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Zeke Proctor
Zeke is a masculine given name and nickname, sometimes a shortened form ( hypocorism) of Ezekiel, which may refer to: People * Caleb Bailey (nickname "Zeke", 1898-1957), US Marine Corps brigadier general and athlete * Zeke Bella (1930–2013), American baseball player * Zeke Bonura (1908–1987), American baseball player * Zeke Bratkowski (1931–2019), American football player * Zeke Clements (1911–1994), American country musician * Zeke Dombrowski (born 1986), American soccer player * Ezekiel Elliott (born 1995), American football running back * Ezekiel Emanuel (born 1957), American oncologist, bioethicist and professor * Zeke Jabbour, American professional bridge player *Zeke Jones (born 1966), American wrestler *Zeke Manners (1911–2000), American country musician * Zeke Manyika (born 1955), Zimbabwean-born British musician *Zeke Meyer (1892–1962), American racecar driver * Zeke Moore (born 1943), American football player * Zeke Moreno (born 1978), American football pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Moore
Zeke Moore (born December 2, 1943) is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for the American Football League's Houston Oilers from 1967–1969, and for the NFL Oilers from 1970 through 1977. Moore returned 14 kicks for 405 yards as a rookie. Before his professional career, Moore played for Lincoln University of Missouri. He was a Houston Texans The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston. The Texans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC South, South division, and play their home ga ... Ambassador for five years. Moore is currently the president of the Townwood Homeowners Association in Houston, and he is a Texas Registered Peace Officer. References 1943 births Living people Sportspeople from Tuskegee, Alabama American football cornerbacks Houston Oilers players American Football League All-Star players American Conference Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Zawoluk
Robert Michael "Zeke" Zawoluk (October 13, 1930 – January 9, 2007) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'7" forward/center from Saint Francis Prep and St. John's University, Zawoluk played three seasons (1952–1955) in the NBA as a member of the Indianapolis Olympians and Philadelphia Warriors. See also * List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 60 or more points in a game __NOTOC__ In basketball, points are the sum of the score accumulated through free throw or field goal. The National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I is the highest level of amateur basketball in the United States. The NCAA did ... References 1930 births 2007 deaths All-American college men's basketball players Basketball players from New York City Centers (basketball) Indianapolis Olympians draft picks Indianapolis Olympians players Philadelphia Warriors players Power forwards (basketball) Sportspeople from Brooklyn St. John's Red ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Zarchy
Rubin "Zeke" Zarchy (June 12, 1915 – April 11, 2009) was an American lead trumpet player of the big band and swing eras. Early life Zarchy was born in New York City on June 12, 1915. He first learned the violin, "but after a stint as bugler with his Boy Scout troop he switched permanently to trumpet while in his early teens." Later life and career Zarchy was with the Joe Haymes orchestra in 1935, and the following year played with Haymes, then Benny Goodman, and then Artie Shaw. He was then with Bob Crosby and Red Norvo (1937–39), Tommy Dorsey (1939–40), and Glenn Miller (1940). Between 1942 and 1945 he played in US Army bands: he was part of what became Miller's Army Air Force Band (officially, the 418th Army Band), playing lead trumpet as Master (First) Sergeant. Zarchy's trumpet can be heard on recordings as Benny Goodman's "Bugle Call Rag", Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Cocktail", and Bob Crosby's "South Rampart Street Parade". After the war, singer Frank Sinatra invited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Wrigley
George Watson Wrigley (January 18, 1874 in Philadelphia – September 28, 1952), was a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1896 to 1899, primarily as a shortstop Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball or softball fielding position between second and third base, which is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions. Historically the position was assigned to defensive specialists who .... External links Major League Baseball shortstops Washington Senators (1891–1899) players New York Giants (NL) players Brooklyn Superbas players Carlisle Colts players Roanoke Magicians players Richmond Bluebirds players Syracuse Stars (minor league baseball) players Worcester Farmers players Worcester Quakers players Worcester Hustlers players Montreal Royals players Worcester Riddlers players New Orleans Pelicans (baseball) players Columbus Senators players St. Paul Saints (AA) playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Wissinger
Zoner Albert "Zeke" Wissinger (October 30, 1902 – November 28, 1963) was an American football player from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, who played professionally during the early years of the National Football League (NFL). Wissinger attended and played football for the University of Pittsburgh. In 1925, he was elected to the 1925 College Football All-America Team, College Football All-America Team. After college, Wissinger made his professional debut with the Pottsville Maroons. He played in only five NFL games, all with Pottsville. During the last game of the 1926 Pottsville Maroons season, 1926 season, Wissinger and Mule Wilson, of the Buffalo Rangers, were both ejected from the game for fighting. Wissinger later practice dentistry at the Highland Building in the East Liberty (Pittsburgh), East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh. He died on November 28, 1963, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wissinger, Zeke 1902 births 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Wilson
Frank Ealton "Zeke" Wilson (December 24, 1869 – April 26, 1928) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1899, for the Boston Beaneaters, Cleveland Spiders and St. Louis Perfectos ST, St, or St. may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Stanza, in poetry * Suicidal Tendencies, an American heavy metal/hardcore punk band * Star Trek, a science-fiction media franchise * Summa Theologica, a compendium of Catholic philosophy an .... baseball-reference.com. Retrieved September 26, 2011. References External links Major League Baseball pitchers[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Upshaw
Zena Ray "Zeke" Upshaw (May 27, 1991 – March 26, 2018) was an American professional basketball player. He began his college basketball career with the Illinois State Redbirds. After playing sparingly for three seasons, he transferred to join the Hofstra Pride, where he led the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in scoring and was named second-team all-conference. Upshaw played professionally in Slovenia and Luxembourg before returning to the United States and joining the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA Development League (now known as the G League). In the Drive's regular season finale in 2017–18, he collapsed on the court in the game's final minute and died two days later. High school career Upshaw was born in Chicago. As a child, he gravitated toward basketballs at Toys "R" Us over all the other toys in the store. He began playing organized basketball when he was six. Upshaw attended the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools where he averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds and sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Turner
Ezekiel Turner (born June 9, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington Huskies football, Washington as a defensive back and was signed by the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. Turner was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team#2018, PFWA All-Rookie Team as a special teamer in the 2018 NFL season. Collegiate career Washington Huskies Turner enrolled at the University of Washington in January, 2015 and played as a defensive back for the Washington Huskies his remaining college career. Turner was named Huskies Special Teams Player of the Week four different times in his college career and selected as the co-winner of the Special Teams MVP in the 2016 season. 2015 season Turner played 12 of 13 games and started one game in his sophomore season. Turner got his first start versus 2015 Stanford Cardinal football team, Stanford University, where h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Steggall
Zeke Steggall (born 9 July 1971) is a former Australian Olympic snowboarder. He competed at the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics. His sister Zali Steggall Zali Steggall (born 16 April 1974) is an Australian politician, lawyer and former Olympic athlete. She has been independent member for Warringah since the 2019 Australian federal election when she defeated the incumbent, former Prime Minister ... was an alpine skier and Australia's first individual Olympic medalist. Steggall came 28th out of 34 in 1998 and 26th out of 32 in 2002 in the parallel giant slalom. He has won two World Cup events and a bronze at the World Championships.Gordon, p. 282. Notes References * * Australian male snowboarders Snowboarders at the 1998 Winter Olympics Snowboarders at the 2002 Winter Olympics Olympic snowboarders of Australia Living people 1971 births People from Manly, New South Wales {{Australia-snowboarding-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeke Smith
Roger Duane "Zeke" Smith (September 29, 1936 – July 22, 2016) was an American football player in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants. He played college football at Auburn University where he was awarded the Outland Trophy in 1958. His banner, along with four other Auburn greats - Bo Jackson, Pat Sullivan, Tracy Rocker and Carlos Rogers, is hanging outside Jordan–Hare Stadium in his honor. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1959 NFL Draft The 1959 National Football League draft had its first four rounds held on December 1, 1958, and its final twenty-six rounds on January 21, 1959. Both sessions were held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia. With the first overall pick in the dra .... Smith died on July 22, 2016. He was 79 years old at the time of his death. References 1936 births 2016 deaths People from Uniontown, Alabama People from Morgan County, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alden Sanborn
Alden Ream "Zeke" Sanborn (May 22, 1899 – December 1, 1991) was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. He won a gold medal in men's eight. He also served as a United States Naval Aviator. Biography Sanborn was born in Jefferson, Wisconsin on May 22, 1899 to Edwin J. Sanborn (1865–1941) and Augusta Irene ''Ream'' Sanborn (1873–1933). After attending Beloit College, he then entered the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1922 with special honors. At the 1920 Summer Olympics, he was part of the American boat from the Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights. At the Academy, he received a Marine Engineering degree. He then earned a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After receiving his aviator wings at the Pensacola naval air facility, he supported the development of torpedo planes and dive bombers for the United States Navy. He continued in support of aircraft and aircr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
