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Dick Cavett Biography

Dick Cavetttalk-show host, entertainerBorn: 11/19/1936Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska Cavett began his career as a writer for Jack Paar, Merv Griffin,Jerry Lewis, and Johnny Carson. His series of talk-…

Dick Fosbury Biography

Dick FosburyBorn: Mar. 6, 1947Track & Field revolutionized high jump with back-first “Fosbury Flop”; won gold medal at 1968 Olympics.George ForemanD - FGreg Foster

Dick Weber Biography

Dick WeberBorn: Dec. 23, 1929Bowler 3-time PBA Bowler of the Year (1961,63,65); won 30 PBA titles in 4 decades; father of Pete.Died: Feb. 13, 2005Karrie WebbU - ZPete Weber

Dick Vitale Biography

Dick Vitale Born: June 9, 1939Broadcaster Radio and television commentator for ESPN and ABC Sports known for his enthusiastic, almost spastic style; had successful college and pro basketball…

Alger, Horatio

(Encyclopedia) Alger, HoratioAlger, Horatioălˈjər [key], 1834–99, American writer of boys' stories, b. Revere, Mass. He wrote over 100 books for boys, the first, Ragged Dick, being published in 1867…

Taylor, Edward Thompson

(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Edward Thompson, 1793–1871, American Methodist missionary preacher among seamen, known as Father Taylor, b. Richmond, Va. He was licensed in 1814 to preach and ordained in 1819…

Renault, Mary

(Encyclopedia) Renault, Mary, pseud. of Mary Challens, 1905–83, English novelist, b. London. After receiving her nursing degree in 1936, she emigrated to South Africa. She was best-known for her…

Dick Harp 2000 Deaths

Dick HarpAge: 81 former player, assistant coach and head coach for the University of Kansas men's basketball team; took over for Phog Allen in 1956; had a 121-82 career record over eight…

Dick James 2000 Deaths

Dick JamesAge: 66 two-way football player who played running back and defensive back for the University of Oregon and professionally from 1956-63 with Washington, New York and Minnesota;…