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Deron
Deron, also spelled DeRon or DeRonn, is a male given name. Notable people with this name include: * Deron Bilous (born 1975), Canadian politician * Deron Cherry (born 1959), American football player * Deron Feldhaus (born 1968), American basketball player * DeRon Jenkins (born 1973), American football player * Deron Johnson (1938–1992), American baseball player * Deron Johnson (musician), American jazz keyboardist * Deron Mayo (born 1988), American football player * Deron McBee (born 1961), American actor and sportsman * Deron Miller (born 1976), American heavy metal musician * DeRonn Scott (born 1991), American basketball player * Deron Quint (born 1976), American ice hockey player * Deron Washington (born 1985), American basketball player * Deron Williams (born 1984), American basketball player See also *Derron, given name *Daron, given name and surname {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Williams
Deron Michael Williams ( ; born June 26, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini before being drafted third overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. A three-time NBA All-Star with the Jazz and Brooklyn Nets, Williams also played for Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball League during the 2011 NBA lockout, and was a gold medal winner on the United States national team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. Early life and high school career Williams was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In elementary school and middle school, Williams won two state wrestling championships. In 1993, as an eight-year-old, he won the 67 lb. weight class Texas State championship. Four years later in 1997, he won the twelve-year-old 116 lb. weight class championship. Williams attended The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas and averaged 17 points, 9.4 assists, and 2 steals per game as a junior in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Miller
Deron John Miller is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band CKY, which he co-founded in 1998. Other bands Miller fronts include the progressive metal band Foreign Objects, the melodic death metal band World Under Blood, the death metal band Malevolent Creation, and the metal band 96 Bitter Beings. Early life Miller has stated that his first musical influence, at the age of three years, was Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley. He started taking guitar lessons at the age of eight, after "losing interest" in playing the piano, and was later influenced by death metal band Death, including vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist James Murphy, followed by "more extreme music ... and more underground musicians" such as Cynic, Pestilence and Malevolent Creation. He has described his first guitar as a "$50 piece of crap", noting that it was possibly J.C. Penney-branded, followed by an "imitation B.C. Rich" and, lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Johnson
Deron Roger Johnson (July 17, 1938 – April 23, 1992) was an American professional baseball infielder, outfielder, designated hitter, and coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox, over the course of his 16-year big league playing career. While an active player, Johnson stood tall, weighing . He batted and threw right-handed. Johnson later served as an MLB hitting coach for 12 seasons with the California Angels (–; –), New York Mets (), Phillies (–), Seattle Mariners (–), and White Sox (). He was still an active member of the California coaching staff when diagnosed with lung cancer, which claimed his life on April 23, 1992, at the age of 53. Playing career Deron Johnson first appeared in a major league game on September 20, 1960. The 22-year-old was called upon to pinch hit in the ninth inni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Washington
Deron Washington (born December 12, 1985) is an American basketball player who last played for Mitteldeutscher BC, Mitteldeutscher of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). He played in college for the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team. He was selected with the 59th overall selection in the 2008 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. Washington, who attended the National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Maryland, is the son of Lionel Washington, a former National Football League cornerback and Denise Washington, a former Xavier University of Louisiana women's basketball player. High school career After two years at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, WI, Deron transferred. At National Academy as a junior, Washington averaged 11.5 points per game and made 65 three-pointers, even while missing nine games in the middle of the year due to a broken wrist. Following his junior year, Washington was rated #87 nationally by HoopScoop and #124 nationally by Rivals.com. He was also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Quint
Deron Timothy Quint (born March 12, 1976) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. His playing experience included spending time in the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders. Playing career As a youth, Quint played in the 1989 and 1990 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a minor ice hockey team from Rye, New York. Quint was drafted 30th overall by Winnipeg in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft As a rookie in the 1995–96 season, by scoring two goals in a four-second span, he tied an NHL record originally set by Nels Stewart of the Montreal Maroons in 1931. The next season the Jets became the Phoenix Coyotes and Quint remained with Phoenix until he was traded to the New Jersey Devils on March 7, 2000 for Lyle Odelein. Quint would only play four regular-season games for the Devils before being traded to the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets on June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron McBee
Deron Michael McBee (born August 23, 1960) is an American actor and sportsman, known for playing Motaro in '' Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'' and as Malibu on '' American Gladiators''. Career Deron McBee toured the professional racquetball circuit for three years. McBee was an original Gladiator on '' American Gladiators'', performing under the name Malibu. McBee appeared for one season on the show and returning several years later for the live tour. McBee is known for (as Malibu) his blond hair, tanned skin, and surfer persona. McBee has trained in karate at the Billy Blanks World Karate Studio, and hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship with Anthony De Longis. As an actor McBee has generally been cast in action movies, usually in roles which allow him to use his fighting skills to portray a villain. For example, in '' Enter the Blood Ring'', he portrays the wrestler Gregor. His most notable film role is that of Motaro in the second '' Mortal Kombat'' film, '' Mortal Kom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Bilous
__NOTOC__ Deron Michael Bilous (born October 7, 1975) is a Canadian politician, who has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the riding of Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview, since the 2012 provincial election. He is a member of the Alberta New Democratic Party caucus. Bilous was NDP candidate in Edmonton-Centre in the 2008 provincial election, losing to Laurie Blakeman. He was elected when he tried again in the 2012 provincial election. He was re-elected in the 2015 election, which saw the NDP win a majority government. Bilous was named to the cabinet as Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Minister in Charge of Service Alberta on May 24, 2015. On October 22, 2015, his position in cabinet changed to Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He also was named Deputy Government House Leader. On April 16, 2019, Bilous was re-elected for his third term in the Legislative Assembly, although his party lost enough seats to no longer be in governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Johnson (musician)
Deron Johnson is an American jazz keyboardist. Beginning at the age of sixteen, Johnson became hooked on jazz music and attended California State University, Long Beach where he continued his pursuit with private lessons from Billy Childs. In 1991, after touring with pop idol Paula Abdul, Johnson was discovered by the trumpeter Miles Davis. Johnson completed three European tours and two American tours with Davis before he died, and recorded the keyboards on his last CD '' Doo-Bop'' (1992). Johnson then toured extensively and recorded with jazz bassist Stanley Clarke and alto saxophonist David Sanborn. In 1996, Johnson began to focus on original projects, along with more touring and more recordings with artists including Alanis Morissette, Boz Scaggs, and Seal Seal may refer to any of the following: Common uses * Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly: ** Earless seal, or "true seal" ** Fur seal * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Mayo
Deron Mayo (born March 28, 1988) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Old Dominion University. He was signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2011. Mayo also played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Early years Mayo attended Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia where he played football. He was selected to the All-Peninsula District first-team and all-area second-team both in his senior seasons. Playing career College He played college football at Hofstra University in his first three seasons before transferring to Old Dominion for his senior season. National Football League Denver Broncos On July 26, 2011, he signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders On May 8, 2012, Mayo signed with the Calga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Feldhaus
Deron Feldhaus (born December 16, 1968), is an American former basketball player. He is best known for his collegiate career with the Kentucky Wildcats. He is also one of four seniors on the 1991–92 team known as "The Unforgettables". During his senior season at the University of Kentucky, Feldhaus averaged 11.4 Points per game. Early life Feldhaus was born in Maysville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Mason County High School. During his high school basketball career he played for his father, Coach Allen Feldhaus, Sr. During his senior season at Mason County, Feldhaus, along with teammate Jerry Butker, led Mason County to the Sweet 16 State Tournament. After reaching the sweet 16, it was the Eddie Meek show (45 pts, 20 reb. per game.) The team won the 39th District Championship, the 10th Region Championship, and advanced to the 2nd Round of the Sweet 16 where they lost to eventual state runner-up Louisville Ballard led by future NBA player Allan Houston. He was also elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deron Cherry
Deron Leigh Cherry (born September 12, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a free safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 1991. Cherry was a free safety and punter at Rutgers University, intercepting a total of 9 passes over his three seasons, which he returned for 126 yards and two touchdowns. In 1979, he was named the team's MVP. In 1979 and 1980, Cherry earned AP All-East honors. In 1981, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent but was released in the final teams cuts. Cherry rejoined the club as a safety, and made his first career interception against the Oakland Raiders. Cherry played high school football at Palmyra High School in Palmyra, New Jersey. Regarded as one of the best free safeties to have ever played the game, he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection from 1983 to 1988, starting in five of them in his 11 years with the Chiefs. Few other Chiefs players have been selected to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeRon Jenkins
DeRon Charles Jenkins (born November 14, 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League and Arena Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee. Jenkins also played for the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Austin Wranglers and Nashville Kats. He is currently a co-host of HGTV's '' Flip or Flop Nashville''. Professional football career Baltimore Ravens Jenkins was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He spent four years for the Ravens starting 30 of 63 games, recording 202 tackles, two interceptions and a sack. San Diego Chargers Before the 2000 season, Jenkins signed with the San Diego Chargers. He spent one season with the Chargers starting 14 of 15 games, recording 55 tackles and one interception. Tennessee Titans After a year in San Diego Jenkins signed with the Tennessee Titans for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
