Hoss
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Hoss may refer to:
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People named Hoss:
People nicknamed Hoss:
In fiction:
- Hoss (comics)Hoss (comics)Hoss is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics, created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Clayton Crain. He is a demon, an enemy and occasional ally of the Ghost Rider....
, a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics - Hoss Cartwright, a fictional character in the TV show Bonanza
- Hoss Delgado, a fictional character from the animated television series The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
In music:
- Hoss (album)Hoss (album)Hoss is Lagwagon's third album, released on November 21, 1995 by Fat Wreck Chords. It was produced by Ryan Greene.Both Shaun Dewey and Derrick Plourde would leave the band shortly after the release of Hoss...
, Lagwagon's third album - Hoss (band)Hoss (band)Hoss is a hard rock band based in Melbourne, Australia. One of a string of 90s hard rock bands on Melbourne's Dog Meat Records that included the Powder Monkeys and Splatterheads, Hoss was primarily a vehicle for the songs of front man, Joel Silbersher...
, a hard rock band
In sports:
- Da HossDa HossDa Hoss by Gone West out of Jolly Saint is a bay Thoroughbred gelding best known for twice winning the Breeders' Cup Mile. He was bred in Kentucky by Fares Farms and originally owned by Prestonwood Farm as well as Wallstreet Racing Stables.Bought for only $6,000 as a yearling at the Keeneland...
, a bay thoroughbred - List of professional wrestling terms#H Hoss (professional wrestling), a wrestler who is physically large but lacks other skills
- Hoss in bowlingBowlingBowling Bowling Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule...
, a bowler who has all the skills necessary to score high, regardless of any deviations in lane condition, bowling ball, etc
People named Hoss:
- Américo HossAmérico HossAmérico Hoss was a prolific Hungarian- Argentine cinematographer.Hoss worked on over 90 films in his career between 1947 and 1980.He died on October 20, 1990 in Buenos Aires-External links:...
(1916–1990), prolific Hungarian-Argentine cinematographer - Elijah Embree HossElijah Embree HossElijah Embree Hoss was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1902. He also distinguished himself as a Methodist pastor, as a college professor and administrator, and as an editor....
(1849–1919), American bishop - Hoss WrightHoss (musician)David "Hoss" Wright is an American drummer. Who has played for The Exies, and Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator. While part of Mondo Generator, he wrote some songs for the album Dead Planet with Nick Oliveri. His musical career began around the time he was 13 in Richmond, Virginia...
, drummer for punk metal bands Amen, and Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator - Jeff HostetlerJeff HostetlerWilliam Jeffrey Hostetler is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins. His nickname is "Hoss".-Penn State:...
(born 1961), former NFL quarterback - Rudolf Höss (1900–1947), German Nazi commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp
- Maria Crescentia HössMaria Crescentia HössMaria Crescentia Höss , T.O.R., is a Roman Catholic saint. She was a contemplative nun of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis.-Early life:...
(1682–1744), German Roman Catholic saint
People nicknamed Hoss:
- Bill "Hoss" Allen (1922–1997), American radio disc jockey
- Waylon JenningsWaylon JenningsWaylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
(1937–2002), American country music singer
See also
- Boss HossBoss HossBoss Hoss is a motorcycle company, founded by Monte Warne in 1990 and based in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The company manufactures motorcycles and trikes equipped with V8 engines, produced by General Motors, and semi-automatic transmissions. By the mid-1990s, Boss Hoss was selling 300 vehicles per year...
- Hoss's Steak and Sea HouseHoss's Steak and Sea HouseHoss's Family Steak and Sea is a restaurant chain based in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.- History :The restaurant chain began in 1983 and was founded by Willard E. Campbell, who was a former Western Sizzlin' steakhouse franchisee with a restaurant in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, and later another one...
- HößHOSHOS may stand for:A term coined in Gloucestershire used frequently among teens potentially meaning 'Jake Hoskins'.* Hammer of the Scots , a board game* Head of State* Hearts of Space, a radio program* Holt-Oram syndrome...
- Selim al-HossSelim al-HossSelim Ahmed El-Hoss is a veteran Lebanese politician. He was a Prime Minister of Lebanon and a longtime Member of Parliament representing his hometown, Beirut.-Education:...
- Nickname of Harry DresdenHarry DresdenHarry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is a fictional detective and wizard. He was created by Jim Butcher and is the protagonist of the contemporary fantasy series The Dresden Files. The series blends magic and hardboiled detective fiction...