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Richard Doll 2005 Deaths

Richard DollAge: 92 British epidemiologist who was among the first scientists to link smoking with such diseases as lung cancer and emphysema. His work also showed that radiation and asbestos…

Arthur Prysock 1997 Deaths

Arthur Prysock rhythm-and-blues singer Known for his deep, silky voice, Prysock's hits include “This Guy's in Love With You,” “I Didn't Sleep a Wink Last Night ” and “The Very Thought of You…

David Diamond 2005 Deaths

David DiamondAge: 89 prolific, meticulous composer who wrote 10 string quartets, 11 symphonies, and several concertos. He composed music for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, and…

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson is the quarterback who led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Russell Wilson was born in Ohio but grew up in Virginia. He played his college football at…

Johnny Dee Biography

Johnny DeeAge: 75 head men's basketball coach at Notre Dame from 1964-71 who led the team to four NCAA Tournaments, one NIT appearance and an overall record of 116-80; was hired by Alabama in…

Mario Puzo

Mario PuzoBorn: 10/15/1920Birthplace: "Hell's Kitchen," New York City author who penned The Godfather, a bestseller that would later be made into one of the most popular movies of all-time. He also…

Mario Puzo Biography

Mario PuzoBorn: 10/15/1920Birthplace: "Hell's Kitchen," New York City author who penned The Godfather, a bestseller that would later be made into one of the most popular movies of all-time. He also…

1996 All-NFL Team

The 1996 All-NFL team combining the All-Pro selections of the Associated Press and the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). Holdovers from the 1995 All-NFL Team in bold type.OffensePos…

Larry Brown

Larry BrownBorn: Sept. 14, 1940Basketball played in ACC, AAU, 1964 Olympics and ABA; 3- time assist leader (1968-70) and 3-time Coach of Year (1973,75-76) in ABA; coached ABA’s Carolina and…

Andrew Jackson ROGERS, Congress, NJ (1828-1900)

ROGERS Andrew Jackson , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Hamburg, Sussex County, N.J., July 1, 1828; attended the common schools; employed as clerk in a hotel and in a country store;…