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John Philip Sousa -- b.11/6/1854 N.S. d.3/6/1932 N.S. (77)
Composer, Bandleader, Conductor
Names/Places: NN: The King of American March Music; b. in Washington, D.C.
Misc: wrote 140 stirring marches
Song Titles: Semper Fidelis, King Cotton, Washington Post March, Stars & Stripes Forever

Dave Soutar -- b.3/7/1940
Bowler

Neville Southall -- b.9/16/1958
Soccer Goal Keeper, Welsh (Wales)
Misc: MBE

Billy Southworth -- b.3/9/1893 d.11/15/1969 (76)
MLB Manager, MLB Player
Misc: Cardinals Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Cleveland Indians (1913, 1915), Pittsburgh Pirates (1918-1920), Boston Braves (1921-1923), New York Giants (1924-1926), St. Louis Cardinals (1926-1927, 1929), St. Louis Cardinals (manager 1929, 1940-1945), Boston Braves (manager 1946-1949, 1950-1951)

Ed Souza -- b.9/22/1921 d.5/19/1979 (57)
Soccer Player

John Souza -- b.7/12/1920 d.3/11/2012 (91)
Soccer Player

Marieanne Spacey -- b.2/13/1966
Soccer Player, English
Misc: second striker, attacking midfielder; one of the greatest English soccer players of all time

Warren Spahn -- b.4/23/1921 d.11/24/2003 (82)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Buffalo, N.Y.
Misc: 17x All-Star, 8x NL wins leader, winner of 20 or more games in 13 of 21 season; led NL in wins 8 times; Cy Young Award winner in 1957; most career wins (363) by a left-hander; Braves #21 retired
Sports Teams: Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1942, 1946-1964), New York Mets (1965), San Francisco Giants (1965)

Albert Goodwill Spalding -- b.9/2/1849 N.S. d.9/9/1915 N.S. (66)
Businessperson, Executive, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: NN:Father of Baseball
Misc: A.G. Spalding & Brothers Sporting Goods Co.; N.L. co-founder
Sports Teams: Rockford Forest Citys (National Association of Baseball Players, 1866-1870), Boston Red Stockings (League Player, 1871-1875), Chicago White Stockings (League Player 1876-1878, League Manager 1876-1877)

Charles Harry "Dick" Spalding -- b.10/13/1893 d.2/3/1950 (56)
Soccer Player

Otis Spann -- b.3/21/1930 d.4/24/1970 (40)
Harmonicaist, Organist, Pianist, Blues Singer
Group Names: Muddy Waters band

Pervis Spann -- b.8/16/1932 N.S. d.3/14/2022 N.S. (89)
Music Figure
Misc: an American broadcaster and music promoter, who has been influential in the development of blues music in Chicago.

Tony Sparando -- b.1/18/1906 N.S. d.9/22/1989 N.S. (83)
Bowler

Tristram Speaker -- b.4/4/1888 d.12/8/1958 (70)
MLB Manager, MLB Center Fielder
Misc: AL Chalmers Award Winner 1912; AL batted .344 over 22 seasons; hit record 793 career doubles, 3515 hits; Tris hit more doubles than Pete Rose.
Sports Teams: Boston Americans/Red Sox (1907-1915), Cleveland Indians (1916-1926), Washington Senators (1927), Philadelphia Athletics (1928), Cleveland Indians (manager 1919-1926)

Phil Spector -- b.12/26/1939 N.S. d.1/16/2021 N.S. (81)
Executive, Outlaw, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Ronnie's hubby
Misc: created the "wall of sound" overdubbing & "sound on sound" layering

Ronnie Spector -- b.8/10/1943 N.S. d.1/12/2022 N.S. (78)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: some say b. 1947
Group Names: The Ronettes (lead as Veronica Bennett)

Gary Andrew Speed -- b.9/8/1969 N.S. d.11/27/2011 N.S. (42)
Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, English

Mac Curtis Speedie -- b.1/12/1920 N.S. d.3/5/1993 N.S. (73)
NFL Coach, NFL End, CFL Figure
Sports Teams: Cleveland Browns, Saskatchewan Roughriders, BC Lions

H. C. Speir -- b.10/6/1895 d.4/22/1972 (76)
Music Figure
Misc: talent broker and record store owner instrumenal in promoting blues music.

Aaron Spelling -- b.4/22/1928 d.6/23/2006 (78)
TV Actor, TV Producer
Names/Places: b. in Dallas; Carolyn Jones', then Candy's hubby, Tori's father
Misc: produced 2600+ hours of TV shows!; AP says b. 1923
TV Shows: Zane Grey Theatre, June Allyson Show, Playhouse 90, Dick Powell, Johnny Ringo, Lloyd Bridges, Burke's Law, Honeywest, Smothers Brothers, Guns of Will Sonnett, Mod Squad, Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Family, Fantasy Island, Friends, Hart to Hart, Hotel, Johnny Ringo, Lloyd Bridges, Love Boat, Mod Squad, Rookies, S.W.A.T., Starsky & Hutch, Vega$, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Strike Force, Matt Houston, Colbys, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Savannah, Malibu Shores

Alexander "Skip" Spence -- b.4/18/1946 N.S. d.4/16/1999 N.S. (52)
Drummer, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Group Names: Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service

Hubert Leonard Spence -- b.5/23/1909 N.S. d.11/10/1947 N.S. (38)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, British

Walter Spence -- b.3/3/1901 N.S. d.10/16/1958 N.S. (57)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, British

C. P. Spencer -- b.1/13/1938 N.S. d.10/20/2004 N.S. (66)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN: Crathman Plato Spencer
Group Names: The Originals, The Spinners, The Voice Masters

Jeremy Spencer -- b.7/4/1948
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Fleetwood Mac (co-founder)

Tim Spencer -- b.7/13/1908 d.4/26/1974 (65)
Banjoist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Vernon
Group Names: Sons of the Pioneers

Bill Spigner -- b.10/19/1949
Bowler

Barney Spinella -- b.2/1/1893 d.11/28/1991 (98)
Bowler
Names/Places: NN:Jumping Jack

Michael Spinks -- b.7/29/1956
Boxer, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: Leon's brother
Misc: Heavyweight champ 80s

Mark Spitz -- b.2/10/1950 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: MN: Andrew; b. in Modesto
Misc: set 23 world and 35 U.S. records; won all-time record 7 gold medals (4 individual, 3 relay) in 1972 Olympics; also won 4 medals (2 gold, a silver and a bronze) in 1968 Games for a total of 11; comeback attempt at age 41 foundered in 1991.

Victoria Spivey -- b.10/15/1906 N.S. d.10/3/1976 N.S. (69)
Pianist, Blues Singer

Shirley Spork -- b.5/14/1927 N.S. d.4/12/2022 N.S. (94)
Golfer
Misc: An LPGA Co-Founder

Tom Spring -- b.2/22/1795 d.8/20/1851 (56)
Boxer, English

Dame Dusty Springfield -- b.4/16/1939 N.S. d.3/2/1999 N.S. (59)
Guitarist, Adult-Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in London; RN:Mary Isobel Catherine O'Brien
Group Names: The Springfields, soloist

Bruce Springsteen -- b.9/23/1949 N.S.
Composer/Songwriter, Harmonicaist, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Freehold, NJ; RN:Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, Julianne Phillips, then Patty Scialfa's hubby
Misc: Top rock star of the 1980s
Group Names: The E. Street Band (lead)
Song Titles: Blinded by the Light, Born To Run, Hungry Heart, Dancing in the Dark, Cover Me, Born in the U.S.A., I'm on Fire, Glory Days, I'm Goin' Down, My Hometown, War, Brilliant Disguise, Tunnel of Love, One Step Up, Human Touch, Better Days, 57 Channels (And Nothin' On), Trapped
Album Titles: Born To Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, Nebraska, Born in the U.S.A., Tunnel of Love, Human Touch, Lucky Town, The Rising, Devils and dust, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, Magic, Working on a Dream, Wrecking Ball, High Hopes

Edward Alexander Sprinkle -- b.9/3/1923 N.S. d.7/28/2014 N.S. (90)
Football Figure
Names/Places: NN: The Meanest Man in Pro Football
Sports Teams: Chicago Bears (player), New York Jets (coach, 1962)

Steve Spurrier -- b.4/20/1945 N.S.
NFL Coach, NFL Quarterback, College Football Player, USFL Figure
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1966)
Sports Teams: University of Florida (1963-1966), San Francisco 49ers (1967-1975), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976), Florida (coach 1978), Georgia Tech (coach 1979), Duke (coach 1980-1982), Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL coach 1983-1985), Duke (coach 1987-1989), Florida (coach 1990-2001), Washington Redskins (coach 2002-2003), South Carolina (coach 2005-2015)

Kenley Dean "Ken" Squier -- b.4/10/1935 N.S. d.11/15/2023 N.S. (88)
Sportscaster, Auto Racer

Chris Squire -- b.3/4/1948 d.6/28/2015 (67)
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Group Names: Yes

Georges St-Pierre -- b.5/19/1981 N.S.
Actor, Mixed Martial Arts, Canadian

Kim St-Pierre -- b.12/14/1978 N.S.
Hockey Player, Canadian

Kenneth Stabler -- b.12/25/1945 d.7/9/2015 (69)
NFL Quarterback
Names/Places: b. in Foley, Ala.; NN:The Snake
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XI
Sports Teams: Spokane Shockers (1968-1969), Oakland Raiders (1970-1979), Houston Oilers (1980-1981), New Orleans Saints (1982-1984)

Allen Stack -- b.1/23/1928 N.S. d.9/12/1999 N.S. (71)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Hollis Stacy -- b.3/16/1954 N.S.
Golfer
Misc: LPGA golfer (US Open 1977, 78)

Augustus P. "Gus" Stager -- b.2/18/1923 N.S. d.7/6/2019 N.S. (96)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: Swimming Coach
Sports Teams: University of Michigan (swimming coach)

Amos Alonzo Stagg -- b.8/16/1862 d.3/17/1965 (102)
College Baseball Coach, College Football Coach, NBA Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: Grand Old Man of Football; 57-yr coach; coached Univ. of Chicago ftbl team 41 yrs incl 5 undefeated seasons; introduced the huddle, tackling dummy, man-in-motion, and end-around play; in the College Football and Basketball Halls of Fame.
Sports Teams: Yale (1885-1889), University of Chicago (as player, 1892, as football coach, 1892-1932), Pacific (football coach, CA, 1933-1946), Susquehanna (associate football HC, 1947-1952), Chicago (basketball coach, 1920-1921, Chicago (baseball coach, 1893-1905, 1907-1913)

Dawn Staley -- b.5/4/1970 N.S.
Basketball Figure, Basketball Coach
Misc: 2x Naismith Award (Virginia, 1991, 1992); 6x WNBA All-Star; 3x Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004).
Sports Teams: Richmond/Philadelphia Rage (1996-1998), Charlotte Sting (1999-2005), Houston Comets (2005-2006), Temple (coach 2000-2008), South Carolina (coach 2008-present as of 2015)

Gene Stallings -- b.3/2/1935 N.S. d.1/14/2025 N.S. (89)
NFL Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Figure
Sports Teams: Texas A&m (player 1954-1956), Alabama (1958-1964), Texas A&M (1965-1971), Dallas Cowboys (1972-1985), St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1986-1989), Alabama (1990-1996)

Johnny Stallworth -- b.7/15/1952
NFL Wide Receiver
Misc: 3x Pro Bowl; Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (1974-1987)

Lloyd Stallworth -- b.4/15/1941 d.10/27/2002 (61)
Choreographer, Choreographer, Songwriter, Musician, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: AKA Baby Lloyd
Group Names: The Famous Flames (backing band for James Brown)

Richard Anthony "Dick" Stanfel -- b.7/20/1927 N.S. d.6/22/2015 N.S. (87)
NFL Coach, NFL Guard
Misc: 5x Pro Bowl, 5x First Team, Super Bowl champ (XX)
Sports Teams: University of San Francisco (player), Detroit Lions (player 1952-1955), Washington Redskins (player 1956-1958), University of Notre Dame (coach 1959-1962), University of California Berkeley (coach 1963), Philadelphia Eagles (coach 1964-1970), San Francisco 49ers (coach 1971-1975), New Orleans Saints (1976-1980, 1997-1998), Chicago Bears (1981-1992)

Bill Stanfill -- b.1/13/1947 d.11/10/2016 N.S. (69)
NFL Defensive End, College Football Player, AFL Figure
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champ, 4x First Team All-Pro; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Georgia, Miami Dolphins (1969-1976)

Borislav "Bora" Stankovič -- b.7/9/1925 N.S. d.3/20/2020 N.S. (94)
Basketball Coach, Basketball Player, Serbian
Misc: in the Basketball and FIBA Halls of Fame

Allan Stanley -- b.3/1/1926 d.10/18/2013 (87)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1946-1969
Sports Teams: Providence Reds (AHL), Vancouver Canucks (WHL), New York Rangers, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers

"Barney" Stanley -- b.6/1/1893 d.5/16/1971 (77)
NHL Right Wing, NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: played 1911-1929
Sports Teams: Vancouver Millionaires, Calgary Tigers, Regina Capitals, Edmonton Eskimos, Chicago Black Hawks

Marianne Stanley -- b.4/29/1954 N.S.
WNBA Figure, Basketball Coach

Paul Stanley -- b.1/20/1952 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm Guitarist, Heavy Metal Performer
Names/Places: RLN:Eisen
Group Names: KISS

Frank Stanton -- b.3/20/1908 d.12/24/2006 (98)
TV Executive
Misc: of CBS

Patrick Gordon "Pat" Stanton -- b.9/13/1944 N.S.
Soccer Player, Scottish
Misc: midfielder, defernder, and manager

Leon Stap -- b.9/24/1928 N.S. d.4/26/1979 N.S. (50)
Wrestler
Misc: sometimes spelled Leon Stop; aka Fuzzy Cupid whose frequent tag team partner was Sky Low Low

Cleotha Staples -- b.4/11/1934 d.2/20/2013 (78)
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: Roebuck's daughter
Group Names: The Staple Singers

Mavis Staples -- b.7/10/1939
Political Activist, Actress, Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: Roebuck's daughter
Group Names: The Staple Singers

Pervis Staples -- b.11/6/1935 N.S. d.5/6/2021 N.S. (85)
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: Roebuck's son
Group Names: The Staple Singers

Roebuck "Pops" Staples -- b.12/28/1914 N.S. d.12/19/2000 N.S. (85)
Gospel Singer, Blues Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Staple Singers

Yvonne Staples -- b.10/23/1937 N.S. d.4/10/2018 N.S. (80)
Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: Roebuck's daughter
Group Names: The Staple Singers

Jean Stapleton -- b.1/19/1923 d.5/31/2013 (90)
Christian Scientist, TV/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Jeanne Murray
TV Shows: All in the Family (as Edith 'Dingbat' Bunker), Bagdad Cafe (as Jasmine)
Movie Titles: You've Got Mail

Jack Stapp -- b.12/8/1912 d.12/20/1980 (68)
Music Executive, Country Music Performer
Misc: WSM Radio executive and co-founder of Tree Publishing

JoJo Starbuck -- b.2/14/1951
Figure Skater

Willie Stargell -- b.3/6/1940 d.4/9/2001 (61)
MLB First Baseman, MLB Outfielder
Names/Places: b. in Earlsboro, NC; RFN:Wilver Dornel
Misc: 7x All-Star, 2x World Series champ, NL LCS MVP 1979, NL MVP 1979, World Series MVP in 1979; led NL in home runs twice (1971, 73); 475 career HRs; some say b. 1941; Pirates #8 retired
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates (1962-1982)

Archie Stark -- b.12/21/1897 d.5/27/1985 (87)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Jayson Stark -- b.7/19/1951 N.S.
Author, Sports Writer

Bart Starr -- b.1/9/1934 N.S. d.5/26/2019 N.S. (85)
NFL Coach, NFL Quarterback
Names/Places: b. in Montgomery, Ala.
Misc: led Green Bay to 5 NFL titles and 2 Super Bowl wins from 1961-67; regular season MVP in 1966; Super Bowl I and II MVP (1967, 1968), 4x Pro Bowls, career 24,718 passing yds & 152 TDs, 15 years; Packers #15 retired
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers (player 1956-1971, head coach 1975-1983)

Edwin Starr -- b.1/21/1942 N.S. d.4/2/2003 N.S. (61)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RN:Charles Hatcher
Song Titles: War

Sir Ringo Starr -- b.7/7/1940 N.S.
Movie Actor, TV Host, Music Executive, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Drummer, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in Liverpool; RN:Richard Starkey; Barbara Bach's hubby
Group Names: Roy Storm and the Hurricanes, The Beatles, soloist
Song Titles: With a Little Help from My Friends, Yellow Submarine, Act Naturally (previous titles as part of The Beatles), It Don't Cme Easy, Photograph, You're Sixteen, Back Off Boogaloo, Oh My My, Snookeroo, No No Song
Album Titles: Sentimental Journey, Ringo, Goodnight Vienna
TV Shows: Shining Time Station, Best Wishes

Stan Stasiak -- b.4/13/1937 N.S. d.6/19/1997 N.S. (60)
Wrestler, Canadian
Names/Places: RN: George Emile Stipich

Peter Šťastný -- b.9/18/1956 N.S.
NHL Center, Canadian
Sports Teams: Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues

Jason Statham -- b.7/26/1967 N.S.
Actor, Stuntman, Producer, Martial Arts, English
Movie Titles: The Transporter (series), Snatch, Crank, "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", In the Name of the King, The Bank Job, Death Race, Transporter 3, Crank: High Voltage, War, Furious 7, Spy

Candi Staton -- b.3/13/1940 N.S.
Songwriter, Gospel Singer, Soul Singer

Roger "The Dodger" Staubach -- b.2/5/1942
Sportscaster, NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: he chose the Naval Academy over 25 other scholarships. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1963 and served a tour of duty in the Navy before joining the Dallas Cowboys in 1969; led Dallas to 2 Super Bowl titles (1972,78) and was Super Bowl VI MVP in 1972; 5-time leading passer in NFC (1971,73,77-79); career 22,700 yards & 153 TDs passing, 2,264 yards & 20 TDs rushing, 83.4% passer rating; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame; SB's V, VI, X, XII, XIII; Cowboys #12 no longer issued
Sports Teams: U.S. Navy, Dallas Cowboys (1969-1979)

Ernie Stautner -- b.4/20/1925 d.2/16/2006 (80)
NFL Coach, NFL Tackle
Misc: Arena Football League Figure; 9x Pro Bowl, 10x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl champ; Steelers #70 retired
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (player 1950-1963), Pittsburgh Steelers (coach 1963-1964), Washington Redskins (coach 1965), Dallas Cowboys (coach 1966-1988), Dallas Texans (coach 1990), Denver Broncos (coach 1991-1994), Frankfurt Galaxy (coach 1995-1997)

John Steadman -- b.2/14/1927 N.S. d.1/1/2001 N.S. (73)
Sports Writer
Misc: The Baltimore Sun

Turkey Stearnes -- b.5/8/1901 d.9/4/1979 (78)
Baseball Figure
Misc: was an African American outfielder in the Negro Leagues.
Sports Teams: Nashville Giants (1920), Montgomery Grey Sox (1921), Detroit Stars (1923-1931, 1937), New York Lincoln Giants (1930), Kansas City Monarchs (1931, 1934, 1938-1940), Chicago American Giants (1932-1935, 1937-1938), Philadelphia Stars (1936)

Joe Stecher -- b.4/4/1893 d.3/29/1974 (80)
Wrestler
Misc: sometimes spelled Joe Stetcher

Billy Steel -- b.5/1/1923 d.5/13/1982 (59)
Soccer Player, Scottish

John (B. 1941) Steel -- b.2/4/1941 N.S.
Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Group Names: The Animals

Don "The Real Don" Steele -- b.4/1/1936 N.S. d.8/5/1997 N.S. (61)
Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: RN:Donald S. Revert Steele
Misc: Famous Los Angeles personality on stations such as Boss Radio KHJ, and other stations through KRTH 101.1 (KHJ-AM's former sister station)

Freddie Steele -- b.12/18/1912 d.8/22/1984 (71)
Movie Actor, Boxer

Ray Steele -- b.2/2/1900 d.9/11/1949 (49)
Wrestler, Russian
Names/Places: RN:Peter Sauer

Harry Steers -- b.10/3/1880 d.2/13/1963 (82)
Bowler
Misc: the first man to bowl in 50 ABC Tournaments.

Jim Stefanich -- b.11/1/1941
Bowler
Misc: won seven ABC Tournament titles, and 13 PBA titles

Mike Stefanik -- b.5/20/1958 N.S. d.9/15/2019 N.S. (61)
Auto Racer

Britta Steffen -- b.11/16/1983 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, German

Chris Stein -- b.1/5/1950
Songwriter, New Wave Guitarist
Group Names: Blondie

Colin Stein -- b.5/10/1947 N.S.
Soccer Player, Scottish

John "Jock" Stein -- b.10/5/1922 N.S. d.9/10/1985 N.S. (62)
Soccer Player, Scottish
Misc: CBE; centre half and manager

Otto Stein Jr. -- b.1/20/1893 d.3/16/1949 (56)
Bowler

Seymour Stein -- b.4/18/1942 N.S. d.4/2/2023 N.S. (80)
Music Figure
Misc: an entrepreneur in the music industry; a cofoounder and chairman of Sire Records, the label that put punk and New Wave (as well as Madonna) on the music map.

Lewis Steinberg -- b.9/13/1933 N.S. d.7/21/2016 N.S. (82)
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Booker T & the MG's

Rick Steiner -- b.3/9/1961 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Robert Rechsteiner

Scott Steiner -- b.7/29/1962 N.S.
Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Scott Rechsteiner

Christian "Chris" Steinmetz -- b.6/28/1882 N.S. d.6/11/1963 N.S. (80)
College Basketball Player
Misc: Led Wisconsin National Championship Game (1905); Western championship (1905); charter member of Helms Foundation Hall of Fame; enshrined in Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.

Carrie Lynne Steinseifer -- b.2/12/1968 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: aka Carolyn Bates

Edward S. "Ed" Steitz -- b.11/7/1920 N.S. d.5/21/1990 N.S. (69)
College Basketball Coach
Misc: Basketball Official who was considered the leading worldwide authority on amateur basketball rules

Jan Stender -- b.5/7/1906 N.S. d.10/20/1989 N.S. (83)
Swimmer, Dutch (Netherlands)
Misc: Swimming Coach

Jan Stenerud -- b.11/26/1942
NFL Kicker, Norweigan
Misc: Ski Jumper; Place Kicker K.C. Chiefs; kicker had 7 seasons scoring over 100 points; career 1,699 points
Sports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs (1967-1979), Green Bay Packers (1980-1983), Minnesota Vikings (1984-1985)

Casey Stengel -- b.7/30/1890 d.9/29/1975 (85)
Movie Actor, MLB Manager, MLB Player
Names/Places: NN:The Old Perfessor; b. in Kansas City, Missouri; RFN:Charles Dillon
Misc: managed Yankees to 10 pennants, 7 championships 1949-60; some say b. 1891
Sports Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers/Superbas/Robins (1912-1917), Pittsburgh Pirates (1918-1919), Philadelphia Phillies (1920-1921), New York Giants (1921-1923), Boston Braves (1924-1925), Brooklyn Dodgers (manager 1934-1936), Boston Braves (manager 1938-1943), New York Yankees (manager 1949-1960), New York Mets (manager 1962-1965)

Clem Stephenson -- b.2/6/1890 d.10/24/1961 (71)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: inside forward

Dwight Stephenson -- b.11/20/1957
NFL Runningback, NFL Center
Sports Teams: Miami Dolphins (1980-1987)

Jan Stephenson -- b.12/22/1951 N.S.
Golfer, Australian
Misc: golfer (LPGA Rookie of Year-1974)

Richard Sterban -- b.4/24/1943
Bass Singer/Basso, Country Music Singer
Group Names: The Oak Ridge Boys

Jill Ann Sterkel -- b.5/27/1961 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

Annette Sterling -- b.7/4/1943 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Beard
Group Names: Martha & the Vandellas

Bill Stern -- b.7/1/1907 d.11/19/1971 (64)
Actor, TV Host, Radio Disc Jock, Sportscaster
Misc: Famous showman-sportscaster; announced the nation's first remote sports broadcast and the first telecast of a baseball game.

David J. Stern -- b.9/22/1942 N.S. d.1/1/2020 N.S. (77)
NBA Executive
Misc: Marketing expert and former NBA commissioner; took office the year Michael Jordan turned pro; has presided over stunning artistic and financial success of NBA both nationally and internationally, best demonstrated by reception of the Dream Team at 1992 Olympics; league has grown from 23 teams to 27 during his watch and will expand to 29 in 1995 with arrival of Toronto and Vancouver; received unprecedented 5-year, $27.5 million contract extension in 1990.

Barbara Stevens -- b.9/20/1954 N.S.
College Basketball Coach

Carl Ray Stevens -- b.9/5/1935 N.S. d.5/3/1996 N.S. (60)
Wrestler
Names/Places: wrestled under the names as Ray Stevens, Ray "The Crippler" Stevens, or Ray "Blond Bomber" Stevens

Cat Stevens -- b.7/21/1948
Author, Composer/Songwriter, Pianist, Folk Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: known as Yusef (or Yusuf) Islam; RN:Stephen Demetri Georgiou; also refferred to as The Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens But Does Not Go By The Name Of Prince
Song Titles: Peace Train, Wild World

Gary Stevens -- b.3/6/1963 N.S.
Actor, Sports Analyst, Horse Jockey

Ray Stevens -- b.1/24/1939 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Music Producer, Songwriter, Pianist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Clarksdale, GA; RN:Harold Ray Ragsdale
Misc: many say b. in 1941
Song Titles: Ahab the Arab, The Streak, Santa Claus is Watching You, Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills, Gitarzan
TV Shows: The Andy Williams Show regular, The Ray Stevens Show (host)

Scott Stevens -- b.4/1/1964 N.S.
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1982-2004
Sports Teams: Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils

Shadoe Stevens -- b.11/3/1947 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Panelist, Announcer, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: RN:Terry Ingstad
Misc: former AT-40 radio show host
TV Shows: Hollywood Squares (panel & host), Max Monroe Loose Cannon, Dave's World (as Kenny Becket)

William "Mickey" Stevenson -- b.1/4/1937 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter
Misc: worked for the Motown group of labels in the 1960s

Emanuel Steward -- b.7/7/1944 d.10/25/2012 (68)
Boxing Trainer
Misc: worked with multiple world boxing champions including Lennox Lewis and Thomas Hearns.

Billy Stewart -- b.3/24/1937 N.S. d.1/17/1970 N.S. (32)
Composer, Keyboardist, Pianist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: NN:Fat Boy
Song Titles: Summertime

"Black Jack" Stewart -- b.5/6/1917 N.S. d.5/25/1983 N.S. (66)
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1937-1953
Sports Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Hornets (AHL), Chatham Maroons (OHASr)

Bob Stewart -- b.8/27/1920 N.S. d.5/4/2012 N.S. (91)
TV Producer
Misc: game shows
TV Shows: The $10,000 Pyramid and their higher dollar amounts and sequels

Dave A. Stewart -- b.9/9/1952 N.S.
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Bassist, Keyboardist, Synthesizer, New Wave Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: Siobhan Fahey's hubby; not to be confused with other musicians named Dave Stewart
Group Names: Eurythmics

Earnie Stewart -- b.3/28/1969
Soccer Midfielder, Dutch (Netherlands)

Ian Stewart -- b.7/18/1938 d.12/12/1985 (47)
Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Performer, Scottish
Group Names: Rolling Stones (an original member)

Ivan Stewart -- b.6/4/1945 N.S.
Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN: Ironman

Sir Jackie Stewart -- b.6/11/1939
Sports Commentator, Auto Racer, Scottish
Misc: retired with 27 Formula One races and 3 world driving titles from 1965-73.

Jim Stewart -- b.7/29/1930 N.S. d.12/5/2022 N.S. (92)
Executive, Music Figure
Misc: Stax label founder

Melvin Stewart -- b.11/16/1968 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: RN: Melvin Monroe Stewart Jr.

Nels Stewart -- b.12/29/1902 d.8/21/1957 (54)
NHL Center, Canadian
Names/Places: RN:Robert Nelson Stewart; NN:Old Poison
Misc: played 1925-1940, the first pro to score 300 goals
Sports Teams: Montreal Maroons, Boston Bruins, New York Americans

Norm Stewart -- b.1/20/1935
College Basketball Coach
Misc: in the College Basketball Hall of Fame
TV Shows: University of Missouri (player 1953-1956, coach 1967-1999), State College of Iowa (1961-1966)

Paul (Hockey) Stewart -- b.3/21/1953 N.S.
NHL Left Wing
Misc: Hockey Referee
Sports Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Cincinnatti Stingers, Quebec Nordiques

Payne Stewart -- b.1/30/1957 d.10/25/1999 (42)
Golfer

Redd Stewart -- b.5/27/1923 d.8/2/2003 (80)
Pianist, Country Music Guitarist
Group Names: Golden West Cowboys

Sir Rod Stewart -- b.1/10/1945 N.S.
Protestant, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Banjoist, Harmonicaist, Harp, Rock and Roll Singer, Scottish
Names/Places: b. in London; RN:Roderick David Stewart III; wed to Britt Ekland, Alana Hamilton, Kelly Emberg, Rachel Hunter, and Penny Lancaster
Group Names: The Jeff Beck Group; The (Small) Faces, soloist
Song Titles: Maggie May, Every Picture Tells a Story, You Wear It Well, Sailing, This Old Heart of Mine, Tonight's The Night, The First Cut is the Deepest, You're In My Heart, Hot Legs, I Was Only Joking, Do You Think I'm Sexy, Ain't Love a Bitch, Passion, Tonight I'm Yours, Young Turks, Baby Jane, Infatuation, Some Guys Have All the Luck, People Get Ready (with Jeff Beck), Love Touch, Every Beat of My Heart, Lost in You, Forever Young, Crazy About Her, This Old Heart of Mine (with Ronald Isley), Downtown Train, It Takes Two (with Tina Turner), Rhythm of My Heart, The Motown Song, Your Song, Have I Told You Lately, Reason to Believe, All For Love (with Bryan Adams and Sting)
Album Titles: Every Picture Tells a Story, Never a Dull Moment, Smiler, Atlantic Crossing, A Night on the Town, Foot Loose and Fancy Free, Blondes Have More Fun, Foolish Behaviour, Tonight I'm Yours, Body Wishes, Camouflage, Every Beat of My Heart, Out of Order, Vagabound Heart, A Spanner in the Works, When We Were the New Boys, Human, It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook, As Time Goes By: The Great American Songbook 2, Stardust: The Great American Songbook 3, Thanks for the Memory: The Great American Songbook Volume IV, Still the Same...Great Rock Classics of Our Time, Soulbook, Fly Me To The Moon...The Great American Songbook Volume V, Time, Another Country
Video Titles: It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook, One Night Only! Rod Stewart Live at Royal Albert Hall

Tony Stewart -- b.5/20/1971 N.S.
Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN: Smoke

William "Bill" Stewart -- b.9/20/1895 N.S. d.2/18/1964 N.S. (68)
MLB Umpire, Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Hockey Official

Marlene Stewart-Streit -- b.3/9/1934
Golfer, Canadian

Michael Stich -- b.10/18/1968 N.S.
Tennis Player, German
Misc: PRON:Shtikh, not Steek, Stick, or Stitch; b. Feb 7?

Nobby Stiles -- b.5/18/1942 N.S. d.10/30/2020 N.S. (78)
Soccer Player, English
Misc: defensive midfielder

Stephen Stills -- b.1/3/1945
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Bassist, Drummer, Keyboardist, Pianist, Tambourinist, Classic Rock Performer
Names/Places: b. in Dallas, Texas
Misc: he is a double Hall of Fame member for his two groups
Group Names: Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, soloist

Jim Stillwagon -- b.2/11/1949 N.S. d.2/4/2018 N.S. (68)
College Football Player, CFL Figure
Misc: 3x CFL All-Star, 3x CFL East All-Star; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1971-1975)

Sting -- b.10/2/1951
Movie/Stage Actor, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Bassist, Pianist, Jazz Musician, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in Newcastle; RN:Gordon Matthew Sumner
Misc: nicknamed Sting because of his favorite yellow & black jersey; Amnesty Int'l & Brazilian RainForest activist; stage: Three-penny opera
Group Names: The Police (lead singer), soloist
Song Titles: Roxanne, Can't Stand Losing You, Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, So Lonely, Don't Stand So Close To Me, De Do Do Do De Da Da Da, Invisible Sun, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Spirits in the Material World, Every Breath You Take, King of Pain (all previous titles as the lead of The Police), If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Fortress Around Your Heart, We'll Be Together, All This Time, All For Love
Album Titles: Outlandos d'Amour, Reggatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta, Ghost in the Machine, Synchronicity (all previous titles as lead of The Police), Dream of the Blue Turtles, Nothing Like The Sun, The Soul Cages, Ten Summoner's Tales, Mercury Falling, Brand New Day, Sacred Love
Movie Titles: Quadrophenia, Dune, The Bride

Michael Stipe -- b.1/4/1960 N.S.
Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Decatur, GA
Group Names: R.E.M.

Lorraine Stitzlein -- b.5/16/1928 d.11/30/2012 (84)
Bowler
Names/Places: NN: The First Lady of the PBA

Tom Stock -- b.??/??/1942 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: b. c. 1942

Dick Stockton -- b.11/22/1942 N.S.
Sportscaster
Names/Places: not to be confused with tennis player Richard "Dick" Stockton

John Houston Stockton -- b.3/26/1962 N.S.
NBA Guard, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 10x NBA All-Star (1989-1997, 2000); 2x All-NBA First Team Selection; 6x All-NBA Second Team Selection; 3x All-NBA Third Team Selection; 5x NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selection; 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (1992, 1996); Member of the "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010; 50 Greatest Players in NBA History; All-time leader in assists; All-time leader in steals; Jazz #10 retired; in the College and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Utah Jazz (1984-2003)

Brandon Stoddard -- b.3/31/1937 N.S. d.12/22/2014 N.S. (77)
Producer
Misc: president of ABC Productions, ABC Motion Pictures, ABC Entertainment, and a partner in Ancient Mariner Films in Los Angeles.

Gordon Stoker -- b.8/3/1924 d.3/27/2013 (88)
Country Music Singer
Group Names: The Jordanaires

Frank Stokes -- b.1/1/1888 d.12/12/1955 (67)
Blues Performer
Misc: considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style.

Maurice Stokes -- b.6/17/1933 d.4/6/1970 (36)
NBA Player
Misc: 3x NBA All-Star(1956-58); 3x All-NBA Second Team Selection (1956-58); NBA Rookie of the Year (1956); Sacramento Kings #12 retired; in the College Basketball and Pro Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Rochester/Cincinnatti Royals (1955-1958)

Frederick S. Stolle -- b.10/8/1938 N.S. d.3/5/2025 N.S. (86)
Tennis Player, Australian
Misc: US Open-1966

Michael "Mike" Stoller -- b.3/13/1933 N.S.
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter
Misc: Many popular hits with Ahmet Ertegun

Cliffie Stone -- b.3/1/1917 d.1/17/1998 (80)
Comedian, TV Host, Music Executive, Music Producer, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Music Publisher, Bassist, Bandleader, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: RN:Clifford Gilpin Snyder
Song Titles: The Popcorn Song

Freddie Stone -- b.6/5/1947
Pastor, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Dallas, TX; aka Freddie Stewart
Misc: some say b. in 1946
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone

Jesse Stone -- b.11/16/1901 d.4/1/1999 (97)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Soul Singer
Misc: a major influence on 20th century music who wrote ``Shake, Rattle and Roll'' and helped develop many of Atlantic Records' biggest hits; worked with artists such as Ray Charles, Big Joe Turner, the Drifters and the Clovers
Song Titles: "Shake, Rattle and Roll" (songwriter)

Phil Stone -- b.1/20/1907 d.11/4/2003 (96)
Soccer Player

Rosemary "Rosie" Stone -- b.3/21/1945 N.S.
Keyboardist, Pianist, Violinist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: aka Rosie Stone Banks
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone

Sly Stone -- b.3/15/1943 N.S. d.6/9/2025 N.S. (82)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Dallas, TX; RN:Sylvester Stewart
Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone

Ernest Van "Pop" Stoneman -- b.5/25/1893 N.S. d.6/14/1968 N.S. (75)
Songwriter, Banjoist, Harmonicaist, Country Music Singer

Joseph Story -- b.9/18/1779 N.S. d.9/10/1845 N.S. (65)
Supreme Court Justice, Lawyer
Names/Places: aka Joseph Thomas Story?

Robert Todd Storz -- b.5/8/1924 d.4/13/1964 (39)
Radio Broadcaster
Names/Places: NN: The Father of the Top 40 Radio Format.

Sharon Stouder -- b.11/9/1948 N.S. d.6/23/2013 N.S. (64)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Names/Places: aka Sharon Marie Stouder or Sharon Stouder Clark
Misc: Olympic Gold 1964

Marvin "Bud" Stoudt -- b.10/17/1931 N.S. d.4/6/2021 N.S. (89)
Bowler

Juno Stover-Irwin -- b.11/22/1928 N.S. d.7/2/2011 N.S. (82)
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: (Olympic-silver-1956)

Petar Stoychev -- b.10/24/1976 N.S.
Swimmer, Bulgarian

Gordon Strachan -- b.2/9/1957
Soccer Midfielder, Soccer Manager, Scottish

Chris Strachwitz -- b.7/1/1931 N.S. d.5/5/2023 N.S. (91)
Record Company Owner, Music Producer, Musician, German

Izzy Stradlin -- b.4/8/1962
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RN:Jeff Isabelle
Group Names: Guns 'N Roses

Michael Strahan -- b.11/21/1971 N.S.
Actor, TV Host, Personality, Sports Analyst, NFL Defensive End
Sports Teams: New York Giants
TV Shows: Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Michael, Strahan and Sara

Sammy Strain -- b.12/9/1939 N.S.
Musician, Soul Singer
Group Names: Little Anthony & the Imperials, The O'Jays

George Strait -- b.5/18/1952
Movie Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Pianist, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: NN: the King of Country; b. in Pearsall, TX
Misc: had numerous #1 singles and albums on the country charts since the 1980s
Song Titles: Fool-Hearted Memory

Hank Stram -- b.1/3/1923 d.7/4/2005 (82)
Football Announcer, NFL Player, College Football Coach
Sports Teams: Purdue (1948-1955), University of Notre Dame, Southern Methodist University, University of Miami, Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1974), New Orleans Saints (1976-1977)

Bob Strampe -- b.4/14/1931 N.S. d.7/12/2024 N.S. (93)
Bowler

Curtis Strange -- b.1/30/1955
Golfer
Names/Places: b. in Norfolk, VA
Misc: won consecutive U.S. Open titles (1988-89); 3-time leading money winner on PGA Tour (1985,87-88); first PGA player to win $1 million in one year (1988).

William Everett "Billy" Strange -- b.9/29/1930 N.S. d.2/22/2012 N.S. (81)
Actor, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist

Trish Stratus -- b.12/18/1975
Actress, Personality, Wrestler, Model, Canadian
Names/Places: RN:Patricia Anne Stratigeas
Misc: in the WWE Hall of Fame

Richard Street -- b.10/5/1942 N.S. d.2/27/2013 N.S. (70)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Temptations

Alison Streeter -- b.??/??/1964 N.S.
Swimmer, British
Misc: has swum across the English Channel 43 times

Barbra Streisand -- b.4/24/1942
Author, Jewish, Movie/Stage Actress, Movie Producer/Director, Music Producer, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; MN:Joan; Elliot Gould's ex-, James Brolin's wife
Misc: stage: Funny Girl, I Can Get It For You Wholesale (which was referenced from Dr. Dave's song "Vanna, Pick Me a Letter"; won Emmy, Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe
Book Titles: My Passion For Design
Song Titles: Happy Days are Here Again, Funny Girl, People, The Way We Were, My Heart Belongs to Me, Evergreen, You Don't Bring Me Flowers (with Neil Diamond), The Main Event/Fight, Enough is Enough (with Donna Summer), Woman in Love, Guilty
Album Titles: The Barbra Streisand Album, The Second Barbra Streisand Album, People, My Name is Barbra, My Name is Barbra Two, Color Me Barbra, The Broadway Album, The Way We Were, Superman, Songbird, Wet, Guilty, Back to Broadway, Higher Ground, Funny Girl, A Star is Born
Movie Titles: For Pete's Sake, The Main Event, Funny Lady, The Owl and the Pussycat, Yentl, A Star is Born, Hello Dolly!, Nuts, What's Up Doc?, Funny Girl, The Prince of Tides, The Way We Were, The Mirror Has Two Faces, The Little Fockers, Meet The Fockers, Guilt Trip

Young Stribling -- b.12/26/1904 d.10/3/1933 (28)
Boxer

Al Stricklin -- b.1/29/1908 d.10/15/1986 (78)
Jazz Pianist, Country Music Performer
Group Names: Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

C. Vivian Stringer -- b.3/16/1948 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: Cheyney State (1972-1983), University of Iowa (1983-1995), Rutgers University (1995-present as of 2016)

Earl "Yogi" Strom -- b.12/15/1927 N.S. d.7/10/1994 N.S. (66)
Basketball Referee
Names/Places: NN:The Pied Piper
Misc: worked 29 years in the NBA (1957-1969, 1973-1990) and three in the ABA (1969-1972)

Ken Strong -- b.4/21/1906 d.10/5/1979 (73)
NFL Player
Misc: NFL, AFL halfback; the first player in NFL history to attempt and score on a fair catch kick.
Sports Teams: New York University, Staten Island Stapletons (1929-1932), New York Giants (1933-1935), New York Yankees (AFL II, 1936-1937), New York Giants (1939), New York Giants (1944-1947)

Chief Jay Strongbow -- b.10/4/1928 d.4/3/2012 (83)
Wrestler, Italian, Jamaican
Names/Places: RN:Luke Joseph Scarpa

Judy Stropus -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Auto Racer

Joe Strummer -- b.8/21/1952 d.12/22/2002 (50)
Lyricist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Punk Rock Singer, British, Turkish
Names/Places: RN:John Mellor
Misc: some say b. Aug 21 1953 or Jan 25, 1955
Group Names: The Clash

Bill Struth -- b.6/16/1875 N.S. d.9/21/1956 N.S. (81)
Soccer Player, Scottish

Drew Struzan -- b.3/18/1947 N.S. d.10/13/2025 N.S. (78)
Artist, Illustrator
Misc: a Cover Designer for more than 150 film posters such as Blade Runner, Harry Potter, Star Wars film series, Back To The Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones film series and more; also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers. He is in the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.

Bruce Stuart -- b.11/30/1881 d.10/28/1961 (79)
NHL Forward, Canadian
Misc: NHL Rover; played 1899-1911
Sports Teams: Quebec Bulldogs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Wanderers, Portage Lakes Hockey Club, Pittsburgh Professionals, Pittsburgh Victorias

Gilbert Charles Stuart -- b.12/3/1755 d.7/9/1828 (72)
Painter
Misc: American portraits such as Presidents Monroe, Jefferson and Madison; one of the great portrait painters of his era and the creator of a distinctively American portrait style.

Marty Stuart -- b.9/30/1958 N.S.
Songwriter, Fiddler, Mandolin, Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Misc: some say b. 1943
Song Titles: Hillbilly Rock

Mary Stuart -- b.7/4/1926 N.S. d.2/28/2002 N.S. (75)
Soap Actress
Misc: never won an Emmy
TV Shows: Search For Tomorrow (as Joanne Tourneur Tate), Guiding Light (as Meta Bauer)

William Hodgson "Hod" Stuart -- b.2/20/1879 d.6/23/1907 (28)
NHL Defensive, Canadian

Joe Stubbs -- b.12/9/1942 N.S. d.2/5/1998 N.S. (55)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RN: Joseph Stubbles
Group Names: The Contours, The Falcons, The Originals, 100 Proof (Aged in Soul)

Levi Stubbs -- b.6/6/1936 N.S. d.10/17/2008 N.S. (72)
Pop Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Stubbles
Group Names: The Four Tops

Paul Sturrock -- b.10/10/1956 N.S.
Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Scottish

Joe Stydahar -- b.3/17/1912 d.3/23/1977 (65)
NFL Coach, NFL Tackle
Misc: 6x All Pro; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Chicago Bears (player 1936-1943, 1945-1946), Los Angeles Rams (coach 1950-1951), Chicago Cardinals (coach 1953-1954)

Alec John Such -- b.11/14/1951 N.S. d.6/4/2022 N.S. (70)
Heavy Metal Bassist
Names/Places: aka Alexander John Such
Misc: Death announced on June 5
Group Names: Bon Jovi

Louise Suggs -- b.9/7/1923 d.8/7/2015 N.S. (91)
Businessperson, Golfer
Misc: LPGA founder; won 11 Majors and 50 LPGA events overall from 1949-62.

Helena Suková -- b.2/23/1965 N.S.
Tennis Player, Czech

Ed Sullivan -- b.9/28/1902 N.S. d.10/13/1974 N.S. (72)
Journalist, Columnist, Variety Show Host
Names/Places: MN:Vincent; b. in Manhattan, New York
Misc: The Great Stone Face as the most famous variety show host in the history of TV on his own really big shew, The Ed Sullivan Show (aka The Toast of the Town); had twin bro Daniel who died within a year
TV Shows: Ed Sullivan Show (host)

John Lawrence Sullivan -- b.10/15/1858 N.S. d.2/2/1918 N.S. (59)
Boxer
Misc: the last bareknuckle heavyweight champ 1882-92 and the first heavyweight champ of gloved boxing

Niki Sullivan -- b.6/23/1937 d.4/6/2004 (66)
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: The Crickets (a backing band for Buddy Holly)

Pat Sullivan -- b.1/18/1950 N.S. d.12/1/2019 N.S. (69)
NFL Quarterback, College Football Coach, College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1971)
Sports Teams: Auburn University (player 1969-1971, coach 1986-1991), Atlanta Falcons (1972-1975), Washington Redskins (1976-1977), TCU (coach 1992-1997), UAB (coach 1999-2006), Samford (coach 2007-2014)

Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman -- b.11/2/1970 N.S.
Dancer, Wrestler

Hubert Sumlin -- b.11/16/1931 d.12/4/2011 (80)
Blues Performer

Donna Summer -- b.12/31/1948 N.S. d.5/17/2012 N.S. (63)
Artist, Baptist, Movie Actress, Songwriter, Disco Singer
Names/Places: Bruce Sudano's wife, b. in Boston; RN:LaDonna Andrea Gaines; NN:The Queen of Disco
Misc: novelty song about her: Donna Summer On The Radio
Song Titles: Last Dance, Hot Stuff, Love To Love You Baby, Heaven Knows, I Feel Love, Bad Girls, MacArthur Park, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough with Barbra Streisand), On The Radio, Sunset People, The Wanderer, Dim All The Lights, She Works Hard for the Money, Love is in Control, Dinner With Gershwin, This Time I Know It's For Real
Album Titles: Live and More, Love to Love You Baby, I Remember Yesterday, Bad Girls, The Wanderer, She Works Hard for the Money
Movie Titles: Thank God It's Friday

Pat Summerall -- b.5/10/1930 d.4/16/2013 (82)
Sportscaster, NFL Player
Misc: announced football, golf, and tennis; CBS Radio; True Value Hardware; some say b. 1931; in the National Sportscasters Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Detroit Lions (1952), Chicago Cardinals (1953-1957), New York Giants (1958-1961)
TV Shows: CBS Sports

Mike Summerbee -- b.12/15/1942
Soccer Player, English
Misc: right wing and forward

Andy Summers -- b.12/31/1942 N.S.
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: RN:Andrew Somers
Misc: some say b. 1943
Group Names: The Police, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Song Titles: Roxanne, Can't Stand Losing You, Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, So Lonely, Don't Stand So Close To Me, De Do Do Do De Da Da Da, Invisible Sun, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Spirits in the Material World, Every Breath You Take, King of Pain (all previous titles as The Police)
Album Titles: Outlandos d'Amour, Reggatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta, Ghost in the Machine, Synchronicity (all previous titles as The Police)
TV Shows: The Dennis Miller Show

Pat Summitt -- b.6/14/1952 N.S. d.6/28/2016 N.S. (64)
College Basketball Coach
Sports Teams: University of Tennessee (coach 1974-2012)

Rosalynn Sumners -- b.4/20/1964
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete

Mats Sundin -- b.2/13/1971
NHL Center, Swedish
Misc: played 1989-2009
Sports Teams: Nacka HK (Allsvenskan), Djurgardens IF (SEL), Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Gus Sundstrom -- b.10/28/1858 N.S. d.9/9/1936 N.S. (77)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
Misc: Swimming Coach

Sunnyland Slim -- b.9/5/1906 d.3/17/1995 (88)
Composer, Singer, Pianist, Blues Performer
Names/Places: RN:Albert Luandeew

John Surtees -- b.2/11/1934 N.S. d.3/10/2017 N.S. (83)
Auto Racer, Motorcyclist, English
Misc: Formula One, Grand Prix motorcycle racing

David Susskind -- b.12/19/1920 d.2/22/1987 (66)
TV Talk Show Host, Producer, Stage Producer
TV Shows: Mr. Peepers (producer), Get Smart (producer), The David Susskind Show

Gary Lee Suter -- b.6/24/1964
NHL Defensive, American
Misc: played 1985-2002
Sports Teams: Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks

Don Paul "Suds" Sutherin -- b.2/29/1936 N.S. d.1/11/2022 N.S. (85)
NFL Player, CFL Figure
Misc: in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Bruce Sutter -- b.1/8/1953 N.S. d.10/13/2022 N.S. (69)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: NL Cy Young Award Winner in 1979 (Cubs), 6x All-Star, World Series champion (1982), 5x N: saves leader; Cardinals #42 retired
Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs (1976-1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981-1984), Atlanta Braves (1985-1986, 1988)

George "Mule" Suttles -- b.3/31/1901 d.7/9/1966 (65)
Baseball Figure
Misc: was an American first baseman and outfielder in Negro league baseball, most prominently with the Birmingham Black Barons, St. Louis Stars and Newark Eagles. Best known for his power hitting.

Charles Sutton -- b.??/??/????
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Midnighters (a backing group for Hank Ballard)

Don Sutton -- b.4/2/1945 N.S. d.1/18/2021 N.S. (75)
Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Clio, Al.; FN:Donald Howard
Misc: All Star MVP 1977 (Dodgers)
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (1966-1980), Houston Astros (1981-1982), Milwaukee Brewers (1982-1984), Oakland Athletics (1985), California Angels (1985-1987), Los Angeles Dodgers (1988); Los Angeles Dodgers (announcer), Atlanta Braves (announcer)

Eddie Sutton -- b.3/12/1936 N.S. d.5/23/2020 N.S. (84)
College Basketball Coach
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame; has over 800 wins as coach
Sports Teams: Arkansas Razorbacks, Kentucky Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys

Daichi Suzuki -- b.3/10/1967 N.S.
Swimmer, Japanese

Ichiro Suzuki -- b.10/22/1973 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, Japanese
Misc: Major star in the MPB 1992-2000; AL MVP 2001, 10x All-Star, 3x Silver Slugger, 10x Gold Glove; active as of 2015
Sports Teams: Orix BlueWave (OPB), Seattle Mariners

Jerod Swallow -- b.10/18/1966
Ice Dancer

Spen

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