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Hicks, also spelled Hickes, is a surname. Surname A *Aaron Hicks (born 1989), American professional baseball center fielder *Adam Hicks (born 1992), American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter *Akiem Hicks (born 1989), American football defensive end *Albert W. Hicks (1820–1860), American triple murderer, and one of the last persons executed for piracy in the US *Aline Elizabeth Black Hicks (1906–1974), African-American schoolteacher who filed a salary discrimination case *Amy Hicks (1877–1953), American suffragist *Andrew Hicks (born 1988), Papua New Guinean cricketer *Andy Hicks (born 1973), English snooker player *Angelica Hicks (born 1992), British illustrator *Anthony Hicks (1943–2010), Welsh musicologist, music critic, editor, and writer *Artis Hicks, American football player *Ashley Hicks (born 1963), British interior designer B *Baptist Hicks, 1st Viscount Campden (1551–1629), English politician *Barbara Hicks, British actress *Beatrice Hicks, American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Hicks
Aaron Michael Hicks (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Angels. Hicks was drafted by the Twins in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2013 with the Twins and was traded to the Yankees after the 2015 season. In 2023, the Yankees released Hicks, and he signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Early life Aaron Michael Hicks was born October 2, 1989 in San Pedro, California to Joe and Jody Hicks. He is Black. Hicks grew up in San Pedro, California and attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, where he was a star baseball player. He also attended Major League Baseball's (MLB) Urban Youth Academy, which is designed to promote baseball in urban areas. Career Minor leagues A switch hitter, Hicks was drafted by Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Hicks
William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His material— encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy— was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy. At the age of 16, Hicks began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas. During the 1980s, he toured the United States extensively and made a number of high-profile television appearances, but he amassed a significant fan base in the United Kingdom, filling large venues during his 1991 tour. He also achieved some recognition as a guitarist and songwriter. Hicks died of pancreatic cancer on February 26, 1994, at the age of 32. In subsequent years, his work gained significant acclaim in creative circles—particularly after a series of posthumous album releases—and he developed a substantial cult following. In 2007, he was number six on Channel 4's list of the "100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics", and rose t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys
Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys were a British rock and roll band, led by Colin Hicks, the younger brother of singer Tommy Steele. Career In November 1957, the British music magazine ''NME'' reported that Steele's manager, Larry Parnes, had signed up Hicks, and that Hicks would undertake a ten-week variety tour with Marty Wilde. In March the following year, the same source stated that Hicks and Wilde were fulfilling contracted dates left after Terry Dene had been diagnosed as unfit to continue touring. In 1958 they made some television appearances, gained a recording contract with Pye Records, and released a few singles with the label. However, Hicks did not achieve the same level of success as his brother. In 1959, the group appeared in the Italian film ''Europe By Night'', with the song " Giddy Up a Ding Dong", which became a hit for them in Italy and resulted in an invitation to tour there. They became popular in Italy and recorded several singles for the Italian Broadway label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clifford Hicks (other) (born 1964), former NFL player
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Clifford Hicks is the name of: *Clifford B. Hicks (1920–2010), American writer *Cliff Hicks Clifford Wendell Hicks Jr. (born August 18, 1964) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for four National Football League (NFL) teams from 1987 to 1995. Before his NFL career, he played for the University of Ore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Hicks
Charles Dallas Hicks (December 26, 1927 – May 4, 2021) was an American actor and stuntman. Early life Hicks attended Burbank High School, where he was senior class president in 1946 and played football. During World War II, Hicks served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and later in the Navy.CHUCK HICKS: Stuntman, Actor, Etc.... www.chuckhicks.com via . Retrieved September 22, 2021. While in the Navy, he was the boxing champ of the United States Fifth Fleet.Freese, Gene Scott. ''Hollywood Stunt Performers, 191 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Hicks (record Executive)
Christopher Hicks is an American record industry executive, artist manager, and publisher. He has worked with a plethora of artists, songwriters and producers including Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, LeToya Luckett, Aaliyah, Johnta Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox, The-Dream, T.I., Timbaland, Lil Wayne, Justice League, Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman. Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking ... and Usher to name a few. Hicks has previously held the positions of Senior Vice President/Head of Urban Music at Warner Chappell Music Publishing as well as Executive Vice President position at Island Def Jam Music Group.Smith, Danyel. Q&A: Chris Hicks, 2011, p. 13, Billboard Magazine [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Hicks (rugby League)
Chris Hicks (born 19 March 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He last played for the Parramatta Eels of the National Rugby League (NRL). A former New South Wales country origin representative or , he has previously played in the NRL for the Penrith Panthers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles as well as playing for Warrington Wolves of the Super League. Playing career Early NRL career Hicks made his NRL début for the Penrith Panthers in 1997. In six years with the Penrith club, Hicks scored just under 300 points. In 2004, Hicks made his return to the NRL, this time for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Hicks spent four years with the Manly outfit and played in their 2007 NRL grand final defeat to the Melbourne Storm. Super League Hicks signed for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League for the 2008 season. At 30 years old he joined Manly team-mate Michael Monaghan in moving to the Wolves for the 2008 se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles R
Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "free man". The Old English descendant of this word was '' Ċearl'' or ''Ċeorl'', as the name of King Cearl of Mercia, that disappeared after the Norman conquest of England. The name was notably borne by Charlemagne (Charles the Great), and was at the time Latinized as ''Karolus'' (as in ''Vita Karoli Magni''), later also as '' Carolus''. Etymology The name's etymology is a Common Germanic noun ''*karilaz'' meaning "free man", which survives in English as churl (James (wikt:Appendix:Proto-Indo-European/ǵerh₂-">ĝer-, where the ĝ is a palatal consonant, meaning "to rub; to be old; grain." An old man has been worn away and is now grey with age. In some Slavic languages, the name ''Drago (given name), Drago'' (and variants: ''Dragom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Hicks
Catherine Mary Hicks (born August 6, 1951) is an American retired actress. She played the character Annie Camden on the long-running television series '' 7th Heaven''. Other roles included Dr. Faith Coleridge on the soap opera ''Ryan's Hope'' (1976–1978), her Emmy Award-nominated performance as Marilyn Monroe in '' Marilyn: The Untold Story'' (1980), Dr. Gillian Taylor in '' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (1986), Carol Heath in '' Peggy Sue Got Married'' (1986), and Karen Barclay in '' Child's Play'' (1988). Early life Hicks was born in New York City, the daughter of Jackie, a homemaker, and Walter Hicks, an electronics salesman. She is of Irish and English ancestry. Her family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, during her childhood. Hicks attended Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana where she studied English literature, graduating in 1973. She then won a prestigious acting fellowship sponsored by the University Resident Theatre Association to Cornell University. While a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Hicks
Brandon Ryan Hicks (born September 14, 1985) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Amateur career Hicks attended Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas. He attended San Jacinto College before transferring to Texas A&M University, where he played shortstop for the Big 12 Tournament Championship team. Professional career Atlanta Braves Hicks was drafted by the Braves in the third round (108th overall) of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He was promoted to the major leagues for the first time in May 2010. For the following season, Hicks made the 2011 Opening Day roster of the Atlanta Braves after performing well in that season's Spring training camp. On May 1, just five days short of a year after his Major League debut, Hicks collected his first Major League hit, an RBI single to left-center against Jaime García (baseball), Jaime García of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonny Hicks
Bonny Susan Hicks (5 January 1968 – 19 December 1997) was a Singaporean model and writer. After garnering local fame as a model, she gained worldwide recognition for her contributions to Singaporean post-colonial literature and the anthropic philosophy conveyed in her works. Her first book, ''Excuse Me, Are You A Model?'', is recognised as a significant milestone in the literary and cultural history of Singapore. Hicks later published a second book, ''Discuss Disgust'', and many shorter pieces in press outlets, including a short-lived opinion column in a major Singaporean daily that was pulled due to public dissent from Singaporean traditionalists. Hicks died at age 29 on 19 December 1997 aboard SilkAir Flight 185 when it crashed into the Musi River on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The U.S.'s National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) expressed the likelihood that the crash was an act of suicide and mass murder by the troubled Singaporean pilot. All 97 passengers and 7 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Hicks
Robert Caldwell Hicks (July 21, 1933 – August 16, 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American bluegrass fiddler and musician with more than fifty years of experience. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2017. Life and career Hicks was born in Newton, North Carolina, and learned to play the fiddle before he was 9 years old. He attended several fiddlers conventions and at the age of eleven, he won the North Carolina State Championship playing the tune " Black Mountain Rag". He joined Jim Eanes's band in the early 1950s. In 1953, bluegrass festival organizer Carlton Haney introduced Hicks to Bill Monroe, who hired him as a bass player. He first recorded with the Bluegrass Boys on December 31, 1954, by which time he had switched to fiddle. During this period, he learned to play "Nashville swing" by the session fiddler Dale Potter, a style Hicks often used when playing with Bill Monroe on the road. Monroe dubbed Hicks ''"the truest fiddler he had e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
