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William Hand (inventor)
William Hand may refer to: * William Hand (yacht designer), yacht designer * Black Hand (comics), DC Comics character *William Brevard Hand (1924–2008), U.S. federal judge *Bill Hand William R. Hand (5 July 1898 – ) was an English professional footballer, who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace as a forward. He also played non-league football for Sutton Town Sutton Town A.F.C. was a football club based in Su ... (William R. Hand, 1898–?), English footballer See also * William Hands, English cricketer {{Hndis, Hand, William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Hand (yacht Designer)
William H. Hand Jr. (1875–1946) was an American yacht designer. Hand has been described as one of the most prolific yacht designers of the 20th century with an exceptionally good eye for handsome boats.Bray, Anne and Maynard (2000). ''Designs to Inspire: From The Rudder 1897–1942'', WoodenBoat Publications. , p. 178. Hand's career began around 1900 with the design of small sailboats, but he soon shifted to V-bottomed powerboats. These latter were his specialty until after World War I, when he directed his talent to seakindly schooners including the famous examples '' Bowdoin'' and S.S.S. ''Lotus''. Later during the 1930s, motorsailers became his passion; examples still sailing include the ''Guildive'' (a ketch). Hand's office was in Fairhaven, Massachusetts (but advertisements in ''The Rudder'' and ''Motorboat'' magazines indicate he did business in New Bedford, MA, prior to Fairhaven). The New England Hurricane of 1938 and accompanying tidal surge damaged or destroyed a goo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Hand (comics)
Black Hand (William Derek Hand) is a DC Comics supervillain and a recurring foe to Green Lantern. Publication history Black Hand first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' vol. 2 #29 (June 1964) and was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. The character's name is a tribute to DC writer and Batman co-creator Bill Finger, on whom the character was based. Fictional character biography William Hand is born an inventive genius; developing a penchant for speaking in extremely old clichés later in life. William's family, the Hands, are renowned in Coastville (a suburb of Coast City, California); however, he grows to dislike them early in life. He feels the best way to distance himself from them, especially his three brothers (David, Peter and Joe), is to start a life of crime. After extensive study, he becomes an expert criminal and evades police at every turn. Eventually, his criminal behavior escalates into becoming a costumed supervillain, dubbing himself "Black Hand" (an inside joke he c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Brevard Hand
William Brevard Hand (January 18, 1924 – September 6, 2008) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Early life and education Born in Mobile, Alabama, where his father, Charles C. Hand, served as president of the local bar association and founded the law firm of Hand, Arendell. His father had moved from Shubuta, Mississippi (on the Chickasawhay River in Clarke County near the Alabama border) circa 1920, where his father (Hand's grandfather) was a physician. Hand graduated from Murphy High School, then served from 1943 to 1946 in the United States Army as a combat infantry rifleman during World War II. He then used the G.I. Bill to attend college at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1947. In 1949, Hand received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alabama School of Law. Legal career After admission to the Alabama bar in 1949, Hand joined his father's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Hand
William R. Hand (5 July 1898 – ) was an English professional footballer, who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace Crystal Palace may refer to: Places Canada * Crystal Palace Complex (Dieppe), a former amusement park now a shopping complex in Dieppe, New Brunswick * Crystal Palace Barracks, London, Ontario * Crystal Palace (Montreal), an exhibition building ... as a forward. He also played non-league football for Sutton Town. Playing career Hand began his career with Sutton Town, and was signed by Crystal Palace in October 1920. He made 100 league appearances (15 goals) for Palace between then and October 1925 when his contract, along with that of Dick Strang, was cancelled due to breach of contract. References External linksBill Hand at holmesdale.net 1898 births Year of death missing People from Codnor Footballers from Derbyshire Sutton Town A.F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players English men's footballers Men's association football forwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |