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Al Williams (other)
Al Williams may refer to: * Al Williams (1930s pitcher) (1914–1969), Major League Baseball pitcher * Al Williams (1940s pitcher), Negro league baseball pitcher * Al Williams (basketball) (1948–2007), American basketball player * Al Williams (wrestler), American professional wrestler *Al Williams (pianist) (1919–1998), American jazz pianist * Al Williams (politician) (born 1947), American politician in Georgia * Al Williams (author), blogger for ''Dr. Dobb's Journal ''Dr. Dobb's Journal'' (''DDJ'') was a monthly magazine published in the United States by UBM Technology Group, part of UBM plc, UBM. It covered topics aimed at computer programmers. When launched in 1976, DDJ was the first regular periodical focu ...'' and '' Hackaday'' * Al Williams (aviator), 1930s display pilot of Grumman F3F * Al Williams (gridiron football) (born 1961), football player * Albert Lynn Williams (1911–1982), American business executive See also * Alan Williams (other) * Albert Willia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (1930s Pitcher)
Almon Edward "Al" Williams (May 11, 1914 – July 19, 1969) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Philadelphia Athletics The Philadelphia Athletics were a Major League Baseball team that played in Philadelphia from 1901 to 1954, when they moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and became the Kansas City Athletics. Following another move in 1967, the team became the Oaklan .... He batted and threw right-handed. External links 1914 births 1969 deaths People from Morgan County, Alabama Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Alabama Philadelphia Athletics players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (1940s Pitcher)
Sidney Linear Williams (July 28, 1914 – January 8, 2006) was an American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, pe ... baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Newark Eagles in 1945 and the New York Black Yankees in 1946. References External links anSeamheads Newark Eagles players New York Black Yankees players 1914 births 2006 deaths Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state) Baseball pitchers {{Negro-league-baseball-pitcher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (basketball)
Alfred B. Williams (February 14, 1948 – July 2, 2007) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward from Peoria, Illinois, Williams played at Drake University from 1967 to 1970. He was a member of Drake's 1969 NCAA Final Four team, who lost to UCLA in the national semifinals. Williams graduated as his school's all-time best rebounder with a career average of 8.6 rebounds per game. From 1970 to 1971, Williams played professional basketball with the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association. He averaged 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11 games. Williams died of liver cancer Liver cancer (also known as hepatic cancer, primary hepatic cancer, or primary hepatic malignancy) is cancer that starts in the liver. Liver cancer can be primary (starts in liver) or secondary (meaning cancer which has spread from elsewhere to th ... at a hospital in Georgia. External linksObituary [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (wrestler)
Al Williams was an American professional wrestler. He was a prominent competitor of the early television era of professional wrestling, appearing on national telecasts for Fred Kohler's NWA Chicago territory. He held several titles throughout his career and was a former NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and NWA World Tag Team Champion. Professional wrestling career Early career Williams began his career in 1933 in Chicago wrestling at the Northwest Arena for NWA Chicago. The following year, he wrestled throughout the American South for territories including NWA Tri-State in Arkansas, Harry Light Wrestling Office in Detroit and Al Haft Sports in Ohio. Williams became a mainstay for these promotions during the 1930s. By the outbreak of World II in 1939, Williams had become a prominent feature in the Chicago territory. USO plane crash In 1945, he was a part of a USO wrestling tour in benefit of Allied troops in Europe. On March 3, 1945, the tour's plane crashed in Franc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (pianist)
Alfred Williams (December 17, 1919 – November 15, 1998) was an American jazz and blues pianist. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he moved as a young child with his family to Chicago. He studied classical piano, and worked as a professional pianist from the age of 16, initially as leader of a 12-piece dance orchestra in local venues. In 1942, he formed a trio, the Three Dudes, and also played with trumpeter Henry "Red" Allen, clarinetist Jimmie Noone, and violinist Erskine Tate. He wrote arrangements for many Chicago bands. After marrying singer Audrey Hobbs, the couple performed together in the late 1940s as Alfred and Audrey."Williams, Al", in Barry Kernfeld (ed.), ''The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz''. Macmillan, London, 1988, , p.1289Biography by Chris Kelsey, ''Allmusic'' Retrieved October 24, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (politician)
Al Williams (born August 2, 1947) is an American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, pe ... politician. He is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 168th District, serving since 2002. He is a member of the Democratic Party. References Living people Democratic Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives 1947 births People from Liberty County, Georgia 21st-century American politicians {{GeorgiaUS-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (author)
Al Williams may refer to: *Al Williams (1930s pitcher) (1914–1969), Major League Baseball pitcher *Al Williams (1940s pitcher), Negro league baseball pitcher *Al Williams (basketball) (1948–2007), American basketball player *Al Williams (wrestler), American professional wrestler *Al Williams (politician) (born 1947), American politician in Georgia * Albert Lynn Williams (1911–1982), American business executive * Al Williams (author), blogger for ''Dr. Dobb's Journal ''Dr. Dobb's Journal'' (''DDJ'') was a monthly magazine published in the United States by UBM Technology Group, part of UBM plc, UBM. It covered topics aimed at computer programmers. When launched in 1976, DDJ was the first regular periodical focu ...'' * Al Williams (aviator), 1930s display pilot of Grumman F3F * Al Williams (gridiron football) (born 1961), football player See also * Alan Williams (other) * Albert Williams (other) * Alexander Williams (other) * Alfred Williams (disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hackaday
''Hackaday'' is a hardware hacking website. It was founded in 2004 as a web magazine. Since 2014, Hackaday also hosts a community database of open-source hardware designs. History Hackaday was founded in 2004 by Phillip Torrone as a web magazine for Engadget, devoted to publishing and archiving "the best hacks, mods and DIY projects from around web". Hackaday was since split from Engadget and its former parent company Weblogs, Inc. by its at the time owner Jason Calacanis. In 2007 ''Computerworld'' magazine ranked Hackaday #10 on their list of the top 15 geek blog sites. Hackaday.io started as a project hosting site in 2014 under the name of Hackaday Projects. It allows users to upload open-source hardware designs. As of 2015, it had grown into a social network of 100,000 members. In 2015, Hackaday's owner, Supplyframe, acquired the hardware marketplace Tindie. In 2021, Hackaday's owner, Supplyframe, was acquired by Siemens. See also * Instructables * Thingiverse * Torr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (aviator)
Al Williams may refer to: *Al Williams (1930s pitcher) (1914–1969), Major League Baseball pitcher *Al Williams (1940s pitcher), Negro league baseball pitcher *Al Williams (basketball) (1948–2007), American basketball player *Al Williams (wrestler), American professional wrestler *Al Williams (politician) (born 1947), American politician in Georgia * Albert Lynn Williams (1911–1982), American business executive *Al Williams (author), blogger for ''Dr. Dobb's Journal ''Dr. Dobb's Journal'' (''DDJ'') was a monthly magazine published in the United States by UBM Technology Group, part of UBM plc, UBM. It covered topics aimed at computer programmers. When launched in 1976, DDJ was the first regular periodical focu ...'' * Al Williams (aviator), 1930s display pilot of Grumman F3F * Al Williams (gridiron football) (born 1961), football player See also * Alan Williams (other) * Albert Williams (other) * Alexander Williams (other) * Alfred Williams (disambi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grumman F3F
The Grumman F3F was a biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s. Designed as an improvement on the F2F, it entered service in 1936 as the last biplane to be delivered to any American military air arm. It was retired from front line squadrons at the end of 1941 before it could serve in World War II, and replaced by the Brewster F2A Buffalo. The F3F, which inherited the Leroy Grumman-designed retractable main landing gear configuration first used on the Grumman FF, served as the basis for a biplane design ultimately developed into the much more successful F4F Wildcat that succeeded the subpar Buffalo. Design and development The Navy's experience with the F2F revealed issues with stability and unfavorable spin characteristics,"Grumman F3F." ''Air Group 31'', 27 December 2006. Retrieve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Williams (gridiron Football)
Alphonso "Al" Williams (born October 5, 1961) is a former American football wide receiver who played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack, then played at a professional level in the USFL, NFL, and CFL. Professional career Williams was selected by the New Jersey Generals in the 18th round (364th overall) of the 1984 USFL Draft and the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft. He ended up playing for the Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws, while the Detroit Lions kept him on the practice squad. After the USFL folded and the Detroit Lions released him in 1986, Williams became a free agent. In 1987, Williams was picked up by the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints during preseason, then played in three games for the San Diego Chargers during the NFLPA strike. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a conditional draft pick, then last played in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Personal life Williams had settled in Arizona. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Lynn Williams
Albert Lynn Williams (March 17, 1911 – 1982) was an American business executive who was president of IBM from May 1961 until March 1966. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, Williams attended Beckley College and became a Certified Public Accountant. He worked for IBM in sales positions from 1938 until 1942, when he was promoted to a position at IBM corporate headquarters in New York City. According to the IBM corporate website, Williams was elected IBM Controller in November 1942, IBM Treasurer in 1947, and Vice President and Treasurer in 1948. The IBM Board of Directors elected him a member in July 1951. In 1954, he was elected Executive President and, in May 1961, president of IBM. Williams became a member of the IBM Board's Executive and Finance Committee in 1956. He chaired the President Commission on International Trade and Investment Policy, appointed by Richard Nixon Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
