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Ron (given Name)
Ron is a given name. It is mostly used as a shortening of the name Ronald, but is also Hebrew for "joy". People with this name include: People with the name *Ron Atias (born 1995), Israeli taekwondo athlete * Ron Baker (born 1993), American basketball player *Ron Balicki (born 1963), American actor and stuntman *Ron Blomberg (born 1948), American major league baseball player *Ron Brooks (born 1988), American football player * Ron Clinkscale (born 1933), American football player *Ron Darmon (born 1992), Israeli Olympic triathlete *Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida * Ron Francis (born 1963), Canadian hockey player *Ron Gardenhire (born 1957), American baseball player and manager * Ron Gillham, American politician * Ron Hopkins (born 1960), American football player *Ron Howard (born 1954), American actor and director *Ron Jeremy (born 1953), American pornographic actor * Ron Kaplan (born 1970), Israeli Olympic gymnast *Ron Keselowski (born 1946), former NASCAR Cup Series driver *Ron Ng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronald
Ronald is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse ''Rögnvaldr'',#H2, Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) p. 234; #H1, Hanks; Hodges (2003) § Ronald. or possibly from Old English ''Regenweald''. In some cases ''Ronald'' is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic ''Raghnall'', a name likewise derived from ''Rögnvaldr''. The latter name is composed of the Old Norse elements ''regin'' ("advice", "decision") and ''valdr'' ("ruler"). ''Ronald'' was originally used in England and Scotland, where Scandinavian influences were once substantial, although now the name is common throughout the English-speaking world. A short form of ''Ronald'' is ''Ron''. Pet forms of ''Ronald'' include ''Roni'' and ''Ronnie (given name), Ronnie''. ''Ronalda'' and ''Rhonda'' are feminine forms of ''Ronald''. ''Rhona (other), Rhona'', a modern name apparently only dating back to the late nineteenth century, may have originated as a feminine form of ''Ronald''.#H2, Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) pp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Keselowski
Ronald William Keselowski (born September 12, 1946) is a former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Winston Cup driver who raced from 1970 in NASCAR, 1970 to 1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, 1974. He is the uncle of current and retired NASCAR Cup Series drivers Brad Keselowski, Brad and Brian Keselowski along with being the brother of retired NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Bob Keselowski. Career As a driver, Keselowski would acquire two top-five finishes in addition to eleven top-ten finishes. His total earnings for his NASCAR career was considered to be $62,790 ($ when the amount is converted to today's money). Keselowski has raced a total of in his career and averaged a 24th-place finish in all of his career Winston Cup races. While he led nine laps, Ron has never won a race under NASCAR sanction; in April 1974 he did win the ACME Super Saver 500 for USAC stock cars at Purolator 500 (Pocono), Pocono. His most active season was in 1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, 1972 where he co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Santo
Ronald Edward Santo (February 25, 1940 – December 3, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1960 through 1973 and the Chicago White Sox in 1974. In 1990, Santo became a member of the Cubs broadcasting team providing commentary for Cubs games on WGN radio and remained at that position until his death in 2010. In 1999, he was selected to the Cubs All-Century Team. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012. Santo was an All-Star for nine seasons during his 15-year career. He led the National League (NL) in triples one time, in walks four times, and in on-base percentage two times.Ron Santo at the Baseball Hall of Fame He [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Rubin (bridge Player)
Ronald D. Rubin (born May 7, 1948) is an American bridge player. He is best known for winning the 1983 Bermuda Bowl world teams bridge championship. In addition he has won 11 North American Bridge Championships. Rubin is from North Miami Beach, Florida. Bridge accomplishments Awards * Fishbein Trophy 1990 * Romex Award (Best Bid Hand of the Year) 1976 Wins * Bermuda Bowl (1) 1983 * North American Bridge Championships (12) ** von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 1990 ** Silodor Open Pairs (1) 1988 ** Vanderbilt (4) 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989 ** Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1975 ** Spingold (5) 1980, 1982, 1992, 2005, 2009 * United States Bridge Championships (3) ** Open Team Trials (3) 1982, 1993, 2005 * Other notable wins: ** Lancia Challenge Match (1) 1975 ** Lancia Swiss Teams (1) 1975 ** Cavendish Invitational Teams (1) 1985 Runners-up * North American Bridge Championships (7) ** Vanderbilt (2) 1978, 2008 ** Spingold (2) 1985, 1988 ** Reisinger (1) 1983 ** Grand Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Rubin (voice Actor)
Ron Rubin (born May 12, 1959) is a Canadian veteran voice actor and writer whose credits include ''X-Men'' (Morph), ''Avengers'' (The Vision), ''C.O.P.S.'' (Dr Badvibes), ''Police Academy'' (Carey Mahoney), ''Beetlejuice'' (Doom Buggy), ''Stickin' Around'' (Mr. Lederhosen), and ''Care Bears'' (Messy Bear). His voice is most easily recognized as Tark from Kratt’s Creatures as well as that of Artemis from the English translation of ''Sailor Moon''. Rubin also worked as a grip on Wild Kratts and as a writer for '' Fame'', ''Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show'', and ''Palmerstown U.S.A.'' He was personal assistant to Lewis Arquette and an extra on ALF in the year 1985. He is godfather to Martin Kratt’s son Gavin. Emergency contact and power of attorney for voiceover star Heather Bambrick. He was the executive in charge of the American documentary series ''The American Experience''. Filmography * Artemis in the DiC/Cloverway English dub of ''Sailor Moon'' * Sgt. Slipper in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Robin
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Ron Rivera
Ronald Eugene Rivera (born January 7, 1962), nicknamed "Riverboat Ron", is an American football head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He attended the University of California, Berkeley in the early 1980s, where he was recognized as an All-American linebacker for the Golden Bears. Following graduation, he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft and played nine seasons with them, including as a member of the 1985 team that won Super Bowl XX. Rivera's coaching career began in 1997 when he served as a quality control coach for the Bears. He joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a linebackers coach two years later before rejoining the Bears as their defensive coordinator in 2004. The following year, he was named Assistant Coach of the Year by the PFWA and helped coach linebacker Brian Urlacher into being named Defensive Player of the Year. In 2006, the team made an appearance in Super Bowl XLI. Rivera also i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Reagan
Ronald Prescott Reagan (born May 20, 1958) is an American liberal political commentator, writer, radio personality, television host, and dancer. He is a former radio host and political analyst for KIRO and Air America Radio, where he hosted his own daily three-hour show. He has also been a contributor to MSNBC. His liberal views contrast with those of his father and conservative icon, President Ronald Reagan. Early life and education Reagan was born on May 20, 1958, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is youngest son of Ronald Reagan and his second wife, Nancy Davis Reagan. The family lived in Sacramento while his father was governor, from 1967 His sister, Patti Davis, is five and a half years older. His older brother Michael Reagan, adopted as an infant by Ronald Reagan and his first wife, Jane Wyman, is 13 years older. He also had two half-sisters born to Reagan and Wyman, Maureen Reagan (1941–2001) and Christine Reagan, who was born prematurely, on June 26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Reeves (gridiron Football)
Ron Reeves (born March 4, 1960) is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the United States Football League with the Denver Gold, Chicago Blitz and New Jersey Generals. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the tenth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech University and attended Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. Reeves was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Concordes of the Canadian Football League. Early years Reeves played high school football for the Monterey High School Plainsmen, starting three years on the team. He was a middle linebacker his sophomore year, leading the team in tackles. He converted to quarterback his junior season. Reeves was City player of the year and a 2nd team All-State selection in 1977. He was also quarterback in both the THSCA All-Star Game and the Oil Bowl. He also played baseball for the Plainsmen. Reeves was a pitcher on the Monterey Baseball Team and was named City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Reeves
Ronald 'Ron' Reeves (born 6 December 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Reeves was a back pocket In the sport of Australian rules football, each of the eighteen players in a team is assigned to a particular named position on the field of play. These positions describe both the player's main role and by implication their location on the gro ... specialist, recruited from East Melbourne. He played for Collingwood's Under-19s before breaking into the seniors and in 1958 became a regular in their defence. That year he was a member of their premiership side and also played in the club's losing Grand Finals of 1960 and 1964. References * *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. 1938 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Collingwood Football Club players Collingwood Foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Perlman
Ronald Perlman (born April 13, 1950) is an American actor. His credits include the roles of Amoukar in ''Quest for Fire'' (1981), Salvatore in ''The Name of the Rose'' (1986), Vincent in the television series ''Beauty and the Beast'' (1987–1990), for which he won a Golden Globe Award, One in ''The City of Lost Children'' (1995), Johner in ''Alien Resurrection'' (1997), Hellboy in both ''Hellboy'' (2004) and its sequel '' Hellboy II: The Golden Army'' (2008), Clay Morrow on the television series ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2013), Nino in ''Drive'' (2011) and Benedict Drask in ''Don't Look Up'' (2021). Perlman is also known as a collaborator of ''Hellboy'' director Guillermo del Toro, having roles in the del Toro films '' Cronos'' (1993), ''Blade II'' (2002), ''Pacific Rim'' (2013) and '' Nightmare Alley'' (2021). His voice-over work includes the narrator of the post-apocalyptic game series ''Fallout'' (1997–present), Clayface in the DC Animated Universe, Slade in ''Teen Tita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Paul
Ronald Ernest Paul (born August 20, 1935) is an American author, activist, physician and retired politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district from 1976 to 1977 and again from 1979 to 1985, as well as for Texas's 14th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. On three occasions, he sought the presidency of the United States: as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988 and as a candidate for the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012. A self-described constitutionalist, Paul is a critic of the federal government's fiscal policies, especially the existence of the Federal Reserve and the tax policy, as well as the military–industrial complex, the war on drugs, and the war on terror. He has also been a vocal critic of mass surveillance policies such as the USA PATRIOT Act and the NSA surveillance programs. In 1976, Paul formed the Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE), and in 1985 was named the first chairman of the conse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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