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1917–1998
Robert Burns Thurman (May 14, 1917 – October 31, 1998) was an American professional baseball pitcher, outfielder and pinch-hitter. He played in the Negro leagues, the Puerto Rican winter league (where he was a star), and for a few years at the end of his…
1926–1988
Robert Lee Trice (August 28, 1926 – September 16, 1988) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia / Kansas City Athletics (1953–1955). A native of Newton, Georgia, the right-hander stood 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighed…
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Robert Andrew Veale (October 28, 1935 – January 3, 2025) was an American professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a left-handed pitcher from 1962 through 1974 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. Veale…
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Robert Pernell Wade (born December 9, 1944) is an American former professional football player and college basketball coach. He was the men's college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989), as well as a defensive back in the…
Loading image…1946–2020
Robert José Watson (April 10, 1946 – May 14, 2020) was an American professional baseball player, coach and general manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and left fielder from 1966 to 1984, most prominently as a member of the…
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Robert Lee Wilkerson (born August 15, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'6" swingman born in Anderson, Indiana, Wilkerson attended Indiana University, where he was a member of the Hoosiers' 1976 NCAA Championship team. From…
1925–1985
Robert Wilson (February 22, 1925 – April 23, 1985) was an American professional baseball player who played in three games over two consecutive days in Major League Baseball for the 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers, two as a pinch hitter and one as a right fielder.…
1964–2014
Bobbi Jean Baker (March 20, 1964 – January 1, 2014) was an American transgender activist and minister.
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Bobbie Knight is an American businessperson, academic administrator and college president. She is the 15th president of Miles College a HBCU in Fairfield, Alabama. Knight, who had been a trustee of Miles College since July 2017, was appointed interim…
1937–
Bobbie L. Steele (born October 18, 1937) was sworn in as the 32nd president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on August 1, 2006. She had been commissioner for the 2nd district of Cook County, Illinois for 20 years and served out the remainder of…
2000-2007
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA papier mâché bobblehead doll in the form of "Mammy." The doll's head and body are attached by a metal spring. Her nose, cheeks, and lips are red. The figure has glass eyes with brown irises. A white kerchief with black polka dots covers her head. She has…
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Bobby” (Photographs).
1938–2013
Robert J. Bennett (June 27, 1938 – January 18, 2013) was an American singer, songwriter, choreographer, comedian, and musician, noted for being a member of the vocal group the Famous Flames from 1958 to 1968. During his time in the group, he served as a…
1957–
Bobby Blake (born Edgar Gaines; August 11, 1957) is a Baptist elder who acted in gay pornography until his retirement in 2000.
1989
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of blues and soul singer Bobby "Blue" Bland performing in Miami, FL. Bland holds a microphone in front of his mouth and has his eyes closed while singing. He wears a light cloth cap and button up collared shirt.
1974–
Bobby Body (born June 24, 1974) is an American paralympic powerlifter. He is a medalist at the World Championships and Parapan American Games. He also competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, where he finished in fourth place.
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Bobby Lee Bonds (March 15, 1946 – August 23, 2003) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1981. He played for the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, California Angels, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians,…
1970–
Bobby Lee Bonds Jr. (born March 7, 1970) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He is the son of former baseball player Bobby Bonds and the younger brother of Barry Bonds and Ricky Bonds.
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Roberto Martin Antonio Bonilla ( boh-NEE-yə; born February 23, 1963) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2001. Bonilla was one of MLB's best batters and overall top…
1988–
Robert Clifton Brackins III (born September 14, 1988) is an American rapper, record producer, and songwriter. Born in Berkeley and raised in East Oakland, California, he is best known as a credited songwriter on the 2014 singles "2 On" by Tinashe and…
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Bobby Lee Bradford (born July 19, 1934) is an American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader, and composer. In addition to his solo work, Bradford is noted for his work with John Carter, Vinny Golia and Ornette Coleman. In October 2009, Bradford became the…
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Bobby Bradley (born May 29, 1996) is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians / Guardians.
1945–1994
Robert Brooks (November 1, 1945 – October 11, 1994) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in 55 games in Major League Baseball over parts of four seasons for the Oakland Athletics (1969–1970 and 1972) and California Angels (1973). An…
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Robert Broom Jr. (born January 18, 1961) is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and educator. He was born and raised in New York City, then moved to Chicago, which has been his home town since 1984.
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