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Mookie (other)
Mookie, Mooki or Mooky may refer to: People * Mookie Betts (born 1992), American Major League Baseball player * Michael Blaiklock (born 1969), American actor and writer * Mookie Blaylock (born 1967), American former National Basketball Association player * Mooky Greidinger (born 1952), Israeli businessman, CEO of Cineworld * Shmuel Katz (politician) (1914-2008), Israeli writer, historian and journalist, Zionist and member of Irgun, nicknamed "Mooki" * Derrell Mitchell (born 1971), American football coach and player * Michael Moore (offensive lineman) (born 1976), American football player * Mookie Salaam (born 1990), American sprinter * Mookie Singerman, member of the band Genghis Tron * Michael Terracciano, webcomic artist and author * Darryl Watkins (born 1984), American basketball player * Mookie Wilson (born 1956), American baseball player * Thabo Mooki (born 1974), South African footballer * Mooky the Clown, stage name of Laci Endresz Jr. who performs at Blackpool Tower Circ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mookie Betts
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. He is an eight-time All-Star, a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner, a six-time Gold Glove Award recipient, a three-time World Series champion, and was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League in 2018. He is also second in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among active position players, behind Mike Trout. Internationally, Betts represents the United States. Betts was drafted by the Red Sox in 2011, and made his MLB debut in the 2014 season, splitting time between second base and the outfield. He became the Red Sox center fielder in 2014, before moving to right field in 2016. After six seasons with Boston, he was traded to the Dodgers in 2020 and later signed a 12-year, $365 million extension with the team through the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mookie Wilson
William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson (born February 9, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach who played for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays over 12 major league seasons. He is best remembered as the Met who hit the ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner's legs in the bottom of the 10th inning of game six of the 1986 World Series. A switch hitter with excellent speed, his positive attitude and hustle immediately endeared him to a Mets fan base with precious few stars to root for when he first came up in the early s. He was enshrined in the New York Mets Hall of Fame in . Early life Born in Bamberg, South Carolina, William Hayward Wilson was nicknamed ''Mookie'' as a small child. He pitched for the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Red Raiders baseball team under coach David Horton. College In the mid-s, South Carolina State University, a program located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and near Wilson's hometown, discontinued its basebal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do The Right Thing
''Do the Right Thing'' is a 1989 American comedy-drama film produced, written and directed by Spike Lee. It stars Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and Samuel L. Jackson and is the feature film debut of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez. The story explores a Brooklyn neighborhood's simmering racial tension between its African-American residents and the Italian-American owners of a local pizzeria, culminating in tragedy and violence on a hot summer's day. ''Do the Right Thing'' premiered in the 42nd Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 1989, and was released in the United States on June 30, 1989, by Universal Pictures. A critical and commercial success, the film received accolades, including Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (for Aiello's portrayal of Sal, the pizzeria owner). In 1999, it was selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, citing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooki River
Mooki River, a perennial stream that is part of the Namoi catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Northern Tablelands district of New South Wales, Australia. The river starts at the junction of Omaleah Creek and Phillips Creek, and forms below the Liverpool Range, south-west of Quirindi, and flows generally west of north, joined by three minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Namoi River north-east of Gunnedah; descending over its course. The towns of Quirindi and Werris Creek lie within the basin of the Mooki River, much of which is prime agricultural land. Little natural vegetation remains in the plains but river gums and other trees grow on the banks of the Mooki River. The Kamilaroi Highway and the North-west railway line cross the Mooki River near Breeza. History The earliest recorded exploration of this area is that of John Oxley and his party travelling through here in August 1818. 'Mooki' was the name given to the river ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooki (singer)
Danny Niv (; born March 2, 1975, in Rishon LeZion, Israel), better known as Mooki () is an Israeli singer and rapper, best known as the frontman for the Israeli hip hop/punk act Shabak Samech between 1992 and 2000, and again since 2007. He is also a successful solo artist. In Shabak Samech, he was also known by the nickname Mookie D, given him due to the resemblance of his voice to the voice of Mike D of the Beastie Boys. Biography Born Daniel Neyburger (), Mooki became a musician at the age of 17, when he formed the hip hop act Shabak Samech with a group of friends. The band proved successful among Israeli youth and sold thousands of records. The band was active from 1992 until 2000, releasing three studio albums and one live album. The band reunited in 2007 for a short tour across Israel and a new album. After the disbandment of Shabak Samech in 2000, Mooki went on to a successful solo career, in collaboration with his Shabak Samech co-member Piloni (Danny Kark). Mooki's firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Buck Short
One Buck Short (OBS) are a Malaysian punk rock / pop punk band from Kuala Lumpur. Known for their energetic live performances, the band built a legion of fans across Asia following their first release, the 2003 EP titled "Where's The Mouse?!". Following a series of support tours for everyone from My Chemical Romance to Fall Out Boy, the band, which celebrates their 20th anniversary in 2023, is still one of the biggest rock acts in the region (South East Asia). Summary In 2008, One Buck Short released their debut album ''Halal & Loving It''. It produced the hit singles "Fast Times", "Kelibat Korupsi" and "Khayalan Masa". With producer/arranger Greg Henderson at the helm, it was hailed by many as one of the best locally produced Malaysian rock albums ever. The band went on to open for acts including Fall Out Boy (in Singapore), Panic! At the Disco, My Chemical Romance and Good Charlotte. The band was the only Malaysian act billed for the inaugural SingFest in 2007 and also perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooky The Clown
Laci Endresz Jr. (born 28 July 1974) is an English circus performer who performs as the circus clown Mooky the Clown. He has been the main clown at the Blackpool Tower Circus since 1999. Background Endresz was born in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. His father, Laci Endresz Sr., was born in Hungary and is the director of the Tower Circus at Blackpool Tower, a position he has held since 1992. Seven generations of his family have performed in the circus on his father's side and nine generations on his mother's side. He made his first appearance as a clown in a circus at the age of four. Career Early career In 1985, Endresz won a bronze medal as a juggler at the Cirque Mondial de Demain Festival in Paris, France. In 1987, at the age of 12, he performed at the 12th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo with his sister Kate, juggling with nunchucks, five and seven rings, four and five clubs, three then five balls and finishing his act with five fire torches. He has worke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
