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Jimmy Young (other)
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Jimmy Young may refer to: *Jimmy Young (American football) (born 1987), NFL wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers * Jimmy Young (boxer) (1948–2005), American heavyweight boxer * Jimmy Young (broadcaster) (1921–2016), English singer and radio personality *Jimmy Young (sportscaster), radio host for Boston Celtics games * James Young (comedian) (1918–1974) Northern Irish actor and comedian also known as Our Jimmy. See also *Jim Young (other) *James Young (other) James Young may refer to: Business * James R. Young (UP) (1952–2014), president, CEO and chairman of Union Pacific Railroad * James R. Young (North Carolina politician) (1853–1937), Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina *James Webb Young (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Young (American Football)
Jimmy Young (born 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU. College career Young played his college football at TCU. He became the favorite target for Andy Dalton in the 2008 season, his redshirt sophomore year, catching 59 balls for a team leading 988 yards and 5 touchdowns. In his junior and senior years he was overtaken as the primary target by Jeremy Kerley, but remained productive. He played a big role in the Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin by grabbing 5 balls for 57 yards, converting multiple first downs. Young is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. NFL career Chicago Bears Young went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. He signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent hours after the draft. He was released as a final cut and remained a free agent for the rest of the 2011 season. Pittsburgh Steelers On January 3, 2012, the Pit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Young (boxer)
Jimmy Young (November 14, 1948 – February 20, 2005) was an American heavyweight professional boxer. Young was known for his awkward, defensive style and counterpunching. He had his greatest success during the mid-1970s, most notably earning a victory over George Foreman in 1977 and losing a unanimous decision against Muhammad Ali in 1976. Young fought many significant fighters of his era, including twice outpointing Ron Lyle and losing only by a split decision to then-number one contender Ken Norton in a title eliminator in late 1977. A fellow boxer, Bobby Watts, was his cousin. Professional career Early fights An inexperienced Young was matched against contender Earnie Shavers in what was only his 11th professional fight. Shavers, who at that time had a 42–2 record dealt Young his first knockout loss. Young had tried trading blows and was caught early on by one of the division's hardest punchers who was well known for his overwhelming early attacks. After this defeat Young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Young (broadcaster)
Sir Leslie Ronald Young , known professionally as Jimmy Young (21 September 1921 – 7 November 2016), was an English singer, disc jockey and radio personality. Early in his career in the 1950s he had two number ones, "Unchained Melody" and "The Man from Laramie", both in 1955, and several other top ten hits in the UK chart, but he became better known for his long-running show on BBC Radio 2, The JY Prog, which ran from 1973 until 2002. Early life Young was born in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. The son of a baker and a dressmaker, he attended East Dean Grammar School. Young nearly died from bronchitis, double pneumonia and pleurisy as a child. He excelled at boxing and rugby, playing for Cinderford R.F.C., Cinderford RFC and later turning down a place with Wigan Warriors, Wigan's rugby league team. After his parents divorced in 1939, he left for South Wales to work as an electrician. Young later joined the Royal Air Force, RAF staying until 1949, becoming a Physical training ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Boston Celtics Broadcasters
Television 2020s 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s 1970s 1960s 1950s Substitutes Play-by-Play * Mike Crispino (1988–89) *Mike Lynch (1988–94) *Bob Lobel (1989–93) *Gary Tanguay (2007–Present) Color commentator *John Havlicek (1983–89) *Hank Finkel (1983–93) * Rick Weitzman (1983–90) *Dave Gavitt (1983–89) *Upton Bell (1983–88) * Jimmy Myers (1983–90) *Bob Ryan (1983–89) *M.L. Carr (1985–89) *Dave Cowens (1985–89) * Ronnie Perry Jr. (1988–90) *Cedric Maxwell (2007–present) *Bill Raftery (2009–10) Courtside Reporter * Willie Maye (2008–Present) Studio Host * Paul Devlin (1998–99) *Mike Felger (2007–Present) Studio Analyst *Tim Welsh (2008–09) Notes *From 1975-1995, select Celtics games were shown in the Hartford area on WATR-TV (1975-1982), WTXX (1982-1995), and WTIC-TV (1987-1995). Radio 2020s 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s 1970s 1960s 1950s Substitutes Play by Play *Bob Lobel (1976-1978) *Gil Santos (1979-1980) *Gl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Young (comedian)
James Alexander Young (23 May 1918 – 5 July 1974), better known as Jimmy Young or simply Our Jimmy, was an Irish actor and comedian born in Ballymoney and brought up in Belfast. He performed on stage and television. His comedy records sold over a quarter of a million copies. His stage shows are most closely associated with the Group Theatre, where his one man show gained a listing in the ''Guinness Book of Records'' as the longest running in the world. He also toured extensively across Ireland, Canada and the United States. He is best remembered for the characters in his sketches, which uniquely reflected the character of the people of Belfast. These included " Orange Lily", "The Lady from Cherryvalley", and "Derek the Window Cleaner" from the BBC Radio Ulster series '' The McCooeys''. He was also one of the first comedians to confront the Troubles in his material, while still appealing to both sides of the divided community. A blue plaque in his memory is displayed at his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Jimmy
James Alexander Young (23 May 1918 – 5 July 1974), better known as Jimmy Young or simply Our Jimmy, was an Irish actor and comedian born in Ballymoney and brought up in Belfast. He performed on stage and television. His comedy records sold over a quarter of a million copies. His stage shows are most closely associated with the Group Theatre, where his one man show gained a listing in the ''Guinness Book of Records'' as the longest running in the world. He also toured extensively across Ireland, Canada and the United States. He is best remembered for the characters in his sketches, which uniquely reflected the character of the people of Belfast. These included "Orange Lily", "The Lady from Cherryvalley", and "Derek the Window Cleaner" from the BBC Radio Ulster series ''The McCooeys''. He was also one of the first comedians to confront the Troubles in his material, while still appealing to both sides of the divided community. A blue plaque in his memory is displa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Young (other)
Jim Young (born 1943) is former American football and Canadian football player. Jim Young may also refer to: *James Whitney Young (born 1941), American astronomer *Jim Young (dual player) (1915–1992), Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer for Glen Rovers and Cork * Jim Young (St Finbarr's hurler), Irish hurler for St. Finbarr's and Cork * Jim Young (footballer) (1921–1988), Australian rules footballer *Jim Young (American football coach) Jim Young (born April 21, 1935) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Arizona (1973–1976), Purdue University (1977–1981), and the United States Military Academy (1983–1990), compili ... (born 1935), American football coach * Jim Young (boat builder) (1925–2020), New Zealand sailor, boat designer and builder See also * Jimmy Young (other) * James Young (other) {{hndis, Young, Jim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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