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Ozzie Smith Doubleday
Ozzie or Ozzy is a masculine given name, sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of Oswald (given name), Oswald, Oscar (given name), Oscar, Osborne (name), Osborne, Osman (name), Osman and Ozymandias and other names, surname and nickname which may refer to: Animals * Ozzie (gorilla) (born c. 1961) People * Chris Osgood (born 1972), National Hockey League goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings * Ray Ozzie (born 1955), former Chief Software Architect at Microsoft * Oscar Ozzie Cadena (1924–2008), American record producer * Osvaldo Ozzie Canseco (born 1964), Cuban-born former baseball player, brother of José Canseco * Osborne Colson (1916–2006), Canadian figure skater and coach * Osborne Cowles (1899-1997), American college basketball and football player and coach * Oswaldo Ozzie Guillén (born 1964), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball player and manager * Oscar Ozzy Lusth (born 1981), ''Survivor'' reality TV show contestant * Michael Myers (Pennsylvania politician) (born 1943), A ... [...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] |
The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet
''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from October 3, 1952, to April 23, 1966, and starred the real-life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television, where it continued its success, initially running simultaneously on radio and TV. In terms of seasons, it was the longest running live-action sitcom in U.S. television history until ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' surpassed it on December 1, 2021 (though it still retains the record in terms of total episodes produced: 435). The series starred the entertainment duo of Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their sons, David and Ricky. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' neighbor "Thorny". Cast The Nelsons *Ozzie Nelson *Harriet Nelson * David Nelson *Ricky Nelson Supporting The following represents the show's major supporting cast.(Source: '' The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Mandrill
''Monkey Island'' is a series of adventure games. The first four games in the series were produced and published by LucasArts, earlier known as Lucasfilm Games. The fifth installment of the franchise was developed by Telltale Games in collaboration with LucasArts. A sixth game was developed by Terrible Toybox in cooperation with Lucasfilm Games and Devolver Digital. The games follow the misadventures of the hapless Guybrush Threepwood as he struggles to become the most notorious pirate in the Caribbean, defeat the plans of the evil undead pirate LeChuck and win the heart of Governor Elaine Marley. Each game's plot usually involves the mysterious Monkey Island and its impenetrable secrets. The first game in the series was created by Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman. Gilbert worked on the first two games before leaving LucasArts. Grossman and Schafer, who also worked on the first two games, enjoyed success on other games before they both left LucasArts. The rights to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Altobello
Osvaldo "Ozzie" Altobello is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the 1990 film ''The Godfather Part III''. In the film, he is portrayed by Eli Wallach. Casting Frank Sinatra biographer Tom Santopietro notes that Francis Ford Coppola approached Sinatra to play Altobello. The singer considered accepting the role, but was not keen on the heavy shooting schedule. Ultimately, his wife Barbara talked him out of it. Appearances ''The Godfather Part III'' Altobello is an aging gangster and longstanding ally of the Corleone crime family. He is an influential member and liaison of the Sicilian Mafia in New York City and an old friend of the Corleone family. He is also a member of Propaganda Due (P2). By the time of ''The Godfather III'', he has become a close friend and ally of Michael Corleone's. Altobello even donates one million dollars to be a part of the Vito Andolini Corleone Foundation. Aside from being Michael's associate, Altobello is Connie Corleone's godfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Albies
Ozhaino Jurdy Jiandro "Ozzie" Albies (born January 7, 1997) is a Curaçaoan professional baseball second baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Albies signed with the Braves organization in 2013, and made his MLB debut with the team in 2017. During his first full season, Albies was named to the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He won the National League Silver Slugger Award for second basemen twice, in 2019 and 2021. In 2021 he won the Heart & Hustle Award. Early life Albies was born in Willemstad, Curaçao, to parents Osgarry and Judari. His father died in 2013 of a heart attack, aged 40. Albies has a younger brother, Zhhihir, and sister, Jeanalyn. Career Minor leagues Albies started playing baseball at the age of six, and began switch hitting in 2013. Discovered by the Curaçao-based scout Dargello Lodowica, Albies was signed by the Atlanta Braves for $350,000 as an international free agent on July 2, 2013. Influencing his decision to sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Virgil, Jr
Ozzie or Ozzy is a masculine given name, sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of Oswald, Oscar, Osborne, Osman and Ozymandias and other names, surname and nickname which may refer to: Animals * Ozzie (gorilla) (born c. 1961) People * Chris Osgood (born 1972), National Hockey League goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings * Ray Ozzie (born 1955), former Chief Software Architect at Microsoft * Oscar Ozzie Cadena (1924–2008), American record producer * Osvaldo Ozzie Canseco (born 1964), Cuban-born former baseball player, brother of José Canseco * Osborne Colson (1916–2006), Canadian figure skater and coach * Osborne Cowles (1899-1997), American college basketball and football player and coach * Oswaldo Ozzie Guillén (born 1964), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball player and manager * Oscar Ozzy Lusth (born 1981), ''Survivor'' reality TV show contestant * Michael Myers (Pennsylvania politician) (born 1943), American politician convicted for his part in the Abscam scandal * Oswal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Virgil, Sr
Ozzie or Ozzy is a masculine given name, sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of Oswald, Oscar, Osborne, Osman and Ozymandias and other names, surname and nickname which may refer to: Animals * Ozzie (gorilla) (born c. 1961) People * Chris Osgood (born 1972), National Hockey League goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings * Ray Ozzie (born 1955), former Chief Software Architect at Microsoft * Oscar Ozzie Cadena (1924–2008), American record producer * Osvaldo Ozzie Canseco (born 1964), Cuban-born former baseball player, brother of José Canseco * Osborne Colson (1916–2006), Canadian figure skater and coach * Osborne Cowles (1899-1997), American college basketball and football player and coach * Oswaldo Ozzie Guillén (born 1964), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball player and manager * Oscar Ozzy Lusth (born 1981), ''Survivor'' reality TV show contestant * Michael Myers (Pennsylvania politician) (born 1943), American politician convicted for his part in the Abscam scandal * Oswal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Timmons
Osborne Llewellyn Timmons (born September 18, 1970), is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and current coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played in MLB for four teams from through , and for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), in . Timmons also played in Minor League Baseball (MiLB), in all or parts of 14 seasons, spanning across to . Playing career Timmons attended Brandon High School in Brandon, Florida, and the University of Tampa, where he played college baseball for the Tampa Spartans. In 1990, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the 1991 MLB draft. Timmons made his MLB debut with the Cubs on April 26, 1995. The Cubs traded Timmons and Jay Peterson to the Cincinnati Reds for Curt Lyons on March 31, 1997. He signed with the Seattle Mariners for the 1999 season, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for the 2000 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Sweet
Ozzie Sweet (Oscar Cowan Corbo; September 10, 1918 in Stamford, Connecticut – February 20, 2013 in York Harbor, Maine) was a sports photographer whose best work in photography was in creating an image, not capturing one. According to the New York Times, "Sweet's signature images from the 1940s through the 1950s and into the 1960s, many in the fierce hues of increasingly popular color film that emulated the emergent Technicolor Technicolor is a series of Color motion picture film, color motion picture processes, the first version dating back to 1916, and followed by improved versions over several decades. Definitive Technicolor movies using three black and white films ... palette of American movies, helped define — visually, anyway — an era." External links "Ozzie Sweet, Who Helped Define New Era of Photography, Dies at 94," by BRUCE WEBER, The New York Times, February 23, 2013 1918 births 2013 deaths American photographers Sports photographers Artists from St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Smith
Osborne Earl Smith (born December 26, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. Nicknamed "the Wizard of Oz", Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National League Gold Glove Award for defensive play at shortstop for 13 consecutive seasons. A 15-time All-Star, Smith accumulated 2,460 hits and 580 stolen bases during his career, and won the National League Silver Slugger Award as the best hitter at shortstop in 1987. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2002. He was also elected to the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 2014. Smith was born in Mobile, Alabama; his family moved to Watts, Los Angeles, when he was six years old. While participating in childhood athletic activities, Smith developed quick reflexes; he went on to play baseball at Los Angeles' Locke High School, then at California Polytechnic State University, San L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie Simmons
Oze E. "Ozzie" Simmons (June 6, 1914 – September 26, 2001) was an American college football player for the University of Iowa. Nicknamed the "Ebony Eel", Simmons was one of the first black All-American football players in the 1930s. Background Born in Gainesville, Texas, Simmons grew up in Texas and was an all-state high school quarterback in a segregated high school league in Fort Worth. College opportunities were limited for black players at the time, but an Iowa alumnus saw Simmons play and suggested that he go to the University of Iowa where blacks had been team members, off and on, since 1895. Simmons had heard of the exploits of black Iowa players like Archie Alexander and Duke Slater, so Ozzie and his older brother, Don, hopped a train to Iowa City. The Simmons brothers found Iowa football coach Ossie Solem in his office. Solem was initially stunned to have two black players walk unannounced into his office. But Solem asked the Simmons brothers to attend Iowa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzie And Daniel Silna
Ozzie (December 27, 1932 – April 26, 2016) and Daniel (born August 26, 1944) Silna are American businessmen of Latvian descent best known for their success in the textile industry, as well as being co-owners of the American Basketball Association's Spirits of St. Louis and the lucrative deal cut to fold that team during the ABA-NBA merger. Brothers Ozzie and Daniel Silna made a fortune as pioneers in the manufacture of polyester. In 1974, they wanted to own an NBA team. After an attempt to buy the Detroit Pistons fell short, the Silnas purchased the ABA's Carolina Cougars franchise with the expectation of moving it into the NBA with the impending merger of the two leagues.Spirits of St. Louis - RememberTheABA.com. On April 26, 2016, Ozzie died of cancer at the age of 83.
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