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McClain (other)
McClain (Gaelic: ) is a surname. It is an American variant of the Scottish name McLean. Notable people with the surname include: * Albritton McClain (born 1952), American guitarist * Andrew McClain (1826–1913), Associate judge *Anne McClain (born 1979), American astronaut and army colonel * Cady McClain (born 1969), American actress *Charly McClain (born 1956), American country music singer * China Anne McClain (born 1998), American actress and singer * Dave McClain (American football) (1938–1986), American football coach *Dave McClain (musician) (born 1965), American drummer * David McClain (president) (contemporary), American academic *Dewey McClain (born 1954), American football player and politician *Dwayne McClain (born 1963), American basketball player *Edward McClain (Alabama politician) (1944–2020), American politician * Elijah McClain (1996–2019), African-American man who died in police custody * Elmo McClain (1917–1972), American politician *Emlin McClain (1851 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McLean
MacLean, also spelt Maclean and McLean, is a Goidelic languages, Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eathain, or, Mac Giolla Eóin in Irish language, Irish Gaelic), Eóin being a Gaelic form of Johannes (John (given name), John). The clan surname is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Gille Eathain", a patronymic meaning "son of Gillean". Gillean means "the Servant of John the Baptist, [Saint] John [the Baptist]"), named for Gilleathain na Tuaidh, known as "Gillian of the Battleaxe", a famous 5th century warrior. Eachan Reaganach and his brother Lachlan were descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, and are the progenitors of the clan. The family grew very powerful throughout the Hebrides and Scottish Highlands, Highlands through alliances with the Catholic Church in Scotland in the 9th century, the MacDonald (name), MacDonalds in the 13th century, and the MacKay (name), MacKays and MacLeods in the 16th century. Other spellings of the name include McClean, MacLaine, McLaine, McLain, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy McClain
Jimmy McClain (born July 23, 1980) is a former American football linebacker who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at Troy State University and attended Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. He was also a member of the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe. Professional career Houston Texans McClain was signed by the Houston Texans on April 23, 2002. He was released by the Texans on September 2, 2003 and re-signed on September 10, 2003. He was released by the Texans on November 17, 2003. McClain was credited with a safety on December 15, 2002 against the Baltimore Ravens. On December 22, 2002 against the Washington Redskins The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) N . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted McClain
Theodore McClain (born August 30, 1946) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'1", 180 lb (82 kg) guard from Tennessee State University, McClain played eight seasons (1971–1979) of professional basketball in the ABA and NBA. While in college McClain was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1970 NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Tournament in a losing effort, as Tennessee State lost in the finals to Philadelphia University. McClain was selected in the second round of the 1971 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks and in the same year's ABA Draft by the Carolina Cougars. McClain opted to play for the Cougars. McClain competed for the Carolina Cougars, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve McClain
Steven James McClain (born August 15, 1962) is an assistant basketball coach at Texas. He was most recently head coach at the University of Illinois Chicago. Prior to UIC, he had spent five seasons on the staff of Tom Crean at Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team. Coaching career Wyoming McClain was the head basketball coach at Wyoming Wyoming () is a U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the south ... from 1998 to 2006. In four out of his 9 seasons, Wyoming had made it to either the NCAA tournament, or the NIT tournament. His overall record at Wyoming was 157–115. However, after a disappointing 2006 campaign where he went 17–15, with no NIT berth, he was fired. In the 2002 NCAA tournament, Wyoming made it to the second round, which was their best finish in a long time. He was named the MW ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sierra McClain
Sierra Aylina McClain (born March 16, 1994) is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she was first recognized for her role as Sierra in ''Daddy's Little Girls'' (2007). She had her breakthrough as Nessa Parker in ''Empire'' (2016–2018), and is also best known for starring as Tanya Clifton in the television series '' Mindhunter'' (2019). Her film roles have included starring as Tosha in the films '' Honey: Rise Up and Dance'' (2018), and as Carina in '' Shrink'' (2009). She is currently starring as Grace Ryder in '' 9-1-1: Lone Star'' (2020–present). As a singer, she is best known as a member of the sister brother group Thriii with her sisters. Early life Sierra Aylina McClain was born on March 16, 1994, in Decatur, Georgia. Her father, Michael McClain, is a music producer who produced Solange Knowles' debut album ''Solo Star'' (2002). Her mother, Shontell, is a songwriter and former screenwriter. She has two younger sisters, Lauryn and China Anne, who are also act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott McClain
Scott Michael McClain (born May 19, 1972) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who is a scout in Nippon Professional Baseball. A versatile athlete, he played quarterback for Atascadero High School in Atascadero, California and signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Southern California before being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles. McClain has spent most of his professional career bouncing around the minor leagues for numerous Major League Baseball organizations. As a major leaguer, he has played in nine games as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in , 13 games with the Chicago Cubs in , eight games with the San Francisco Giants in , and 14 more with the Giants in . He played in the Pacific League in Japan for the Seibu Lions from – and in the Central League for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in . Over his professional career McClain has hit a total of 359 home runs: 287 in the minors, 71 in Japan and two in the MLB. He has also batted i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia McClain
Patricia Margot McClain (born May 3, 1954) is an American model. She was born in Long Beach, California and became ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for its May 1976 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Ken Marcus. In 1996, McClain's firing from her office manager job at a pest extermination company made national news. When she was first hired, she disclosed her playmate past to her employers and was told to keep quiet about it to her co-workers due to the company's sexual harassment policy. She was fired one month after Playboy published the book, ''Playboy Magazine: Five Decades of Centerfolds''. Her lawsuit gained much media attention including segments on ''Dateline'' and ''American Journal'', and the lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed sum. After the firing, she worked for Playboy in their editing department and took the occasional modeling gig. In 1999 she wanted to challenge Elton Gallegly in the Republican primary in his Ventura County district for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Sean McClain
Michael Sean McClain (born September 13, 1975) is an American foil fencer who attended Stanford University in the 1990s. He moved out of his home in Round Rock, Texas, at the age of 14 to train in New York to pursue his dreams. He fenced for Stanford University in the 1990s and is one of only two fencers to win a USFA Division I National Championship title in two weapons in recent history. He was a fencing coach at the Fencing Academy of Westchester, and is now coaching at Empire United F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa McClain
Lisa Carmella McClain ( Iovannisci; born April 7, 1966) is an American politician who serves as the U.S. representative for since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she won election to the state's redrawn 9th district in the 2022 election. Early life and career McClain was born and raised in Stockbridge, Michigan. She graduated from Stockbridge Junior / Senior High School in 1984. She attended Lansing Community College and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University. McClain worked at American Express for 11 years, and then joined the Hantz Group. U.S. House of Representatives Elections 2022 McClain won election to the state's redrawn , defeating all other candidates with 63.9% of the vote. Democrat Brian Jaye finished second with 33.2% of the vote. 2020 After incumbent Congressman Paul Mitchell opted to retire from the United States House of Representatives, McClain announced her candidacy for . She defeated state Represe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanita McClain
Leanita McClain (1951–1984) was an American journalist and commentator, best known for her observations of race and politics in Chicago and the U.S. in the early 1980s. Her writings in the ''Chicago Tribune'' and in opinion pieces published in ''Newsweek'' gave broad exposure to her thoughts on race and class in the United States. Her work addressed both local topics, such as the election of Harold Washington as mayor in 1983, as well as topics of more national interest, including the challenges facing the growing black middle class. Life and career McClain was born in Chicago in 1951, and grew up in the Ida B. Wells housing projects. She graduated from Chicago State University and the Medill School of Journalism. Upon graduating, McClain joined the staff of the ''Chicago Tribune'' in 1973 and the editorial board in 1983. In fact, McClain was the first African American to serve on the Chicago Tribune's editorial board, and the youngest, at age 32. In 1984, Glamour magazine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le'Ron McClain
Le'Ron De'Mar McClain (born December 27, 1984) is a former American football Fullback (American football), fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Alabama, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 137th overall in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Early years and college McClain was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He played high school football at Tuscaloosa County High School for the Wildcats. He accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Alabama, where he played for coach Mike Shula's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2003 to 2006. Professional career 2007 NFL Draft McClain was considered one of the best fullbacks available in the 2007 NFL Draft, and drew comparisons to William Henderson (American football), William Henderson. He was drafted with the 137th pick during the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore Ravens McClain signed with the Ravens on July 27, 2007. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonard MacClain
Leonard MacClain (September 8, 1899, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – September 1967, Devault, Pennsylvania) was an American keyboardist and composer who was prominent as an organist in the Philadelphia area. He gained international exposure through his recordings for Epic Records.Masters, John. "Christmas Record Avalanche", ''The Age'' (Melbourne, Australia), December 18, 1957, p. 15.Fracht, J. Albert. "Records in Review", ''The News and Courier'' (Charleston, SC), October 20, 1957, p. 15-C. Biography MacClain's career as a theatre organist for silent movies started at the Jefferson Theatre, when the regular organist there could not appear on account of inclement weather. In 1919 he began playing at the Fifty-Sixth Street Theater. He became the premiere theatre organist in the Philadelphia area for decades, earning the nickname “Melody Mac”. MacClain was also popular on radio, where he had his own show. In 1935 he debuted an instrument called the “Photona” on the CBS Radi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
