List of Famous people named Deke

Similar names: Dick, Dicky, Dickey, Dickie. Here are some famous Dekes:

Deke Slayton

Donald Kent Slayton
First Name Deke
Born on March 1, 1924
Died on June 13, 1993 (aged 69)

Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton was a United States Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. He went on to become NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office and Director of Flight Crew Operations, responsible for NASA crew assignments.

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