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Petey Dixon
Petey may refer to: People * Petey Greene (1931–1984), African-American television and radio talk-show host * Petey Pablo (born 1973), stage name of American rapper Moses Barrett III * Petey Perot (born 1957), American retired National Football League player * Petey Rosenberg (1918–1997), American professional basketball player * Petey Sarron (1906–1994), American boxer * Petey Scalzo (1917–1993), American boxer * Petey Sessoms (born 1972), American retired professional basketball player * Petey Williams (born 1981), Canadian professional wrestler * Petey (musician), an American musician and TikTok personality Entertainment * Pete the Pup, a character in Hal Roach's Our Gang comedies, nicknamed "Petey" * Petey (novel), ''Petey'' (novel), a 1998 children's novel by Ben Mikaelsen * Petey, the title character of ''The Puppy's Further Adventures'', an American animated TV series * Petey Piranha, a recurring boss in the ''Mario (franchise), Mario'' franchise Other uses * Petey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petey Greene
Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr. (January 23, 1931 – January 10, 1984), was an American television and radio talk-show host. A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Greene overcame drug addiction and a prison sentence for armed robbery to become one of the most prominent media personalities in Washington, D.C. On his shows, Greene often discussed issues such as racism, poverty, drug usage, and current events among others. Early life Born Ralph Waldo Greene, Jr. in Washington D.C., the son of Ralph Waldo Greene, Sr. and Jacqueline Abernathy Greene, he was raised by his maternal grandmother, Margaret "Maggie" Floyd, who he referred to as "A'nt Pig" (Aunt Pig). Greene attended Stevens Elementary School and Cardozo Senior High School in Washington. He dropped out of high school in the ninth grade and enlisted in the United States Army at age 16 in 1947. He served in the Korean War as a medic and was honorably discharged from service in 1953. In January 1960, Greene was convicted of armed r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |