, Courage!
TV Shows: CBS Evening News (1981-2005), 60 Minutes (1975-81), 48 Hours, 60 Minutes II

Harry Ratican -- b.1/20/1894 d.8/22/1964 (70)
Soccer Player

William Edward "Easy Ed" Ratleff -- b.3/29/1950 N.S.
NBA Player, College Basketball Player
Misc: Long Beach State #42 retired, in the College Basketball Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Long Beach State (1970-1973), Houston Rockets (1973-1978)

Fritz Rau -- b.3/9/1930 d.8/19/2013 (83)
Music Figure, German
Misc: music promoter who was influential in the development of the appreciation of jazz and blues music in Europe in the 1950s and 1960s.

Emil Rausch -- b.9/11/1883 N.S. d.12/14/1954 N.S. (71)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German

George Raveling -- b.6/27/1937 N.S. d.9/1/2025 N.S. (88)
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Washington State (1972-1983), Iowa (1983-1986), USC (1986-1994)

Austin Rawlinson -- b.11/7/1902 N.S. d.2/25/2000 N.S. (97)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, British

Betsy Rawls -- b.5/4/1928 N.S. d.10/21/2023 N.S. (95)
Golfer
Names/Places: FN:Elizabeth Earle
Misc: LPGA; four-time U.S. Women's Open champion (51, 53, 57, 60).

Katherine Rawls -- b.6/14/1917 N.S. d.4/8/1992 N.S. (74)
Swimmer, Diver

Lou Rawls -- b.12/1/1933 N.S. d.1/6/2006 N.S. (72)
Baptist, Actor, Music Producer, Blues Singer, Jazz Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, IL
Misc: some say b. 1934, 1935, 1937, or 1938

Hugh "Shorty" Ray -- b.9/21/1884 N.S. d.9/16/1956 (71)
Football Figure
Misc: supervisor of NFL officials

Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond -- b.11/14/1926 N.S. d.12/8/2017 N.S. (91)
College Baseball Coach, College Football Coach
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Delaware (baseball 1956-64, football 1954-2001)

Chuck Rayner -- b.8/11/1920 d.10/9/2002 (82)
NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Misc: played 1941-1953
Sports Teams: New York Americans, New York Rangers

Ronald Reagan -- b.2/6/1911 d.6/5/2004 (93)
President, Governor, Movie Actor, TV Host
Names/Places: b. in Tampico, IL; MN:Wilson; Jane Wyman then Nancy Davis's husband
Misc: 40th U.S. President 1981-89; most parodied voice of the 80s; in the NAB Broadcasting and Sporscasters Halls of Fame.
TV Shows: GE Theater (actor/host), Death Valley Days (host)
Movie Titles: Knute Rockne-All American, Bedtime For Bonzo

Ken Reardon -- b.4/1/1921 d.3/15/2008 (86)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens (possibly 1940-1950)

Gary Reasons -- b.2/18/1962
NFL Linebacker, College Football Player
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champ; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Northwestern State, New York Giants (1984-1991), Cincinnatti Bengals (1992)

Mark Recchi -- b.2/1/1968
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian

Eugene Record -- b.12/23/1940 N.S. d.7/22/2005 N.S. (64)
Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm and Blues Performer
Group Names: Chi-Lites
Song Titles: Have You Seen Her

Tampa Red -- b.12/25/1900 d.3/19/1987 (86)
Guitarist, Blues Singer

Noel Redding -- b.12/25/1945 d.5/11/2003 (57)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Group Names: Jimi Hendrix Experience

Otis Redding -- b.9/9/1941 N.S. d.12/10/1967 N.S. (26)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Dawson, GA; d. in the crash of his private plane in Wisconsin
Song Titles: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

Harley Redin -- b.8/29/1919 N.S. d.8/1/2020 N.S. (100)
College Basketball Coach

Rick Redman -- b.3/7/1943 N.S. d.9/30/2022 N.S. (79)
NFL Player

Carol Redmond -- b.??/??/1949 N.S.
Swimmer, American
Misc: b. c. 1949

Andre Reed -- b.1/29/1964
NFL Wide Receiver
Misc: 7x Pro Bowl
Sports Teams: Buffalo Bills (1985-1999), Washington Redskins (2000)

Darren "Dizzy" Reed -- b.6/18/1963 N.S.
Heavy Metal Keyboardist
Group Names: Guns 'n Roses

Ed Reed -- b.9/11/1978 N.S.
NFL Coach, NFL Safety
Names/Places: RN: Edward Earl Reed Jr.
Misc: 9x Pro Bowl, 5x First-team All-Pro, 3x Second-team All-Pro, 3x NFL interceptions leader; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Baltimore Ravens (2002-2012), Houston Texans (2013), New York Jets (2013)

Frank Reed -- b.9/16/1954 N.S. d.2/26/2014 N.S. (59)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Chi-Lites (lead)

Herb Reed -- b.8/7/1928 d.6/4/2012 (83)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Platters

Jerry Reed -- b.3/20/1937 N.S. d.8/31/2008 N.S. (71)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Songwriter, Songwriter, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Atlanta, GA; RLN:Hubbard
Song Titles: When You're Hot You're Hot, Amos Moses
TV Shows: Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, The Jerry Reed When You're Hot You're Hot Hour, Nashville 99
Movie Titles: Smokey & the Bandit

Jimmy Reed -- b.9/6/1925 d.8/29/1976 (50)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Harmonicaist, Blues Performer
Names/Places: RN:Mathis James Reed Leland

Johnny Reed -- b.8/16/1923 N.S. d.6/18/2005 N.S. (81)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Orioles

Lou Reed -- b.3/2/1942 N.S. d.10/27/2013 N.S. (71)
Actor, Composer/Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Louis Firbank
Misc: some say b. 1943 or '44
Group Names: The Velvet Underground, soloist
Song Titles: Walk on the Wild Side, Sweet Jane, Vicious, I Love You Suzanne, No Money Down

Dr. Walter S. Reed -- b.9/13/1851 d.11/22/1902 (51)
Scientist, Bacteriologist, Physician, Surgeon
Misc: American Medical pioneer; proved mosquitoes transmit yellow fever; d. 11-23?

Willis Reed -- b.6/25/1942 N.S. d.3/21/2023 N.S. (80)
NBA General Manager, NBA Coach, NBA Center, College Basketball Player
Misc: led the N.Y. Knicks to NBA titles in 1970 and '73, playoff MVP both years; regular season MVP 1970; star big man who starred at Grambling, then for the New York Knickerbockers; 7x NBA All-Star; Knicks #19 retired
Sports Teams: New York Knicks (player 1964-1974, coach 1977-1978), Creighton (coach 1981-1985), New Jersey Nets (coach 1987-1989)

Della Reese -- b.7/6/1931 N.S. d.11/19/2017 N.S. (86)
Minister, Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Gospel Singer, Adult-Pop Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; RN:Delloreese Patricia Early Taliaferro
Misc: some say b. 1932, but AP corrected to 1931
Group Names: Mahalia Jackson's Troupe, soloist
TV Shows: Chico & the Man (as Della Rogers), The A-Team (as Mr. T's ma), It Takes Two, Charlie & Company, The Royal Family (as Victoria Royal), Touched By An Angel (as Tess)

Eddie Charles "Edwin" Reese -- b.7/23/1941 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: Swimming Coach

"Pee Wee" Reese -- b.7/23/1918 d.8/14/1999 (81)
MLB Shortstop
Names/Places: RFN:Harold Henry
Misc: some say b. 1919
Sports Teams: Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1940-1942, 1946-1958)

Randy Reese -- b.??/??/1946 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: College and Olympic swimming coach

Dan (B. 1912) Reeves -- b.6/30/1912 N.S. d.4/15/1971 N.S. (58)
NFL Owner, NFL Coach
Sports Teams: Baltimore / Los Angles Rams (owned 1941-1971)

Dan (B. 1944) Reeves -- b.1/19/1944 N.S. d.1/1/2022 N.S. (77)
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champ, 6x NFC champion, 3x AFC champion
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (player 1965-1972, coach 1972, 1974-1980), New York Giants (coach 1993-1996), Denver Broncos (coach 1981-1992), Atlanta Falcons (coach 1997-2003)

Jim Reeves -- b.8/20/1923 d.7/31/1964 (41)
Actor, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Carthage, TX; NN:Gentleman
Misc: some say b. 1924; Pioneer of the Nashville Sound

Lois Reeves -- b.4/12/1948
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Martha and the Vandellas

Martha Reeves -- b.7/18/1941 N.S.
Politician, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit
Group Names: Martha Reeves & the Vandellas (lead)
Song Titles: Nowhere to Run, Heat Wave, Jimmy Mack, Dancing in the Street

Cyrille Regis -- b.2/9/1958 N.S. d.1/14/2018 N.S. (59)
Soccer Player, French Guiana

Donald "Don" Reid -- b.6/5/1945 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Music Singer
Group Names: The Statler Brothers

Harold W. Reid -- b.8/21/1939 N.S. d.4/24/2020 N.S. (80)
Gospel Singer, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Augusta County, VA
Group Names: The Statler Brothers

William A. Reid -- b.9/26/1893 N.S. d.10/10/1955 N.S. (62)
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Colgate University (coach 1919-1928)

Lawrie Reilly -- b.10/28/1928 d.7/22/2013 (84)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Rick Reilly -- b.2/3/1958 N.S.
Internet Website Columnist, Sports Writer
Misc: ESPN.com columnist, Sports Illustrated (the back page columnist)

Rose Reilly -- b.1/2/1955
Soccer Player, Scottish
Names/Places: MaLN:Peralta

Carl Reiner -- b.3/20/1922 N.S. d.6/29/2020 N.S. (98)
Novelist, Comedy Writer, Actor, Comedian, Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in Bronx, N.Y.
Misc: frequent game show panelist
Album Titles: The 2000 Year Old Man
TV Shows: Your Show of Shows, Sid Caesar Invites You, Caesar's Hour (as George Hansen), Dick Van Dyke Show (as boss Alan Brady), Good Heavens (as Mr. Angel), Father of the Pride (as Sarmoti)
Movie Titles: Oh God! (director), The Jerk (director)

Rica Reinisch -- b.4/6/1965 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, East German
Names/Places: aka Rica Assmann then Rica Neumann

Jerry Reinsdorf -- b.2/25/1936 N.S.
MLB Owner, NBA Owner
Sports Teams: Chicago Bulls (owner), Chicago White Sox (owner)

Keith Relf -- b.3/22/1943 N.S. d.5/12/1976 N.S. (33)
Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Misc: some say b. 1944; he died by electrocution while he was tuning his guitar
Group Names: The Yardbirds (lead), Renaissance

Herb Remington -- b.6/9/1926 N.S. d.10/27/2018 N.S. (92)
Country Music Guitarist
Misc: in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
Group Names: Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

Phil Remington -- b.1/22/1921 N.S. d.2/9/2013 N.S. (92)
Engineer, Racing Figure
Misc: in the Motorsports Hall of Fame as a motorsports engineer

Robert Remus -- b.8/27/1948 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: ring name: Sargent Slaughter

Delilah Rene -- b.2/15/1960 N.S.
Author, Personality, Radio Broadcaster, Songwriter
Names/Places: known on the radio as just Delilah

Thomas Renesto -- b.11/4/1927 N.S. d.4/25/2000 N.S. (72)
Wrestler

Mel Renfro -- b.12/30/1941 N.S.
NFL Defensive
Misc: 5x All-Pro, 10x Pro Bowl, 2x Super Bowl champ, 52 interceptions; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1964-1977)

Ernest Renshaw -- b.1/3/1861 d.9/2/1899 (38)
Tennis Player
Misc: William and Ernest were twin English brothers both born.; I don't know which one died on 8-12-1904

William Renshaw -- b.1/3/1861 d.8/12/1904 (43)
Tennis Player

Peter Renzulli -- b.5/6/1895 d.3/14/1980 (84)
Soccer Player

Donald George "Don" Revie -- b.7/10/1927 N.S. d.5/26/1989 N.S. (61)
Soccer Player, Soccer Manager, English
Misc: OBE

Darrelle Revis -- b.7/14/1985 N.S.
NFL Cornerback
Sports Teams: New York Jets

Al Rex -- b.7/13/1928 N.S. d.5/24/2020 N.S. (91)
Rock and Roll Bassist
Names/Places: RN: Albert Floyd Piccirilli
Group Names: The Comets (the backing band for Bill Haley)

Ernie Reyes Sr. -- b.2/12/1947 N.S.
Actor, Choreographer, Martial Arts

Claudio Reyna -- b.7/20/1973
Soccer Player, American

Tim Reynolds -- b.12/15/1957 N.S.
Multi-instrumentalist, Rock Guitarist
Group Names: Dave Matthews Band, soloist

Armando Reynoso -- b.5/1/1966
MLB Pitcher, Mexican
Misc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame

Trent Reznor -- b.5/17/1965 N.S.
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Hard Rock Singer
Misc: film score composer
Group Names: Nine Inch Nails (was basically a one-man band until 2016)

Shonda Rhimes -- b.1/13/1970 N.S.
Writer, TV Producer
TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder

Randy Rhoads -- b.12/6/1956 N.S. d.3/19/1982 N.S. (25)
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Ozzy Osbourne

William C. Rhoden -- b.??/??/1950 N.S.
Sports Journalist

Dusty Rhodes -- b.10/12/1945 d.6/11/2015 (69)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Virgil Riley Runnels Jr.; aka "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
Misc: Wrestling trainer, worked for WWE

Nick Rhodes -- b.6/8/1962 N.S.
Songwriter, Guitarist, Synthesizer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, English
Names/Places: RLN:Bates
Misc: Rhythm Box
Group Names: Duran Duran, Arcadia

Grantland Rice -- b.11/1/1880 d.7/13/1954 (73)
Poet, Columnist, Sports Writer
Misc: was named the 1924-25 Notre Dame backfield the "Four Horsemen," wrote "When the last Great Scorer comes/To mark against your name,/He'll write not "won" or "lost"/But how you played the game."

Jerry Lee Rice -- b.10/13/1962 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Names/Places: b. in Crawford, Mississippi
Misc: 2-time Div. I-AA All-America at Mississippi Valley St. (1983-84); 6-time All-Pro, regular season MVP in 1987 and Super Bowl XXIII MVP in 1989 with San Francisco; opened 1994 season with 3 TDs (2 catches, 1 run), making him NFL's all-time touchdown leader with 139 as of 8-95; gained 13,275+ yards; caught over 1,000 receptions; SB XXIII, XXIV, XXIX.
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1985-2000), Oakland Raiders (2001-2004), Seattle Seahawks (2004)

Jim Rice -- b.3/8/1953
MLB Player
Names/Places: NN: Jim Ed; b. in Anderson, SC
Misc: 8x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger, 2x AL RBI leader, led AL in HR's 1977-78,'83; AL MVP 1978; Red Sox #14 retired
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox (1974-1989)

Mack Rice -- b.11/10/1933 N.S. d.6/27/2016 N.S. (82)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: aka Sir Mack Rice
Group Names: The Falcons
Song Titles: Respect Yourself (wrote with Luther Ingram), Mustang Sally (singer and songwriter)

Sam Rice -- b.2/20/1890 d.10/13/1974 (84)
MLB Right Fielder, MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Washington Senators (1915-1933), Cleveland Indians (1934)

Stephanie Rice -- b.6/17/1988 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian

Tommy "Wildfire" Rich -- b.7/26/1956 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Thomas Richardson

Henri Richard -- b.2/29/1936 N.S. d.3/6/2020 N.S. (84)
NHL Center, Canadian
Names/Places: NN: The Pocket Rocket
Misc: played 1955-1975; leap year baby, who played on more Stanley Cup championship teams (11) than anybody else; at 5-foot-7, known as the "Pocket Rocket;" brother of Maurice.
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens (1955-1975)

Maurice "The Rocket" Richard -- b.8/4/1921 N.S. d.5/27/2000 N.S. (78)
NHL Right Wing, NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: played 1942-1960; scored 544 regular season goals, 82 playoff goals; the first to score 500 career goals; 8-time NHL first team All-Star; MVP in 1947; first to score 50 goals in one season (1945); played on 8 Stanley Cup winners in Montreal.
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens

Dick Richards -- b.2/12/1924 N.S. d.7/12/2019 N.S. (95)
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: The Comets (a backing band for Bill Haley)

Dudley Richards -- b.2/4/1932 N.S. d.2/15/1961 N.S. (29)
Figure Skater

Joe Richards -- b.11/24/1893 N.S. d.12/15/1974 N.S. (81)
Bowler

Keith Richards -- b.12/18/1943
Music Producer, Songwriter, Pianist, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: was LN:Richard for a while
Misc: Bass Singer
Group Names: The Rolling Stones, soloist

Dr. Renée Richards -- b.8/19/1934 N.S.
Tennis Player
Names/Places: RN:Richard Raskin
Book Titles: Second Serve

Vincent Richards -- b.3/20/1903 d.9/28/1969 (66)
Tennis Player

George Taylor Richardson -- b.9/14/1886 d.2/10/1916 (29)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1902-1912
Sports Teams: Queen's University, Kingston Frontenacs

Nolan Richardson -- b.12/27/1941 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Misc: coached Arkansas to 1994 NCAA title, beating Duke, 76-72, in final; entered 1994-95 season with career record of 339-112 in 14 years; also won 1981 NIT at Tulsa.
Sports Teams: Western Texas College (1978-1981), University of Tulsa (1981-1985), University of Arkansas (1985-2002), Tulsa Shock (2009-2011), Panama (2005-2007), Mexico (2007)

Willie Louis Richardson -- b.11/17/1939 N.S. d.2/8/2016 N.S. (76)
NFL Wide Receiver, College Football Player
Misc: 2x Pro Bowl; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Jackson Tate, Baltimore Colts (1963-1969, 1971), Miami Dolphins (1970)

John Richbourg -- b.8/20/1910 d.2/15/1986 (75)
Radio Disc Jock, Soul Singer

Lionel Richie -- b.6/20/1949 N.S.
Protestant, Music Producer, Songwriter, Tenor, Keyboardist, Pianist, Saxophonist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Tuskagee, AL; MN:Brockman Jr.
Misc: 5x Grammy wins; many say b. in 1950
Group Names: Commodores (lead), soloist
Song Titles: Machine Gun, Sweet Love, Just to Be Close to You, Easy, Brick House, Too Hot ta Trot, Three Times a Lady, Sail On, Still, Lady (You Bring Me Up), Oh No (previous titles as lead of The Commodores), Endless Love (with Diana Ross), Truly, You Are, My Love, All Night Long, Running with the Night, Hello, Stuck on You, Penny Lover, Say You Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling
Album Titles: Hot on the Tracks, Commodores (aka Zoom in the U.K.), Natural High, Midnight Magic, Heroes, In the Pocket (previous titles as lead of The Commodores), Lionel Richie, Can't Slow Down, Dancing on the Ceiling

Bill Richmond -- b.8/5/1763 N.S. d.12/28/1829 N.S. (66)
Boxer
Misc: the first American to win distinction as a boxer

"Mitch" Richmond -- b.6/30/1965 N.S.
NBA Guard, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: RFN:Mitchell James
Misc: 1996 Dream Team
Sports Teams: Golden State Warriors (1988-1991), Sacramento Kings (1991-1998), Washington Wizards (1998-2001), Los Angeles Lakers (2001-2002)

Tim Richmond -- b.6/7/1955 N.S. d.8/13/1989 N.S. (34)
Auto Racer
Misc: winner of 13 NASCAR races; d. of AIDS.

Les Richter -- b.10/26/1930 d.6/12/2010 (79)
NFL Player
Misc: 8x Pro Bowl; in College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1954-1962)

Mike Richter -- b.9/22/1966
NHL Goaltender
Names/Places: RFMN:Michael Thomas
Sports Teams: New York Rangers (1989-2003)

Ulrike Richter -- b.6/17/1959 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, East German
Names/Places: aka Ulrike Schmidt

Wendi Richter -- b.9/6/1961 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: aka Wendy Richter

Edward V. "Eddie" Rickenbacker -- b.10/8/1890 N.S. d.7/23/1973 N.S. (82)
Aviator, Executive, Auto Racer
Misc: "Ace of Aces"; WW1 & WW2 pilot; Eastern Airlines president; Indianapolis 500; Also owned the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Branch Rickey -- b.12/20/1881 d.12/9/1965 (83)
Executive, MLB Manager, MLB Player
Misc: instrumental in breaking baseball's color barrier '47; initiated the minor league farm system in 1919; Cardinals and Baseball Halls of Fame member
Sports Teams: St. Louis Browns (player 1905-1906), New York Highlanders (player 1907), St. Louis Browns (player 1914), St. Louis Browns (manager 1913-1915), St. Louis Cardinals (manager 1919-1925), St. Louis Browns (G.M. 1913-1915, 1919), St. Louis Cardinals (G.M. 1919-1942), Brooklyn Dodgers (G.M. 1943-1950), Pittsburgh Pirates (G.M. 1950-1955)

Robert Ridder Sr. -- b.7/21/1919 N.S. d.6/24/2000 N.S. (80)
Hockey Figure

Aileen Riggin -- b.5/2/1906 N.S. d.10/17/2002 N.S. (96)
Swimmer, Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: MN: Muriel; aka Aileen Soule or Aileen Riggin Soule

John Riggins -- b.8/4/1949
NFL Runningback
Names/Places: The Diesel and Riggo
Misc: 116 TDs; NFL Individual Record: touchdowns [24] scored in a season [1983]; Super Bowl XVII MVP
Sports Teams: New York Jets (1971-1975), Washington Redskins (1976-1979, 1981-1985)

Bobby Riggs -- b.2/25/1918 N.S. d.10/25/1995 N.S. (77)
Tennis Player
Names/Places: RN:Robert Larimore Riggs; 2x Priscilla Wheelan's hubby
Misc: won Wimbledon once (1939) and U.S. title twice (1939,41) before turning pro in 1941; the consummate tennis hustler who won his greatest fame by losing to Billie Jean King in the "Battle of the Sexes.", he did, however, beat Margaret Smith Court

Lucia Rijker -- b.12/6/1967 N.S.
Actress, Boxer, Kickboxer

Rikidozan -- b.11/14/1924 d.12/15/1963 (39)
Wrestler, Japanese, Korean
Names/Places: RN:Mitsuhiro Momota; aka The Father of Puroresu
Misc: one of the most influential men in wrestling history.

John P. Riley Jr. -- b.6/15/1920 N.S. d.2/3/2016 N.S. (95)
Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete

Joseph A. "Joe" Riley -- b.12/14/1923 N.S. d.10/25/1976 N.S. (52)
Hockey Player
Sports Teams: Dartmouth Big Green (college)

Ken Riley -- b.8/6/1947 N.S. d.6/7/2020 N.S. (72)
NFL Cornerback
Misc: intercepted 596 yards with 5 TDs; Cincinnati Bengals; Super Bowl XVI
Sports Teams: Cincinnatti Bengals

Pat Riley -- b.3/20/1945
College Football Player, NBA Coach, NBA Player
Names/Places: b. in Rome, NY; NN: Mr. Greasehair
Misc: over 600 wins; besides coaching the Los Angeles Lakers to four of their five NBA championships in the 1980s (1982, 85, 87-88), Riley also coined (and patented) the phrase "Three-peat" to describe winning a world championship three years in a row; he quit after 1989-90 season, then returned to coach NY Knicks in 1991; 2-time Coach of the Year (1990,93); reached 8th NBA Finals with Knicks in 1994, but lost to Houston in 7 games; entered 1994-95 season as all-time leader in playoff wins (131).
Sports Teams: University of Kentucky (player 1964-1967), San Diego Rockets (player 1967-1970), Los Angeles Lakers (player 1970-1975), Phoenix Suns (player 1975-1976), Los Angeles Lakers (assistant coach 1979-1981), Los Angeles Lakers (coach 1981-1990), New York Knicks (coach 1991-1995), Miami Heat (coach 1995-2003, 2005-2008)

Teddy Riley -- b.10/8/1966 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pop Singer
Misc: creator of the New Jack Swing genre (hip hop beats in the background with crooning singers in the foreground) in the early 1990s.
Group Names: Guy

William J. "Bill" Riley -- b.10/6/1921 N.S. d.2/16/2000 N.S. (78)
Hockey Player

Dave Rimmington -- b.5/22/1960 N.S.
NFL Center
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Nebraska, Cincinnati Bengals (1983-1987), Philadelphia Eagles (1988-1989)

Jim Ringo -- b.11/21/1931 d.11/19/2007 (75)
NFL Coach, NFL Center
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers (player 1953-1963), Philadelphia Eagles (player 1964-1967), Chicago Bears, (coach 1969-1971), Buffalo Bills, (coach 1972-1977), New England Patriots, (coach 1978-1981), Los Angeles Rams, (coach 1982), New York Jets, (coach 1983-1984), Buffalo Bills, (coach 1985-1988)

Cal Ripken Jr. -- b.8/24/1960
MLB Shortstop
Misc: 19x All Star, 2x Gold Glove, 8x Silver Slugger; over 2300 hits; AL Rookie of Year (1982); consecutive game playing streak reached 2,009 when '94 players' strike interrupted season on Aug. 12; the streak, which began on May 30, 1982, is longer than Lou Gehrig's 2,130; holder of the record for playing every inning (8243) in 910 games between 1982-87; AL MVP 1983 and 1991, All Star MVP 1991 and 2001; Orioles #8 retired
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles (1981-2001)

Elmer Ripley -- b.7/21/1891 d.4/29/1982 (90)
NBA Coach, NBA Player, Olympic Athlete
Sports Teams: Wagner (1922-1925), Georgetown (1927-1929), Yale (1929-1935), Georgetown (1938-1943), Columbia (1943-1945), Notre Dame (1945-1946), Georgetown (1946-1949), John Carroll (1949-1951), Army (1951-1953)

Wally Ris -- b.1/4/1924 N.S. d.12/25/1989 N.S. (65)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Arnold D. "Arnie" Risen -- b.10/9/1924 N.S. d.8/4/2012 N.S. (87)
NBA Player
Misc: 2x NBA Champion (1951, 1957); 4x NBA All-Star (1952-55); 9x All-BAA Second Team (1949)
Sports Teams: Ohio State University Buckeyes, Indianapolis Kautskys (NBL, 1945-1948), Rochester Royals (1948-1955), Boston Celtics (1955-1958)

Jim Ritcher -- b.5/21/1958
NFL Player, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: North Carolina State, Buffalo Bills (1980-1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994-1995)

Willie Ritchie -- b.2/13/1891 d.3/24/1975 (84)
Boxer
Names/Places: RN:Gerhardt Anthony Steffen

Dick Ritger -- b.11/8/1938 N.S. d.8/27/2020 N.S. (81)
Bowler

Max Ritter -- b.11/7/1886 N.S. d.5/24/1974 N.S. (87)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German

Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter -- b.12/13/1952 N.S. d.6/2/1998 N.S. (45)
College Football Player, Wrestler
Names/Places: NN:Junkyard Dog or JYD for short

"Tex" Ritter -- b.1/12/1905 d.1/2/1974 (68)
TV/Movie Actor, Country Music Singer, Country Music Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Murvaul, TX; RFMN:Woodward Maurice; John's father; NN:The Voice of the Western
Misc: starred with his horse White Flash; star in over 80 Hollywood westerns; some say b. 1907; Hall of Fame in Cowboy & Country Music

Lyle Ritz -- b.1/10/1930 N.S. d.3/3/2017 N.S. (87)
Bassist, Ukulele

Mariano Rivera -- b.11/29/1969 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Panamaian
Misc: MLB record 652 career saves; World Series MVP 1999, AL LCS MVP 2003, All Star MVP 2013, 13x All-Star, 5x World Series champ; Yankees number 42 retired
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1995-2013)

Bob Rivers -- b.7/7/1956 N.S. d.3/11/2025 N.S. (68)
Radio Broadcaster, Novelty Singer

Joan Rivers -- b.6/8/1933 N.S. d.9/4/2014 N.S. (81)
Screenwriter, Movie Actress, Comedienne, TV Talk Show Hostess, Panelist, Director
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Joan Alexandra Sandra Molinsky; Edgar Rosenberg's wife
Misc: The 'Can We Talk?' rasper, own jeweley line; some say b. 10-12 or 1937
TV Shows: Hollywood Squares (panelist), The Late Show (host), Joan Rivers Show (host)

Eppa Rixley -- b.5/3/1891 d.2/28/1963 (71)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: NN:Jeptha
Misc: pitched 1912-33
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (1912-1917, 1919-1920), Cincinnati Reds (1921-1933)

Pat Rizzo -- b.11/30/1941 N.S. d.4/15/2021 N.S. (79)
Flautist, Saxophonist, Funk Musician
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone

Phil Rizzuto -- b.9/25/1917 d.8/14/2007 (89)
Panelist, Baseball Announcer, MLB Shortstop
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Philip Francis Rizzuto
Misc: AL MVP 1950
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (player 1941-1942, 1946-1956, then sportscaster)
TV Shows: Down You Go (as game show host)

Willie Roaf -- b.4/18/1970 N.S.
NFL Tackle
Misc: 11x Pro Bowl, 6x First Team, 8x All-Conference; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Louisiana Tech University, New Orleans Saints (1993-2001), Kansas City Chiefs (2002-2005)

Harqus "Pig" Robbins -- b.1/18/1938 N.S. d.1/30/2022 N.S. (84)
Keyboardist, Country Musician

Kent Robbins -- b.4/23/1947 d.12/27/1997 (50)
Songwriter, Country Musician

Marty Robbins -- b.9/26/1925 d.12/8/1982 (57)
Movie Actor, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Country Music Performer
Names/Places: b. in Glendale, AZ; RN:Martin David Robinson
Misc: Grand Ole Opry regular; stock car racer
Song Titles: I'll Go On Alone, Singing The Blues, A White Sport Coat, El Paso, Don't Worry
Album Titles: Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, Return of the Gunfighter, R.F.D., Drifter, Tonight Carmen, I Walk Alone, El Paso City, Adios Amigo

Yvon Robert -- b.10/8/1914 N.S. d.7/12/1971 N.S. (56)
Wrestler, Canadian
Names/Places: ring name: The Lion

Buddy Roberts -- b.5/16/1947 N.S. d.11/26/2012 N.S. (65)
Wrestler, Canadian
Names/Places: RN:Dale Hey

Charles "Charlie" Roberts -- b.4/6/1883 N.S. d.8/7/1939 N.S. (56)
Soccer Player, English

Clifford Roberts -- b.3/6/1894 N.S. d.9/29/1977 N.S. (83)
Businessperson, Golfer
Misc: golf club owner; co-founder of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament.

Edward Roberts -- b.4/24/1936 d.8/10/1993 (57)
Singer
Misc: some say he died on August 15, 1993, but the Akron Beacon Journal (Monday, August 16, 1993 edition) stated that he died on Tuesday, August 10, 1993.
Group Names: Ruby & the Romantics

Edward Glenn Roberts Jr. -- b.1/20/1929 d.7/2/1964 (35)
Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN:Fireball
Misc: one of the pioneering race car drivers of NASCAR; 1962 Daytona 500 winner; 33 race wins.

Gordon Douglas "Gordie" Roberts -- b.10/2/1957 N.S.
Hockey Defensive, American
Misc: played from 1980-1996
Sports Teams: New England Whalers (WHA), Hartford Whalers, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins

Gordon William "Doc" Roberts -- b.9/5/1891 N.S. d.9/2/1966 N.S. (74)
NHL Left Wing, NHL Forward, Canadian
Names/Places: RFMN:Gordon William
Sports Teams: Ottawa Hockey Club, Montreal Wanderers, Vancouver Millionaires, Seattle Metropolitans

Jake Roberts -- b.5/30/1955 N.S.
Actor, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Aurelian Smith Jr.; ring name: Jake "The Snake" Roberts

John David Roberts -- b.10/24/1932 d.5/25/2021 N.S. (88)
NFL Coach, NFL Player, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame

Kenneth Leroy Roberts -- b.12/31/1951
Motorcyclist
Misc: Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Maurice "Moe" Roberts -- b.12/13/1905 N.S. d.2/7/1975 N.S. (69)
NHL Player
Misc: played 10 games in the NHL and most of his 16 seasons in the minor hockey leagues
Sports Teams: Cleveland Barons, New Haven Eagles

Robin Evan Roberts -- b.9/30/1926 d.5/6/2010 (83)
Sportscaster, MLB Pitcher
Misc: won 28 in 1952, 286 in 19 seasons, 1950 World Series
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (1948-1961), Baltimore Orioles (1962-1965), Houston Astros (1965-1966), Chicago Cubs (1966)

Tony (Sportscaster) Roberts -- b.10/21/1928 N.S. d.8/25/2023 N.S. (94)
Sportscaster
Misc: in the College Football and the National Radio Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team (announcer 1980-2006)

Alfred Masson Robertson -- b.10/20/1911 N.S. d.9/4/1975 N.S. (63)
Horse Jockey

Allan Robertson -- b.9/11/1815 d.9/1/1859 (43)
Golfer, Scottish
Misc: considered one of the first professional golfers

David H. Robertson -- b.12/5/1925 N.S. d.11/18/2019 N.S. (93)
Swimmer, American
Misc: Swimming Coach

John Grant "Robbo" Robertson -- b.10/2/1964 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Scottish

John Neilson Robertson -- b.1/20/1953
Soccer Left Winger, Scottish

Oscar "The Big O" Robertson -- b.11/24/1938
NBA Guard, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 3-time college Player of Year (1958-60) at Cincinnati; led 1960 U.S. Olympic team to gold medal; NBA champion in 1971 with Milwaukee Bucks; 9,887 career assists; avg career 25.7 points/game; '84 MVP; 26,710 career points. NBA Champion (1971), NBA Most Valuable Player (1964) with the Cincinatti Royals, 12x NBA All-Star (1961-1972), 9x All-NBA First Team (1961-1969), 2x All-NBA Second Team (1970-1971), NBA Rookie of the Year (1961), NBA 35th Anniversary Team (1980), 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996), FIBA Hall of Fame (2009); Kings #14 retired, Bucks #1 retired
Sports Teams: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Royals (1960-1970), Milwaukee Bucks (1970-1974)

Robbie Robertson -- b.7/5/1944 N.S. d.8/9/2023 N.S. (79)
Movie Actor, Music Producer, Composer, Bassist, Guitarist, Classic Rock Singer, Canadian
Names/Places: b. in Toronto; FN:Jamie or James
Misc: some say b. 1943
Group Names: The Band lead, soloist

Ronald Robertson -- b.9/25/1937 d.2/4/2000 (62)
Figure Skater

Don Robey -- b.11/1/1903 d.6/16/1975 (71)
Executive, Music Figure
Names/Places: aka Deadric Malone
Misc: record co head; in the Blues Hall of Fame

Paul Robi -- b.8/20/1931 d.2/1/1989 (57)
Baritone, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Platters

Carl Robie -- b.5/12/1945 N.S. d.11/29/2011 N.S. (66)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Carl Joseph Robie III

Billy Robinson -- b.9/18/1938 N.S. d.3/3/2014 N.S. (75)
Author, Wrestler, English

Bobby Robinson -- b.4/16/1917 d.1/7/2011 (93)
Music Figure
Misc: Black music Robyn Records founder

Brooks Robinson Jr. -- b.5/18/1937 N.S. d.9/26/2023 N.S. (86)
Baseball Announcer, MLB Third Baseman
Names/Places: NN:The Human Vacuum Cleaner; b. in Little Rock, Ark.; MN:Calbert
Misc: 16x Gold Glove 1960-1975, AL MVP 1964, All Star MVP 1966; career span 1955-77; led AL in fielding 12 times from 1960-72 with the Baltimore Orioles; World Series MVP in 1970 (played in four World Series); 2,848 career hits
Sports Teams: Baltimore Orioles

Cynthia Robinson -- b.1/12/1946 d.11/23/2015 N.S. (69)
Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues Musician
Misc: some say b. 1944
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone

Dave Robinson -- b.5/3/1941
NFL Linebacker, College Football Player
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champion, 3x NFL champ; in the Green Bay Packers, College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Penn State, Green Bay Packers (1963-1972), Washington Redskine (1973-1974)

David Robinson -- b.4/2/1949 N.S.
New Wave Drummer
Group Names: The Rising Tide, The Modern Lovers, The Pop!, DMZ, The Cars

David Maurice Robinson -- b.8/6/1965 N.S.
NBA Center, Olympic Athlete
Misc: college Player of Year at Navy in 1987; overall first pick by San Antonio in 1987 NBA Draft; served in military from 1987-89; led NBA in scoring in 1994; played on bronze medal-winning Olympic team in 1988 and Dream Team gold medal winner in '92; 1996 Dream Team; 2x NBA Champion (1999, 2003); 1x NBA MVP (1995); 10x NBA All-Star (1990-96, 1998, 2000-01); 4x All-NBA First Team Selection (1991-92, 1995-96); 2x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1994, 1998); 4x All-NBA Third Team Selection (1990, 1993, 2000-01); 1x NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1992); 4x NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1991-92, 1995-96); 4x NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection (1990, 1993-94, 1998); NBA Rookie of the Year (1990); NBA All-Rookie First Team (1990); FIBA World Championship gold medalist (1986); 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (1992, 1996); USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1986); Member of the "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010; 1x World Champion (1986); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Spurs #50 retired
Sports Teams: Navy (1983-1987), San Antonio Spurs (1989-2003)

Fenton Robinson -- b.9/23/1935 N.S. d.11/25/1997 N.S. (62)
Blues Singer

Frank Robinson -- b.8/31/1935 N.S. d.2/7/2019 N.S. (83)
MLB Manager, MLB Right Fielder
Names/Places: b. in Beaumont, TX
Misc: 2x World Series champ, Gold Glove, NL MVP 1961, AL MVP 1966, All Star MVP 1971; career 586 HRs; Triple Crown winner and World Series MVP in 1966 with Baltimore; first black manager in Major Leagues with Cleveland in 1975; Reds and Orioles #20 retired
Sports Teams: Cincinnatti Reds (NL MVP 1961, player 1956-1965), Baltimore Orioles (AL MVP 1966, player 1966-1971, manager 1988-1991, coach 1978-1980, 1985-1987), Los Angeles Dodgers (player 1972), California Angels (player 1973-1974, coach 1977), San Francisco Giants (manager 1981-1984), Cleveland Indians (player 1974-1976, manager 1975-1977), Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals (manager 2002-2006), Milwaukee Brewers (coach, 1984)

Jackie Robinson -- b.1/31/1919 d.10/24/1972 (53)
Movie Actor, MLB Second Baseman
Names/Places: RFN:Jack Roosevelt
Misc: 6x All-Star, World Series champion (1955), 2x NL stolen base leader, NL MVP 1949; he broke baseball's color barrier with Brooklyn Dodgers '47; was the first black American elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Kansas City Monarchs (Negro Leagues), Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)

John Robinson -- b.7/25/1935 N.S. d.11/11/2024 N.S. (89)
NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Southern California (coach 1972-1974, 1976-1982, 1993-1997), University of Oregon (player 1955-1957, coach 1960-1971), Oakland Raiders (coach 1975), Los Angeles Rams (coach 1983-1991), University of Nevada Las Vegas (coach 1999-2004), San Marcos High School (CA, coach 2010)

Johnny Nolan Robinson -- b.9/9/1938 N.S.
NFL Safety
Misc: 1x Super Bowl champion, 3x AFL champion, 6x AFL All-Star, 5x First team All-AFL, 2x Second team All-AFL
Sports Teams: Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1971)

Larry Clark Robinson -- b.6/2/1951
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1971-1992; Montreal Canadiens defenseman won Norris trophy '77,'80; career 208 goals and 750 assists
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings

Smokey Robinson -- b.2/19/1940 N.S.
Music Executive, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; RFN:William
Misc: Motown Records V.P.
Group Names: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (lead and founder through 1972), soloist
Song Titles: Shop Around, You Really Got a Hold on Me, Mickey's Monkey, The Tracks of My Tears, Going to a Go-Go, More Love, I Second That Emotion, Baby Baby Don't Cry, The Tears of a CLown (previous titles as lead with The Miracles), Crusin', Being With You, Tell Me Tomorrow Part 1, Just to See Her, One Heartbeat
Album Titles: Going to a Go-Go, Away We a Go-Go, Make it Happen, Special Occasion, Time Out for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Four in Blue (previous titles as lead with The Miracles), A Quiet Storm, Where There's Smoke..., Warm Thoughts, Being With You, Yes It's You Lady, One Heartbeat

Sugar Chile Robinson -- b.12/28/1938
Blues Singer, Jazz Pianist

"Sugar" Ray Robinson -- b.5/3/1920 d.4/12/1989 (68)
Boxer
Names/Places: RN:Walker Smith Jr.
Misc: mddleweight champ 5X's, welterweight champ; 175 wins w/ 110 KOs, 19 losses w/ 1 KO

Sylvia Robinson -- b.3/6/1936 N.S. d.9/29/2011 N.S. (75)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: MaN:Vanderpool
Misc: NOT the country Sylvia (b. 12-9)
Group Names: Mickey & Sylvia, soloist

Tom (Swimming) Robinson -- b.8/18/1882 N.S. d.8/11/1958 N.S. (75)
Swimmer, Diver, American
Misc: Swimming Coach

Wilbert Robinson -- b.6/29/1863 d.8/8/1934 (71)
MLB Manager, MLB Catcher
Names/Places: NN:Uncle Robbie
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Athletics (1886-1890), Baltimore Orioles (AA/NL, 1890-1899), St. Louis Cardinals (1900), Baltimore Orioles (AL, 1901-1902), Baltimore Orioles (manager, AL, 1902), Brooklyn Robins (manager, 1914-1931)

Luc Robitaille -- b.2/17/1966 N.S.
NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Misc: played 1986-2006
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings

Sergio Robles -- b.4/16/1946 N.S.
MLB Catcher, Mexican
Misc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame

Bobby Robson -- b.2/18/1933 d.7/31/2009 (76)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: CBE; inside forward and manager

Bryan Robson -- b.1/11/1957
Soccer Player, English

Andy Robustelli -- b.12/6/1925 N.S. d.5/31/2011 N.S. (85)
NFL Player
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1951-1955), New York Giants (1956-1964)

Antonino Rocca -- b.4/13/1921 N.S. d.3/15/1977 N.S. (55)
Sportscaster, Wrestler, Italian
Names/Places: RN:Antonino Biasetto

Tony Roche -- b.5/17/1945
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach, Australian

Knute Rockne -- b.3/4/1888 d.3/31/1931 (43)
College Football Coach, Norweigan
Names/Places: MN:Kenneth
Misc: he revolutionized the game by stressing the forward pass; he was also a hero as a player for Notre Dame. By the time of his death in an airplane crash, Rockne had amassed 105 wins to 12 losses and had five unbeaten seasons.
Sports Teams: University of Notre Dame (player 1910-1913, coach 1914-1930, administrator 1920-1930), Akron Indians (1914), Massillon Tigers (1915-1917), South Bend J.F.C.s (coach 1916-1917)

Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry -- b.8/19/1921 N.S. d.10/24/1991 N.S. (70)
Screenwriter, TV/Movie Producer
Names/Places: Majel Barrett's husband
Misc: decorated WWII bomber pilot
TV Shows: Star Trek (creator), Star Trek: The Next Generation (creator)

Andy Roddick -- b.8/30/1982
Tennis Player
Names/Places: RN: Andrew Stephen Roddick

Guy Rodgers -- b.9/1/1935 d.2/19/2001 (65)
NBA Player
Misc: 6917 assists
Sports Teams: Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors (1958-1966), Chicago Bulls (1966-1967), Cincinnatti Royals (1967-1968), Milwaukee Bucks (1968-1970)

Jimmie Rodgers -- b.9/18/1933 N.S. d.1/18/2021 N.S. (87)
Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Pop Singer, Folk Singer
Names/Places: b. in Camas, WA; RFN:James Frederick
Song Titles: Honey Comb
TV Shows: Jimmie Rodgers Show

Jimmy Rodgers -- b.9/8/1897 d.5/26/1933 (35)
Songwriter, Pianist, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Meridan, MS; RFMN:James Charles; NN:Father of Country Music; NN:America's Blue Yodeler

Johnny Rodgers -- b.7/5/1951
NFL Runningback, College Football Player, CFL Figure
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1972)
Sports Teams: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Montreal Alouettes (1973-1976), San Diego Chargers (1977-1978)

Nile Rodgers -- b.9/19/1952 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Musician, Rock and Roll Musician
Misc: produced Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Thompson Twins, and Madonna
Group Names: Chic (rhythm and blues), The Honeydrippers (rock and roll)

Paul Rodgers -- b.12/17/1949 N.S.
Songwriter, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Group Names: Free, Bad Company, The Firm

Dennis Keith Rodman -- b.5/13/1961 N.S.
NBA Forward
Names/Places: NN: The Worm
Misc: 5x NBA Champion (1989-1990, 1996-1998); 2x NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1990-1991); 2x NBA All-Star (1990, 1992); 2x All-NBA Third Team (1992, 1995); 7x NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989-1993, 1995-1996); 1x NBA All-Defensive Second Team(1994); 7x NBA Rebounding Champion (1991-98); Pistons #10 retired
Sports Teams: Detroit Pistons (1986-1993), San Antonio Spurs (1993-1995), Chicago Bulls (1995-1998), Los Angeles Lakers (1999), Dallas Mavericks (2000)

Aurelio Rodríguez -- b.12/28/1947 N.S. d.9/23/2000 N.S. (52)
MLB Player, Mexican
Misc: Gold Glove
Sports Teams: California Angels (1967-1970), Washington Senators (1970), Detroit Tigers (1971-1979), San Diego Padres (1980), New York Yankees (1980-1981), Chicago White Sox (1982), Baltimore Orioles (1983), Chicago White Sox (1983)

Chico Rodríguez -- b.10/4/1943 N.S.
Baseball Player, Mexican
Names/Places: RN: Francisco Rodríguez Ituarte
Misc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame

Iván Rodríguez -- b.11/27/1971 N.S.
MLB Catcher, Puerto Rican
Misc: 14x All-Star, 13x Gold Glove, 7x Silver Slugger, NL LCS MVP 2003, AL MVP 1999; Rangers Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Texas Rangers (1991-2002), Florida Marlins (2003), Detroit Tigers (2004-2008), New York Yankees (2008), Houston Astros (2009), Texas Rangers (2009), Washington Nationals (2010-2011)

John "Chi Chi" Rodríguez -- b.10/23/1935 N.S. d.8/8/2024 N.S. (88)
Golfer, Puerto Rican
Names/Places: b. in Rio Piedras

Johnny Rodríguez -- b.5/16/1938 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: aka Johnny Rodz

Luis Manuel Rodríguez -- b.3/14/1937 N.S. d.7/8/1996 N.S. (59)
Boxer, Cuban

Jimmy Roe -- b.12/27/1908 d.8/8/1999 (90)
Soccer Player

Jeremy Roenick -- b.1/17/1970
NHL Center
Names/Places: RN:Jeremy Shaffer "J.R." Roenick
Misc: played 1988-2009
Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

Charles Wilber "Bullet Joe" Rogan -- b.7/28/1893 N.S. d.3/4/1967 N.S. (73)
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Kansas City Monarchs (1917)

Bobby Rogers -- b.2/19/1940 N.S. d.3/3/2013 (73)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN: Robert Edward Rogers
Group Names: The Miracles (a backing group for Smokey Robinson)

Buddy "Nature Boy" Rogers -- b.2/20/1921 N.S. d.6/26/1992 N.S. (71)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Herman Gustav Rohde Jr.

Claudette Rogers -- b.9/1/1942 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: aka Claudette Rogers Robinson
Misc: b. June 20, 1942?
Group Names: The Miracles (backing group for Smokey Robinson)

Mr. Fred Rogers -- b.3/20/1928 d.2/27/2003 (74)
Author, Vegetarian, Educator, TV Host, TV Producer
Names/Places: b. in Latrobe, Pa.
Misc: Presbytarian minister
TV Shows: Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (host)

George Washington Rogers Jr. -- b.12/8/1958
NFL Runningback, College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1980)
Sports Teams: University of South Carolina, New Orleans Saints (1981-1984), Washington Redskins (1985-1987)

Glouster "Nat" Rogers -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Musician
Group Names: Little Anthony & the Imperials

Jimmy Rogers -- b.6/3/1924 d.12/19/1997 (73)
Singer/Guitarist, Harmonicaist, Pianist, Blues Performer
Song Titles: It's Alright (a blues classic)

Kenny (Singer) Rogers -- b.8/21/1938 N.S. d.3/20/2020 N.S. (81)
Protestant, Actor, Variety Show Host, Music Producer, Songwriter, Bassist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Houston, TX; RN:Kenneth Ray Donald Rogers
Group Names: The New Christy Minstrels, First Edition (lead), soloist
Song Titles: Lucille, She Believes in Me, You Decorated My Life, Lady, The Gambler, Coward of the Country, Islands in the Stream (duet with Dolly Parton), Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer (with Kim Carnes), Love the World Away, I Don't Need You, We've Got Tonight (with Sheena Easton)
Album Titles: Kenny Rogers, Daytime Friends, Love or Something Like It, The Gambler, Kenny, Gideon, Share Your Love, Love Will Turn You Around, We've Got Tonight, Eyes That See in the Dark
TV Shows: Rollin' on the River (host)
Movie Titles: Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (TV movie series), The Coward of the County (TV movie), Six Pack, MacShayne (TV movie series)

Roy Rogers -- b.11/5/1911 d.7/6/1998 (86)
Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Variety Show Host, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Duck Run, OH; RN:Leonard Slye; NN:King of the Legendary Cowboys; Dale Evan's hubby
Misc: some say b. in 1912
Group Names: Sons of the Pioneers, soloist
TV Shows: The Roy Rogers Show (as himself with horse Trigger)

Timmie Rogers -- b.7/4/1914 d.12/17/2006 N.S. (92)
Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Songwriter, Singer, Bandleader
Names/Places: NN: The Jackie Robinson of Comedy
Misc: catchphrase: Oh Yeah!; he was one of the first Black comedians allowed to directly address a white audience when he worked; appeared on many national television shows of the 1960s and 1970s; in the National Comedy Hall of Fame
TV Shows: Uptown Jubilee (1949 on CBS), The Jackie Gleason Show (recurring)

Veljko Rogošić -- b.7/21/1941 N.S. d.8/7/2012 N.S. (71)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Croatian

Andy Rogoznica -- b.11/20/1926 d.6/19/1990 (63)
Bowler

Scott Rolen -- b.4/4/1975 N.S.
MLB Player
Misc: 7x All-Star, 8x Gold Glove, Silver Slugger
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnatti Reds

Barbara Roles -- b.4/6/1941
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete

Gregg Rolie -- b.6/17/1947
Keyboardist, Organist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Santana, Journey, Bad English

Jesús Rollán -- b.4/4/1968 N.S. d.3/11/2006 N.S. (37)
Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Spanish

Randy Romero -- b.12/22/1947 N.S. d.8/29/2019 N.S. (71)
Horse Jockey

Elwin Romnes -- b.1/1/1907 N.S. d.7/21/1984 N.S. (77)
NHL Player, Hockey Coach
Misc: played 1927-1940
Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Americans

Enrique Romo -- b.7/15/1947 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Mexican
Misc: in the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame

Linda Ronstadt -- b.7/15/1946
Roman Catholic, Stage Actress, Songwriter, Foreign Singer, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Tucson, AZ; MN:Marie; The Queen of Remakes
Misc: stage: The Pirates of Penzance

Richard Erwin Rood -- b.12/7/1958 N.S. d.4/20/1999 N.S. (40)
Wrestler, American
Names/Places: ring name: Ravishing Rick Rude

Art Rooney -- b.1/27/1901 d.8/25/1988 (87)
NFL Owner, Boxer, Olympic Athlete
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (founder and owner 1933-death)

Daniel Milton "Dan" Rooney -- b.7/20/1932 N.S. d.4/13/2017 N.S. (84)
Ambassador, NFL Owner
Misc: 8x AFC Champion, 6x Super Bowl champion; was a U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 2009-2012; chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers founded by his father Art.
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (owner and chairman)

Robert Michael "Bob" Roop -- b.7/22/1947 N.S.
Wrestler

Ellen Roosevelt -- b.8/20/1868 d.9/26/1954 (86)
Tennis Player

Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- b.1/30/1882 d.4/12/1945 (63)
President
Names/Places: b. at Hyde Park, New York; d. of a cerebral hemorrhage in Warm Springs, Georgia.
Misc: 32nd U.S. President (1933-45); on a dime

Theodore Roosevelt -- b.10/27/1858 d.1/6/1919 (60)
President and Vice President
Names/Places: b. in New York City; d. in Oyster Bay, NY
Misc: 26th U.S. President 1901-09; 25th U.S. Vice President; the first president to ride in an airplane, drive in a car and ride in a submarine; inspired the teddy bear

John S. Roosma -- b.9/3/1900 d.11/13/1983 (83)
Basketball Figure
Misc: 3-time All-American selection at Army; 3-time All-Eastern selection at Army; led the Cadets to a 73-13 record and 33 consecutive wins; led Passaic High School to New Jersey State championships (1919-21).

Jack Root -- b.5/26/1876 d.6/10/1963 (87)
Boxer, American, Austrian
Misc: boxing's first light heavyweight champion

Gail Roper -- b.6/23/1929 N.S.
Swimmer, American
Names/Places: RN: Gail Peters

Edwin Rosario -- b.3/15/1963 d.12/1/1997 (34)
Boxer, Puerto Rican

Joel Rosario -- b.1/14/1985 N.S.
Horse Jockey, Dominican Republican

"Axl" Rose -- b.2/6/1962
Video Game Voice Actor, Songwriter, Musician, Hard Rock Singer
Names/Places: RN:William Bailey; Erin Everly's hubby
Group Names: Guns 'N Roses (lead)
Song Titles: Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child 'o Mine, Paradise City, Patience, Don't Cry, Live and Let Die, November Rain, Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Album Titles: Appetite for Destruction, G N' R Lies, Use Your Illusion I, Use Your Illusion II, The Spaghetti Incident?, Chinese Democracy
Video Titles: Use Your Illusion I, Use Your Illusion II, Welcome to the Videos, Appetite for Democracy 3D
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Billy (Showman) Rose -- b.9/6/1899 N.S. d.2/10/1966 N.S. (66)
Stage Producer, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, American
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:William Samuel Rosenberg; Fanny Brice's, then Eleanor Holm's hubby
Misc: Showman; Theatrical impressario; in the Songwriters and International Swimming Halls of Fame

Buddy Rose -- b.11/27/1952 N.S. d.4/28/2009 N.S. (56)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Paul R. Perschmann; Ring Name: "Playboy" Buddy Rose

Fred Rose -- b.8/24/1897 d.12/1/1954 (57)
Songwriter, Music Publisher, Pianist, Country Music Singer
Misc: some say b. 1898

Mauri Rose -- b.5/26/1906 d.1/1/1981 (74)
Auto Racer
Misc: Indianapolis 500

Mervyn Rose -- b.1/23/1930 N.S. d.7/23/2017 N.S. (87)
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach, Australian

Murray Rose -- b.1/6/1939 N.S. d.4/15/2012 N.S. (73)
Actor, Sports Commentator, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian
Misc: won 3 gold medals at 1956 Olympics; added a gold, silver and bronze in 1960.

Randy Rose -- b.7/19/1956 N.S.
Wrestler, American
Names/Places: RN: Randall Alls

Toni Rose -- b.12/22/1945 N.S.
Wrestler

Wesley H. Rose -- b.2/11/1918 d.4/26/1990 (72)
Music Executive, Country Music Singer

Maxie Rosenbloom -- b.9/6/1904 d.3/6/1976 (71)
Movie Actor, Boxer
Names/Places: NN:Slapsie Maxie
Misc: light heavyweight boxing champ (1930-34)

Ken Rosewall -- b.11/2/1934
Tennis Player, Australian
Misc: won French and Australian singles titles at age 18; U.S. champ twice, but never won Wimbledon.

Anne Ross -- b.11/28/1923 N.S. d.6/18/2009 N.S. (85)
Diver, American

Arthur Ross -- b.1/13/1886 d.8/5/1964 (78)
NHL Coach, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1905-1918
Sports Teams: Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Haileybury Comets

Atticus Ross -- b.1/16/1968 N.S.
Alternative Rock Musician
Group Names: Nine Inch Nails

Barney Ross -- b.12/23/1907 d.1/18/1967 (59)
Movie Actor, Boxer
Names/Places: RN:Barney David Rasofsky
Misc: Welterweight Boxing Champ (1934).

Clarence (Swimmer) Ross -- b.8/31/1899 N.S. d.4/22/1992 N.S. (92)
Swimmer, American

Diana Ross -- b.3/26/1944 N.S.
Baptist, Actress, Movie Actress, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm and Blues-Pop Performer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; RLN:Earle
Misc: stage: An Evening with Diana Ross
Book Titles: Going Back, When You Dream
Arts Titles: Secrets of a Sparrow
Group Names: The Supremes (lead), soloist
Song Titles: Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop! In the Name of Love, Back in My Arms Again, I Hear a Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hangin' On, Love is Here and Now You're Gone, The Happening, Someday We'll Be Together (as lead of The Supremes), Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand), Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Touch Me in the Morning, Theme From Mahogany, Love Hangover, Upside Down, I'm Coming Out, Endless Love (duet with Lionel Richie), Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Muscles, Missing You
Album Titles: Where Did Our Love Go, More Hits by The Supremes, I Hear a Symphony, The Supremes A' Go-Go, Diana Rose and the Supremes Join The Temptations (previous titles as lead of The Supremes), Diana Ross, Touch Me in the Morning, Diana
Video Titles: T.A.M.I. Show, Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam, Reflections: The Definitive Performances (1964-1969), Motown 25: Yesterday Today Forever (previous titles as lead of The Supremes)
TV Shows: Out of Darkness (TV movie), Double Platinum (TV movie)
Movie Titles: Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz

Donald Ross -- b.11/23/1873 d.4/26/1948 (74)
Architect, Sports Figure, Scottish
Misc: over 500 US Golf courses

James William "Jim" Ross -- b.1/3/1952 N.S.
Restaurateur, Actor, Producer, Announcer, Sports Commentator, Wrestler
Misc: longtime wrestling announcer and referee
Movie Titles: Man on the Moon, Beyond the Mat

Nedra Talley Ross -- b.1/27/1946
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Ronettes

Norman Ross -- b.5/2/1895 N.S. d.6/19/1953 N.S. (58)
Radio Broadcaster, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: Radio Nickname: Uncle Normie

Rashawn Ross -- b.1/16/1979 N.S.
Arranger, Trumpeter
Group Names: Dave Matthews Band

Len Rossi -- b.9/24/1929 N.S. d.10/9/2020 N.S. (91)
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Len Rositano

Gary Rossington -- b.12/4/1951 N.S. d.3/5/2023 N.S. (71)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Jacksonville, FL
Group Names: Rossington Collins Band, Lynard Skynard

Kyle Rote Jr. -- b.12/25/1950
Soccer Player
Misc: forward

David Lee Roth -- b.10/10/1953 N.S.
Author, Actor, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Bloomington, IN
Misc: some say b. 1955, but Valerie Bertilelli corrected the year as b. 1953
Group Names: Van Halen (lead 1978-1984, 2012-2015), soloist
Song Titles: You Really Got Me, Runnin' With The Devil, Dance the Night Away, Beautiful Girls, Oh Pretty Woman, Happy Trails, Dancing in the Street, Jump, I'll Wait, Panama, Hot For Teacher (previous titles with Van Halen), California Girls, Just a Gigolo, Yankee Rose, Goin' Crazy, That's Life, Just Like Paradise
Album Titles: Van Halen, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, Diver Down, 1984, A Different Kind of Truth (previous titles with Van Halen), Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough

Ernie Roth -- b.8/30/1926 N.S. d.10/12/1983 N.S. (57)
Wrestling Manager
Names/Places: aka: The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Wrestling Farouk

Jerry Roth -- b.5/12/1941 N.S. d.12/23/2022 N.S. (81)
Boxing Figure
Misc: was one of boxing's leading judges who officiated 225 world title bouts

Mark Roth -- b.4/10/1951 N.S. d.11/26/2021 N.S. (70)
Bowler
Misc: 4-time PBA Player of Year (1977-79,84); entered 1994 season with 33 tournament wins, including 1984 U.S. Open.

Richard William "Dick" Roth -- b.9/26/1947 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Werner Roth -- b.4/4/1948
Soccer Player, Yugoslav

Alan Rothenberg -- b.4/10/1939
Lawyer, Sports Executive, Soccer Player
Misc: president of U.S. Soccer 1990-98

Keena Ruth Rothhammer -- b.2/26/1957 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: 800 m freestyle swimmer (Olympic-gold-1972)

Cynthia Rothrock -- b.3/8/1957 N.S.
Actress, Stuntwoman, Producer, Martial Arts
Movie Titles: Undefeatable, Above the Law, China O'Brien

Mike Rotunda -- b.3/30/1958 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Lawrence Michael Rotunda

John L. Rotz -- b.12/16/1934 N.S. d.7/12/2021 N.S. (86)
Horse Jockey

Alan Roderick Rough -- b.11/25/1961
Soccer Player, Scottish

Jeffrey Norman "Jeff" Rouse -- b.2/6/1970 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Ronda Rousey -- b.2/1/1987 N.S.
Actress, Mixed Martial Arts

Edd Roush -- b.5/8/1893 d.3/21/1988 (94)
MLB Center Fielder
Names/Places: RFN:Edward
Misc: World Series champ (1919), 2x NL batting champ
Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox (1913), Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914), Newark Peppers (1915), New York Giants (1916), Cincinnati Reds (1916-1926), New York Giants (1927-1929), Cincinnati Reds (1931)

Jack Roush -- b.4/19/1942 N.S.
Businessperson, Auto Racer, Drag Racer, American
Misc: NASCAR, sports car racing, drag racing; founder, CEO, and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing

André Rene Roussimoff -- b.5/19/1946 N.S. d.1/27/1993 N.S. (46)
Movie Actor, Wrestler, French
Names/Places: aka: André the Giant
Misc: 7'4" tall; d. at 49?

Patrick Roy -- b.10/5/1965
NHL Coach, NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Misc: playing career 1985-2003; led Montreal to 2 Stanley Cup titles; playoff MVP as rookie in 1986 and again in '93; has won Vezina Trophy 3 times (1989-90,92).
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche

Willy Roy -- b.2/8/1943
Soccer Coach, Soccer Forward, German

Pete Rozelle -- b.3/1/1926 d.12/6/1996 (70)
NFL Executive
Names/Places: b. in South Gate, CA; FN:Alvin Ray
Misc: NFL Commissioner from 1960-89; presided over growth of league from 12 to 28 teams, merger with AFL, creation of Super Bowl and advent of huge TV rights fees.

Mike Rozier -- b.3/1/1961
NFL Runningback, College Football Player, USFL Figure
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1983)
Sports Teams: University of Nebraska, Pittsburgh Maulers (1984), Jacksonville Bulls (1985), Houston Oilers (1985-1990), Atlanta Falcons (1990-1991)

Maurício Rua -- b.11/25/1981 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian

Ilan Rubin -- b.7/7/1988 N.S.
Alternative Rock Musician
Group Names: Nine Inch Nails

Cesare Rubini -- b.11/2/1923 N.S. d.2/8/2011 N.S. (87)
Basketball Coach, Basketball Player, Swimmer, Water Polo Player, Italian
Misc: in the International Swimming, Italian Basketball and the Basketball Halls of Fame

Lloyd Ruby -- b.1/12/1928 d.3/23/2009 (81)
Auto Racer

Phillip Rudd -- b.5/19/1954
Heavy Metal Drummer, Australian
Misc: some say b. 1946
Group Names: AC/DC

Ricky Rudd -- b.9/12/1956 N.S.
Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN:The Rooster
Misc: NASCAR

Joseph Aloysius "Joe" Ruddy Sr. -- b.9/28/1878 N.S. d.11/11/1962 N.S. (84)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Poker Player, American

Ratko Rudić -- b.6/7/1948 N.S.
Water Polo Player, Croatian
Misc: Water Polo Coach and Former Water Polo Player

Mendy Rudolph -- b.3/8/1926 d.7/4/1979 (53)
Basketball Referee
Misc: worked for the NBA for 22 years from 1953-1975; regarded as one of the greatest officials in NBA history; officiated 2,112 NBA games.

Wilma Rudolph -- b.6/23/1940 N.S. d.11/12/1994 N.S. (54)
Sprinter, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field
Names/Places: MN:Glodean
Misc: won 3 gold medals (100m,200m and 4x400m relay) at 1960 Olympics; also won relay silver in '56 Games.

David Ruffin -- b.1/18/1941 N.S. d.6/1/1991 N.S. (50)
Baritone, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Meridan, MS; RFN:Eli
Group Names: The Temptations, soloist

Jimmy Ruffin -- b.5/7/1936 N.S. d.11/17/2014 N.S. (78)
Soul Singer
Names/Places: David Ruffin's elder brother; b. in Collinsville, MS
Song Titles: What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing -- b.5/3/1905 N.S. d.2/17/1986 N.S. (80)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: 6x All-Star, 6x World Series champ
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox (1924-1930), New York Yankees (1930-1942, 1945-1946), Chicago White Sox (1947)

Angela Ruggiero -- b.1/3/1980 N.S.
Hockey Defensive, Olympic Athlete
Sports Teams: United States women's national ice hockey team

Tracie Ruíz -- b.2/4/1963 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Tracie Lehuanani Ruiz-Conforto
Misc: synchronized swimmer (Olympic-gold-1984)

Todd Rundgren -- b.6/22/1948 N.S.
Engineer, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, American
Names/Places: b. in Upper Darby, PA; now known as TR-I (Todd Rundgren Interactive)
Group Names: Nazz (lead), Utopia (lead)
Song Titles: I Saw the Light, Hello It's Me, Bang the Drum All Day, Wolfman Jack (featuring Wolfman Jack)
Album Titles: Runt, Something/Anything?

Paul Runyan -- b.7/12/1908 N.S. d.3/17/2002 (93)
Golfer

Damon Runyon -- b.10/4/1880 N.S. d.12/10/1946 N.S. (66)
Author, Short Story Writer, Journalist, Sports Writer
Names/Places: b. in Manhattan, KS; FN:Alfred
Misc: musical: Guys and Dolls (based on two of his stories), The Brighter Side; in the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame

Art Rupe -- b.9/5/1917 N.S. d.4/15/2022 N.S. (104)
Businessperson, Music Producer
Misc: founder of Specialty Records

Adolph Rupp -- b.9/2/1901 d.12/10/1977 (76)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: coached the University of Kentucky basketball with 875 wins; in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Kansas (player 1920-1923), Freeport HS (coach 1926-1930), University of Kentucky (coach 1930-1972)

Jacob Ruppert Jr. -- b.8/5/1867 d.1/13/1939 (71)
Congressperson, Businessperson, MLB Owner
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (owned from 1915 until his death)

Bobby Rush -- b.11/10/1940 N.S.
Composer, Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues Performer
Misc: some say b. 1934

Cathy Rush -- b.4/7/1947 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Immaculata University (1972-1977)

Ian Rush -- b.10/20/1961
Soccer Striker, Welsh (Wales)
Misc: MBE

Otis Rush -- b.4/29/1934 N.S. d.9/29/2018 N.S. (84)
Drummer, Harmonicaist, Blues Singer/Guitarist

Jimmy Rushing -- b.8/26/1901 N.S. d.6/8/1972 N.S. (70)
Blues Singer
Names/Places: NN:Mr. 5x5
Group Names: Count Basie

Amos Rusie -- b.5/3/1871 d.12/6/1942 (71)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: fastball so intimidating that in 1893 the pitching mound is moved back 5'6" to its present 60'6"
Sports Teams: Indianapolis Hoosiers (1889), New York Giants (1890-1898), Cincinnati Reds (1901)

Blair Russel -- b.9/17/1880 d.12/7/1961 (81)
Hockey Player, Canadian
Misc: played 1899-1910; helped the Victorias to several Stanley Cup wins during his carrer
Sports Teams: Montreal Victorias

Doublas Albert "Doug" Russell -- b.2/20/1946 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Ernie Russell -- b.10/21/1883 d.2/23/1963 (79)
NHL Center, NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: played 1904-1914; NHL Rover
Sports Teams: Montreal Hockey Club, Montreal Wanderers

Fred Russell -- b.8/27/1906 N.S. d.1/26/2003 N.S. (96)
Sports Writer
Misc: Nashville Banner newspaper; favored sports scribe in Nashville for nearly 70 years

John D. Russell -- b.5/31/1902 d.11/15/1973 (71)
NBA Coach, Basketball Player
Misc: ABL championship as a player-coach (Cleveland Rosenblums, 1926); Eastern League championship (Trenton Moose, 1933); ABL championship (New York Jewels, 1939); played in the Interstate, New York State, Pennsylvania State, Metropolitan, and American Basketball Leagues.
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics (first coach 1946-1948), Seton Hall University (coach)

Leon Russell -- b.4/2/1942 N.S. d.11/13/2016 N.S. (74)
Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, Trumpeter, Bandleader, Bandleader, Jazz Performer
Names/Places: b. in Lawton, Ok.; RN:Hank Wilson
Misc: some sources give b. in 1941
Group Names: soloist, sessionist (one of the tops)
Song Titles: Tight Rope, Heartbreak Hotel (with Willie Nelson)
Album Titles: Carney, Leon Live, The Union (with Elton John)

William F. "Bill" Russell -- b.2/12/1934 N.S. d.7/31/2022 N.S. (88)
NBA Coach, NBA Center
Names/Places: b. in West Monroe, Louisiana
Misc: won titles in college, Olympics (1956), and pros; Russell was the greatest college player of his time; He played with the Boston Celtics from 1956-69 leading them to winning 11 NBA titles; he had the most NBA rebounds (4,104); also became first big league black head coach in 1966; In 1980 he was voted greatest player in NBA history. 11x NBA Champion (1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969), 12x NBA All-Star (1958-1969), 5x NBA MVP (1958, '61, '62, '63, '65), 3x All-NBA First Team Selection (1959, 1963, 1965), 8x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1958, 1960-1962, 1964, 1966-1968), 1x NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1969), 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996), NBA 35th Anniversary Team (1980), NBA 25th Anniversary Team (1971), FIBA Hall of Fame (2007); Celtics #6 retired
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics (player 1956-1969, coach 1966-1969), Seattle SuperSonics (1973-1977), Sacramento Kings (1987-1988)

Babe Ruth -- b.2/6/1895 d.8/16/1948 (53)
Movie Actor, MLB Right Fielder, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Baltimore, MD; 2873 hits; No. 3; The Bambino Sultan of Swat; RFN:George Herman, d. in New York
Misc: AL League Award Winner 1923; hit 60 HR's '27; 714 home runs; led AL 11x's; although his home run record was broken, the "Babe" is still considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game; His lifetime Batting Average was .342 and he still holds pitching records for the World Series, 2,211 RBIs
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox (1914-1919), New York Yankees (1920-1934), Boston Braves (1935)

Johnny Rutherford -- b.3/12/1938
Auto Racer
Names/Places: b. in Fort Worth, TX
Misc: NASCAR; Auto racer who became a race driver in 1959 and has since won 26 championship races. He won the Indy 500 3 times, in '74, '76 and '80. The '80 win was the first for a driver starting from the pole position.

Mike Rutherford -- b.10/2/1950
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group Names: Genesis, Mike & The Mechanics
Song Titles: All I Need is a Miracle, Word of Mouth, The Living Years, Silent Running, Over My Shoulder (all previous titles with Mike + The Mechanics)
Album Titles: Mike + The Mechanics, Living Years, Word of Mouth, Beggar on a Beach of Gold (all previous as Mike + The Mechanics)

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