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Christopher Ross (soccer) (born 1985), Filipino-American basketball player
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Chris or Christopher Ross may refer to: *Christopher Ross (sculptor) (born 1931), American sculptor and designer *Chris Ross (snooker player) (1932–2013), English snooker player * Christopher W. S. Ross (born 1943), American diplomat * L. Chris Ross (born 1951), Pennsylvania politician * Christopher Ross (writer) (born 1960), non-fiction writer and martial artist * Chris Ross (rugby union) (born 1979), Australian rugby union player *Chris Ross (musician) (), Australian musician *Chris Ross (basketball) Christopher Michael Ross (born March 9, 1985) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Ross played high school basketball at John Jay High School in San A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Ross (sculptor)
Christopher Ross (May 9, 1931 – September 17, 2023) was an American artist, designer and collector of 19th century Imperial militaria.Von Hassell, Agostino (2006). "Military High Life, Elegant Food Histories and Recipes", ''University Press of the South Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA''. . Ross has earned an international reputation for his 'animal' wearable fine art and portrait sculpture in the tradition of the French ''animalier''. His work resists easy classification as he carved out a territory of his own that crosses categories—drawing on fine art, sculpture and design. In 2023, Ross was bestowed a knighthood of the dynastic order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus by the Royal House of Savoy and a Grand Cross of the Royal House of Braganza for his contributions to European art and culture and his lifelong commitment and pursuit of beauty, quality and excellence. Life Christopher Ross, the son of Captain Gustave Ross and grandson of New York Supreme Court Justice Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Ross (snooker Player)
Chris Ross (1932–2013) was a former professional snooker player. Career In 1968, Ross reached the final of the English Amateur Championship, finishing as runner-up after being defeated 6–11 by David Taylor. At the 1973 Norwich Union Open, he defeated Marcus Owen 4–3, before losing 0–4 to professional Eddie Charlton in the second round. In 1976, he won the English Amateur Championship with an 11–7 victory over Roy Andrewartha in the final. Later that year, he participated in the 1976 IBSF World Snooker Championship and won four of his seven round-robin group matches, which was not enough to qualify for the knockout stage.Straight after the IBSF World Snooker Championship, Ross was accepted as a professional by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. Between the English Amateur Championship in April 1976 and the IBSF World Championship in November of that year, Ross was vomiting three or four times a day, and after returning from the World Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher W
Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or '' Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (''phérein''), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer". As a given name, 'Christopher' has been in use since the 10th century. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as "Chris", "Topher", and sometimes " Kit". It was frequently the most popular male first name in the United Kingdom, having been in the top twenty in England and Wales from the 1940s until 1995, although it has since dropped out of the top 100. The name is most common in England and not so common in Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. People with the given name Antiquity and Middle Ages * Saint Christopher (died 251), saint venerated by Catholics and Orthodox Christians * Christopher (Domestic of the Schools) (fl. 870s), Byzantine general * Christopher Lekapenos (died 931 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Ross (writer)
Christopher Ross (born 1960) is a non-fiction writer and martial artist, practising in Iaido, Kung Fu and Yoshinkan aikido. He has written the books'' Tunnel Visions: Journeys of an Underground Philosopher'' and ''Mishima's Sword: Travels In Search Of A Samurai Legend''. His books typically take on a philosophical note as well as informing on the subject matter. Ross currently is moving about, without a fixed place of abode. The Irish Times ''The Irish Times'' is an Irish daily broadsheet newspaper and online digital publication. It launched on 29 March 1859. The editor is Ruadhán Mac Cormaic. It is published every day except Sundays. ''The Irish Times'' is considered a newspaper ... described Ross as a "likeable narrator" who is "never superior." He is an expert cook and a keen amateur photographer. References Guardian Books Review External linksThe Book Bag review 1960 births Living people {{UK-martialart-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Ross (rugby Union)
Kelly Christine Ross (born 10 February 1979) is a former Australian rugby union player. Originally from the United States, she represented at the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup The 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup was the sixth edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup and was held in England. The International Rugby Board Executive Committee selected the host union following a recommendation from the Rugby World Cup Limite ..., they finished in third place. References External links Classic Wallabies Profile 1979 births Living people Australia women's international rugby union players Australian female rugby union players Rugby union locks Sportspeople from Odessa, Texas {{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Ross (musician)
Christopher James Ross is an Australian musician. He was the founding bass guitarist and keyboardist of hard rock band, Wolfmother, from 2000 to August 2008. His trademark stage antic is playing the keyboard at a slant or vertically. At the APRA Awards of 2007 Ross and bandmates, Myles Heskett and Andrew Stockdale, won the Songwriters of the Year category. After leaving Wolfmother with Heskett, the pair worked as Doom Buggy, then they formed Palace of Fire (with Matt Blackman) in 2009. In 2011 Ross and Heskett formed Good Heavens with Sarah Kelly (ex-theredsunband). Ross was formerly a digital designer and has three children. Career Wolfmother (2000–2008) Ross grew up in Erskineville, New South Wales. In 2000 on bass guitar and keyboards, he formed a hard rock group, Wolfmother, with Myles Heskett on drums and Andrew Stockdale on vocals and lead guitar. After "years of jamming in anonymity", the trio released a self-titled extended play in 2004. Aside from performing on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
