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Walter Schirra Biography

astronautDied: May 3, 2007 (San Diego, California) Best Known as: astronaut in three of NASA's earliest manned space programs The only astronaut…

Walter Payton Biography

Walter PaytonAge: 45 NFL's all-time leading rusher with 16,726 yards gained over 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears; nicknamed "Sweetness" for both his kindly demeanor with teammates and fans…

Walter Johnson Biography

Walter JohnsonAge: 56 three-time All-Pro defensive tackle with the Cleveland Browns; recognized as one of the best at his position in team history; played from 1965-76. Died of a heart attack…

Walter Sorell Biography

Walter Sorelldance and culture writer Sorell contributed to Dance News, Dance Magazine and Ballet Today and wrote more than 25 books, including The Dance Through the Ages, Dance in Its Time…

Arensberg, Walter Conrad

Arensberg, Walter Conrad[1878-1954](2)Mr. Arensberg has been active in the new movement in poetry and was one of the group who contributed to the yearly collection called "Others". He is the…

Brewer's: Walter Multon

Abbot of Thornton-upon-Humber, in Lincolnshire, was immured in 1443. In 1722, an old wall being taken down, his remains were found with a candlestick,…

Sir Walter Scott

Walter Scott was a superstar novelist of the early 19th century, and a pioneer in the art of the historical novel. His special interest was Scotland's history and culture; his first literary success…

Walter “Fritz” Mondale

Name at birth: Walter Frederick MondaleDemocrat Walter Mondale was a U.S. senator, vice president, presidential candidate, and ambassador in his long career in politics. Walter Mondale was born in…

Sir Walter Raleigh

Explorer, fighter and lover, Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the grand scalawags of the Elizabethan Age. Walter Raleigh made a name for himself fighting the Irish at Munster; later he was introduced…

Walter Cronkite Biography

Walter Cronkitenews broadcasterBorn: 11/4/1916Birthplace: St. Joseph, Missouri News broadcaster often called “the most trusted journalist” in the United States, Cronkite anchored The CBS…