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William Gray (poet)
William, Willie, Bill, or Billy Gray may refer to: Arts and entertainment *William S. Gray (film editor) (1896–1946), American film editor * Billy Gray (comedian) (1904–1978), American comedian, comedy club owner, and actor * Billy Gray (actor) (born 1938), American actor who portrayed teenager Bud Anderson on TV's ''Father Knows Best'' Politics and law * William Gray (Massachusetts politician) (1750–1825), American politician and merchant * William Gray (Conservative politician) (1814–1895), British mill owner and Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton 1857–1874 *William Gray (Canadian politician) (1862–1916), politician in Ontario, Canada *William Gray (Lord Provost) (1928–2000), Lord Provost of Glasgow, 1972–1975 *William Gray (New Mexico politician) (born 1940), American state legislator in New Mexico *William B. Gray (1942–1994), American attorney and politician *William Bain Gray, British colonial administrator and civil servant * William H. Gray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William S
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Gray (offensive Lineman)
William Robertson Gray, Jr. (December 27, 1922 – August 18, 2011) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California and Oregon State University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1947 NFL Draft The 1947 National Football League Draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York. The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick, a bonus pick determined by lottery. The Chicago B .... References 1922 births 2011 deaths American football offensive guards Oregon State Beavers football players USC Trojans football players Washington Redskins players Players of American football from Portland, Oregon {{offensive-lineman-1920s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William G
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Forbes Gray
William Forbes Gray FRSE (1874–1950) was a Scottish journalist and author. In authorship he is usually referred to as W. Forbes Gray. He wrote extensively on Sir Walter Scott. Life He was born 14 April 1874. In 1894 he began working at the ''Edinburgh Evening News''. In 1898 he moved to be News Editor of the ''British Weekly''. In 1905 he became Sub-Editor of the ''Scottish Review''. In 1918 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Walter Biggar Blaikie, Robert Taylor Skinner, James Haig Ferguson and David Fowler Lowe David Fowler Lowe FRSE LLD (11 January 1843 – 17 January 1924) was headmaster of George Heriot's School from 1880 to 1908. Life Lowe was born in Leslie, Fife on 11 January 1843. He was educated locally and then went to the University of Edin .... He died on 12 May 1950. Publications *''Books that Count: A Dictionary of Standard Books'' (1912) *''Some Old Scots Judges'' (1914) *''The Poets Laureate in England: Their H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Gray (horse Trainer)
Billy Gray was a Tennessee Walking Horse trainer who won four World Grand Championships on different horses. Gray was named Trainer of the Year in 1982. Career Gray was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, and grew up on a farm around horses and mules. He first began training horses as a side job while working for a livestock transportation company, and in 1967 attended the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration when Doug Wolaver won the World Grand Championship on Go Boy's Sundust. On the ride home, Gray told his wife he would like to ride in the World Grand Championship someday. She told him, "You have lost your everlasting mind". Gray contacted notable horse trainer Sam Paschal, who found him a job as a trainer. Gray ran a training stable in Lewisburg, Tennessee, during the 1970s. In 1972, Gray and the horse Delight Bumin Around won the Reserve World Grand Championship at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Gray was also named Horseman of the Year. At the Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Gray (footballer)
William Patrick Gray (24 May 1927 – 11 April 2011) was an English professional footballer and manager who made over 500 Football League appearances in a variety of positions for Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Burnley, Millwall and Leyton Orient. He began his short management career while still a player with Millwall and later managed Brentford and Notts County. Gray was capped by England B at international level. Club career An outside right, Gray began his career with hometown Newcastle & District League club Dinnington Colliery and got his start in league football with Third Division South club Leyton Orient in May 1947. He failed to make an impact at Brisbane Road, but made a surprise transfer to First Division club Chelsea for a nominal fee in March 1949. Gray made 172 appearances and scored 14 goals in just over four seasons at Stamford Bridge, before moving to First Division rivals Burnley for a £16,000 fee in August 1953. He made 130 appearances and scored 32 goa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Gray (rugby Union)
William Ngataiawhio Gray (23 December 1932 – 10 January 1993) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth, Gray represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1955 to 1957. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals. Affiliating to Te Arawa and Tapuika, Gray was a New Zealand Maori representative and captain. In 1956, he was awarded the Tom French Cup for Māori rugby union player of the year. An accomplished tennis player, Gray won the New Zealand Māori tennis championship in 1950. References 1932 births 1993 deaths People from Te Puke People educated at Te Puke High School New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players Bay of Plenty rugby union players Māori All Blacks players Rugby union centres New Zealand male tennis players Te Arawa people Tapuika people Rugby union players from the Bay of Plenty Region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Gray (footballer)
William John Gray (5 March 1882 – 18 November 1916) was a Scottish professional footballer who played at left half for Partick Thistle and Southampton. Football career Gray was born in Inverness and began his youth career with local club Inverness Thistle. He started his professional career with Partick Thistle. After five years, he moved to southern England to join Southampton of the Southern League to replace Kelly Houlker who had returned to Blackburn Rovers. Gray made his "Saints" debut in the opening match of the 1906–07 season and his form meant that he rarely missed a match until an injury sustained in a 5–1 defeat at Reading in March brought his season to a premature end, with James Bowden eventually replacing him. Apparently unhappy in the south of England, Gray returned to Scotland in the summer of 1907 to resume his career with Partick Thistle. Personal life Gray served as a corporal in the Seaforth Highlanders during the First World War and died ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Gray (cricketer)
William Gray (26 November 1864 — 18 December 1898) was an English cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striki ...er who played first-class cricket for Essex. Gray was born and died in Chelmsford. Gray made just one first-class appearance for the team, during the 1894 season, against Yorkshire. Playing as an opening batsman, he scored just four runs in two innings. Gray died at the age of 34. External linksWilliam Grayat Cricket Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Gray, William 1864 births 1898 deaths English cricketers Essex cricketers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Gray (jockey)
William Gray was a British jockey of the 19th century. He was the joint Champion Jockey of 1870, along with Charlie Maidment. He is one of the few British jockeys to have won the championship without winning any of the British Classic Races The British Classics are five long-standing Group 1 horse races run during the traditional flat racing season. They are restricted to three-year-old horses and traditionally represent the pinnacle of achievement for racehorses against their own .... References Bibliography * British jockeys British Champion flat jockeys {{UK-horseracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Gray
William "Dolly" Gray was an American baseball center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball and softball fielding position between left field and right field. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the c ... and first baseman in the Negro leagues. He played from 1920 to 1937, spending time with several clubs. References External links anBaseball-Reference Black Baseball statsanSeamheads Dayton Marcos players Pittsburgh Keystones players Cleveland Tate Stars players Homestead Grays players Lincoln Giants players Newark Browns players Brooklyn Royal Giants players Year of birth missing Year of death missing Baseball outfielders {{Negro-league-baseball-outfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolly Gray (baseball)
William Denton "Dolly" Gray (December 4, 1878 – April 4, 1956) was a left-handed professional baseball pitcher who played from 1909 to 1911 for the Washington Senators. One source says he was born in Ishpeming, Michigan. Before the big leagues Dolly Gray began his professional career during or before the 1902 season. In 1902, he pitched for the Los Angeles Angels of the old California League. Following the 1902 season, the Angels joined to the Pacific Coast League, and in 1903 they had one of the greatest seasons in minor league baseball history, with 133 wins against 78 losses. Gray went 23–20 with a 3.55 ERA that season. In 1904, Gray went 24–26, in 1905, he went 30–16, in 1906, he went 7–2 (during the 1906 season, Gray and many other West Coast players left to play on the East Coast after the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake), in 1907 he went 32–14 and in 1908 he went 26–11. He played in one game in 1909, winning it. In 1905 and 1907, he led the league in w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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