Dusty is a

nickname A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is ...

, sometimes of Dustin, which may refer to: * Dusty Anderson (1918–2007), American actress and model *

Dusty Baker Johnnie B. "Dusty" Baker Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in the MLB for 19 seasons, most notably with the L ...

(born 1949), American former Major League Baseball player and manager *

Dusty Boggess Lynton Ross "Dusty" Boggess (June 7, 1904 – July 8, 1968) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1944 to 1962. He umpired in four World Series and in four All-Star Games. Early life Boggess was bo ...

(1904–1968), American Major League Baseball umpire *

Dusty Cooke Allen Lindsey "Dusty" Cooke (June 23, 1907 – November 21, 1987), was an American professional baseball outfielder, coach, and manager, in Major League Baseball (MLB), who played for three different big league teams, between and . During his p ...

(1907–1987), American Major League Baseball player *

Robert Edson Dornin Robert Edson "Dusty" Dornin (December 30, 1912, Berkeley, California – August 31, 1982) was a United States Navy officer who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a very successful submarine commander. He remained in the Navy until ...

(1912–1982), United States Navy officer and submarine commander *

Dusty Dvorak Douglas Scott "Dusty" Dvorak (born July 29, 1958 in San Diego, California) is a former volleyball player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 ...

(born 1958), American former volleyball player *

Dusty Fletcher Clinton "Dusty" Fletcher (July 8, 1900 – March 15, 1954) was an African-American vaudeville performer, who was best known for the comedy routine which became a hit record in 1947, "Open the Door, Richard". Routine "Open the Door, Richard!" ...

(1897–1954), African-American vaudeville performer *

Dustin Fletcher Dustin Fletcher (born 7 May 1975) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played his entire 23-season career for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is widely acknowledged as one of the fines ...

(born 1975), former Australian rules footballer *

Kyle Foggo Kyle Dustin "Dusty" Foggo (born November 21, 1954), is a former United States, American government intelligence officer. He was convicted of honest services fraud in the awarding of a government contract and sentenced to 37 months in the federal p ...

(born 1954), US former CIA executive convicted of fraud *

Dusty Hare William Henry "Dusty" Hare (born 29 November 1952) is a former international rugby union footballer who played fullback. Hare holds the world record for points scored in a first-class rugby career, with 7,337 points. He was born in Newark ...

(born 1952), England rugby union footballer * Dusty Harrison (born 1994), American boxer *

Dusty Hill Joe Michael "Dusty" Hill (May 19, 1949 – July 28, 2021) was an American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top for more than 50 years. He also sang lead and backing vocals and played keyboards. Hill was born in Dallas, Texas, an ...

(1949–2021), bassist and co-vocalist with the American rock group ZZ Top *

Dusty Hudock David "Dusty" Hudock (born September 4, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. Hudock began his career in the APSL, playing primarily for the Seattle Sounders, before moving to the Ch ...

(born 1972), American retired soccer player *

Dusty Hughes (baseball) Dustin Robert "Dusty" Hughes (born June 29, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Career Kansas City Royals Hughes was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round of the 2003 MLB Draft. On September 6, 2009 Hughes m ...

(born 1982), American former Major League Baseball pitcher *

Dustin Martin Dustin Martin (born 26 June 1991) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Martin was drafted by Richmond with the third pick in the 2009 national draft, a ...

(born 1990), Australian rules footballer *

Dusty Miller (disambiguation) Dusty Miller may refer to: People * Dusty Miller (1890s outfielder) (1868–1945), American professional baseball player primarily with the Cincinnati Reds * Dusty Miller (1900s outfielder) (1876–1950), American professional baseball player wit ...

Dusty Redmon Dustin Wesley "Dusty" Redmon is an American guitarist primarily known for playing in alternative rock band The Almost and former guitarist and songwriter for Beloved and Dead Poetic. Redmon was born on May 23, 1982, in Winston-Salem, North Caroli ...

(born 1983), American guitarist *

Bob Rhoads Barton Emory (Bob) Rhoads (October 4, 1879 – February 12, 1967), nicknamed "Dusty", was a major league pitcher for the Chicago Orphans, Cleveland Naps, and St. Louis Cardinals in the early 20th century. His best year was in 1906, when he ...

(1879–1967), American Major League Baseball pitcher *

Dusty Rhodes (disambiguation) Dusty Rhodes (1945–2015) was an American professional wrestler Dusty Rhodes may also refer to: Sports * Dusty Rhodes (footballer) (1882–1960), English association football player * Dusty Rhodes (cricketer) (1916–1983), English cricketer an ...

Barbara Roads Barbara "Dusty" Roads is an American labor activist and former American Airlines flight attendant. She successfully fought the industry wide practice that fired stewardesses once they reached the age of 32, citing gender discrimination when compa ...

(born 1928), American labor activist and flight attendant *

Dusty Watson Dustin "Dusty" Watson is an American drummer who has played in a number of notable bands, as well as backed up famous solo artists. Earning a scholarship to Stan Kenton Band Clinics and joining the Musicians Union at age 17 allowed Dusty to beco ...

, American drummer *

Dusty Wolfe Dusty Wolfe (born Barry Dale Wolfe on July 18, 1962), occasionally billed as Dale Wolfe and occasionally appearing as Doink the Clown, is an American retired professional wrestler. Professional wrestling career Wolfe was trained by fellow wrestl ...

(born 1962), American professional wrestler *

Dusty Zeigler Curtis Dustin Zeigler (born September 27, 1973 in Savannah, Georgia) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants. Notre Dame Dusty Zeigler played college football ...

(born 1973), American former National Football League player

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