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Dorsey, Jimmy

(Encyclopedia) Dorsey, Jimmy (James Francis Dorsey), 1904–57, and his brother Tommy Dorsey (Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.), 1905–1956, both b. Shenandoah, Pa., American jazz musicians and bandleaders…

Hoffa, Jimmy

(Encyclopedia) Hoffa, Jimmy (James Riddle Hoffa)Hoffa, Jimmyhôfˈə [key], 1913–75?, U.S. labor leader, b. Brazil, Indiana. As a young warehouseman he organized (1932) a union that was admitted two…

Dean, Jimmy

singerBirthplace: Seth Ward, nr. Plainview, Tex.Born: 8/10/28

Jimmy Smith

Angel Eyes: Ballads and Slow Jams Verve Aside from marking Smith's return to the recording studio, the influential organist's latest album brings together some of contemporary jazz's brightest…

Jimmy Cannon

Jimmy CannonBorn: 1910Tough, opinionated New York sportswriter and essayist who viewed sports as an extension of show business protégé of Damon Runyon; covered World War II for Stars &…

Jimmie Foxx

Jimmie FoxxBorn: Oct. 22, 1907Baseball 1B led AL in HRs 4 times and batting twice; won Triple Crown in 1933; 3-time MVP (1932-33,38) with Philadelphia and Boston; hit 30 HRs or more 12 years…