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Buff (nickname)
Buff is a nickname of: * E. U. Curtis Bohlen (born 1927), former president of the World Wildlife Fund and former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs * Aldo Donelli (1907–1994), American football player and college and National Football League head coach, soccer player and college athletics administrator * Buff Hardie, a member of the Scotland the What? comedy review act * Geoff Hoon (born 1953), British politician * Charles Kirkland (born 1950), American retired basketball player * Buff Lord (1892–1985), English rugby league footballer * Bob McCready (1940–2007), Canadian box lacrosse goaltender * Buff Milner (1946–1996), New Zealand rugby union player * Buff Wagner (born 1897), American football player See also * BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fucker/Fella), a nickname of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. T ... [...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] |
Aldo Donelli
Aldo Teo "Buff" Donelli (July 22, 1907 – August 9, 1994) was an American football player and coach, association football, soccer player, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Duquesne University from 1939 to 1942, Boston University from 1947 to 1956, and Columbia University from 1957 to 1967, compiling a career college football coaching record of 105–107–8. Donelli was also a head coach in the National Football League (NFL), with the Pittsburgh Steelers for part of the 1941 season and with the Cleveland Rams in 1944, tallying a career mark of 4–11 in the NFL. From 1951 to 1955 he was the athletic director at Boston University. Donelli played college football at Duquesne and was an assistant football coach at his alma mater from 1930 to 1938, before being promoted to head coach. He played soccer with a number of clubs in the 1920s and 1930s and was a member of the United States men's national soccer team during the 1934 FIFA World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buff Hardie
Scotland the What? were a Scottish comedy revue act comprising William "Buff" Hardie, Stephen Robertson and George Donald. History Buff Hardie and Steve Robertson first met in the Aberdeen Student Show in 1952.Steve Robertson: "Scotland The What? An Inside Story", Leopard Press 2010. George Donald, another University of Aberdeen student, wrote music for the 1954 Student Show, but did not take part in it. So all three only met together later through the Aberdeen Revue Group, which is where they also found their future producer Jimmy Logan. (He later had to revert in public to his formal first name "James" in order to join the actors' union Equity, because there was already a Glaswegian comic using the professional name Jimmy Logan.) Buff Hardie had first appeared in the 1951 Student Show 'Spring in Your Step', and co-wrote the 1957 show ''College Bounds''. But it was after the 1968 student show ''Running Riot'' – which the four men wrote, composed, produced and directed – tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scotland The What?
Scotland the What? were a Scottish comedy revue act comprising William "Buff" Hardie, Stephen Robertson and George Donald. History Buff Hardie and Steve Robertson first met in the Aberdeen Student Show in 1952.Steve Robertson: "Scotland The What? An Inside Story", Leopard Press 2010. George Donald, another University of Aberdeen student, wrote music for the 1954 Student Show, but did not take part in it. So all three only met together later through the Aberdeen Revue Group, which is where they also found their future producer Jimmy Logan. (He later had to revert in public to his formal first name "James" in order to join the actors' union Equity, because there was already a Glaswegian comic using the professional name Jimmy Logan.) Buff Hardie had first appeared in the 1951 Student Show 'Spring in Your Step', and co-wrote the 1957 show ''College Bounds''. But it was after the 1968 student show ''Running Riot'' – which the four men wrote, composed, produced and directed – tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Hoon
Geoffrey William Hoon (born 6 December 1953) is a British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire from 1992 to 2010. He is a former Defence Secretary, Transport Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Government Chief Whip. He had previously been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Derbyshire from 1984 to 1994. Early life Hoon was born in Derby, England, and is the son of railwayman Ernest Hoon and June Collett. He was educated at Nottingham High School, an independent school. He then read law at Jesus College, Cambridge from which he graduated in 1976. He was a lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Leeds from 1976 to 1982 and was a sub-warden at Devonshire Hall. He was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1978, and was also a visiting Law Professor at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, from 1979 to 1980. In 1982, Hoon became a practising barrister in Nottingham. Member of Parliamen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Kirkland
Charles "Buff" Kirkland (born October 18, 1950) is an American retired basketball player. He was a 6 ft 5 in (1.98 m) tall forward . He was drafted with the 129th pick in the 1972 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. From 1974 to 1982, Kirkland played in the Dutch Eredivisie, with Punch, EBBC Den Bosch, Flamingo's Haarlem and Donar Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and .... He was named to the league's All-Defense Team six times. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kirkland, Charles Living people American men's basketball players Heroes Den Bosch players Donar (basketball club) players 1950 births DSBV Punch players Flamingo's Haarlem players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buff Lord
Harold Lord/Tennant (27 July 1892 – 5 July 1985), also known by the nickname of "Buff", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at club level for Purston White Horse ARLFC (based at The Junction Hotel, Purston, Featherstone), and Hull Kingston Rovers as a , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or 3 or 4. Background Harold Tennant's birth was registered in Hemsworth district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 92. Genealogical information Harold Tennant's marriage to Grace W. (née Merrill/Murrell) was registered during first ¼ 1919 in Pontefract district. They had children; Margaret Tennantbirth registeredduring first ¼ 1919 in Pontefract district), the rugby league footballer Walter Tennant, the rugby league footballer for Featherstone Rovers; Nelson Tennantbirth registeredduring first ¼ 1923 in Pontefract district), Alice Tennantbirth registeredduring second ¼ 1925 in Pontefract district), Maurice Tenna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob McCready
Robert "Buff" McCready (1940 – June 2007) was a Canadian professional and amateur box lacrosse goaltender. McCready was also a professional lacrosse coach in the National Lacrosse League. He won the Mann Cup National Canadian Major championship and was named 1971 most valuable player. McCready was considered an elite goaltender in his time and is credited as turning the goaltending position into an offensive threat as well as the last line of defense. He is a member of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Career Buff was born in Port Dalhousie, Ontario. In 1960, Buff was transferred from St. Catharines to Whitby in the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League. That year he led the Red Wings to an OJALL title and to the Minto Cup final where they ultimately lost. In 1963, McCready partnered with rival all-star goalie Pat Baker to compete for the Mann Cup, but St. Catharines ultimately lost. McCready won the Mann Cup with Brantford in 1973 and was named the playoff's most valu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buff Milner
Henare Pawhara "Buff" Milner (12 February 1946 – 2 March 1996) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Milner represented East Coast, Wanganui, and Counties at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1970. He played 16 matches for the All Blacks on their tour of South Africa that year, including one international. A professional soldier, Milner died suddenly in 1996 in the United Kingdom while there on an army course. He was the cousin of Nehe Milner-Skudder Nehe Rihara Milner-Skudder (born 15 December 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for the Rugby New York. He was selected for the All Blacks in 2015, and was a key member of 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team. He scored ..., who made his All Black debut in 2015. References 1946 births 1996 deaths People from Tokomaru Bay New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players East Coast rugby unio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buff Wagner
Almore Charles "Buff" Wagner (May 31, 1897 – February 12, 1962) was a professional football player for the Green Bay Packers in 1920 and 1921. He played at the collegiate level at Carroll University. Biography Wagner was born Almore Charles Wagner on May 31, 1897 in Marinette, Wisconsin Marinette is a city in and the county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the south bank of the Menominee River, at its mouth at Green Bay, part of Lake Michigan; to the north is Stephenson Island, part of the .... He died on February 12, 1962. References 1897 births 1962 deaths Green Bay Packers players Carroll University alumni People from Marinette, Wisconsin Players of American football from Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons,"Fact Sheet: B-52 Superfortress." ''Minot Air Force Base'', United States Air Force, October 2005. Retrieved: 12 January 2009. and has a typical combat range of around 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
