Andrew Goudelock

Basketball player, Goudelock led scoring.

Andrew Goudelock - Basketball player, Goudelock led scoring.
Born

December 7th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

A professional basketball player, Goudelock played collegiately at the College of Charleston, where he gained recognition for his scoring prowess. In the 2011 NBA Draft, he went undrafted but signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012. During his time with the Lakers, he had notable performances, particularly in the Summer League. Goudelock transitioned to international play, competing in various leagues around the world, including in China and Italy. Known for his shooting ability, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for overseas.

Played for the Los Angeles Lakers

Led the NBA Summer League in scoring

Other People Born on December 7th

Frank Laver

Cricketer and Test player for Australia
Born
December 7th, 1869 155 years ago
Died
1919 106 years ago — 50 years old

Competed as an Australian cricketer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Played 13 Test matches for the national team from 1896 to 1909. Participated in 45 first-class matches, achieving significant contributions to the sport. Served as a reliable wicket-keeper and talented batsman, and was known for his left-handed batting style. Had a successful domestic career, representing Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. His expertise in cricket helped establish foundational practices in the game.

Continue Reading

Allan B. Calhamer

Game designer, created Diplomacy game
Born
December 7th, 1931 93 years ago
Died
2013 12 years ago — 82 years old

A game designer created the strategic board game Diplomacy in 1954. This game focused on negotiations and alliances among players, simulating European political landscape prior to World War I. Calhamer initially developed the idea during his time in college, inspired by his interest in history and military strategy. Diplomacy became influential in the board game community and has been credited with popularizing the genre of negotiation-based games. The game expanded beyond traditional board game formats into online platforms, further increasing its reach. Various international editions of the game were produced, illustrating its enduring appeal. Calhamer's work continued to inspire game designers long after the initial release.

Continue Reading

Armando Manzanero

Mexican musician and composer of ballads
Born
December 7th, 1935 89 years ago
Died
2020 5 years ago — 85 years old

Contributed significantly to Latin music as a musician, singer, and composer. Gained prominence in the 1960s with romantic ballads that resonated across the Spanish-speaking world. Authored more than 400 songs, many of which became classics. Won several awards including the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Collaborated with numerous artists and his songs have been covered by many internationally.

Continue Reading

Peter Tomarken

Game show host and television personality
Born
December 7th, 1942 82 years ago
Died
March 13th, 2006 19 years ago — 63 years old

A television personality hosted several popular game shows in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Gained prominence as the host of the game show "Press Your Luck," which aired from 1983 to 1986. Also hosted other game shows like "Now You See It" and "Hollywood Squares." In addition to game shows, worked in various television roles and contributed to the production side of television.

Continue Reading

Alex Johnson

Baseball player, All-Star outfielder
Born
December 7th, 1942 82 years ago
Died
2015 10 years ago — 73 years old

An American baseball player played as an outfielder primarily for the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies during a ten-year career in Major League Baseball. Achieved an All-Star selection in 1965 and won the American League batting title in 1970. Known for versatility in the outfield and offensive contributions.

Continue Reading

Vladimir Akopian

Chess player and grandmaster
Born
December 7th, 1971 53 years ago

Born in Baku, this chess player became a grandmaster in 1996. Achieved success in various international tournaments throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Represented Armenia in several Chess Olympiads, contributing to the team's performance in multiple competitions. Compiled a notable list of tournament victories, including the 2002 ETCC and the 2001 Armenian Championship. Throughout the career, collaborated with noted chess figures and contributed to the chess community as a player and coach.

Continue Reading