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Bob Alexander (other)
Bob Alexander (1922–1993) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Bob Alexander may also refer to: * Bob Alexander (ring announcer) (born 1963), American professional ring announcer * Bob Alexander, American candidate for Congress, see United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2008#District 8, United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2008 *Bob Alexander (ice hockey) in 1983–84 New York Rangers season See also *Robert Alexander (other) {{hndis, Alexander, Bob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Alexander
Robert Somerville Alexander (August 7, 1922 – April 7, 1993) was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher. He attended Bethany College (West Virginia), Bethany College in West Virginia. Alexander was signed by the New York Yankees in . However, he did not make his Major League debut until 1955 with the Baltimore Orioles. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and the Toei Flyers of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He is the first Canadian player in NPB history. On top of playing baseball, he was also an Aviation Cadet in the United States Navy during World War II. Professional career New York Yankees Before entering military service in 1944 Bob pitched for the 1942 New York Yankees season#Farm system, Butler Yankees of the Class D Pennsylvania State Association and the 1942 New York Yankees season#Farm system, Amsterdam Rugmakers in the Class C Canadian–American League. In Bob pitched for the 1943 New York Yankees season#Farm system, Wellsville Yankees in the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Alexander (ring Announcer)
Bob Alexander (born September 4, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan) is a ring announcer for professional and amateur boxing, MMA, and kickboxing. Early life and education Alexander was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Punta Gorda, Florida in 1973 at the age of 10. He graduated from Charlotte High school in 1981 and began his radio career in 1982. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida in May 1986. Career Alexander’s Ring Announcing career began in 1989 when he convinced a promoter to let him announce one rainy night on Sanibel Island, Florida. The fights were held on tennis courts that became flooded from the downpour. During the co-main event, the sound system went out and Alexander had to shout the introductions and results through cupped hands for the remainder of the night. "The place was full of drunks who were yelling and pelting me with beer cups," he says. "I figured this is as bad as it can get." The fourth event he announced was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States House Of Representatives Elections In Michigan, 2008
The 2008 congressional elections in Michigan were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the state of Michigan in the United States House of Representatives. Michigan had fifteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election. The 7th and 9th district seats were considered to be competitive. Both seats were occupied by Republicans who lost to Democratic opponents. The makeup of the Michigan congressional delegation in 2008 consisted of nine Republicans and six Democrats. As a result of the 2008 election, the delegation in 2009/2010 consists of eight Democrats and seven Republicans. The two Democratic Party gains came in the 7th and 9th districts. Overview District 1 Popular incumbent Bart Stupak was unopposed in the Democr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Alexander (ice Hockey)
Robert Somerville Alexander (August 7, 1922 – April 7, 1993) was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher. He attended Bethany College in West Virginia. Alexander was signed by the New York Yankees in . However, he did not make his Major League debut until 1955 with the Baltimore Orioles. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and the Toei Flyers of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He is the first Canadian player in NPB history. On top of playing baseball, he was also an Aviation Cadet in the United States Navy during World War II. Professional career New York Yankees Before entering military service in 1944 Bob pitched for the Butler Yankees of the Class D Pennsylvania State Association and the Amsterdam Rugmakers in the Class C Canadian–American League. In Bob pitched for the Wellsville Yankees in the Class D Pony League and was 4–3 with a 3.60 ERA. In Bob split the season with Wellsville, the Hagerstown Owls of the Interstate League and the No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 New York Rangers Season
The 1983–84 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 58th season. The Rangers posted a 42–29–9 record in the regular season, and their fourth-place finish in the Patrick Division earned them a berth in the NHL playoffs. In the Patrick Division semi-finals, the Rangers lost to the New York Islanders, three games to two. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 1 , , 5 , , New Jersey Devils , , 6 - 2 , , 1-0-0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 2 , , 7 , , @ New Jersey Devils , , 3 - 1 , , 2-0-0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 3 , , 8 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6 - 1 , , 3-0-0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 4 , , 10 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 2 - 1 , , 4-0-0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 5 , , 13 , , Washington Capitals , , 4 - 3 , , 5-0-0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 6 , , 15 , , @ St. Louis Blues , , 6 - 5 , , 5-1-0 , - a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |