P. L. Robertson (1879-1951) was a Canadian inventor who came up with the square-pocket drive for screws. There were over 700 Robertson screws in the Ford Motor Company car the Ford Model T.
2. Boxing World Champion
Answer: Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson (1921-1989) was an American professional boxer who held the World Welterweight and Middleweight Championship during the 1940's and 1950's. From 1940-1965 he had 200 fights for 173 wins.
3. Tales of Wells Fargo
Answer: Dale Robertson
Dale Robertson (1923-2013) was an American actor who is best known for his roles as Jim Hardie in the TV western series "Tales of Wells Fargo" (1957-1962) and as Ben Calhoun in the TV western series "The Iron Horse" (1966-1968).
4. Confederate General in American Civil War
Answer: Jerome B. Robertson
Jerome B. Robertson (1815-1890) was not only a general in the Confederate Army but also a doctor, fought against Native Americans and was a Texas politician. Robertson was a popular commander with his Confederate troops as he cared for their welfare. After the Civil War he returned to his medical practice in Texas.
5. Number 42 has been retired
Answer: Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) was an American professional baseball player who broke the colour barrier in the sport in 1947. He became the first coloured player to play in the MLB when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers in April, 1947. He played for the Dodgers from 1947-1956 and in 1997 all major league teams retired the number 42. On April 15 each year is declared "Jackie Robinson Day" and all players and coaches in the MLB wear number 42.
6. Romanian-born American actor
Answer: Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973) was a Romanian-American actor who was born in Bucharest, Romania. Robinson spoke seven languages. He served in the US Navy in WWI and was considered too old at 48 years when he tried to enlist at the outbreak of WWII. He appeared on the Broadway stage and appeared in over 100 films from 1913-1973. He was best know for his tough guy gangster roles particularly in "Little Caesar" (1931) and "Key Largo" (1948).
7. Second female to hold a seat in US Congress
Answer: Alice Mary Robertson
Alice Mary Robertson(1854-1931) became the second woman (after Jeannette Rankin) to be elected to the US Congress. She was also the first woman elected from the state of Oklahoma in 1921. She was also an educator and social worker who was committed to Native American issues.
8. The Queen of Mean
Answer: Anne Robinson
Anne Robinson is an English journalist and TV presenter. She appeared as a presenter in the British TV series "Watchdog", however she is best remembered as the "Queen of Mean" in the game show "The Weakest Link".
9. Academy Award winner
Answer: Cliff Robertson
Cliff Robertson (1923-2011) was an American actor of film and television. He served in the US Merchant Marine in WWII and portrayed John F. Kennedy in the movie "PT 109" (1963). He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Charly Gordon in the 1968 movie "Charly".
10. Singer and songwriter
Answer: Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He was the founder and front man of the rhythm and blues vocal group the "Miracles". The group had numerous hits and are four time inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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