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Foley, Thomas Stephen

(Encyclopedia) Foley, Thomas Stephen, 1929–2013, U.S. congressman, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1989–95), b. Spokane, Wash. A lawyer, he was elected to the U.S. House of…

Ingram, Arthur Foley Winnington

(Encyclopedia) Ingram, Arthur Foley WinningtonIngram, Arthur Foley Winningtonĭngˈgrəm [key], 1858–1946, English prelate, bishop of London (1901–39). He was a lifelong leader in social work in London'…

James Bradford FOLEY, Congress, IN (1807-1886)

FOLEY, James Bradford, a Representative from Indiana; born near Dover, Mason County, Ky., October 18, 1807; received a limited schooling; employed on a flatboat on the Mississippi River in…

Mark A. FOLEY, Congress, FL (1954)

FOLEY, Mark A., a Representative from Florida; born in Newton, Middlesex County, Mass., September 8, 1954; graduated Lake Worth High School, Lake Worth, Fla.; attended Palm Beach Community…

Thomas Stephen FOLEY, Congress, WA (1929)

FOLEY, Thomas Stephen, a Representative from Washington; born in Spokane, Wash., March 6, 1929; graduated from Gonzaga High School, Spokane, Wash., 1946; A.B., University of Washington,…

Jack Brabham

Born: Apr. 2, 1926Australian auto racer 3-time Formula One champion (1959-60,66); 14 career wins; member of the Hall of Fame.

Jack Dempsey

Born: June 24, 1895Boxer world heavyweight champion from 1919-26; lost title to Gene Tunney, then lost “Long Count” rematch in 1927 when he floored Tunney in 7th round but failed to retreat to…

Jack Johnson

Born: Mar. 31, 1878Boxer controversial heavyweight champion (1908-15) and 1st black to hold title; defeated Tommy Burns for crown at age 30; fled to Europe in 1913 after Mann Act conviction; lost…

Jack Kramer

Born: Aug. 1, 1921Tennis Wimbledon singles champ 1947; U.S. champ 1946-47; promoter and Open pioneer.

Jack Lambert

Born: July 8, 1952Football LB 6-time All-Pro (1975-76,79-82); led Pittsburgh to 4 Super Bowl titles.