George Thomas "Mickey" Leland and Barbara Jordan were both distinguished alumni of Texas Southern University. Both also served as Congressional representatives for Houston's 18th Congressional District, in which Texas Southern University is located. Leland and Jordan are both noted for their passionate representation and noble efforts on behalf of their community. Jordan went on to become a Texas state senator while Leland was an ardent advocate in the case of world hunger. He died in 1989 in a plane crash on a mission to take food and supplies to Ethiopia.
Mickey Leland's birth name is George Thomas Leland.
Mickey Leland was born on November 27, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, USA.
Mickey Leland died on August 7, 1989, in Gambela, Ethiopia of plane crash.
Mickey Leland died on August 7, 1989, in Gambela, Ethiopia of plane crash.
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She married Rodney Brisco, Houston, Texas
The cast of Barbara and the Goose - 2005 includes: Mickey Long
There are many famous people that have attended Texas A and M. Some of them are First Lady Barbara Bush, Roger Clemens, Matthew McConaughey, and Farrah Fawcett.
Yes. Mickey had three younger brothers, twins named Rayand Roy and the youngest brother named Larry(nicknamed "Butch"). Mickey also had a younger sister named Barbara.
Mickey and Merlyn Mantle had 4 sons... 2 of which died before Mickey, as well as 4 grand children... Mickey Jr - 1953 - 2000 David - 1955 - Billy - 1957 - 1994 Danny - 1960 - Mickey's wife Merlyn passed away on August 10, 2009.