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Izzy Medrano
Izzy is a common nickname for the given names Israel, Isaac, Isidor, Isidore, Isadore, Isidora, Isabel, Isobel, Isabella, Isaiah, Issam, etc. Izzy, Izzie, Issie, Issy, Isy or Izy may refer to: People Izzy * Israel Izzy Abraham (born 1980), American football coach * Israel Adesanya (born 1989), Nigerian-born New Zealand mixed martial artist, kickboxer and boxer * Israel Izzy Alcántara (born 1971), former baseball player from the Dominican Republic * Israel Izzy Asper (1932–2003), Canadian tax lawyer and media magnate * Isabelle Beisiegel (born 1979), Canadian golfer * Isaiah Brown (born 1997), English footballer * John Izzy Canillo (born 2004), Filipino child actor * Isabel Izzy Daniel (born 2001), American ice hockey player * Isidor/Isadore Izzy Einstein (c. 1880–1938), American federal police officer during the early Prohibition era * Isidore Izzy Goldstein (1909–1993), Major League Baseball pitcher * Isadore Izzy Gomez (restaurateur) (1875 or 1876–1944), Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel (name)
Israel () is a Hebrew-language masculine given name. According to the Book of Genesis, the name was bestowed upon Jacob after the incident in which Jacob wrestling with the angel, he wrestled with the angel ( and 35:10). The given name is already attested in Eblaite language, Eblaite ( ) and Ugaritic ( ). Commentators differ on the original literal interpretation. The text of the Book of Genesis etymologizes the name with the verb (, "to rule, contend, have power, prevail over"): (King James Version, KJV: "a prince hast thou power with God in Abrahamic religions, God") Modern scholars read the as the subject, for a translation of "El (deity), El (Mighty One) persists/rules/shines forth/contends," or "El fights/struggles", and less often, readings with the adjective "just, right", "El (God) heals", "El judges" or "May El judge". Referring to a foreign people, the name appears on the Merneptah Stele ( ), probably referring to the Israelites. Merneptah was a pharaoh of the Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzy Canillo
John Izzy Maurillo Canillo (born March 3, 2004) is a Filipino actor. He was discovered by ''Star Circle Quest'' in 2009, winning first runner up. He was nominated for the PMPC Best Children's Show Host Award in 2010. As part of ABS-CBN's 60th anniversary celebration, he was offered a role in the fantasy-drama ''My Little Juan'', and the follow-up to the television series, ''Juan dela Cruz Juan dela Cruz or Maria dela Cruz (feminized form) is the national personification of the Philippines, often used to represent the " Filipino everyman". He is usually depicted wearing the native '' salakot'' hat, barong tagalog, long pants, ...''. He also performs in mall shows. Filmography Television series Television shows Feature films Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Canillo, Izzy 2004 births Living people Star Magic personalities ABS-CBN people Star Circle Quest participants Filipino male child actors Filipino male television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isadore Sparber
Isadore Sparber (March 7, 1906 - August 29, 1958) was an American storyboard artist, writer, director and producer of animated films. He is best known for his work with Fleischer Studios and its successor, Famous Studios. When credited, his work appeared under varying versions of his name, including "Izzy Sparber," "I. Sparber," "Irving Sparber," and "Isidore Sparber" or "Isadore Sparber." Career Sparber worked for Fleischer Studios in the 1930s and early 1940s where much of his early work was uncredited. However, he was credited as a writer for several ''Superman (1940s cartoons), Superman'' cartoons (all with Seymour Kneitel), as well as the feature-length films ''Gulliver's Travels (1939 film), Gulliver's Travels'' and ''Mr. Bug Goes to Town''. He also wrote some Betty Boop cartoons, Color Classic cartoons and Popeye cartoons with no credit. Sparber was first mentioned in a Popeye cartoon as the namesake for a demolition company, Sparber Destruction Co., in the cartoon ''Quie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isadore Schwartz
Isadore "Corporal Izzy" Schwartz (July 23, 1900 – July 8, 1988) was an American boxer, who became recognized as the New York Boxing Commission's World Flyweight Champion from 1927 to 1929. His manager was Phil Bernstein. He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Though never having much of a knockout punch, in 115 professional bouts between 1922 and 1929, he scored 15 knockouts, 50 decisions, 12 draws, 8 no-decisions, and lost only 28 times. Early life Schwartz was born in New York's East Village on October 23, 1902, not far from the neighborhood of Jewish Lightweight Champion Benny Leonard Benny Leonard (born Benjamin Leiner; April 7, 1896 – April 18, 1947) was an American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ranked .... Both his parents died when he was two years old, and he was forced to spend the remainder of his youth in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Levene
Israel George "Izzy" Levene (May 1, 1885 – November 12, 1930) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Tennessee from 1907 to 1909 and at Wake Forest University in 1922, compiling a career record of 18–15–5. Player career Levene played college football at the University of Pennsylvania, and was named an All-American in 1905 and 1906. In 1905, Penn went 12–0–1. Levene was known for being a football player who worked hard to help out his team, as well as one of the first good pass catching ends. The forward pass was legalized for the 1906 season. Assistant coaching career Levene coached under head coach John Heisman at the University of Pennsylvania. Head coaching career During his three-year tenure at Tennessee, Levene compiled a 15–10–3 record. His best season came in 1907, when his team went 7–2–1. His worst season came in 1909, when his team went 1–6–2, with the one win coming against T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzy León
Isidoro León Becerra (January 4, 1911 – July 25, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945. The 34-year-old rookie was a native of Cruces, Cuba. León is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on June 21, 1945, in a home game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Shibe Park. He was the starting and losing pitcher in a 9–2 defeat. Cy Buker was the winning pitcher. León's final big league appearance was on September 16. He was released by Philadelphia on February 26, 1946. Season and career totals include 14 games pitched, 4 starts, 0 complete games, a 0–4 record with 4 games finished, 23 earned runs allowed in 38 innings, and an ERA of 5.35. In 1948, he played for the New York Cubans of the Negro National League. León died at the age of 91 in Miami, Florida Miami is a East Coast of the United States, coastal city in the U.S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzy Lang
Israel Alvin "Izzy" Lang (February 2, 1942 - October 10, 2008) was an American professional football running back who played for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 18th round of the 1964 NFL draft. He played for the Eagles from 1964–1968, and the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. He played college football at Tennessee State. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Lang was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 18th round (240th overall) of the 1964 NFL draft. He was mainly a backup during his first two seasons in the NFL, and he earned the starting running back job in 1966 NFL season. In the season-opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, Lang rushed for 65 yards on 16 carries. In week 2, he rushed for 114 yards on 16 attempts. Lang was named Most Valuable Player of the 1966 Playoff Bowl, even though he did not start in the game. The Eagles lost the game to the Baltimore Colts, 20–14. In 1968, Lang ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzy Katzman
Israel "Izzy" Katzman (April 30, 1917 – October 30, 2007) was an American sportswriter who worked with ''The News Journal'' for thirty-six years. Biography Katzman was born on April 30, 1917, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He started a career as a journalist and sportswriter in 1936, being hired by the local '' Harrisburg Patriot News''. He spent fourteen years with the ''Patriot News'' before being hired by Al Cartwright to work for the '' Journal–Every Evening'', now ''The News Journal'', as one of a three-man staff. He was awarded the Delaware Sportswriter of the Year award in 1962. He was given the award again in 1983, his thirty-third year with the newspaper. He retired in 1986, after thirty-six years with ''The News Journal'' and fifty years total as a journalist. He was given the Herm Reitzes Award, given to those with outstanding contributions to Delaware heritage, one year later. In 1993 Katzman was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame, part of the Delaware S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Isringhausen
Jason Derik Isringhausen ( born September 7, 1972) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He pitched in Major League Baseball from 1995 through 2012 for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Isringhausen was, with Bill Pulsipher and Paul Wilson (baseball), Paul Wilson, a member of "Generation K (baseball), Generation K", a group of highly regarded Mets prospects. Isringhausen proceeded to have a successful career as a relief pitcher, recording exactly 300 save club, 300 career saves. He was a two-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star and led the National League (baseball), National League in saves in 2004. Early life Isringhausen was born on September 7, 1972, in Brighton, Illinois, one of at least three children of Charles and Georgene Isringhausen. Isringhausen played catcher at Southwestern High School (Piasa, Illinois), Southwestern High School before being moved to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzy Iriekpen
Ezomo "Izzy" Iriekpen (born 14 May 1982) is an English former footballer who played as a defender. Club career West Ham United Born in Newham, London, Iriekpen joined West Ham United as a trainee in August 1998. He captained their FA Youth Cup-winning team of 1999 that included the likes of Michael Carrick and Joe Cole. On 10 January 1999, Iriekpen was set to make his debut for West Ham, becoming the club's youngest ever player in the process, in a 4–1 defeat away to Manchester United, however, the referee blew the full time whistle before Iriekpen had a chance to enter the field of play. After a knee injury, he joined East London neighbours Leyton Orient, managed by former Hammer Paul Brush on a six-week loan. On 22 October 2002, he made his professional debut in the first round of the season's Football League Trophy, at home to Peterborough United. In the 11th minute, he scored the first goal of a 3–2 victory. Four days later, he played his first game in The Footb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elliot Handler
Isadore Elliot Handler (April 9, 1916 – July 21, 2011) was an American inventor, business magnate, and the co-founder of Mattel. With his wife, Ruth Handler, he developed some of the biggest-selling toys in American history, including Barbie, Chatty Cathy, Creepy Crawlers, and Hot Wheels. Early life Isadore "Izzy" Elliot Handler was born to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, on April 9, 1916. Handler's parents were Ukrainian Jews who largely spoke Yiddish within their household. The family moved out of Chicago, and Handler grew up on the west side of Denver, Colorado.''Jewish Telegraph'': "The Eulogizer: Elliot Handler, Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzy Gomez (restaurateur)
Isadore Gomez (died June 21, 1944, in Alameda, California, at the age of 68) was a Portuguese immigrant, chef and restaurateur in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, California. In 1943, he was recognized by ''LIFE'' magazine as one of San Francisco's more colorful characters. Gomez left his home in Portugal when he was 18 and made his way to San Francisco. According to his obituary, he arrived in the city penniless, and "friends said his unrecorded charities had kept him that way". He landed his first job as a "swamper" in a local gin-joint on the infamous Barbary Coast. He managed to save enough to buy a small bar at 848 Pacific Avenue. During Prohibition, with his Isadore Gomez' Café, he became known as the city's most beloved violator of the Volstead Act. In 1933, he served a 30-day jail term for bootlegging. Ten years later, in February 1943, Gomez received a presidential pardon. One of Gomez's great fans was the Armenian-American writer William Saroyan. His fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
