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Bob Humphreys (other)
Robert or Bob Humphreys may refer to: * Robert Humphreys (politician) (1893–1977), U.S. senator from Kentucky * Robert Humphreys (priest),19th-century Anglican priest in Ireland * Robert Cunningham Humphreys (1905–1965), American Republican party operative * Robert J. Humphreys (born 1950), judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals * Robin Humphreys (Robert Arthur Humphreys, 1907–1999), British historian * Laud Humphreys (Robert Allan Humphreys, 1930–1988), American sociologist and author * Bob Humphreys (baseball) (born 1935), American baseball player * Bob Humphreys (athlete) (born 1936), American track and field athlete * Bob Humphreys (American football) (born 1940), American football placekicker * Bob Humphreys (speedway rider) (born 1946), Australian speedway rider See also * Bob Humphries (1933–1988), English footballer * Bob Humphrys (1952–2008), Welsh sports presenter * Humphreys (surname) Humphreys is a common surname. Notable people with the surname inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Humphreys (politician)
Robert Humphreys (August 20, 1893December 31, 1977) was briefly a member of the United States Senate from Kentucky. After service in World War I Humphreys worked as a registered pharmacist in the retail drug business in Mayfield, Kentucky and later at Frankfort, Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1920 and in the Kentucky Senate 1932-1936. He served as President Pro Tempore of the Kentucky Senate in 1934 and as clerk of three senate sessions 1936-1942. He served as Kentucky highway commissioner 1936-1940. During World War II he served as a captain in the Medical Corps, 1943-1945. He again served as state highway commissioner 1955-1956. Then he resigned to accept appointment to the United States Senate on June 21, 1956 as a Democrat to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alben Barkley Alben William Barkley (; November 24, 1877 – April 30, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician from Kentucky who served in both houses of Congress a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Humphreys (priest)
Robert Humphreys was a 19th-century Anglican priest in Ireland. Humphreys was born in County Cork, educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1854. He served curacies at Drumcliff, Borrisokane, Broadford and Lisdoonvarna. He was the incumbencies at Quin, County Clare, from 1881 to 1884. He was Dean of Kilfenora from 1884 to 1886 when he became Dean of Killaloe The Dean of Killaloe is based at the Cathedral Church of St Flannan in Killaloe in the united diocese of Limerick, Killaloe and Ardfert within the Church of Ireland. The Dean of Killaloe is also Dean of St Brendans, Clonfert, Dean of Kilfenora, ...."The journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland" p149. Volume IX Fourth series: Dublin, University Press, 1890 References Deans of Kilfenora Alumni of Trinity College Dublin Deans of Killaloe People from County Cork {{Ireland-Anglican-clergy-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Cunningham Humphreys
Robert Cunninghan Humphreys (July 30, 1905 - October 15, 1965) was born in Greenville, Ohio. He was a student at Columbia University from 1926 to 1927. In 1926, Humphreys was appointed deputy attorney general for the state of New York during the 1926 election when voting machines were used for the first time Humphreys' early political experience came as publicity director for the Indiana Republican State Committee in the elections of 1932 and 1934. In 1933 Humphreys joined the staff of International News Service (INS) as a political writer, eventually becoming the bureau manager of the Kansas City office. For the 1936 election year, he was assigned by INS to Topeka, Kansas and the Alf Landon presidential campaign. During the time that Humphreys traveled with Landon's campaign train the two men developed a close relationship which was to last until the time of Humphreys' death. INS Chief For the years 1937 through 1944, Humphreys transferred to the INS Washington, D.C. branch, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert J
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Humphreys
Robert Arthur Humphreys (1907–1999), known as Robin Humphreys, was a British historian, the first professor of Latin American studies in the United Kingdom, and the founder of the Institute of Latin American Studies at University College London. His books cover the emancipation of South America, British diplomacy in Central America, and the evolution of modern Latin America. Life and career Born on 6 June 1907, Humphreys was educated at Lincoln Grammar School and graduated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. In 1934 he was appointed assistant lecturer in American history at University College London (UCL). During the Second World War Humphreys worked at the British Foreign Office in a research capacity. After the war he returned to UCL and was promoted to reader, becoming, in 1948, the UK's first professor of Latin American history. In 1965 Humphreys was the founding Director of the University of London's Institute of Latin American Studies, a position he held until 1974. From 1965 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laud Humphreys
Robert Allan Humphreys (1930–1988), known as Laud Humphreys, was an American sociology, sociologist and Episcopalianism, Episcopal priest. He is noted for his research into cottaging, sexual encounters between men in public bathrooms, published as ''Tearoom Trade'' (1970) and for the questions that emerged from what was overwhelmingly considered unethical research methods. He influenced generations of scholars who research issues related to sexuality and sexual identity. Biography Robert Allan Humphreys was born on October 16, 1930, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Ira Denver Humphreys and Stella Bernice Humphreys.Murray, Stephen O. (2015). "Humphreys, Laud (1930-1988)." ''gflbtq Encyclopedia''. http://www.glbtqarchive.com/ssh/humphreys_l_S.pdf Accessed June 20, 2018. "Laud" was chosen as his first name when he was baptized again upon entering the Episcopal Church (United States), Episcopal Church. Education Humphreys graduated from Chickasha High School (Chicka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Humphreys (baseball)
Robert William Humphreys (born August 18, 1935) is an American former professional baseball player and executive. A right-hander, Humphreys was a relief pitcher over all or parts of nine Major League Baseball seasons (1962–1970) with the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Washington Senators and Milwaukee Brewers. Humphreys was a member of the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals. An alumnus of Hampden-Sydney College, Humphreys was born in Covington, Virginia, and graduated from high school in Montvale. He was listed as tall and . Playing career Humphreys' pro pitching career began in the Tigers' organization in 1958 and lasted through 1971. After trials with Detroit (1962) and St. Louis (1963), Humphreys was recalled from the Triple-A Jacksonville Suns in July 1964, and worked in 28 games out of the Redbird bullpen. He won his only two decisions (both coming during the September pennant race) and posted two saves with a 2.53 earned run average as St. Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Humphreys (athlete)
Bob Humphreys (March 30, 1936 – September 16, 2022) was a retired male track and field athlete from the United States. He competed in the men's discus throw and the shot put event during his career. His career highlight was a gold medal in the discus at the 1963 Pan American Games, setting a Pan Am Record at time. 1962, Humphreys competed for the Pasadena Olympians track club. 1963 Humphreys represented the USA vs Germany and Poland in international competition. He later went on to compete in masters athletics and took a bronze medal in the 1987 World Championship weight pentathlon. Humphreys currently holds a M60 and a M70 SCA Masters Meet Record from a 1996 and 2006 meet. Humphreys currently holds a M40 Masters West Region Meet Region from a 1977 meet. Humphreys is in the Long Beach City College Hall of Fame. Humphreys formerly held the Masters M40 US Record for the 2.0 kg Discus throw (1976)1979 Masters Records, page 53 of 56Retrieved Jan 13, 2023 Personals bests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Humphreys (American Football)
Robert Keith Humphreys (born March 30, 1940), better known as Bob Humphreys, is a former American football placekicker who played two seasons with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL). He first enrolled at Long Beach City College before transferring to the Wichita State University. He attended David Starr Jordan High School in Long Beach, California. Humphreys was also a member of the Long Beach Admirals and Las Vegas Cowboys of the Continental Football League The Continental Football League (COFL) was a professional American football minor league that operated in North America from 1965 through 1969. It was established following the collapse of the original United Football League, and hoped to beco ... (COFL). References External linksJust Sports Stats {{DEFAULTSORT:Humphreys, Bob 1940 births American football placekickers Continental Football League players Denver Broncos (AFL) players Long Beach City Vikings football players Living people Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Humphreys (speedway Rider)
Robert Allen Humphreys (born 7 January 1946) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Australia. Career Humphreys started his British leagues career during the 1971 British League season, where he rode for King's Lynn Stars. He rode for King's Lynn for four years before signing for Reading Racers for the 1975 British League season. With Reading, he completed five seasons from 1975 to 1979 and doubled up with Milton Keynes Knights in the National league. In 1978, he averaged an impressive 10.59. He won the National League Pairs, partnering Andy Grahame for Milton Keynes, during the 1979 National League season. Humphreys finished his career riding with Arena Essex Hammers. Humphreys also earned 12 full caps for the Australia national speedway team Australia is one of the major teams in international motorcycle speedway with the country regarded as the birthplace of the sport in the 1920s. The current team is managed by former rider Mark Lemon, and captained by 2012 Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Humphries
Robert Humphries (4 July 1933 – 1988) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half or inside forward in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion and Millwall. Life and career Humphries was born in Hindhead, Surrey, in 1933. He was on the books of Tottenham Hotspur as an amateur and then played for Sussex County League club Eastbourne United. After a month's trial with First Division club Sheffield United, he signed professional forms in February 1956. He never made a league appearance, and moved on later that same year to Brighton & Hove Albion, for whom he made his debut in the Football League in November. Humphries made ten appearances in the Third Division South for Albion, scoring twice, before joining another third-tier club, Millwall. After three years and 47 league appearances, he returned to non-league football with Chelmsford City, Hastings United, Cambridge United, a return to Hastings, where he was a member of the team promoted to the So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Humphrys
George Robert Humphrys (16 April 1952 – 18 August 2008) was a Welsh broadcaster, chiefly known as a sports presenter on BBC Wales. Biography Humphrys was born in Splott, a poor working-class district of central Cardiff and was the younger brother of journalist and television presenter John Humphrys. Humphrys was one of five children born to Winifred Mary (Matthews), a hairdresser and Edward George Humphrys, a self-employed French polisher. Encouraged to do his homework, he passed the eleven plus exam and became a pupil at Cardiff High School, then a grammar school. After university, he became a newspaper journalist, working on various publications until he joined the Cardiff-based '' Western Mail.'' He then joined BBC Radio Wales in 1978, and then joined BBC Wales television's team as an investigative reporter most often beside his brother on ''Week in Week Out'', where his reports included an early investigation of the AIDS epidemic developing in the UK. From the early 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
