Randolph, Joyce

December 28, 2017

Joyce Randolph (October 21, 1924-January 13, 2024) was an American actress, best known for playing Trixie Norton on the television sitcom The Honeymooners. Randolph was born Joyce Sirola in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to New York City in 1943 to pursue an acting career. She took roles on Broadway and… Continue reading →

Wright, W. Spencer

November 6, 2015

William Spencer Wright was elected to The Lambs in 1907 as a Professional member. He was a freelance artist and illustrator, who created scores of art for the Club. His illustrations are both humorous and series. It was Wright who created the artwork in the Lambs War Memorial on Forty-fourth… Continue reading →

Waring, Fred

November 6, 2015

Fred Waring (June 9, 1900 – July 29, 1984), the twenty-first Shepherd of The Lambs, held office 1939-1942 by using a hand-picked committee to run the club while he was busy managing a mini entertainment and business empire. Waring was an important figure in making choral music popular; he was… Continue reading →

Walker, James J.

November 6, 2015

James J. Walker (June 19, 1881-Nov. 18, 1946) was the flamboyant mayor of New York City from 1925 to 1932. He was known for his love of Broadway theater and his progressive reforms of city government. Ultimately, he left office amid charges of corruption. He was elected an Honorary Lamb… Continue reading →

Wagner, Robert F. Jr (Hon)

November 6, 2015

Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. was elected to The Lambs on Feb. 27, 1954, as an Honorary member. He served as Mayor of New York City 1954-1965.  

Vigoda, Abe

November 6, 2015

Actor Abe Vigoda was elected to The Lambs as a Lifetime Theatrical Member in 2002. He was known for a number of roles, especially his portrayals of Salvatore Tessio in the Francis Ford Coppola film The Godfather and Detective Sgt. Phil Fish on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller from 1975… Continue reading →

Sousa, John Philip

November 6, 2015

The March King. So loved his club he composed “The Lambs’ March” to honor it, and used in the many gambols of the club:

Shackelton, Ernest

November 6, 2015

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922) was a hero explorer, seaman, and writer. He was elected to The Lambs in 1913 when he was in New York City and granted a Lifetime membership. It would prove to be short-lived. Shackelton was born on 15 February 1874 in County Kildare, Ireland. His… Continue reading →

Sarazen, Gene

November 6, 2015

Gene Sarazen (1902 – 1999) was elected to The Lambs in 1926 as an Honorary member, the same time he was one of the most famous golfers in the world. He won the U.S. Open twice. Gene Sarazen was born as Eugenio Saraceni in 1902 in Harrison, New York. His… Continue reading →