Researching Don Shy
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 20 people with the Shy surname? In that year Shy was ranked number 3559 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Don means "form of DONALD - proud chief" and is of Celtic origin.
Records of Don Shy on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Don Shy and the Shy Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Shy surname in the USA? Shy is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Don Shy
Don Shy
Donald Frederic Shy (born November 15, 1945) is a former professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New Orleans Saints, the Chicago Bears, and the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).
Prior to his pro career, he played football and ran track and field at San Diego State as well as Mt. San Antonio College. He was inducted into the Mt. SAC Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993. He ran his personal best 13.61 in the 120 yard hurdles while taking second place at the 1966 AAU National Championships ahead of future world record holder and NFL player Earl McCullouch.
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