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News Archive
January 2012
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Key Figures of Baseball Integration
January 31, 2012 by Leila TahaBaseball, American's national past-time, has a complicated history. Like much of American society in the 1940s, professional baseball was originally segregated, with whites playing in the Major Leagues and African-Americans in the Negro League. But after...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Larry Doby
Baseball Player, Coach / 1923 - 2003
Baseball player Larry Doby was the second African American player in the major leagues and first in the American League when he joined the Cleveland Indians.
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Satchel Paige
Baseball Player / 1906 - 1982
Legendary pitcher Satchel Paige became the oldest player to join Major League baseball, with a career that spanned 40 years.
- In these groups:
- Baseball Nicknames
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Black Athletes
Willie Mays
Baseball Player / 1931 -
Willie Mays played professional baseball for the Giants and the Mets. He was one of the best batters and fielders at the time.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Branch Rickey
Civil Rights Activist, Business Leader / 1881 - 1965
Branch Rickey was an innovative baseball executive known for his groundbreaking 1945 decision to bring Jackie Robinson into the major leagues, thereby breaking the color barrier.
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Who Am I? Rock Heroes Edition
January 25, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatWith legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen celebrating a birthday this week and his band gearing up for its reunion tour, we're loading up our playlist with our favorite...
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Photo of the Week: In Good Company
January 30, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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- In these groups:
- Black Comedians
- Celebrity Enlistees
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Bill Cosby
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Television Producer / 1937 -
Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor and producer, who has played a major role in the development of more positive portrayal of African-Americans on television.
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Actors
- EGOT Winners
- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
Rita Moreno
Actress / 1931 -
Rita Moreno is a Puetro Rican actress, of West Side Story (1961) fame, who throughout her career has broken new ground for Latinos in entertainment.
- In these groups:
- Screen Presidents
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Aviators
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Jackson Pollock
January 26, 2012 by Leila TahaNicknamed "Jack the Dripper" for his technique of dripping paint over a canvas on the floor, Jackson Pollock is one of the most celebrated American artists in...
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- Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Scorpios
Lee Krasner
Painter / 1908 - 1984
Modernist abstract painter and collage artist Lee Krasner, wife of Jackson Pollock, created the Little Image painting series and the multimedia collage "Milkweed."
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Photo of the Week: Cliffhanger
January 23, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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Turning 50 in 2012
January 26, 2012 by Leila TahaBelieve it or not, even celebrities get older, despite the nips and tucks. A whole group of energetic, famous individuals are turning 50 this year. You might be surprised to learn that Paula Abdul, Jeff Dunham, Tom Cruise, and Anthony Kiedis were all...
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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- Country Legends
- Musical Metamorphoses
- Contemporary Country Stars
Garth Brooks
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1962 -
Country singer Garth Brooks has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Bo Jackson
Baseball Player, Football Player / 1962 -
Bo Jackson came to fame in the 1980s as a multitalented athlete, who excelled in baseball, football, and track at an early age.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Jon Stewart
Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -
Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.
