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Buck (nickname)
Buck is the nickname of the following people (for fictional characters, see Buck): Notable in multiple fields *Lynn Compton (1921–2012), lead prosecutor in Sirhan Sirhan's trial for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, California Court of Appeals judge and World War II officer portrayed in the HBO miniseries ''Band of Brothers'' *Robert Halperin (1908–1985), American co-founder of the Lands' End clothing retailer, sailor, National Football League quarterback and US Navy officer during World War II In sports American football *Buck Gurley (born 1978), American former NFL player * Buck Jones (American football) (1888–1985), Native American NFL player during the 1922 season *Frank "Buck" O'Neill (1875–1958), American college football player and Hall-of-Fame coach, also a sprinter *Buck Shaw (1899–1977), American college football player and NFL head coach Baseball *Harry Buckner (1876–1938), American baseball pitcher and outfielder in the Negro leagues *Les Burke (1902†... [...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] |
Buck Martinez
John Albert "Buck" Martinez (born November 7, 1948) is an American former professional baseball catcher and manager, and is currently the television play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays. He played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Kansas City Royals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Since the end of his playing career, he has been a broadcaster, working on the Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles radio and television broadcasts, and nationally for TBS and MLB Network. Martinez managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 2001 to May 2002 and Team USA at the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006. Playing career Martinez attended Elk Grove High School, Sacramento City College, Sacramento State University, and Southwest Missouri State University. He was originally signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent before being taken by the Houston Astros in the 1968 rule 5 draft. The Astros later traded him to the Kansas City Royals. Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buck Brannaman
Dan M. "Buck" Brannaman (born January 29, 1962) is an American horse trainer and a leading clinician with a philosophy of handling horses based on classical concepts from the vaquero tradition; working with the horse's nature, using an understanding of how horses think and communicate to train the horse to accept humans and work confidently and responsively with them. In 2022 he launched an online learning platform where he can connect with and teach students via educational videosTheBuckChannel.com One of Brannaman's stated goals is to make the animal feel safe and secure around humans so that the horse and rider can achieve a true union.Brannaman, Buck. ''The Faraway Horses.'' Lyons Press, 2001. . Early life and career Brannaman was born in 1962 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and raised in Montana and Idaho. Brannaman was for many years a disciple of Ray Hunt, one of the founders of the natural horsemanship movement, and also inspired by Tom and Bill Dorrance. Brannaman now teache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buck Baker
Elzie Wylie Baker Sr. (March 4, 1919 – April 14, 2002), better known as Buck Baker, was an American stock car racer. Born in Richburg, South Carolina, Baker began his NASCAR career in 1949 and won his first race three years later at Columbia Speedway. Twenty-seven years later, Baker retired after the 1976 National 500. During his NASCAR Cup Series career, Baker won two championships, 46 races and 45 pole positions, as well as recorded 372 top-tens. In 1957, he became the first driver to win two consecutive championships in the series. Between 1957 and 1959 Baker competed in the NASCAR Convertible Division. From 1972 to 1973, he competed in the Grand National East Series, where he recorded five top-tens in twelve races. On May 23, 2012, it was announced that he would be inducted into the 2013 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame on February 8, 2013. Racing career Baker entered his first race in 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina, He entered his first NASCAR race in 1949 at Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Shelford
Sir Wayne Thomas "Buck" Shelford (born 13 December 1957) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained New Zealand national rugby union team, New Zealand (the All Blacks) in the late 1980s. He is also credited with revitalising the performance of the All Blacks' traditional "Ka Mate" haka. In August 2021, it was announced that he would feature in the 2021 Season of Celebrity Treasure Island 2021. Career After playing for Western Heights High School First XV, Shelford was selected for the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools and Auckland age grade sides, and made his Auckland RFU, Auckland provincial debut in 1982. Shelford enlisted in the Royal New Zealand Navy as a Physical Training Instuctor (PTI), and during this time also played rugby for the Navy team. In 1985, when the North Harbour Rugby Union was created, he moved with it as his club side was a member. This was the same year he was first selected for the All Blacks, for the later aban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denzil Jones
Denzil Jones (birth registered second ¼ 1926 – 25 December 2010), also known by the nickname of "Buck" (after actor Buck Jones), was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Taibach RFC and Aberavon RFC, as a prop, i.e. number 1 or 3, and club level rugby league (RL) for Wigan, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Background Denzil Jones' birth was registered in Merthyr Tydfil district, Wales, he worked at the Margam Knuckle Yard. and he died aged 84 in Margam, Wales. Playing career Notable rugby union tour matches Denzil Jones played, and was captain, in the combined Aberavon RFC/Neath RFC teams' 0–22 defeat by South Africa at Talbot Athletic Ground, Aberavon on Saturday 17 November 1951. Rugby league club career Denzil Jones' made his début for Wigan in the 34-3 victory over Barrow at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 January 1953, and scor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Winters
Jesse Franklin Winters (December 22, 1893 – June 5, 1986), nicknamed "Buck" and "T-Bone", was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies from 1919 to 1923. He also played in the minor leagues until 1925 for the Kansas City Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Hartford Senators, Portland Beavers and Wichita Falls Spudders. He was listed during his playing career as 6' 1" and 165 pounds. He began his professional career in 1916 at the age of 22 and played for nine seasons, until the age of 31 in 1925. He split his career between the major leagues and the minors, spending four full seasons and a part of a fifth at the former level. In the minors, he spent two full seasons at the Double-A level, parts of two seasons at the Double-A level and part of one season at the Single-A level. Based on the record that is available, it is known that he pitched in 106 minor league games, going 36–36 with a 3.70 ERA in 656 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirby White
Oliver Kirby White (January 3, 1884 – April 22, 1943) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1909 to 1911 for the Boston Doves and Pittsburgh Pirates. His minor league career began in 1907. In 1907, White pitched for the Lancaster Lanks, going 15–16 in 34 games. In 40 games with the Lanks in 1908, he went 28–12, allowing 216 hits in 363 innings of work. On May 4, 1909, White made his big league debut. In his rookie season, he went 6–13 with a 3.22 ERA in 23 games (19 starts). He had 11 complete games and one shutout that season. White began the 1910 season with the Doves, going 1–2 with a 1.38 ERA in three games with them. On April 28, he was traded to the Pirates for Sam Frock and Bud Sharpe. With the Pirates, he went 10–9 with a 3.46 ERA in 30 games; overall, he went 11–11 with a 3.16 ERA in 33 games. He played his final big league season in 1911, going 0–1 with a 9.00 ERA in two games for the Pirates. On M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zack Wheat
Zachariah Davis Wheat (May 23, 1888 – March 11, 1972), nicknamed "Buck", was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a left fielder from 1909 to 1927, most notably as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers who were known as the Robins at that time. After 18 seasons in Brooklyn, he played his final season with the Philadelphia Athletics. Although Wheat spent the first part of his career playing in the Dead ball era, he hit over .300 in 13 seasons and won the National League batting championship in 1918. He ended his career with a .317 career batting average and remains the Dodgers all-time franchise leader in hits, doubles, triples, RBI, and total bases. Wheat was also known as a stylish and graceful outfielder, leading National League left fielders in putouts seven times and fielding percentage twice. Wheat was unanimously elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959. His brother McKinley "Mack" Wheat also played in the maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buck Showalter
William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter III (born May 23, 1956) is an American professional baseball manager for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he served as manager of the New York Yankees (1992–1995), Arizona Diamondbacks ( 1998–2000), Texas Rangers (2003–2006), and Baltimore Orioles (2010–2018). He also is a former professional Minor League Baseball player and television analyst for ESPN and for the YES Network for Yankees telecasts. Showalter has earned a reputation for building baseball teams into postseason contenders in short periods of time. He helped the Yankees rise from the bottom half of the AL East to first place before a players' strike prematurely ended the 1994 campaign. Under his watch, the Diamondbacks made their first-ever playoff appearance in only the second year of the team's existence. Despite this reputation, Showalter has never appeared in a World Series; ironically, he left both the Yankees and Diamondbacks just prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buck Rodgers
Robert Leroy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938) is a former catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball. He managed three major league teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1980–1982), Montreal Expos (1985–1991) and California Angels (1991–1994), compiling a career won-lost mark of 784–773 (.504). Playing career Born in Delaware, Ohio, Rodgers graduated from Prospect High School in 1956 and was a star basketball player as well scoring over 1,700 points in his career and averaging 25 points per game over his Junior and Senior seasons with a high of 55 in 1956. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio Northern University. He signed his first professional contract with the Detroit Tigers in 1956, spent five years in their farm system, and was selected by the Angels in the 1960 MLB Expansion Draft. He was a top defensive catcher and a switch-hitter who played nine major league seasons (1961–1969), all with the Angels, compiling a .232 batting average with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Rogers (baseball)
Lee Otis Rogers (October 8, 1913 – November 23, 1995), nicknamed "Buck", was a professional pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1938 season. Despite a successful collegiate baseball career at the University of Alabama, Rogers' MLB experience was limited to a single season. Following his brief baseball career, he served in the US Navy during World War II. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Rodgers died in Little Rock, Arkansas (The Little Rock, The "Little Rock") , government_type = council-manager government, Council-manager , leader_title = List of mayors of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mayor , leader_name = Frank Scott Jr. , leader_ ..., on November 23, 1995, aged 82. References External links 1913 births 1995 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Alabama Brooklyn Dodgers players Boston Red Sox players Charlotte Hornets (baseball) players Little ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
