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Dunc Taylor
Dunc is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Duncan. It may refer to: *Duncan Dunc Annan (1895–1981), American National Football League player * Dunc “Turbo” Dindas (), Turkish graffiti artist *Duncan Dunc Fisher (born 1927), Canadian National Hockey League player *Edgar Dunc Gray (1906–1996), Australian track cyclist *Duncan Dunc McCallum (1940–1983), Canadian World Hockey Association and National Hockey League player and Western Hockey League coach *Duncan Dunc Munro (1901–1958), Canadian National Hockey League player and coach and 1924 Olympic champion team captain *Duncan Dunc Rousseau (born 1945), Canadian ice hockey forward *Duncan Dunc Wilson (born 1948), Canadian National Hockey League goaltender *Dunc, a fictional character in the ''Culpepper Adventures'' series by Gary Paulsen See also *Dunc Gray Velodrome, Sydney, Australia *Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the Coach of the Year in the Western Hockey League *Duncan Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc Rousseau
Duncan Franklin Rousseau (February 10, 1945 – October 17, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He played 135 games in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Winnipeg Jets. Rousseau died of cancer October 17, 2017 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Awards and achievements *MJHL Second All-Star Team (1965) *Turnbull Cup MJHL The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba and one of nine member leagues of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). The MJHL consists of thirteen teams all based ... Championship (1965) References External links * 1945 births 2017 deaths Baltimore Clippers players Canadian ice hockey forwards Dayton Gems players Ice hockey people from Manitoba People from Eastman Region, Manitoba Rochester Americans players Winnipeg Braves players Winnipeg Jets (WHA) players Deaths from cancer in Manitoba {{canada-icehockey-wing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunk (other)
Dunk or Dunks may refer to: People Dunk * Ben Dunk, (born 1987), Australian cricketer * Bill Dunk, (born 1938), Australian golfer * Chris Dunk (born 1958), American former tennis player * Harrison Dunk (born 1990), English footballer * Lewis Dunk (born 1991), English footballer * Mark C. Dunk (born 1957), also known as Kosmo Vinyl, sometime manager of the English rock band The Clash and record producer * Thomas Dunk (died 1718), English ironmonger, benefactor and Sheriff of London * Thomas von der Dunk (born 1961), Dutch cultural historian, writer and columnist * William Dunk (1897–1984), Australian government official Dunks * Henry Dunks, (1882– 1955), Australian politician Places * Dunk, Queensland , a locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Australia * Dunk Island, off the coast of Queensland, Australia Other uses * Slam dunk, type of basketball shot * Dunk (band), a 1990s Canadian power pop band * Dunk (elephant), the first elephant to reside at the National Zoo in W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Ferguson
Duncan Cowan Ferguson (born 27 December 1971) is a Scottish former professional footballer. Ferguson was the caretaker manager of Everton in 2019 and 2022. He began his career at Dundee United in 1990, and moved to Rangers in 1993 for what was then a British transfer record fee. He spent the remainder of his career in England, moving to Everton in 1994 before a stint with Newcastle United between 1998 and 2000, after which he returned to Everton where he retired in 2006. During his career, Ferguson won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995. He was capped for Scotland seven times, playing at UEFA Euro 1992, but made himself unavailable for selection for the national team from 1997 due to a dispute with the Scottish Football Association. He has scored more goals than any other Scottish player in England's Premier League since its creation in 1992. Ferguson's aggressive style of play resulted in a career total of nine red cards, as well as a three-month prison sentence following an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
The Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the Coach of the Year in the Western Hockey League. It was named in honour of Dunc McCallum, who coached the Brandon Wheat Kings from 1976–81, compiling a 251–123–41 record during that time, winning the WHL Championship in 1979. List of winners *Blue background denotes also named CHL Coach of the Year :1The WHL handed out separate awards for the East and West divisions. See also * Brian Kilrea Coach of the Year Award *Matt Leyden Trophy - Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year * Ron Lapointe Trophy - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (french: Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec; abbreviated ''QMJHL'' in English, ''LHJMQ'' in French) is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The l ... Coach of the Year References {{WHL Western Hockey League trophies and awards Canada 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc Gray Velodrome
The Dunc Gray Velodrome is an Australian velodrome located at Bass Hill approximately 5 kilometres north west of the Sydney suburb of Bankstown. The cycling venue for the 2000 Summer Olympics, the Dunc Gray Velodrome was opened on 28 November 1999 with an opening ceremony which included performances by local talent Darren Sharp and other community groups. The Velodrome is named after Dunc Gray, the first Australian to win a cycling gold medal at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1932. At the time of its construction, the State Government owned the velodrome. Bankstown Council managed the velodrome under a sublease. In 1998, the council sublet the velodrome to Bankstown Sports Club, under a 21-year sublease. The council resumed control of the velodrome in 2019. Construction Costing $42 million as a track cycling venue for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, construction of the velodrome, as well as an 800m Criterium Practice Track, commenced in May 1998 and finished in November 1999. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Paulsen Bibliography
This is a list of works by Gary Paulsen (May 17, 1939 – October 13, 2021), an American writer of children's and young adult fiction. Fiction ''Brian's Saga'' *''Hatchet'' (1987) *'' The River'' (''Hatchet: The Return'') (1991) *'' Brian's Winter'' (''Hatchet: Winter'') (1996) *'' Brian's Return'' (''Hatchet: The Call'') (1999) *'' Brian's Hunt'' (2003) ''Mr. Tucket Saga'' *''Mr. Tucket'' (1969) *'' Call Me Francis Tucket'' (1995) *'' Tucket's Ride'' (1997) *'' Tucket's Gold'' (1999) *'' Tucket's Home'' (2000) ''Murphy'' series *''Murphy'' (1987) *''Murphy's Gold'' (1988) *''Murphy's Herd'' (1989) *''Murphy's War'' (1990) :Co-authored by Brian Burks *''Murphy's Stand'' (1993) *''Murphy's Ambush'' (1995) *''Murphy's Trail'' (1996) ''Alida's'' series *'' The Cookcamp'' (1991) *'' Alida's Song'' (1999) *''The Quilt'' (2004) ''World of Adventure'' *'' The Legend of Red Horse Cavern'' (1994) *'' Rodomonte's Revenge'' (''Video Trap'') (1994) *'' Escape from Fire Mountain'' (1995) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc Wilson
Duncan Shepherd Wilson (born March 22, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who spent ten seasons in the National Hockey League between 1969 and 1979, with the Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Wilson made his NHL debut with Philadelphia in 1970, and then spent three seasons with the expansion Canucks. Traded to Toronto in 1973, he played part of two seasons there before going to New York in 1975, and then to Pittsburgh for two seasons before finishing his NHL career with the Canucks. Playing career Wilson was originally signed by the Boston Bruins and rose through their junior system, but was drafted away by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1968 just before turning professional. He would spend two seasons with the Quebec Aces, Philadelphia's AHL affiliate, appearing in a single NHL game for the Flyers in the 1969–70 season, on February 26, 1970 against the Chicago Black Hawks. Exposed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc Munro
Duncan Brown Munro (January 19, 1901 – January 3, 1958) was a Canadian Olympic ice hockey player who played with and coached the Montreal Maroons. He was born in Moray, Scotland. When he was still a child his family moved to Toronto, Ontario, where he learned to play hockey. He is the first European born player to win the Stanley Cup. In his youth Munro also excelled in track events as a runner. He attended the University of Toronto Schools, where he played on the hockey team that won the first Memorial Cup. Playing career 1924 Winter Olympics Before the NHL, he played for the Toronto Granites, a team that featured future Hockey Hall of Famer Hooley Smith. This team won the gold medal in the 1924 Winter Olympics. Team Captain Munro scored 18 goals in the Olympic tournament, which saw the Canadians outscore their combined opponents by a total of 110 to 3. As a result of the team's winning the gold medal, there was considerable interest to sign players from the team and Munro w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypocorism
A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek: (), from (), 'to call by pet names', sometimes also ''hypocoristic'') or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for Isabel or ''Bob (given name), Bob'' for Robert, or it may be unrelated. In linguistics, the term can be used more specifically to refer to the morphological process by which the standard form of the word is transformed into a form denoting affection, or to words resulting from this process. In English, a word is often Clipping (morphology), clipped down to a closed monosyllable and then suffixed with ''-y/-ie'' (phonologically /i/). Sometimes the suffix ''-o'' is included as well as other forms or templates. Hypocoristics are often affective in meaning and are particularly common in Australian English, but can be used for various purposes in different semantic fields, including personal names, place names and nouns. Hypocorisms are usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc McCallum
Duncan Selby McCallum (March 29, 1940 – March 31, 1983) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 100 games in the World Hockey Association and 187 games in the National Hockey League. He was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba and played for such teams as the Chicago Cougars, Houston Aeros (WHA), Houston Aeros, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. After his playing career, McCallum coached the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League for five seasons, winning Coach of the Year honors in two of them; the Coach of the Year trophy was renamed the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy in his honour after his death. Career statistics Awards and achievements *Turnbull Cup MJHL Championship (1960) *Western Hockey League, WCHL Coach of the Year (1977) *Ed Chynoweth Cup (Western Hockey League, WHL) Championship (1979) *Western Hockey League, WHL Coach of the Year (1979) *"Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame External links *Dunc McCallum's biography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunc Gray
Edgar Laurence "Dunc" Gray (17 July 190630 August 1996) was an Australian track cyclist and Olympian. Gray was born in Goulburn, New South Wales. He was called 'Dunc', which dates back to school where he was called 'Dunc' and this was later extended to 'Duncan'. He started competitive cycling with Goulburn Amateur Cycling Club around 1925. From 1926 to 1941 he won 20 Australian titles, 36 New South Wales titles, and 36 club championships. On eight occasions he was the NSW 1000m time trial and/or the 1000m sprint winner. He won a bronze medal for the 1000m time trial at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. This was Australia's first Olympic Games medal in cycling. At the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles he won Australia's first cycling gold in the same event, in world record time of 1m 13s. He represented Australia at the 1934 British Empire Games and won the 1000m time trial. At the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, he won the 1000m sprint. He was the flag-bearer for A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
