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Grover (given Name)
Grover is a masculine given name. Origin Grover first became popular as a given name in the United States during the 1880s and 1890s, mirroring the popularity of President of the United States, President Grover Cleveland, part of a long-standing American trend of naming babies after presidents. Cleveland's official given name was Stephen; he was named after Stephen Grover, a former minister at the church his parents attended. However, from childhood, Cleveland's friends addressed him by his middle name instead, and so what was originally the Grover (surname), surname Grover became a given name. According to Social Security Administration data, the given name Grover increased in frequency by 850 per 100,000 births in the United States between November 1883 and November 1884 (the month when Cleveland won 1884 United States presidential election, his first presidential election), and spiked again after he won the 1892 United States presidential election, 1892 election. It later declined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of The United States
The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the Federal government of the United States#Executive branch, executive branch of the Federal government of the United States, federal government and is the Powers of the president of the United States#Commander-in-chief, commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789. While presidential power has ebbed and flowed over time, the presidency has played an increasing role in American political life since the beginning of the 20th century, carrying over into the 21st century with some expansions during the presidencies of Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Presidency of George W. Bush, George W. Bush. In modern times, the president is one of the world's most powerful political figures and the leader of the world's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Norquist
Grover Glenn Norquist (born October 19, 1956) is an American political activist and anti-tax advocate who is founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, an organization that opposes all tax increases. A Republican, he is the primary promoter of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a pledge signed by lawmakers who agree to oppose increases in marginal income tax rates for individuals and businesses, and net reductions or eliminations of deductions and credits without a matching reduced tax rate. Prior to the November 2012 election, the pledge was signed by 95% of all Republican members of Congress and all but one of the candidates running for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Early life and education Norquist was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania and grew up in Weston, Massachusetts. He is the son of Carol (née Lutz) and Warren Elliott Norquist, a vice president of Polaroid Corporation, and is of Swedish ancestry. His younger brother, David Norquist, has served in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Klemmer
Grover Haines Klemmer Jr. (March 16, 1921 – August 23, 2015) was an American sprinter, college football player and coach, and National Football League (NFL) official. At the University of California, he lettered in football, basketball and track. He was called the "golden boy" for the Golden Bears. In 1941, Klemmer set the world record for the 400 metres, running 46.0 around a single turn at the University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field on June 29, 1941. Two weeks earlier, he anchored the Bears mile relay team to a world record in 3:09.4, edging out the University of Southern California team anchored by Hubie Kerns (who also was second in Philadelphia) by reportedly 4 inches (10 cm). Five minutes later, he was informed of the death of his father, Grover Klemmer, Sr. earlier that day. Klemmer was the USA National Champion at 440 yards in 1940 at age 19 and again in 1941, representing the San Francisco Olympic Club. Klemmer played for the 1945 Great Lakes Navy Bluej ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Froese
Grover Alexander "Moose" Froese (February 14, 1916 – July 20, 1982) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League during 1952 and 1953. He later worked as a baseball scout. Career Froese umpired in the American League in and . He also umpired in the Eastern League, International League, and the American Association. After his umpiring career, Froese served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies. Personal life Froese served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. Death Froese died in Bay Shore, New York Bay Shore is a Hamlet (New York), hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Administrative divisions of New York#Town, Town of Islip, New York, United States. It is situated on the South Shore (Long Island), South Shore of Long Island, adjo ... in 1982. References 1916 births 1982 deaths Major League Baseball umpires Philadelphia Phillies scouts Baseball people from New York (state) Burials at Calverton National Cemetery Spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Resinger
Grover S. Resinger (October 20, 1915 – January 11, 1986) was an American coach in Major League Baseball during the 1960s and 1970s. Previously, he was a minor league third baseman and manager. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, the , Resinger batted and threw right-handed. As a player, Resinger peaked at the Class A1 level (equivalent to Double-A today) with the Little Rock Travelers (1941 and 1946) of the Southern Association. He began his managerial career in 1947 as skipper (and third baseman) of the Pensacola Fliers of the Class B Southeastern League, but he was released as manager on June 14 with a 28–31 record. He remained in the league, but strictly as a third baseman, with the Meridian, Mississippi-based Meridian Peps through 1949. During his 11-year minor league playing career, Resinger batted over .300 six times. After spending the 1950s out of organized baseball, Resinger returned to the game in 1960 as a coach with the Houston Buffaloes of the Triple-A American As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Seitz
Grover Pinckney Seitz (1907 – February 1, 1957) was a Minor League Baseball player well known for his long and storied tenure. He played from 1929 to 1933, from 1939 to 1942, from 1945 to 1947 and in 1953, when he was 45 years old. He spent a large portion of his career in the West Texas–New Mexico League, where he served as a player-manager A player–coach (also playing coach, captain–coach, or player–manager) is a member of a sports team who simultaneously holds both playing and coaching duties. Player–coaches may be head coaches or assistant coaches, and they may make chang .... Seven seasons he hit over .300, with a high of .395 with the Clovis Pioneers in 1942. Overall, he appeared in 1,148 games, hitting around .315. He managed from 1939 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1956, skippering the Pampa Plainsmen (1939), Pampa Oilers (1940, 1946–1951, 1955–1956) and Clovis Pioneers (1941–1942, 1951–1954). He led his teams to 10 playoff appearances in his 15-year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Malone
John Grover Malone (November 12, 1895 – December 11, 1950) was a player in the National Football League. Biography Malone was born on November 12, 1895, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on December 11, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana. Career Malone played with the Chicago Tigers during the 1920 NFL season. He would split the following season between the Green Bay Packers and the Rock Island Independents. After a season away from the NFL, he played with the Akron Pros during the 1923 NFL season. He coached Loyola Academy to a 7-1-1 record in 1920 and a 5-1-2 record in 1921. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame du Lac (known simply as Notre Dame; ; ND) is a Private university, private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1842 by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Cathol .... References 1895 births 1950 deaths Players of American football from Chicago Chicago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Washabaugh
Grover Cleveland "Pappy" Washabaugh (September 21, 1892 – March 16, 1973) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Westminster College from 1937 to 1942, during which time he compiled a 16–26–6 record, and the head basketball coach from 1937 to 1956, during which time he compiled a 296–129 record.Football Media Guide (PDF), p. 42, Westminster College, 2009. Biography Washabaugh's first coaching experience came at Woodlawn High School in , where he mentored the basketball team and taught physical education. He then coached at South Hills ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Hartley
Grover Allen Hartley (July 2, 1888 – October 19, 1964) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants (1911–13, 1924–26), St. Louis Terriers (1914–15), St. Louis Browns (1916–17, 1934), Boston Red Sox (1927) and Cleveland Indians (1930). Hartley batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Osgood, Indiana. In a 14-season career, Hartley was a .268 hitter with three home runs and 144 RBI in 569 games played. Hartley was a catcher with good defensive skills as he took responsibility for getting the most out of his pitchers, and worked hard at ensuring their success. He debuted with the New York Giants in 1911, appearing in part of three seasons. In 1914 he jumped to the outlaw Federal League, becoming a regular with the St. Louis Terriers for the next two years, and later shared catching tenures for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and new stints with the Giants and Browns, retiring at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Gilmore (baseball)
Ernest Grover Gilmore (November 1, 1888 – November 25, 1919) was an American professional baseball player who played right fielder from through in the Federal League. Listed at and , he batted and threw left-handed. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gilmore started his Minor leagues career in 1910 with the Denver Grizzlies, playing for them one year before joining the San Francisco Seals (1912), Buffalo Bisons (1912) and Fort Wayne Railroaders (1914). Then, in 1914 he joined the Kansas City Packers of the outlaw Federal League. Gilmore became a regular outfielder for the Packers during the last two seasons of the league. He was solid in his season debut, batting a .287 average with 23 stolen bases, driving in 32 runs while scoring 91 more. His only negative was that he became the first rookie batter to log 100 strikeouts in a single season, whiffing 108 times. No rookie until Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Dick Allen in 1964 would up 100 strikeouts with a higher batting ave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Baichley
Grover Cleveland Baichley (December 10, 1889 – June 28, 1956) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns of the American League in 1914. Early life and career Baichley was born on December 10, 1889, in Toledo, Illinois, the son of John W. Baichley and Minnie Darling Baichley. He was named after President Grover Cleveland, who was in the final year of his first term in office when Baichley was born. He began playing baseball for clubs in Mattoon and Shelbyville, Illinois, in the early 1910s before he enlisted in the United States Army in 1911. While serving in the Philippines, he played for military baseball teams from 1912 to 1914. During a game on March 7, 1914, he faced the 24th Infantry Regiment team that included future Baseball Hall of Famers Oscar Charleston and Bullet Rogan, and allowed only two hits against the team. After his discharge in 1914, he began his professional baseball career with the Champaign Velvets of the Illinois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Grover Cleveland Alexander (February 26, 1887 – November 4, 1950), nicknamed "Old Pete" and "Alexander the Great", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1911 through 1930 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals. In 1938, Alexander was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Early life Alexander was born in Elba, Nebraska, one of eight children born to William Alexander and Martha "Maggie" Cootey. His father was a Democrat, and Alexander was born during the first term of President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, so his parents named him for Cleveland. Alexander attended the schools of Elba and St. Paul, and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1909. After completing his education, Alexander was employed digging postholes for the Howard County Telephone Company. Alexander played semi-professional baseball in his youth, signing his first professional contract at age 20 in 1907 for $50 per month ($ in current dollar terms). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
