Walter E. Alston (1911 - 1984)

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Manager. Managed the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for over 20 seasons. He was a multi-position player during his 13-year minor league playing career, which lasted from 1935 to 1947. He played in the Mid-Atlantic League and International League among others, and, while still a player, managed Portsmouth (Mid-Atlantic […]

Hans Alsér (1942 - 1977)

Table Tennis Champion. He was one of Sweden´s best table-tennis players through all times. He changed and developed the sport, and a racket is named after him: ”The Alsér Grip.” He was European Champion (single) 1962 and 1966; European Champion (Team) four times between 1964 and 1970; World Champion (double, together with Kjell Johansson) 1967 […]

Matty Alou (1938 - 2011)

Major League Baseball Player. For fifteen seasons (1960 to 1974), he played at the outfielder position with the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. He was the middle sibling (Felipe, Matty and Jesus) of the Alou Brothers, who each became accomplished Major League players. […]

Wilmer Lawson Allison, Jr (1904 - 1977)

Oakwood CemeteryUSATexasProfessional Tennis Player. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Wilmer was one of two children of Dr. and Mrs. Wilmer L. Allison. A graduate of Fort Worth Central High School, where he was an outstanding amateur baseball player. He enrolled at the University of Texas in 1925 after his father refused to permit him to […]

Robert Allison (1934 - 1995)

Major League Baseball Player. Born in Raytown, Missouri, he was an outfielder and first baseman, making his debut for the Washington Senators on September 16, 1958 and received the Rookie of the Year Award in 1959. For thirteen  seasons, he played with the Washington Senators (1958-1960), Minnesota Twins (1962-70) and was a three time All-star […]

Davey Carl Allison (1961 - 1993)

Auto Race Care Driver. Born in Hollywood, Florida, David “Davey” Allison was born the son of NASCAR series champion Bobby Allison and the nephew of NASCAR driver Donnie Allison. Having grown up in the racing world, Davey would naturally begin to race as well. After racing in numerous series and rising through the ranks, Davey […]

Clifford Lawrence Allison (1964 - 1992)

Auto Race Car Driver. He was the son of NASCAR series champion Bobby Allison and nephew of driver Donnie Allison. Following his brother, Davey, Clifford started racing in 1983 in various series from late models to ARCA and it wasn’t long before he made it to the NASCAR Busch Series in 1990. He would race […]

Bobby Allison (1937 - 1970)

Auto Race Car Driver.  Family links:  Spouses:  Judith Alma Bjorkman Allison (1941 – 2015)*  Judith Alma Bjorkman Allison (1941 – 2015)*  Children:  Davey Carl Allison (1961 – 1993)*  Clifford Lawrence Allison (1964 – 1992)* *Calculated relationship

Buddy Allin (1944 - 2007)

Brian Thomas (“Bud” or “Buddy”) Allin (October 13, 1944 – March 10, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won five PGA Tour events in the 1970s. Allin was born in Bremerton, Washington. He learned to play golf at age 13 while working as a caddy at the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course in Santa […]

Thomas “Tom” Allen (1840 - 1903)

Professional Boxer. Born in Birmingham, England, he holds the distinction of being the first International Bare-Knuckle Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. Standing at 5 feet, 11 inches, he began fighting in England and won a middleweight championship there before coming to the United States in 1867. In 1869, he won the Heavyweight Boxing Championship […]

Ted Allen (1955 - 2010)

Professional Wrestler, Trainer. He was born in Cartersville, Georgia, and lived there all his life. Allen became a fan of pro-wrestling as a child and by age 14 was doing ring announcing for the Sports Palace in his hometown. He attended Cass High School and Shorter Collage in Rome, Georgia before making his wrestling debut […]

Johnny Allen (1933 - 2010)

Professional Football Player. For four seasons (1955 to 1958), he played at the center and linebacker positions in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins. Born John McKee Allen, he attended Ross High School in Freemont, Ohio and played collegiate football at Purdue University before being chosen by Washington during the 8th round of […]

Duane Allen (1937 - 2003)

Professional Football Player. Born in Alhambra, California, he made his debut as a tight end receiver in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams in 1961. For seven seasons, he played with the Los Angeles Rams 1961 to 1964, Pittsburgh Steelers in 1965 and Chicago Bears 1966 to 1967. He ended his career […]

Bruce Alford, Sr (1922 - 2010)

Professional Football Player, Official. For six seasons (1946 to 1951), he played at the right-end and defensive back positions in the All-America Football Conference and National Football League with the New York Yankees and New York Yanks. Born Herbert Bruce Alford, he was raised in Waco, Texas where he attended high school and played collegiate […]

Elijah Alfred Alexander, III (1970 - 2010)

Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1992 to 1998, 2000 to 2001), he played at the left-linebacker and right-linebacker positions in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders. Born Elijah Alfred Alexander, III, he attended Dunbar High School in Fort Worth, Texas and played collegiate football […]

Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander (1887 - 1950)

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League Baseball for 20 seasons (1911 to 1930) with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Considered one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game, he broke in with the Phillies in 1911, and immediately established himself as a premier player, […]

Elijah Alfred Alexander, II (1970 - 2010)

Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1992 to 1998, 2000 to 2001), he played at the left-linebacker and right-linebacker positions in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders. Born Elijah Alfred Alexander, III, he attended Dunbar High School in Fort Worth, Texas and played collegiate football […]

Vasily Alekseyev (1942 - 2011)

At the age of 18, Vasily Alekseyev began practicing weightlifting at Trud Voluntary Sports Society, trained by his coach Rudolf Plyukfelder until 1968, when he began to train solo. He was not a naturally large man like other super heavyweights but was encouraged to gain strength by adding weight. In January 1970 Alekseyev set his […]

Victor E. Aldridge (1893 - 1973)

Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as a pitcher for nine seasons (1917 to 1918, 1922 to 1928) with the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Giants. He helped the 1925 Pirates clinch the National League pennant, and started Games 2, 5 and 7 in the subsequent World Series against the […]

Pedro Alcazar (1975 - 2002)

Professional Boxer. He was a super flyweight boxer whose professional fighting record was 25 Wins and 1 loss, with 14 of those wins coming by way of knockout. In a June 22, 2002 boxing match with Mexican fighter Fernando Montiel in Las Vegas, Nevada, he fought into the 6th round, when he was declared the […]

Dick Alban (1929 - 2016)

Dick Alban was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and attended La Porte High School in La Porte, Indiana, where he graduated in 1948. While in La Porte, Alban was named to the United Press International All-State football team in 1946 and 1947. For his accomplishments, Alban was later inducted to the Indiana Football Hall of Fame […]

Virgil “Honey Bear” Akins (1928 - 2011)

Professional Boxer. He was the former World Welterweight Champion (1958). The St. Louis native began his professional career in 1948 initially as a lightweight, and earned his first title fight (a bout for the Massachusetts version of the World Welterweight Title) in 1957 against Tony DeMarco. Akins would defeat DeMarco with a 14th-round knockout and […]

Mel Agee (1968 - 2008)

Melvin “Mel” Agee (November 22, 1968 – June 15, 2008) was a professional American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League, NFL Europe, and the Arena Football League. In his 10-year professional career he played for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts (1991–1992) and Atlanta Falcons (1993–1995); NFL Europe’s Frankfurt Galaxy (1998); and the […]

Fred L. “Freddie” Agabashian (1913 - 1989)

Auto Race Car Driver. He was an 11-time veteran of the Indianapolis 500 who is best remembered as the winner of the pole position for the 1952 Classic driving the Cummins Diesel Special. After retiring from competition, he assisted Sid Collins as a color commentator for the race for many years. (bio by: Warrick L. […]

Eddy Addy (1970 - 1910)

Major League Baseball Player. Born in Rochester, New York, he was nicked named ‘The Magnet’ and made his debut as a right fielder for the Rockford Forest Citys on May 6, 1871. For five seasons, he played for the Rockford Forest Citys in 1871, Philadelphia Whites and Boston Red Stockings in 1873, 1875, Hartford Dark […]

Spencer Dewey Adams (1898 - 1970)

Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an infielder for four seasons (1923, 1935 to 1927), each one with a different team (Pittsburgh Pirates in 1923, Washington Senators in 1925, New York Yankees in 1926, and St. Louis Browns in 1927). Although his brief Major League career totaled only 180 games and […]

Scott Alexander Adams (1966 - 2013)

Professional Football Player. For six seasons (1992 to 1997), he played at the guard and tackle positions in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons. He attended Columbia High School in Florida and played collegiate football at the University of Georgia. He distinguished […]

Sam Adams, Sr (1948 - 2015)

Professional Football Player. Adams, born Samuel Edward Adams, played offensive guard in the National Football League for the New England Patriots from 1972 to 1980 and for the New Orleans Saints in 1981. He played for Prairie View A&M before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1971 Supplemental Draft and then joining […]

Julius Adams (1948 - 2016)

Professional Football Player. He was a star defensive lineman for the National Football League’s New England Patriots from 1971 to 1987. He was a four year starter at Texas Southern University and was tabbed All-conference in 1968 and 1970 before being drafted in the 2nd round of the 1971 NFL draft by the Patriots.  He […]

Earl John Adams (1894 - 1989)

Major League Baseball Player. Nicknamed “Sparky”, he played Major League baseball as an infielder for 13 seasons (1922 to 1934) for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds. He first spent time with the Cubs as a utility infielder until a trade allowed him to become a full fledged starter. […]