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Larry Smith (other)
Larry Smith may refer to: Entertainment *Larry Smith (puppeteer) (1938–2018), producer of children's programming and creator of the ''Larry Smith Puppets'' troupe *Larry R. Smith (born 1943), American professor, novelist, poet *Larry Smith (musician) (born 1944), British drummer *Larry E. Smith (born 1945), Canadian musician, composer, recording artist *Larry Smith (producer) (1952–2014), American record producer *Larry Smith (editor) (born 1968), editor of ''Smith Magazine'' and co-author of ''Six Word Memoirs'' *Larry Smith (cinematographer), British cinematographer *Larry Smith, fictional parent character in ''Wee Sing: The Best Christmas Ever!'' Politics *Larry G. Smith (politician) (1914–1992), member of the Ohio House of Representatives *Larry Smith (trade unionist) (1923–2005), British trade union leader *Larry Smith (Canadian politician) (born 1951), Canadian senator, Canadian football player, president of the Montreal Alouettes Sports *Larry Smith (American footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (puppeteer)
Larry Smith (June 23, 1938 – February 19, 2018) was an American puppeteer and producer of children's programming in the Cincinnati area since 1957. His most notable work was a popular afternoon puppet/cartoon show airing on WXIX Television. Smith was raised in Dayton, Ohio. At the age of five he began a lifelong fascination with puppets, learning to make them at home using items around the house as store-bought materials were expensive. He made his television debut in 1952, and he began his professional career two years later at WHIO-TV, WHIO television. After high school Smith attended Ohio State University and the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. In 1955 Smith met Burr Tillstrom, creator of the ''Kukla, Fran and Ollie'' show. In 1957 Smith auditioned for, and won a part on ''The Uncle Al Show''; officially he served on WCPO's art department, but he performed puppets. Smith was with ''The Uncle Al Show'' for six years. Smith achieved his greatest fame by the late 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (racing Driver)
Larry Grayson Smith (June 2, 1940 – August 12, 1973) was an American professional stock car racing driver. He made his debut in the 1971 World 600 in the #92 Ford, finishing 22nd. He would go on to run three more races that year, acquiring one top-ten finish. In 1972, he was named the first NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year, running 23 races and posting seven top-ten finishes. The next year, Morris H. Keen, a pit crew member and former gas man for Donnie Allison, went to Carling Black Label in Atlanta, talked to the President of the Atlanta office and acquired a sponsorship for Larry Smith. Later that year, while running the Talladega 500, Smith spun his 1971 Mercury on lap 14 and slapped the Turn 1 retaining wall.''Larry Smith Killed In Race Crash'', Atlanta Daily World, August 16, 1973, pg. 9. His car suffered minor damage, which the crew was preparing to repair. However, during the ensuing caution flag, members of Smith's pit crew surprisingly discovered that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrie Smith
Lawrie Smith (born 19 February 1956) is a British sailor. He won a bronze medal in the soling class at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994 ... with Robert Cruikshank and Ossie Stewart. He was the skipper of various yachts at the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989–90, 1993–94 and 1997–98. He was the Overall Winner of the Henri Lloyd 'Outstanding Act of Seamanship' Award at the 1989–90 Whitbread Round the World Race . References External links * * * 1956 births Living people British male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Great Britain Olympic bronze medallists for Great Britain Olympic medalists in sailing Sailors at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Soling Sailors at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Soling Med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurie Smith
Laurie Smith (born June 21, 1952) was the first female county sheriff in the history of California. She was the 28th sheriff of Santa Clara County, California, serving from 1998 until her early retirement in 2022, before the end of jury deliberations in her civil trial. She was found guilty of corruption and willful misconduct. Early life and education Laurie Smith is a native of Michigan, where she lived until completion of high school. In 1969 she relocated to San Jose, California, for college and to begin her law enforcement career. Smith has a bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice from San Jose State University and a master's degree in Business Management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is a graduate of the California Command College and of the FBI National Academy and the FBNational Executive Institute Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff: 1973–1998 Smith began her career at the Sheriff's Office in 1973, working as a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Smith (other)
Lauren Smith is the name of: * Lauren Smith (football manager), football coach * Lauren Smith (badminton) (born 1991), British badminton player * Lauren Smith (cricketer) (born 1996), Australian cricket player * Lauren Smith (swimmer), who competed for Great Britain at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships * Lauren Ashley Smith, American writer, producer, and comedian * Lauren Lee Smith (born 1980), Canadian actress * Lauren Spencer-Smith, Canadian singer-songwriter * Lauren "Betty" Smith, the mother of Blythe Baxter in ''Littlest Pet Shop'' (2012 TV series) See also * Lawrence Smith (other) *Larry Smith (other) * Laura Smith (other) *Loren A. Smith, American judge * Lorrain Smith (other) *Laurie Smith Laurie Smith (born June 21, 1952) was the first female county sheriff in the history of California. She was the 28th sheriff of Santa Clara County, California, serving from 1998 until her early retirement in 2022, before the end of jur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrence Smith (other)
Lawrence or Laurence Smith may refer to: People * J. Lawrence Smith (chemist) (1818–1883), American chemist * J. Lawrence Smith (New York politician) (1816–1889), New York lawyer, assemblyman, district attorney, county judge * Laurence D. Smith (born 1950), American psychologist and academic * Laurence Dwight Smith (1895–1952), American author * Lawrence Beall Smith, American painter, illustrator, sculptor and lithographer * Lawrence G. Smith, American physician * Lawrence H. Smith (1892–1958), US Representative from Wisconsin * Lawrence J. Smith (born 1941), US Representative from Florida * Lawrence Leighton Smith (1936–2013), American conductor and pianist * Lawrence Smith (cricketer) (born 1964), English cricketer * Lawrence Smith (footballer, born 1878) (1878–1912), English footballer * Lawrence Smith (soccer) (born 1985), American soccer player * Lawrence Smith (MP) (1515/16 – 1582), Member of Parliament for City of Chester, England * Lawrence Smith (South Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (linebacker)
Lawrence Abell Smith (born February 7, 1965) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky (UK, UKY, or U of K) is a Public University, public Land-grant University, land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Larry 1965 births Living people American football linebackers Kentucky Wildcats football players Houston Oilers players NFL replacement players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (defensive Tackle)
Larry Smith Jr. (born December 4, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Green Bay Packers during his career. He attended Charlton County High school where he played with teammate Champ Bailey. They were both drafted in the 1999 NFL draft The 1999 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 17–18, 1999, at the Theater at M .... References External linksNFL.com player page 1974 births Living people People from Kingsland, Georgia Players of American football from Camden County, Georgia American football defensive tackles Florida State Seminoles football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Green Bay Packers players Valley Forge Military Academy Trojans football players 20th-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (basketball, Born 1968)
__NOTOC__ Larry Smith (born June 4, 1968) is an American former basketball player. High school career At the conclusion of his senior year, Smith was a unanimous All-State pick while playing for Alton High School. He was named Co- News-Gazette Player of the Year with former University of Illinois great Nick Anderson. Smith was also named MVP in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-Star game. Smith was also named a Street and Smith All-American at the conclusion of his senior year at Alton. During his high school playing time, Smith averaged 24.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 4.1 steals per game in his senior season. College career 1986-87 season As a freshman, Smith appeared in 20 games while averaging 5.4 minutes. He totaled 38 points and dished out 16 assists. 1987-88 season During Smith's sophomore season, his playing time jumped to nearly 13 minutes per game, including five starts out of the 20 games he played. Amazingly, Smith played only 18 min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (basketball, Born 1958)
Larry Smith (born January 18, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'8" forward/center from Alcorn State University, Smith spent 13 seasons (1980–1993) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing for the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. Smith, nicknamed "Mr. Mean", received NBA All-Rookie Team Honors in 1981, and would become one of the best rebounders of the 1980s. He had career averages of 9.2 rebounds and 25.9 minutes per game. Smith was affectionally nicknamed and known as "Mr. Mean" throughout his career, especially during his time with the Warriors, due to the stark contrast between him being nice and soft-spoken off the court but always with a serious demeanor and angry scowl on the court while grabbing a rebound. Smith's popularity in Golden State and Houston led to local fan clubs who would attend games wearing hard hats holding up a sign saying "Larry's Local 13". At the end of his career, Smith earne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Smith (running Back)
William Lawrence Smith (born September 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s and 1970s. Smith played college football for the Florida Gators, earning All-American honors. He was a first-round pick in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins of the NFL. Early life Smith was born in 1947 in Tampa, Florida,Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players Larry Smith Retrieved July 9, 2010. and attended Thomas Richard Robinson High School in Tampa. As a junior in 1963, Smith was the star running back on the Robinson Knights high school football team, and led his team to Florida's first-ever state championship football game before losing to the Coral Gables Cavaliers 16–14.Katherine Smith, Tampa Bay's All-Century Team: No. 29 Larry Smith", ''The Tampa Tribune'' (November 28, 1999). Retrieved May 20, 2010. He fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |