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Frank Scott 1998 Deaths

Frank ScottAge: 80 negotiated endorsement deals and public appearances for baseball-star clients such as Mickey Mantle (bubble gum) and Yogi Berra (soft drink); became an agent after a stint…

Vladimir Kosma Zworykin

Vladimir Kosma Zworykin Born: 1889Birthplace: Murom, Russia Cathode ray tube—Zworykin invented the iconoscope, a television transmitting tube and the kinescope, a cathode ray tube that…

Robert S. Ledley

Robert S. LedleyBorn: 1926Birthplace: New York City Diagnostic x-ray systems—Ledley developed the ACTA diagnostic x-ray scanner, the first whole-body computerized tomography (CT) machine. He…

Doug Flutie

Doug FlutieBorn: Oct. 23, 1962Football QB Boston College QB who threw famous 48-yard “Hail Mary” to defeat Miami on Nov. 23, 1984; 1984 Heisman Trophy winner; has played in USFL, NFL and CFL…

Hack Wilson

Hack WilsonBorn: Apr. 26, 1900Baseball as a Chicago Cub, he produced one of baseball's most outstanding seasons in 1930 with 56 home runs, .356 batting average, 105 walks and, most amazingly…

Venus Williams Biography

Venus WilliamsBorn: June 17, 1980Tennis won career doubles grand slam with sister Serena; winner of 3 Wimbledon (2000,01,05) and 2 U.S. Open (2000, 01) singles titles; 2000 Olympic singles…

John Lithgow

John LithgowactorBorn: 10/19/1945Birthplace: Rochester, New York Tony Award-winning stage, television and film actor known for his dry humor. His films include The World According to Garp (…

John Lithgow Biography

John LithgowactorBorn: 10/19/1945Birthplace: Rochester, New York Tony Award-winning stage, television and film actor known for his dry humor. His films include The World According to Garp (…

Super Bowl 2001: Fun Facts

Dates and times, half-time entertainment, and the weirdest story of the week by Mike Morrison Related Links Super Bowl XXXV Preview (2001)Super Bowl Ads: Revenge of the Blue ChipsTen…

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…