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Braxton (given Name)
Braxton is a given name of English origin meaning "badger", as well as "Brock's town". People with the given name "Braxton" include *Braxton Beacham (1864–1924), American politician *Braxton Berrios (born 1995), American football player *Braxton Bragg (1817–1876), American general *Braxton Cook (born 1991), American musician *Braxton Craven (1822–1882), American educator *Braxton Davidson (born 1996), American baseball player *Braxton Garrett (born 1997), American baseball player * Braxton Harris (born 1983/1984), American football coach * Braxton Hoyett (born 1996), American football player * Braxton Jones (born 1999), American football player * Braxton Kelley (born 1986), American football player * Braxton Key (born 1997), American basketball player *Braxton Lee (born 1993), American baseball player *Braxton Miller (born 1992), American football player *Braxton Mitchell (born 2000), American politician *Braxton Pope Braxton Pope is an independent American film and tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Beacham
Braxton Beacham (September 12, 1864 - September 24, 1924) was the eighteenth Mayor of Orlando from 1906 to 1907. He was also an Orlando businessman and entrepreneur who owned the Beacham Movie Theatre and founded "Prosper Colony" which became Taft, Florida. He married Roberta Holland on June 16, 1887. He died at the age of 60 in 1924 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. References Mayors of Orlando, Florida 1864 births 1924 deaths {{Florida-mayor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Key
Braxton Key (born February 14, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Virginia Cavaliers. Early life and high school career Key is the nephew of NBA player Ralph Sampson, who starred at the University of Virginia. Key's father Eric Key played at Radford University. Under his childhood surname of Blackwell, Key played three seasons with Christ Presbyterian Academy, leading the team to a state title in 2013 and winning TSSAA's Mr. Basketball award in 2014 and 2015. He then transferred to Oak Hill Academy for his senior year, where he played under his father's surname for the first time and led the team to a 45–1 record and national championship. College career Key averaged a team-high 12 points and 5.7 rebounds per game as a freshman at Alabama. He scored a season- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Taghvai-Najib
Braxton Taghvai-Najib (born December 23, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2. Career Youth Najib played in the youth academy of Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake from the under-9 to under-18 levels as well as spending a short time with Orange County sides Pateadores SC and Orange County SC. Taghvai-Najib has also gone on trial in Europe with Sporting Lisbon, Dinamo Zagreb, and other clubs. Professional In July 2020, Najib signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Birmingham Legion. He made his debut on July 15, 2020, appearing as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 3–0 win over Memphis 901. In April 2021, Najib joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF and was registered to play for USL League One side Inter Miami CF II Inter Miami Club de Fútbol II, commonly known as Inter Miami CF II, is an American professional soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale, Florid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos
Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos (born June 23, 1995) is a Canadian wrestler. She won a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She has been in competition with fellow world champion teammate Justine Bouchard. She has been ranked number 2 in the world. Early life She initially earned a black belt in taekwondo by age 10. She started wrestling at age 10 and was coached initially by her uncle Stan Tzogas who had coached at the Olympic level. Career She won the bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Following the games, she made the decision to move up a weight class to 63-kg after she experienced difficulty reaching the 58-kg weight limit. At the 2015 Pan American Games she won the gold medal in 63 kg category, defeating Katerina Vidiaux of Cuba 7–3. In September 2015 Stone-Papadopoulos qualified a quota for Canada for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after placing fifth in the 63 kg category at the senior world championships. Ultimately, she was no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Powell
James Braxton Powell (November 23, 1944 – May 2, 2010) served as the State Treasurer of Virginia from January, 2006 to December 2008. He was appointed by Governor Tim Kaine. Prior to his appointment as State Treasurer, he had served since January, 2002, as Deputy State Treasurer under Governor Mark Warner. As Deputy State Treasurer, Powell was responsible for assisting then-State Treasurer Jody Wagner with the day-to-day operation of the Treasury and its budget in excess of $16.4 million. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Powell also served at the Treasury in other capacities, including Director of Financial Policy, Manager of Cash and Banking and Cash Administrator. While serving as Director of Financial Policy, Powell prepared briefs for the legislature and helped shape goals and objectives for the Treasury’s strategic plan. As Treasurer of Virginia under Governor Kaine and Secretary of Finance Jody Wagner, Powell serves on the following boards and authorities, the first six bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Pope
Braxton Pope is an independent American film and television producer and writer. He is a partner in Sodium Fox Productions, which he co-founded with novelist Bret Easton Ellis. Production work Pope formerly maintained a production deal with Lionsgate. In 2012 he commenced production on a neo-noir feature '' The Canyons'' written by Bret Easton Ellis, directed by Paul Schrader and starring Lindsay Lohan that was funded in part by a successful Kickstarter campaign as well as by Pope, Schrader and Ellis individually. The film received media coverage for the innovative way it was financed and produced, utilizing new media techniques including crowdfunding, online casting and social media sites including Twitter and Facebook. The film also received attention for the casting of lead actress Lindsay Lohan who had been acting infrequently in the preceding years as well as adult film performer James Deen in his first mainstream role. Pope also produced ''Shrink (film)'' starring Kevin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Mitchell
Braxton Mitchell (born May 20, 2000) is an American politician and businessman serving as a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 3rd district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021, and became one of the youngest elected officials in the country. Early life and education Mitchell was born in Columbia Falls, Montana, and was later adopted. Mitchell grew up working for his family's businesses in Columbia Falls, most notably Montana Jerky Company. While attending Columbia Falls High School, he organized a pro-gun walkout after millions of students nationwide walked out to protest gun rights. Mitchell attended Flathead Valley Community College after high school. Career Mitchell's involvement in politics began in 2017 during a special election for Montana's lone congressional district, where Republican Greg Gianforte defeated Democrat Rob Quist. Mitchell saw many of his own beliefs reflected in Gianforte, and helped with his campaign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Miller
Braxton Marcellus Miller (born November 30, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was their starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013, before moving to the wide receiver position in 2015 after sustaining a shoulder injury. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. High school career Miller moved from Springfield, Ohio to attend Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio before his freshman year. While there, he played high school football for the Warriors. He was named a Mr. Football Award Finalist, and also competed in the Under Armour All-America Game. He was also a letterman in basketball and track, where he went to district and regional meet in the 4 × 100 m relay, with a best of 43.68 seconds. Recruiting Miller committed to Ohio State on June 3, 2010, under then-head coach Jim Tressel. Miller also had scholarship offers from Alabama, Cincinnati, Florida, Georgia, Ill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Lee
Braxton Russell Lee (born August 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder and hitting coach for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins in 2018. Career Tampa Bay Rays Lee attended Picayune High School in Picayune, Mississippi and played college baseball at Pearl River Community College and the University of Mississippi. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 12th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. He spent his first professional season with the Hudson Valley Renegades and batted .287 with 13 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in 51 games. He played for the Charlotte Stone Crabs in 2015 and posted a .281 batting average with 24 RBIs in 115 games, and for the Montgomery Biscuits in 2016 where he slashed .209/.269/256 with 25 RBIs in 110 games. Miami Marlins Lee started 2017 with the Montgomery Biscuits. On June 26, he was traded, along with Ethan Clark, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Kelley
Braxton Kelley (born October 24, 1986) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Kentucky Kentucky ( , ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper South. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to .... External linksDenver Broncos bio {{DEFAULTSORT:Kelley, Braxton 1986 births Living people Players of American football from LaGrange, Georgia American football linebackers Kentucky Wildcats football players Denver Broncos players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Berrios
Braxton Berrios (born October 6, 1995) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami Hurricanes football, Miami (FL). He was a star athlete at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina where he played quarterback. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. College career Berrios attended Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. A four-star wide receiver, he committed to Miami over Ohio State, Clemson, Oregon and many other Power 5 schools. Berrios played as a true freshman, finishing the season with 21 catches for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2017, Berrios caught two touchdown passes against Florida State to help beat the Seminoles for the first time since 2009. College statistics Professional career New England Patriots Berrios was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braxton Jones
Braxton Jones (born March 27, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Early years Jones grew up in Murray, Utah and attended Murray High School, where he played basketball and football. College career Jones played in two games as a true freshman before suffering a thumb injury against Stephen F. Austin and redshirting the remainder of the season. Jones became a starter as a redshirt sophomore and was named third-team All- Big Sky Conference. He started four games at left tackle during his redshirt junior season, which was shortened and played in the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, and was named first-team all-conference. Jones repeated as a first-team All-Big Sky selection in 2021. During the season, Jones received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl. Professional career Jones was selecte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
