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List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Philadelphia, with photos when available. These renowned Philadelphia <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Philadelphia, but everyone on this list grew up in Philadelphia and considers it to be their home. This list includes Philadelphia TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Philadelphia then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Philadelphia. Various bits of information are available for these Philadelphia celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. This is a list that features TV actors like Kobe Bryant and Will Smith.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Philadelphia?" and "Who are the most famous Philadelphia actors?"

Famous TV Actors from Philadelphia

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List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-live-in-philadelphia/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people from Philadelphia</a>, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Philadelphia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Philadelphia you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Philadelphia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.List people range from Kobe Bryant&nbsp;to Bradley Cooper.If you want to answer the questions, &quot;Which famous people are from Philadelphia?&quot; or &quot;Which celebrities were born in Philadelphia?&quot; then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From Philadelphia

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Famous People From Philadelphia | List of Celebrities Born in Philadelphia

List of famous people from Pennsylvania, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Pennsylvania, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Pennsylvania you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Pennsylvania, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.These people, like Murder of Scott Amedure and David O. Selznick include images when available.If you want to answer the questions, &quot;Which famous people are from Pennsylvania?&quot; or &quot;Which celebrities were born in Pennsylvania?&quot; then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From Pennsylvania

Famous People From Pennsylvania | List of Celebrities Born in Pennsylvania

California, Here I Come

List of famous people who died in California, with photos when available. These notable California deaths are loosely ordered by how famous each person was, meaning the most well-known people are at the top of the list. Some of the people mentioned below were celebrities who died in California, while others were just renowned in their line of work. Either way everyone on this list has California listed as their official place of death in any public records. Each prominent person who passed away in California has information about them next to their names, including the year they were born and their place of birth.The list you're viewing is made up of many different people, like Chris Penn and Charles Lane.If you're trying to answer the questions, "Which famous people died in California?" and "Which celebrities died in California?" then this list will have you covered. This list of historic deaths in California includes athletes, musicians, celebrities and notable local figures.

Famous People Who Died in California

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Historical Figures

There are many people on stamps in the US, and this list specifically focuses on the 660 of famous men who have stamps commemorating them. Being on a postage stamp is a great honor bestowed by the United States Postal Service, so congrats to all these guys for making it on here!

Men On Stamps: List Of Men On US Postage

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List of people on stamps issued by the United States Postal Service. Being featured on US postage is an honor for actors, athletes, politicians and other famous people whose faces grace our US postage. This list celebrates all 971 of the people whose lives have been commemorated in stamp form. I salute you...even if you do cost twice as much today as you did ten years ago. 

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Baseball

List of the most famous catchers, with pictures of the players when available. This list of greatest catchers is listed by popularity, so the most recognizable catchers are at the top of the list. People often debate over who the best catcher of all time is, so use this list to see who you might want to put in the running for that title. The historic catchers below may be currently active, while others have long retired from the game. Some of these players may be utility players, meaning they didn't always play catcher during their time in the MLB.Examples of items on this list include Mike Piazza and Yogi Berra. This list answers the questions, "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-catcher_s-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best catchers of all time</a>?" and "Who are the greatest MLB catchers?"

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Roy Campanella

Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921 – June 26, 1993), nicknamed "Campy", was an American baseball player, primarily as a catcher. The Philadelphia native played for the Negro Leagues and Mexican League for several seasons before entering the minor leagues in 1946. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1948. His playing career ended when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident in January 1958.Widely considered to be one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game, Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s and 1950s. After he retired as a player as a result of the accident, Campanella held positions in scouting and community relations with the Dodgers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.

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This greatest baseball players list represents the combined lists of baseball fans everywhere. Anyone can make their own list of the best ballplayers ever to play the game, making this crowdranking a true consensus on who&#39;s the best baseball player of all time.

So who is the greatest baseball player of all time? There are plenty of amazing <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top MLB players</a>&nbsp;to choose from. Are you a New York Yankees fan? Then you&#39;ll really like this list with Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and more repping your team. The same goes for fans of Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, Barry Bonds and everyone else who should be considered among the greatest baseball players of all time.&nbsp;

Hank Aaron

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As a baseball player, it&#39;s always a dream to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, whether you&#39;re a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">big-time hitter</a> or one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest pitchers</a> to play the game. The best professional players both past and present all have the chance to prove themselves and achieve a plaque in Cooperstown. But of all the players who do make it there, who are the very best?&nbsp;

The members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are some of the greatest players of all time and some of the true legends of the game. The Hall of Fame opened in 1939 in Cooperstown, New York, the site of the first ever baseball game. Since then, many icons have been enshrined into the HOF. Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Lou Gehrig, Tom Seaver, Willie Mays and Bob Gibson are just a few of the numerous legends who have been inducted and with good reason: they&#39;re the among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">greatest baseball players ever</a>. Even those who didn&#39;t achieve great team success still made a huge impact on the game with their individual skills.&nbsp;

In order to get inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame, a finalist needs to receive at least 75 percent of the votes by the baseball writers. If they don&#39;t, they are eligible for up to 15 years, depending on if they receive the minimum amount of votes to stay on the ballot. If they don&#39;t make the Hall because of the writers, then the Veterans Committee can induct the players later on.

This is the list of the greatest baseball players in the Hall of Fame. Vote or re-rank this list according to who you think is the best player in Cooperstown. Then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2020-baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot</a>, and help decide who should be added to this list.

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The best hitters in baseball history are those who hold the all-time hitting records in Major League Baseball, change the game as we know it, and are amongst the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>. These sluggers dominated during their respective eras and captivated audiences at the same time. If you were to pick a top hitter for your all-time top baseball fantasy team, you'd be silly not to select these best baseball hitters as soon as possible.Pete Rose, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron and Stan Musial all hold the top spots among the MLB all time hits, with Rose leading the pack at 4,256 over his career. Rose finished his career in 1986 and his record has withstood&nbsp;the time since.But the best hitters cannot be defined by the number of career hits alone. On that stat,&nbsp;Babe Ruth, arguably the best baseball hitter of all time, would rank in the 40s. Ruth&nbsp;holds top numbers for his home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in and on-base&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;stats. Lou Gehrig is another who'd fall into that category with his major league records for the most grand slams -&nbsp;a figure since topped by a great modern slugger, Alex Rodriguez.So we're left with a conundrum. Do we deem those great players from yesteryear, like Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Shoeless Joe Jackson&nbsp;the best baseball hitters of all time? Do we give some love to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-baseball-players/alecdom" target="_blank">current top baseball players</a>&nbsp;like Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Derek Jeter? Tell us how you feel by voting for the best hitters in baseball history below!

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After Johnny Bench and Yogi Berra (obvious greats), it's all opinion as to who the best catchers of all time are! A catcher has to have insane defensive prowess and focus to be considered great. Not surprisingly, several of the famous baseball catchers listed here are also among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players ever</a>&nbsp;in the MLB. The best baseball catchers on this list are from different teams, but all have impressive stats that back up their legacy.&nbsp;Who are the greatest catchers of all time? This list includes some of the most talented, legendary catchers in Major League Baseball history. From Yogi Berra to Thurman Munson, the players listed here were exemplary in their abilities. Vote for the MLB catchers you think are the best, vote down any you don't think deserve a spot and certainly, if any great catchers are missing, add them. You can also rerank this list your way.What makes a great catcher? It's more than just defensive prowess. A catcher's responsibilities are many. They've got to be able to work well with any and all <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-baseball-starting-pitchers-who-play-professionally/reference" target="_blank">starting pitchers</a>, calling a good game for them so they can concentrate on getting batters out. Offensively, the greatest catchers of all time were able to contribute to their team's wins with the bat: They could hit. Typically, the MLB's best catchers might not have the speed that some of the outfielders do, but they've often got the power.Need proof? Just look at some of the names listed here. Yes, Bench, Fisk and certainly Mike Piazza all qualify, having had hundreds of home runs during their esteemed MLB careers.

Gabby Hartnett

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This list of athletes whose careers ended too soon includes dozens of promising athletes who for one reason or another were forced to leave the sports they loved well before they should have. Their stories are often tragic and leave their family members, teammates, opponents and fans wondering what could have happened had their careers continued. Sadly, we'll never know the answer to that one as these athletes all left their respective sports prematurely.Some of the greatest players to ever compete in sports like football, basketball, hockey and baseball were forced into retirement due to an injury. Even others were taken not only from professional sports but also from this life following a tragic incident which caused their death. Be it an injury or a complete loss of life, all of these athletes had plenty left to give but a catastrophic event changed all that.For many of these players, retiring at the top of their game was their decision after repeated injuries made it difficult to compete at a top level. Legendary Boston Bruins <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hockey-players-missing-teeth/brandon-oliver?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hockey player Bobby</a> Orr, NBA star Yao Ming and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy Aikman are just a few who fall into that category. Others suffered a one-time injury, sometimes on national television during a big game, that gave them no choice but to retire. Joe Theismann, a legendary National Football League quarterback, fell into that category following what is perhaps <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> hit in league history. While those players retired and often remained in the sport in a broadcasting role, others were not so lucky. Sadly, this list also includes athletes who died suddenly during their professional athletic careers. Those stories are heartbreaking, such as the up-and-coming Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart who was killed by a drunk driver and NFL-player turned U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman who was killed serving his country. As hard as it is to find something positive from these career-ending tragedies, each of them have raised awareness about ways that incidents like this can be prevented in the future. I can't think of any better way to honor these fine athletes than making the world a brighter place.

Derrick Thomas

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This list of the greatest throwing arms of all time includes some legendary MLB players known for being true flamethrowers from the outfield. These baseball players might be way out in the outfield, but they get (or got) a ton of attention for making some incredibly exciting defensive plays, via assists. Which Major League Baseball players do you think had the best throwing arms ever?Vote, and be sure to re-rank this list your way, too.MLB players with the greatest throwing arms ever had cannons, keeping runners who were thinking about stealing bases in place, because they knew the chances they'd get thrown out were very, very high. The ballplayers listed here are without a doubt some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">best baseball players</a> ever. Every single one of them racked up incredible assist numbers, combining sheer strength with athleticism and accuracy. If baseball's your thing, you'll definitely want to check out these lists of the greatest <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-first-basemen-of-all-time" target="_blank">first</a>, <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-2nd-basemen-of-all-time" target="_blank">second</a> and <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-third-basemen-of-all-time" target="_blank">third basemen of all time</a>.&nbsp;

Jeff Francoeur

The Greatest Throwing Arms of All Time

The best all time players from every MLB team, from the Tampa Bay Rays to the San Francisco Giants.

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Los Angeles Dodgers

This is a list of the greatest Los Angeles Dodgers ever. Since they moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958, the Dodgers have been one of the most successful Major League teams. Despite an array of talent and teams that featured some of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">the best players of all time</a>, the Dodgers won only one championship during its nearly 70 years in Brooklyn. The team made up for lost time and has won five championships since it moved west.Besides being known as the most important player in Major League history when he broke the color barrier in 1947, Jackie Robinson is one of the best Dodgers players ever. Outside of his off the field achievements, Robinson was a six-time All Star who played in six World Series and was a key contributor to the 1955 championship squad. Robinson was a rare talent who combined good instincts at the plate with speed and outstanding fielding. When he retired in 1956 after 10 seasons in Dodger Blue, Robinson was considered one of the greatest Dodgers of all time.Sandy Koufax is one of the greatest players of the Dodgers' Los Angeles period. Koufax is one of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time">the best pitchers in baseball history</a>. Koufax was the first major leaguer to pitch four no-hitters (including the eighth perfect game in baseball history). Despite his comparatively short career, Koufax's 2,396 career strikeouts ranked 7th in history as of his retirement, trailing only Warren Spahn (2,583) among left-handers. He was the first pitcher to win three Cy Young Awards despite retiring due to arm problems at the age of 29. The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball's storied teams. This list of the Greatest Dodgers of All Time considers every player from the Dodgers history. If there is a player you think should be on this list, feel free to add him. Vote and rerank this list according to how you think it should look.

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How many celebrities named Roy can you think of? The famous Roys below have many different professions, including notable actors named Roy, famous athletes named Roy, and even musicians named Roy.

Roy Orbison is certainly one of the most famous Roys on this list. One of the famous singer-songwriters named Roy, he is the artist behind such hits as &ldquo;Pretty Woman&rdquo; and &ldquo;Only the Lonely.&rdquo; He was also a member of the ultimate supergroup, the Traveling Wilburys, alongside George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne.

Another of the famous people with the first name Roy is Roy Scheider. He is an actor best known for playing Martin Brody in Jaws. All That Jazz, The French Connection, and Marathon Man are among his other notable projects. Did we forget one of your favorite famous people named Roy? Just add them to the list!

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List of the best Los Angeles Dodgers catchers of all time. The Los Angeles Dodgers have had some amazing catchers throughout their years in the MLB, but who is the all time greatest? Vote for the player you believe deserves to be called number one. Keep in mind you&#39;re voting on the best player and not the best team, so even if a player never won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers they can still be considered their best catcher.

The list you&#39;re viewing is made up of many different players, like Mike Piazza and Gary Carter.

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The Best Dodgers Catchers of All Time

Best Los Angeles Dodgers Catchers of All Time

You can&#39;t discuss the history of baseball without discussing&nbsp;every name on this list of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-black-baseball-players/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Black baseball players</a> of all time. These players help tell the story of baseball since Jackie Robinson famously broke the color barrier and became the first Black man to play in in the major leagues, and some go back even before that time.

Famous talents like Oscar Charleston and Cool Papa Bell never got the chance to show what they could do on the game&#39;s biggest stage, while legendary pitcher Satchel Paige only made it to MLB in his older years. But among the greatest African American baseball players ever are some of the best pro ballplayers ever to lace up their cleats, players such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Willie McCovey.

More modern stars like Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Derek Jeter built their Hall of Fame-level careers walking in the footsteps of the best Black ballplayers to come before them. These players are World Series champions, MVPs, Cy Young winners, and Hall of Famers, and they have made their mark on baseball in the biggest ways.

So vote for who you think is the best Black professional baseball player of all time&nbsp;and be sure to share the list with your friends to see how they vote!

The Best Black Baseball Players Of All Time

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MLB players</a> to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the MLB gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Yankees have the most retired jerseys, with 22 numbers never to be worn again by a Yankees player. Does that mean that Babe Ruth&nbsp;or another Yankee&nbsp;will make it to the top of the list? While all of these baseball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame are noted. The one MLB retired number that is effective league-wide is Jackie Robinson&rsquo;s number 42. Every player, manager, and coach wears the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15. 
 
Look below to see all the numbers retired in the MLB and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best MLB players to have had their number retired.

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List of Famous People with Quadriplegia, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Quadriplegia is paralysis that involves the partial or total loss of use of all of an individual's limbs and torso. It can be caused by damaging the brain or spinal cord with physical trauma or disease. In rare cases, slight movement can be regained with various forms of therapies.Who is the most famous person who is a quadriplegic? Stephen Hawking tops our list. The genius physicist has ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gherig's disease, which has left him almost completely paralyzed. Despite this he has published the best selling science book “A Brief History of Time” and he has lectured at many prestigious Universities. Other famous people with quadriplegia include Teddy Pendergrass, Curtis Mayfield and Darren Drozdov.“Superman” actor Christopher Reeve became a quadriplegic after a horse riding accident in 1995. The accident left Reeve almost completely paralyzed. After years of occupational and physical therapy, Reeves was able to breathe on his own for up to 30 minutes. He died from a heart attack thought to be brought on by a reaction to medication in 2004.Do you think you could live without any mobility in your arms and legs? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Wheaties boxes have been featuring famous athletes since 1934, and the cereal has helped many pro sports figures become household names. This is a complete list of athletes on Wheaties boxes, including teams and individual athletes. Why? Because Wheaties + athletes is like the marketing campaign of champions. And for the record, my personal favorite Wheaties box will always be the 1985 Pete Rose one.From the first athlete on Wheaties box, up to today, when you buy a box of Wheaties, you know you're going to see one of your favorite sports star s. The Wheaties cereal box is a classic piece of American culture and this list will take you on a trip through time and Wheaties box athlete history.

Roy Campanella

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