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Murphy, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Murphy, Frank, 1890–1949, American political figure, associate justice of the Supreme Court (1940–49), b. Harbor Beach, Mich. After serving as a U.S. attorney (1919–20) and as a judge…

Jones, Carolyn

singer, actressBirthplace: Amarillo, Tex.Born: 1933Died: 1983

Jameson, Anna Brownell (Murphy)

(Encyclopedia) Jameson, Anna Brownell (Murphy)Jameson, Anna Brownell (Murphy)jāˈməsən [key], 1794–1860, English essayist, b. Dublin. The diary of her travels on the Continent as governess to a…

Murphy, Charles Francis

(Encyclopedia) Murphy, Charles Francis, 1858–1924, American political boss, b. New York City. He was the owner of many saloons in New York City and took a keen interest in Democratic politics. His…

Murphy, George

actor, dancer, ex-senatorBirthplace: New Haven, Conn.Born: 1902Died: 1992

Dale Murphy

Dale MurphyBorn: Mar. 12, 1956Baseball OF led NL in RBI 3 times and HRs twice; 2-time MVP (1982-83) with Atlanta; also played with Philadelphia and Colorado; retired in 1993 with 398 HRs.…

Jack Murphy

Jack MurphyBorn: Feb. 5, 1923Sports editor and columnist of The San Diego Union from 1951-80 instrumental in bringing AFL Chargers south from LA in 1961, landing Padres as NL expansion team…

Croker, Richard

(Encyclopedia) Croker, Richard, 1841–1922, American politician, head of Tammany Hall from 1886 to 1902, b. Co. Cork, Ireland. He became prominent as Democratic leader of New York City's East Side and…

Clark, Tom Campbell

(Encyclopedia) Clark, Tom Campbell, 1899–1977, U.S. attorney general (1945–49), associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1949–67), b. Dallas, Tex.; father of Ramsey Clark. He received his law…