Rooster Cogburn (character) 1978 TV sequel starred Warren Oates in the featured role. The 2010 film stars Jeff Bridges as Cogburn. John Wayne won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Cogburn in the 1969 film. On January 24, 2011, Jeff Bridges was nominated for the same award for his portrayal of Cogburn. Reuben Cogburn was born on July 15, 1825. Cogburn was a veteran of the American Civil War who served under Confederate guerrilla leader William Quantrill, where he lost his eye. He was married first to an Illinois woman who left him to return to her first husband
Reuben Pitman Reuben Pitman Rueben John Pitman was an English footballer who played for Derby County. Pitman joined Derby County sometime in 1888 just before the start of the inaugural Football League season. Apart from one match the regular Derby County goalkeeper in 1888-1889 had been Joseph Marshall footballer. On 02-Feb-1889 Derby County played their FA Cup 1st Round tie at County Ground, Derby against Derby Junction. The records do not show if Marshall was unfit or had been dropped. Either way Marshall never played top-flight football again and Reuben Pitman played in both FA Cup ties. Derby County beat Derby Junction