Julian Scott
American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
1901
125 years ago — 55 years old
Military & Warriors
United States
Born in 1846, served as a soldier during the American Civil War. Displayed exceptional bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness, which led to the award of the Medal of Honor. Contributed to military history through his acts of valor on the battlefield. In addition to military service, played the drums and was recognized for musical talents.
Received the Medal of Honor for bravery
Served in the American Civil War
Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. Achieved success with two All-Star selections and starting in the 1989 World Series. Faced a battle with cancer, leading to his retirement from baseball. After recovery, pursued speaking engagements to share experiences of resilience and hope.
Continue ReadingPlayed as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Dallas Cowboys. Bledsoe was selected as the first overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft by the Patriots. He led the team to Super Bowl XXXI in 1997. Later, transitioned to coaching after retiring from professional play and contributed to football development.
Continue ReadingBorn on February 14, 1968, Asner pursued a career in modeling before transitioning to television hosting. Gained prominence as a host on the E! Network, where hosted the popular entertainment news show 'E! News Daily' and the celebrity interview series 'Fashion Emergency'. Asner also lent her voice to the animated series 'The Simpsons' and appeared in various reality TV shows. Her background in modeling complemented her television career, leading to guest appearances in films and series.
Continue ReadingA professional footballer with a prolific career, made significant contributions at the club and international levels. Starting his youth career at Danubio, progressed to play for Palermo in Italy and later for Napoli, where goalscoring was highlighted with a Serie A title. Later joined Paris Saint-Germain, achieving numerous domestic titles and becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer. Competed for Uruguay in multiple Copa América tournaments and the FIFA World Cup, adding to his reputation as a forward with remarkable finishing ability.
Continue ReadingA basketball player participated in the NBA from 2011 to 2014. Played as a center and spent time with the Charlotte Bobcats, where significant contributions to the team's roster occurred. Competed in college basketball at the University of Ohio before declaring for the NBA draft. Selected in the second round of the 2011 draft, had stints with several teams and showcased skills as a scorer and rebounder.
Continue ReadingA central defender, represented Switzerland at multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. Played for several clubs, with significant contributions at Arsenal, where part of the squad that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2006. Later played for clubs such as Milan and Fulham, continuing to demonstrate defensive skills throughout a professional career spanning over a decade.
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