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enterprise zone

(Encyclopedia) enterprise zone, designated geographical district in which resident businesses are legally entitled to receive special benefits from a government, established in economically depressed…

Tillerson, Rex Wayne

(Encyclopedia) Tillerson, Rex Wayne, 1952–, American business executive and government official, b. Wichita Falls, Tex., B.S. Univ. of Texas, Austin, 1975. He joined the Exxon Corp. in 1975 as a…

Sellars, Peter

(Encyclopedia) Sellars, Peter, 1957–, American director, b. Pittsburgh, grad. Harvard (1981). A highly innovative director, he began his career with the Boston Shakespeare Co. (1983–84) and…

Powell, Colin Luther

(Encyclopedia) Powell, Colin Luther, 1937–2021, U.S. army general and government official, b. New York City, grad., City College (B.S., 1958); George…

Joe Robbie

Joe RobbieBorn: July 7, 1916Football original owner of Miami Dolphins (1966-90); won 2 Super Bowls (1973-74); built $115-million Joe Robbie Stadium (now named Pro Player Stadium) with private…

Norm Zauchin Biography

Norm ZauchinAge: 69 first baseman for Boston and Washington in six major league seasons; best known for driving in 10 runs with three home runs and a double in five innings during a 16-0…

Early Wynn Biography

Early WynnAge: 79 Hall of Fame pitcher who recorded at least 20 victories in a season five times on his way to winning 300 career games; broke into the majors with the Washington Senators in…

Oscar Robertson

Oscar RobertsonBorn: Nov. 24, 1938Basketball G 3-time College Player of Year (1958-60) at Cincinnati; led 1960 U.S. Olympic team to gold medal; NBA Rookie of Year (1961); 9-time All-NBA 1st…