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Perry, Rick

(Encyclopedia) Perry, Rick (James Richard Perry), 1950–, American politician, governor of Texas (2000–2015), b. Haskell, Tex. A fifth-generation Texan from the state's agricultural western plains, he…

Rick James 2004 Deaths

Rick JamesAge: 56 musician who pioneered the “punk-funk” style of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His song “Super Freak” propelled him to fame. Died: Los Angeles, Aug. 6, 2004Illinois…

Abbott, Greg

(Encyclopedia) Abbott, Greg (Gregory Wayne Abbott), 1957–, U.S. lawyer and politician, b. Wichita Falls, Tex. A conservative Republican, he worked in private practice and served as a state judge,…

Brewer's: Rick Mould

This is an April fool joke transferred to hay-harvest. The joke is this: some greenhorn is sent a good long distance to borrow a rickmould, with strict injunction not to drop it. The…

Rick Barry

Rick BarryBorn: Mar. 28, 1944Basketball F only player to lead both NBA and ABA in scoring; 5-time All-NBA 1st team; Finals MVP with Golden St. in 1975. Perfected the underhand foul shot.Leon…

Rick Mears

Rick MearsBorn: Dec. 3, 1951Auto racer 3-time CART national champ (1979,81-82); 4-time winner of Indy 500 (1979,84,88,91) and only driver to win 6 Indy 500 poles; Indy 500 Rookie of Year (…

Rick Pitino

Rick PitinoBorn: Sept. 18, 1952Basketball won 1996 NCAA title in his 7th year at Kentucky; previously coached the New York Knicks in the NBA (96-81 overall), Providence College (42-23) and…

Rick Danko Biography

Rick DankoAge: 56 singer and bass player of the Band, one of rock's most influential groups of the 1960s and '70s. Formed in the early '60s, the Band often collaborated and toured with Bob…

Rick Moranis Biography

Rick Moranis actorBorn: 4/18/1954Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Moranis's comic talent suits a variety of roles; he is particularly known for portrayals of the wacky eccentric and the definitive…