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James Winthrop: Agrippa XIX

Agrippa XIXJames Winthrop5 February 1788by James WinthropTo the Massachusetts Convention.Gentlemen,In my last address I ascertained. from historical records, the following principles: that.…

James Norris Trophy—Defenseman

James Norris Trophy—Defenseman1954 Red Kelly, Detroit1955–58 Doug Harvey, Montreal1959 Tom Johnson, Montreal1960–62 Doug Harvey, Montreal, N.Y. Rangers (62)1963–65 Pierre Pilote, Chicago1966…

James Norris Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the most outstanding defenseman of the year and named after James Norris, the late Detroit Red Wings owner-president. Winners selected by PHWA. Multiple winners: Bobby Orr (8);…

James L. Brooks Biography

James L. Brooks director, producer, writerBorn: 5/9/1940Birthplace: North Bergen, New Jersey Director, producer, and writer of the Oscar-winning films Terms of Endearment (1983) and As Good As…

James Earl Jones Biography

James Earl JonesactorBorn: 1/17/1931Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi Tony and Grammy Award-winning film and stage actor known for his authoritative voice. His stage appearances include…

Edward James Olmos Biography

Edward James Olmosactor, producerBorn: 2/24/1947Birthplace: Los Angeles After a short stint as a rock singer, Olmos gained critical attention for his role in the musical Zoot Suit (1978–80). For his…

James Alan McPherson Biography

James Alan McPhersonwriterBorn: 9/16/1943Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia James Alan McPherson appeared on the literary scene in 1968 when “Gold Coast,” taken from his first published volume of…

James (Sunny Jim) Fitzsimmons

James (Sunny Jim) FitzsimmonsBorn: July 23, 1874Horse racing trained horses that won over 2,275 races, including 2 Triple Crown winners— Gallant Fox in 1930 and Omaha in '35.Died: Mar. 11,…

James (Cool Papa) Bell

James (Cool Papa) Bell Born: May 17, 1903Baseball   Member of the former "Negro Leagues"; widely considered the fastest player ever to play baseball; also coached for the Kansas City Monarchs,…

McReynolds, James Clark

(Encyclopedia) McReynolds, James ClarkMcReynolds, James Clarkməkrĕnˈəldz [key], 1862–1946, U.S. Attorney General (1913–14) and associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1914–41), b. Elkton, Ky. He…