|
Brock (given Name)
Brock is a given name. Notable people with the given name "Brock" include A *Brock Adams (1927–2004), American politician *Brock Anderson (born 1997), American professional wrestler *Brock Aynsley (born 1950), Canadian football player B *Brock Berlin (born 1981), American football player *Brock Berryhill (born 1984), American songwriter *Brock Bierman, American civil servant *Brock Blake, American entrepreneur *Brock Blomberg (born 1967), American economist *Brock Boeser (born 1997), American ice hockey player *Brock Bolen (born 1985), American football player *Brock Bond (born 1985), American baseball player *Brock Bowers (born 2002), American football player *Brock Boyle (born 1982), Canadian lacrosse player *Brock Norman Brock (born 1966), British screenwriter *Brock Brower (1931–2014), American novelist *Brock Burke (born 1996), American football player C *Brock Chisholm (1896–1971), Canadian psychiatrist *Brock Cole (born 1938), American author *Brock Coyle (born 1990) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Adams
Brockman Adams (January 13, 1927 – September 10, 2004) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of Congress. A Democrat from Washington, Adams served as a U.S. Representative, Senator, and United States Secretary of Transportation. He was forced to retire in January 1993 due to public and widespread sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape allegations. Early life and education Adams was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended public schools in Portland, Oregon. He attended the University of Washington at Seattle where, in 1948, he was elected president of the student government ( ASUW) and was the first student to both serve in that post and receive the President's Medal of Excellence as the University's top scholar. In 1949, Mary Maxwell served as secretary to ASUW president Adams. Later that year, Adams introduced Maxwell to his friend and her future husband, William Henry Gates II. He graduated in 1949 and was admitted to Harvard Law School, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Cole
Brock Cole (born May 29, 1938) . Children's Literature Network. Retrieved on 2008-02-06. is an American and . He is an author and illustrator of pictures books for children as well as a writer of novels and novellas for young adult readers. The subject matter of his juvenile fiction is perhaps more controversial than that of his peers, landing him on the ALA 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books 1990-2000. Though some of his books have been challenged for content, he has become well known for his style and form. Born in Charlotte, Michigan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Gutierrez
James Brock Gutierrez (born September 25, 1973) is a former American football center who played for nine seasons in the NFL. Early life and college career While attending Charlotte High School in Charlotte, Michigan, Gutierrez won All-State honors in football and wrestling. Attending Central Michigan University as a history major, Brock was a three-year starter at center for the Central Michigan Chippewas football team. As a junior, he led his team to the 1994 Mid-American Conference (MAC) title. He was on the All-MAC first-team as a senior in 1995. Professional career Gutierrez signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent following the 1996 NFL Draft. With five appearances off the bench, he had his first regular season game action in 1997 with the Bengals. In 1998, Gutierrez was waived on August 30, re-signed on November 4, and waived again on November 17. He then signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad November 30 before returning to the Bengals on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Greenfield
Brock L. Greenfield (born October 5, 1975 in Watertown, South Dakota) is an American politician serving as School and Public Lands Commissioner of South Dakota. He previously served as a Republican member of the South Dakota Senate. Greenfield was consecutively a member of the House for District 6 from January 2009 until January 11, 2013, and a member of the South Dakota Senate for District 6 from January 2001 until January 2009. Greenfield has represented District 2 since January 10, 2015. Early life Brock was born to Don and Lana Greenfield. His parents have backgrounds in teaching and in owning a business. Brock also has two siblings: a brother, Blake, and a sister, Laci. Brock played basketball and baseball while in school. Greenfield graduated from Doland High School in 1994 and earned his BS in 1999 from Northern State University. Since January 2015 Brock and his mother, Lana, have served in the SD Legislature as the only Mother/Son to ever serve simultaneously. Brock i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Granger
Brock Granger (born March 10, 1991) is an American soccer player. Career College and amateur Granger began his career at UNLV. In 2009, he made 18 appearances and helped the Rebels defense to five clean sheets. Following his freshman year at UNLV, Granger transferred to the University of Louisville along with teammate Nick DeLeon. In his first season with the Cardinals in 2010, he made 24 appearances and helped the defense register eight clean sheets. He also recorded four assists. In 2011, he made 19 appearances and recorded two assists. In 2012, he made 21 appearances and scored his first collegiate goal on October 27, 2012, in at 1–0 win in the final regular season match against Cincinnati to claim the third BIG East title in school history. During his time in college, Granger also spent the 2010 and 2012 season with Portland Timbers U23s in the USL Premier Development League. In 2010, the Timbers U23s capped off a perfect season by winning their first USL PDL ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Gillespie
Brock Andrew Gillespie (born April 26, 1982) is an American professional basketball player, who last played for CB Ciudad de Valladolid, of the LEB, in Spain. He previously played in the NBA Development League and in various countries abroad. He was a high school All-American at Clarksville High School (Tennessee), and had a standout college career at Rice University, finishing his career with 1,007 points, while playing in the Western Athletic Conference. He also appeared in the Walt Disney movie ''Glory Road''. Professional career Gillespie went undrafted in the 2005 NBA draft. He later signed with the Auckland Stars for the 2006 New Zealand NBL season. In 17 games, he averaged 12.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.9 minutes per game. On November 2, 2006, he was selected in the third round of the 2006 NBA Development League Draft by the Austin Toros. In 41 games, he averaged 7.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 20.2 minutes per game. In July 2007, he joine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Gill
Brock Gill (born January 6, 1975) is an illusionist, stunt artist and evangelist based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Early years Gill attended East Texas Baptist University and had a reputation for having spontaneous church services in the open air quad on campus, baptizing people in the campus fountain. At age 22 Gill felt led to become an illusionist and evangelist when working the graveyard shift at a saw mill in Texarkana. With ear plugs in and no one to talk to, he started praying, which led to his ministry. A youth pastor at the church in Texarkana where he was doing ministry took him to a magic shop. The man behind the counter did a simple trick, awakening something in Gill. Personal life Gill is married to Aundrea “Auny" Gill. Gill and Auny met in 1997 while attending East Texas Baptist University where she was studying to become a child psychologist. The two married on May 8, 1999, at her father’s church in Shepherd, Texas. The couple originally resided in Texa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Forsey
Brock L. Forsey (born February 11, 1980) is a former American football running back of the National Football League (NFL). He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played football at Centennial High School before playing college football at Boise State. College career With the Boise State Broncos, Forsey became only the third player ever to record more than 30 touchdowns (six receiving and 26 rushing) in one season, joining Troy Edwards and Barry Sanders. Professional career Chicago Bears Forsey was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (206th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He saw his first significant playing time as a rookie on October 26, 2003, rushing for 56 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. Forsey experienced his best game as a pro on November 30 against the Arizona Cardinals, filling in for starter Anthony Thomas, who had viral pneumonia. Against Arizona, Forsey carried the ball 27 time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Faber
Brock Faber (born August 22, 2002) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota. Faber was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a prospect of the Minnesota Wild. Playing career Faber was drafted in the second round, 45th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. On June 29, 2022, Faber was traded to the Minnesota Wild as part of the deal that sent Kevin Fiala to the Kings. During the 2020–21 season, his freshman year, Faber recorded one goal and 11 assists in 27 games for Minnesota. Following the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. During the 2021–22 season, his sophomore year, Faber recorded two goals and 11 assists in 28 games for Minnesota. Following the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. On June 29, 2022, Faber's NHL rights were traded by the Los Angeles Kings, along with a 2022 first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Enright
Brock Enright (born 1976), is an artist, who was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Academic Background He received his BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and his MFA from Columbia University. In his 2001 MFA thesis presentation, his mother performed a body building routine. Known as a master draftsman with a strong rebellious streak, Enright often eschews formal beauty in favor of degraded or complicated aesthetics. He has had solo exhibitions at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery (New York), Vilma Gold (London), Coma (Berlin), and at the institution LAXART. His work has been written about in Parkett, The New York Times, Art Review, and the Times, UK. Enright's artwork has also been seen in notable group exhibitions including Scream (Anton Kern Gallery, 2004), Greater New York (PS1, 2005), The Aesthetics of Risk (The Getty Center, 2006), and 2007's Performa festival of performing arts. Artwork by Brock Enright often imbues traditional materials or images with modern, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Elbank
Brock Elbank is a photographer. Born in Warwickshire England, currently living in London. He received media attention in 2013 for his photo series #Project60. Commissioned by Isabella Blow for '' The Sunday Times Style'', he began his career shooting women's fashion. Working in the UK, US and Australia, Elbank's bold distinctive approach led to male styling and portraiture for clients like Nike, Coca-Cola, San Pellegrino, Toyota, Dove and Snickers, for which he won an advertising award in 2004. For nearly a decade, Elbank lived in Sydney where his work became more art based, moving away from professional models and exploring everyday characters and objects, celebrating the idiosyncratic beauty of imperfect features. It was in Australia that Elbank began his personal beard photography project and where he met charity campaigner Jimmy Niggles. Upon his return to the UK in 2013, Elbank embarked upon the #Project60 series as well as new work on the same theme specially for the Som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Dykxhoorn
Brock D. Dykxhoorn (born July 2, 1994) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He previously played in the KBO League for the SK Wyverns and Lotte Giants. Career Amateur career Dykxhoorn attended St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clinton, Ontario, and Central Arizona College. Houston Astros The Houston Astros selected Dykxhoorn in the sixth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, and signed him for a $250,000 signing bonus. After signing, Dykxhoorn was assigned to the Greeneville Astros where he went 3–3 with a 4.31 ERA in 12 games. In 2015, he played for the Quad Cities River Bandits, posting an 8–5 record and 3.88 ERA. He was promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks for the 2016 season where he went 10–4 with a 5.02 ERA in a career high 123.2 innings pitched. He spent the 2017 season with the Corpus Christi Hooks, going 3–5 with a 4.62 ERA in 25 games pitched. He was released by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
