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Showers (surname)
Showers is a surname. Notable people with the name include: * Derek Showers (born 1953), Welsh footballer * Edward Maclean Showers (died 1925), British soldier, police officer, and Chief Constable * Jameill Showers (born 1991), American football quarterback * Jan Showers, American interior designer * John Showers (born 1952), American politician from Pennsylvania * Mel Showers Melvin J. Showers is an American journalist and news presenter. He is best known for his work at WKRG-TV in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama. In his early life, Showers worked in the military as an Intelligence Analyst in the Far East, Midd ..., American journalist and news presenter * Michael Showers (born 1945), English convicted drug dealer * Michael Showers (actor) (1966–2011), American actor * Reggie Showers (born 1964), American drag racer * Shea Showers (born 1974), American football player See also * Shower (surname) {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Showers
Derek Showers (born 28 January 1953) is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international. During his career he picked up the nickname "Nookie Bear" due to his resemblance to Roger DeCourcey who operated the puppet bear. Vitalfootball.co.uk Retrieved on 10 March 2008 Career Born in , Showers began his career at whom he joined at the age of 15 after being spotted on a coaching course by[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Maclean Showers
Edward Maclean Showers (died 14 December 1925) was a British soldier and police officer who served as Chief Constable of Exeter City Police and then (from the late 1880s) Essex County Constabulary. Showers was commissioned as an Ensign (rank), ensign in the 12th Regiment of Foot in 1866 and transferred to the 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot, 95th Regiment of Foot the following year. He was promoted lieutenant in 1871 and retired in 1872, although he was later promoted Captain (British Army and Royal Marines), captain. After his retirement from the Essex County Constabulary he returned to the police to act as Chief Constable of the Colchester Borough Police during the First World War. For this he was appointed Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours. He was awarded the King's Police Medal (KPM) in the 1909 Birthday Honours. References *Obituary, ''The Times'', 16 December 1925 1925 deaths Sherwood For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jameill Showers
Jameill Lamonte Showers (born September 6, 1991) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Texas at El Paso. Early years Showers attended Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas. As a junior, he registered 2,150 passing yards, 513 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. He received District 12-5A First-team, District 12-5A Offensive MVP, Central Texas 4A/5A Offensive Player of the Year and honorable-mention All-state honors. As a senior, he was lost for the year with a broken collarbone he suffered in a preseason scrimmage. College career Showers accepted a football scholarship from Texas A&M University. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, he was the backup to Ryan Tannehill. As a sophomore, he was the backup to eventual Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Against Auburn University, he was 8-for-8 for 59 yards, including a two-yard touchdown pass. In June 2013, he earne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Showers
Jan Showers, is an American interior designer. She is also the owner and proprietor of a showroom in the Dallas Design District where she curates and sells antiques purchased on buying trips to Paris, New York, London and Venice. In January 2014, Architectural Digest named Jan Showers & Associates to the AD100 list of top design & architecture firms. Showers operates the Jan Showers Collection, a line of high-end luxury furnishings. In 2009, Abrams Books published Glamorous Rooms, a book about Showers’ perspectives and ideas about interior design. Glamorous Rooms is in its 8th printing. In October 2013, Jan's second book, "Glamorous Retreats" showcases the designer's most luxurious interiors Veranda magazine has called Showers’ style “glamour without pretense.” Personal life Jan Showers was born in Hillsboro, TX. In interviews she has discussed the influence of both her mother and her grandmother in the early development of her style and taste. In an interview with Southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Showers
John R. Showers (born April 12, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was a representative from Snyder and Union Counties. He graduated Mifflinburg Area High School in 1970. He got a Bachelor's of the Arts at American University in 1974 and a Masters of the Arts at The University of Pittsburgh The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a public state-related research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university is composed of 17 undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the universit ... in 1980. He currently serves as a Union County Commissioner. References Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Living people 1952 births People from Danville, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-PARepresentative-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Showers
Melvin J. Showers is an American journalist and news presenter. He is best known for his work at WKRG-TV in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama. In his early life, Showers worked in the military as an Intelligence Analyst in the Far East, Middle East, and other territories. Upon his return stateside, he started his broadcasting career at WKRG in 1969. He served in several different roles, including announcer and reporter, before becoming a lead news anchor in 1980. Showers was among the first people of color to anchor a newscast on the Gulf Coast, breaking racial barriers. He retired from full-time work at WKRG in 2019 after fifty years. For his career in broadcasting, he was inducted into Alabama's Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and named a "Journalist of Distinction" by the National Association of Black Journalists. Life and career Showers was born on the north side of Mobile, Alabama. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Showers
Michael Showers (born 14 July 1945) is a British convicted drug trafficker from Liverpool. Early life Showers was sent to juvenile prison aged 17 in 1963 for his part in a stabbing. After being released, Showers started his criminal career as a bank robber. Showers was a Toxteth community leader around the time of the 1981 Toxteth riots, and in the wake of the riots formed the Toxteth-based Liverpool 8 Defence committee. Showers is the father to 9 children. He is the older brother of Delroy Showers. The brothers have each been imprisoned after being accused of separate high-profile international drugs plots. His 14 year sentence was thought to have begun in Randers, Denmark, but in 2014 the Foreign Office Foreign may refer to: Government * Foreign policy, how a country interacts with other countries * Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in many countries ** Foreign Office, a department of the UK government ** Foreign office and foreign minister * Unit ... confirmed he was mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Showers (actor)
Michael Showers (March 14, 1966 – August 22, 2011) was an American actor who was best known for his role as Captain John Guidry on the television series '' Treme''. Death On August 24, 2011, Showers' body was discovered in the Mississippi River near the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans police speculated that Showers had been dead for at least two days when his body was found. Autopsy results confirmed that Showers' death was caused by drowning. Filmography Film * '' Traffic'' (2000) - Meeting Leader * '' Immortally Yours'' (2007) - Jack Dougherty * '' Mad Money'' (2008) - Detective (Uncredited) * ''Soul Men'' (2008) - Detective in Charge * '' I Love You Phillip Morris'' (2009) - Gary * '' Wonderful World'' (2009) - Marty Rowe * '' The Collector'' (2009) - Deputy Sheriff * ''Tekken'' (2009) - Security Assistant #1 * '' The Resident'' (2011) - August ER Doctor * '' The Tree of Life'' (2011) - Mr. Brown * '' Love, Wedding, Marriage'' (2011) - Handsome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggie Showers
Reggie Showers (born February 6, 1964) is a two-time motorcycle drag racing world champion in the IDBA as a double amputee, and a motivational speaker. Accident In 1978, at the age of 14, Showers lost both of his legs below the knee in an electrical accident. He later said of his disability, "It really didn't faze me; it was kind of surreal. I just said, 'Come on, let's get it over with.' This was another challenge." Motorcycle drag racing Showers had a successful career drag racing motorcycles in the National Hot Rod Association series. He used specially-made race-day prosthetics that made him shorter than his usual stature. Showers has retired from drag racing. He is now a motivational speaker working with mentorship programs; he is also an enthusiastic participant in adaptive snowboarding Snowboarding is a recreational and competitive activity that involves descending a snow-covered surface while standing on a snowboard that is almost always attached to a rider's fee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shea Showers
Jermaine "Shea" Showers (born January 11, 1974) is a former American football defensive back who played seven seasons in the Arena Football League with the Iowa Barnstormers, New York Dragons, Grand Rapids Rampage and Tampa Bay Storm. He played college football at the University of Florida and attended Santa Fe High School in Alachua, Florida. Early years Showers played high school football for the Santa Fe Raiders. He recorded 40 receptions for 711 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior year as the Raider won the Class 3A state title. He also accumulated 90 tackles and five interceptions. College career Showers was a member of the Florida Gators from 1992 to 1996. Professional career Showers played for the Iowa Barnstormers from 1998 to 2000, earning Second Team All-Arena honors in 1999 and being named to the AFL's All-Rookie Team in 1998. He signed with the Tampa Bay Storm on January 8, 2001. He played for the New York Dragons from 2001 to 2002. Showers was signed by the Grand R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |