|
Neal Lux
Neal (Neil) is a given masculine, and sometimes feminine name and surname of the Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion". As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite the meaning of Neal in the context of a surname as meaning champion. Surname * Abbie Neal (1918–2004), American country music entertainer *Adam Neal (born 1990), English rugby league player * Alice B. Neal (1828–1863), American writer *Arthur Neal (1903–1982), English footballer *Blaine Neal (born 1978), American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball *Bob Neal (Atlanta sportscaster) (born 1942), American sports broadcaster *Bob Neal (Cleveland sportscaster) (1916–1983), American sports broadcaster * Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil
Neil is a masculine name of Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish ''Niall'' which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion".. As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite the meaning of Neil in the context of a surname as meaning "champion". Origins The Gaelic name was adopted by the Vikings and taken to Iceland as ''Njáll'' (see Nigel). From Iceland it went via Norway, Denmark, and Normandy to England. The name also entered Northern England and Yorkshire directly from Ireland, and from Norwegian settlers. ''Neal'' or ''Neall'' is the Middle English form of ''Nigel''. As a first name, during the Middle Ages, the Gaelic name of Irish origins was popular in Ireland and later Scotland. During the 20th century ''Neil'' began to be used in England and Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Neal
Sir Eric James Neal (born 3 June 1924) is an Australian retired academic administrator, banker, and manufacturing executive. He is a former Commissioner of Sydney (1987–1988), Governor of South Australia (1996–2001) and Chancellor of Flinders University (2002–2010). Career Neal trained as an engineer at the South Australian School of Mines (now part of the University of South Australia), and became a successful businessman. The peak of his career was fourteen years as CEO of Boral. He was also a Director of John Fairfax Holdings, BHP, Coca-Cola Amatil and AMP and Chairperson of Westpac and Atlas Copco Australia. In 1984, Neal was listed as one of Australia's 125 best remunerated business executives by ''Australian Business'' magazine. In 1992, journalist Andrew Cornell described him as a "tough, frequently autocratic businessman." Neal has chaired various government advisory bodies and served as National Chairman, Duke of Edinburgh's Award (1984–92), President of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Neal
Matthew Stephen Phillip Neal (born 20 December 1966) is a British motor racing driver. Neal is a triple BTCC Champion having won the British Touring Car Championship in 2005, 2006 and 2011. Neal is also a record 6 time BTCC Independents Champion having won the title in 1993 British Touring Car Championship, 1993, 1995 British Touring Car Championship, 1995, 1999 British Touring Car Championship, 1999, 2000 British Touring Car Championship, 2000, 2005 British Touring Car Championship, 2005 and 2005 British Touring Car Championship, 2006. He is also a race winner in the European Touring Car Championship. He is tall, making him almost entirely unable to race single-seaters. He is also the Group Marketing Director at Rimstock, the alloy wheel manufacturer founded by his father Steve. Career Early years Born in Stourbridge, Neal started out in Motocross but moved into cars in 1988, driving in the Ford Fiesta XR2i category. He was the British Group N Champion in 1990 and 1991. He als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorenzo Neal
Lorenzo LaVonne Neal (born December 27, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Neal played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, he was also a member of the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tennessee Titans, the Cincinnati Bengals, the San Diego Chargers, the Baltimore Ravens and the Oakland Raiders. Considered one of the best blocking fullbacks in NFL history, Neal blocked for a 1,000-plus-yard running back in 11 straight seasons from 1997 to 2007. Early life Neal attended Lemoore High School in Lemoore, California and was a letterman in football and wrestling. He set many rushing records for the Lemoore Tigers football team, including having over 2,000 rushing yards in a season. In wrestling, Neal was a state champion his sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Neal
Larry Neal or Lawrence Neal (September 5, 1937 – January 6, 1981) was an American writer, poet, critic and academic. He was a notable scholar of African-American theater, well known for his contributions to the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He was a major influence in both New York City, New York and Chicago, pushing for black culture to focus less on integration with White culture, rather than celebrating its differences within an equally important and meaningful artistic and political field, thus celebrating Black heritage. Biography Neal was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Woodie and Maggie Neal, who had five sons. Neal's parents had a strong influence on his later works. His father had less than a high school education but was "exceptionally well-read" and his mother instilled in him a love of the arts. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1956. He later graduated from Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) in 1961 with a degree in histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Neal
Kenny Neal (born October 14, 1957), is an American blues guitar player, singing, singer, and band member. Neal was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raful Neal, and he comes from a musical family. He has often performed with his brothers in his band. Career Neal preserves the blues sound of his native south Louisiana, as befits someone who learned from Slim Harpo, Buddy Guy, and his father, harmonica player Raful Neal. In 1987, Neal cut his debut album for the Florida record producer Bob Greenlee — an updated swamp feast initially marketed on King Snake Records as ''Bio on the Bayou''. Alligator Records picked it up the following year, retitling it ''Big News from Baton Rouge!!'' In 1991, he proved to be a talented actor in the Broadway theatre, Broadway production of the folk music, folk Musical theatre, musical ''Mule Bone'' (by Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston), singing numbers written by Taj Mahal (musician), Taj Mahal. Neal has played with blues stars i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keanu Neal
Keanu Neal (born July 26, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Early life Neal attended South Sumter High School in Bushnell, Florida. He began playing as a linebacker before being switched to safety. As a junior, he tallied 151 tackles, 4 interceptions, one of which he returned 20 yards for a touchdown, as well as four forced fumbles, five pass deflections and one offensive touchdown as a goal-line fullback. He received All-conference and All-state honors. As a senior, he had over 70 tackles and four interceptions. He committed to the University of Florida to play college football under head coach Will Muschamp. College career As a true freshman in 2013, he appeared in all 12 games as a reserve player, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Neal
Joseph H. Neal (August 31, 1950 – February 14, 2017) was an American politician. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Carolina General Assembly. It consists of 124 representatives elected to two-year terms at the same time as U.S. congressional elections. Unlike many legislatures, seatin ... from the 70th District, serving from 1993 until his death in 2017. He was a member of the Democratic party. He died on February 14, 2017, at the age of 66. References External links * 1950 births 2017 deaths People from Hopkins, South Carolina Benedict College alumni Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School alumni Pittsburgh Theological Seminary alumni Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives African-American state legislators in South Carolina 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly 20th-century African-American politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Neal (other)
John Neal (1793–1876) was an American writer, critic, and activist John Neal may also refer to: * John R. Neal (1836–1889), American politician * John Randolph Neal Jr. (1876–1959), American lawyer * John Neal (British politician) (1889–1962), British judge and politician * John Neal (Welsh footballer) (1899–1965), Welsh international footballer * John Neal (cricketer) (1926–2012), English cricketer * John Neal (footballer, born 1932) (1932–2014), English football player and manager * John Neal (businessman) Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is a insurance and reinsurance market located in London, England. Unlike most of its competitors in the industry, it is not an insurance company; rather, Lloyd's is a corporate body gover ..., British insurance executive, chief executive of Lloyd's of London * John Neal (footballer, born 1966), English football player for Millwall and Barnet See also * John Baldwin Neil (1842–1902), governor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Neal
Boston is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1975 by Tom Scholz. The band's core members include multi-instrumentalist, founder and leader Scholz, who played the majority of instruments on the band's 1976 self-titled debut album, and original lead vocalist Brad Delp, among a number of other musicians who varied from album to album. Boston experienced significant commercial success during the 1970s and 1980s. Their best-known songs include "More Than a Feeling", " Peace of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Rock and Roll Band", " Smokin'", " Don't Look Back", " A Man I'll Never Be", "Hitch a Ride", "Party", "Amanda" and " Feelin' Satisfied". The band has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 31 million units sold in the United States, of which 17 million were the band's debut album and seven million copies of the band's second studio album, '' Don't Look Back'' (1978), placing the group at #63 amongst the world's best-selling music artists. Alt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Neal (other)
James Neal may refer to: * James F. Neal (1929–2010), Watergate prosecutor * James G. Neal, American librarian * James Neal (ice hockey) (born 1987), NHL hockey player * Jim Neal (1930–2011), NBA basketball player * James Neal (artist) (1918–2011), English artist * James E. Neal (1846–1908), Ohio politician See also * James Neale Captain James Neale (1615 – 1684) was an influential early immigrant to Maryland. Early life Neale was born in 1615, to Jane Baker and Raphael Neale of Drury Lane, London and of Wollaston, Northamptonshire, England. One of his daughters was ... * James Neale (Australian politician) * James Neill (other) * James O'Neill (other) {{hndis, name=Neal, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Neal
Jacqueline "Jackie" Neal (July 7, 1967 – March 10, 2005) was an American blues singer and songwriter. Career Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her parents were Shirley and Raful Neal. Her father was a blues musician too, as were eight of her ten siblings, including Kenny Neal Kenny Neal (born October 14, 1957), is an American blues guitar player, singing, singer, and band member. Neal was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raful Neal, and he comes from a musical family. He has often performed with his broth .... She was best known for her hit singles "Right Thang, Wrong Man", "The Way We Roll" featuring her son Bro Bro, and "Down in the Club". Death Neal was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, James White, on March 10, 2005, in Baton Rouge. She was 37. Discography Albums *''Blues Won't Let You Go'' (1995) *''Lookin' for a Sweet Thang'' (2000) *''Money Can't Buy Me Love'' (2002) *''Down in da Club'' (2005) References External links *Jackie Neal featured on T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
