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Buddy (nickname)
Buddy is the nickname of: In arts and entertainment *Buddy Baker (composer) (1918–2002), American composer *Buddy Bolden (1877–1931), American jazz cornetist *Buddy Bregman (1930–2017), American arranger and producer *Buddy Buie (1941–2015), American songwriter and record producer *Buddy Clark (1912–1949), American pop singer *Buddy DeFranco (1923–2014), American jazz clarinetist * Buddy Deppenschmidt (1936–2021), American jazz drummer *Buddy DeSylva (1895–1950), American songwriter, record executive, and film producer *Buddy Ebsen (1908–2003), American actor and dancer best known for his role in ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' * Buddy Emmons (1937–2015), American country guitarist *A. Arnold Gillespie (1899–1978), American cinema special effects artist *Buddy Greco (1926–2017), American jazz and pop singer and pianist *Buddy Guy (born 1936), American blues guitarist and singer *Buddy Hackett (1924–2003), American actor and comedian *Buddy Holly (1936–1959), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickname
A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is distinct from both pseudonym and stage name, and also from a title (for example, City of Fountains), although there may be overlap in these concepts. Etymology The compound word ''ekename'', literally meaning "additional name", was attested as early as 1303. This word was derived from the Old English phrase ''eac'' "also", related to ''eacian'' "to increase". By the 15th century, the misdivision of the syllables of the phrase "an ekename" led to its rephrasing as "a nekename". Though the spelling has changed, the pronunciation and meaning of the word have remained relatively stable ever since. Conventions in various languages English nicknames are generally represented in quotes between the bearer's first and last names (e.g., '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Miles
George Allen "Buddy" Miles Jr. (September 5, 1947February 26, 2008) was an American composer, drummer, guitarist, vocalist and producer. He was a founding member of the Electric Flag (1967), a member of Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys (1969–1970), founder and leader of the Buddy Miles Express and later, the Buddy Miles Band. Miles also played and recorded with Carlos Santana and others. Additionally, he sang lead vocals on the critically and commercially acclaimed California Raisins claymation TV commercials and recorded two California Raisins R&B albums. Biography and career Early life Miles was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, on September 5, 1947. Buddy's father played upright bass for Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and others. By age twelve, Miles had begun touring with his father's band, the Bebops. He played with his father's band for several years. Given the nickname "Buddy" by his aunt after the drummer Buddy Rich, he was often see ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Burris
Paul "Buddy" Burris (January 20, 1923 – November 26, 2007) was an American football player. He played college football for the Golden Hurricane at University of Tulsa, and after a hiatus to serve in the Second World War, for the Sooners at the University of Oklahoma. Burris was the first Oklahoma player to earn All-America honors in three years. After college, he played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for three years with the Green Bay Packers. Early years Burris was born on January 20, 1923, in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma by farmer Paul "Pop" Burris.Former football star dies ''' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Boshers
Jeffrey Alan "Buddy" Boshers (born May 9, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Toronto Blue Jays. Early life A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Boshers is a graduate of Lee High School in Alabama. He attended Calhoun Community College. Career Los Angeles Angels Boshers was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Orem Owlz, tossing 13 games of 2.68 ERA ball. Boshers split the 2009 season between three different Angels affiliates; Orem, the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels, and the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. Between the three clubs, he posted a 5–2 record and 4.37 ERA in 13 appearances. In 2010, Boshers returned to Cedar Rapids and posted a 4.31 ERA in 36 appearances. The following season he spent the year with the High-A Inland Empire 66ers, logging a 4.30 ER ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Boeheim
Jackson Thomas "Buddy" Boeheim (born November 11, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. He played for Syracuse Orange of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He is the son of Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Boeheim. High school career Boeheim attended Jamesville-DeWitt High School in DeWitt, New York. As a junior, he averaged 26.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, leading his team to a Class A Section III title, and was named All-Central New York Large School Player of the Year. For his senior season, Boeheim transferred to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he served as team captain. He committed to playing college basketball at Syracuse, where his father was serving as head coach, over offers from Gonzaga and UMass. College career Boeheim came off the bench in his freshman season at Syracuse, averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Blattner
Robert Garnett "Buddy" Blattner (February 8, 1920 – September 4, 2009), was an American table tennis and professional baseball player. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the New York Giants. After his retirement as a player, he became a radio and television sportscaster. Sports career Table tennis Blattner played table tennis in his youth, winning the gold medal in the men's doubles with James McClure at the 1936 World Table Tennis Championships. The following year he won double gold at the 1937 World Table Tennis Championships in the men's team event and in the men's doubles with McClure. Baseball A graduate of Beaumont High School in St. Louis, Blattner started his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals, making his big league debut in the 1942 season. Following a stint in the U.S. Navy, Blattner played for the New York Giants (1946–48) and Philadelphia Phillies (1949); he played primarily as a second b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Bell
David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27, 1951) is an American former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) currently serving as vice president and senior advisor to the general manager for the Cincinnati Reds. After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers, and the Cincinnati Reds, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each and served as Vice President/Assistant General Manager for the Chicago White Sox. He was a five-time MLB All-Star and won six consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Awards from 1979–1984. He is the son of outfielder Gus Bell and the father of former third basemen Mike and David Bell, making them one of five families to have three generations play in the Major Leagues. When David was named Reds manager in October 2018, he and Buddy became the fourth father-son pair to serve as major league managers, joining George and Dick Sisler, Bob and Joel Sk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Baker
Elzie Wylie "Buddy" Baker Jr. (January 25, 1941 – August 10, 2015) was an American professional stock car racing driver and commentator. Over the course of his 33-year racing career, he won 19 races in the NASCAR Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. Known by the nickname "Gentle Giant," Baker was noted for his prowess at NASCAR's superspeedways, Daytona and Talladega, at which he won a combined six races. After his racing career, he worked as a broadcaster and co-hosted a number of radio shows on Sirius XM. Early life Baker was born on January 25, 1941, in Florence, South Carolina, the son of two-time NASCAR champion Buck Baker. A high school athlete, Baker began racing in 1958 at age 17, and started his NASCAR career the following year. As a teenager, he idolized many of NASCAR's top drivers, including his father and Fireball Roberts, and he studied them closely during his early NASCAR career. Career Baker won his first race in 1967, winning the National 500 at Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Baer
Jacob Henry "Buddy" Baer (June 11, 1915 – July 18, 1986) was an American boxer and later an actor with important parts in seventeen films, as well as roles on various television series in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1941, he came extremely close to boxing stardom at Washington's Griffith Stadium, when in the opinion of most ringside officials, Joe Louis gave him a disqualifying late sixth-round hit in a title match that should have made Baer the world heavyweight champion. He lost to Louis in a rematch for the title the following year but remained solidly ranked among the top heavyweights in the early 1940s. In 2003, Baer was chosen for '' The Ring'' magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. He was the younger brother of boxing heavyweight champion and actor Max Baer, and the uncle of actor Max Baer Jr. Boxing career Baer was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 11, 1915, to father Jacob, a butcher, and mother Dora Bales. A few sources list his birthplace, like his br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Allin
Brian Thomas ("Bud" or "Buddy") Allin (October 13, 1944 – March 10, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won five PGA Tour events in the 1970s. Early life Allin was born in Bremerton, Washington. He learned to play golf at age 13 while working as a caddie at the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course in Santa Barbara, California. Amateur career A prodigal player, Allin attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and was a member on the golf team along with Johnny Miller. He served in the Army as an artillery officer during the Vietnam War earning four decorations including the Bronze Star and an Air medal. Professional career In 1969, Allin turned pro and qualified for the PGA Tour on his first attempt citing the fact that golf was no "big deal" compared to war. Allin's first win on the PGA Tour came in 1971 at the Greater Greensboro Open when he defeated Dave Eichelberger and Rod Funseth on the first extra-hole in a playoff. He would win five times in five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Alexander
Stewart Murray Alexander (born February 20, 1953), nicknamed Buddy Alexander, is an American former college golf coach and amateur golfer. Alexander is the former head coach of the Florida Gators men's golf team. He is best known for coaching the Gators to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I tournament championships in 1993 and 2001. Playing career During his collegiate playing career at Georgia Southern University, Alexander was recognized as an All-American in 1974 and 1975.GatorZone.com, Men's Golf, Coaching & Support Staff Buddy Alexander. Retrieved May 22, 2011. After his graduation from Georgia Southern, he continued to play competitive golf as an amateur, and notably won the 1976 Azalea Invitational, the 1977 Eastern Amateur, and the 1986 U.S. Amateur Championship. He was a member of the 1986 Eisenhower Trophy team and the 1987 Walker Cup team. Results in major championships *''Note: Alexander only played in the Masters and the U.S. Op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Valastro
Bartolo "Buddy" Valastro Jr. (born March 3, 1977) is an American baker and reality television personality of Italian heritage. He is the owner of Carlo's Bakery, as well as the face of Buddy V's Ristorante. Valastro is best known as the star of the reality television series ''Cake Boss'', which premiered in April 2009. He has also starred in ''Next Great Baker'' (2010), ''Kitchen Boss'' (2011), '' Buddy's Bakery Rescue'' (2013), ''Bake You Rich'' (2013), ''Bakery Boss'' (2013), ''Buddy vs. Duff'' (2019), and ''Buddy vs. Christmas'' (2020). Early life Valastro was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, and grew up there and in Little Ferry, New Jersey. His mother was born in Altamura, Italy, and is the daughter of Italian-American immigrants who moved to New Jersey when she was six years old. His father, Buddy Sr was born in Lipari, Italy. Valastro grew up with four sisters: Grace, Mary, Maddalena and Lisa. He attended Ridgefield Park High School and took baking courses at the Bergen Cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
