The movie Garden State was filmed in my town and Natalie Portman bought the house it was filmed in. Haven't seen her around town yet.
Famous, or Infamous, ppl from your area
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Springsteen - Asbury Park
Bon Jovi - Sayreville
Silent Bob gang - Long Branch area
is a huge neighborhood
Nicholson - Willis etal also, Neptune area
Bon Jovi - Sayreville
Silent Bob gang - Long Branch area
is a huge neighborhood
Nicholson - Willis etal also, Neptune area
Kids
* Virginia Dare: The first child born of English parents in the New World. Dare was born August 18, 1587, in the ill-fated "Lost Colony" of Roanoke.
* Conrad Reed: This twelve year old boy discovered the first gold nugget in the United States in 1799 while fishing in a Cabarrus County creek. Young Conrad's find would eventually spark the nation's first gold rush, but it took a while. The 17 pound rock was used as a doorstop in the Reed family home for three years before being sold for approximately $3.50.
Public Figures
* William Blount: This North Carolina native was one of three representatives of the Tar Heel State to sign the United States Constitution as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
* Curtis Brown: An astronaut from Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Brown led the 1999 Space Shuttle Discovery mission that took the legendary John Glenn back into space.
* Levi Coffin: Born in New Garden, North Carolina to Quaker parents in 1798, Coffin fought against slavery as part of The Underground Railroad.
* Elizabeth Dole: A native of Salisbury, Dole worked for six different presidents and served as president of the American Red Cross before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002. She is also married to Bob Dole, a former senator and presidential candidate.
* Charlie Duke: This native of Charlotte grew up to become an astronaut and one of only 12 people to ever walk on the surface of the moon!
* John Edwards: Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1998, this Robbins native has quickly risen up the ranks in Washington and gained national attention. In early 2003, Edwards launched a campaign for the White House, seeking to become the fourth North Carolinian in the nation?s history to be elected president.
* Sam Ervin: This Morganton native became known nationwide as "Senator Sam." He served in the U.S. Senate for 20 years, and was the chairman of the committee investigating the Watergate burglary. He was known for his folksy charm and his strong moral character.
* Henry Frye: This Greensboro attorney became the first African-American to serve on the North Carolina Supreme Court in 1983. He served as Chief Justice of the Court from 1999-2001.
* Billy Graham: Perhaps the most famous evangelical preacher in the world, the Charlotte native has been voted 39 times to a list of the most admired men in the world. He has advised several presidents and has become famous for his "crusades" across the globe.
* Jesse Helms: A former journalist from Monroe who became the first Republican senator elected in North Carolina in modern times. Known for his conservative viewpoints, Helms retired from the Senate after serving five terms.
* Andrew Jackson: Born in Western North Carolina, Jackson was the 7th President of the United States. He was known for his staunch defense of the rights of the people, and also for his frequent parties, which anyone in the country could attend!
* Andrew Johnson: A Raleigh native and former tailor who rose to become Vice President of the United States, Johnson assumed the presidency after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. In 1868 he became the first President ever to be impeached.
* Dolley Madison: One of America's most famous First Ladies, this Piedmont, North Carolina native was the wife of President James Madison. She is known for originating the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn and also for saving George Washington's picture and many important state documents from the White House when it was set on fire in 1814.
* John Merrick: Merrick founded North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance Company in Durham in 1898. By 1948, it was the largest African American owned business in the country.
* James K. Polk: Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and idolized Andrew Jackson. Eventually, he rose to become one of Jackson's aides and then became President himself. It was during his administration that California and Oregon became part of the United States.
* Terry Sanford: This Laurinburg native had a distinguished political career, including service as the Governor of North Carolina, a term as a U.S. Senator, and two presidential campaigns.
* Michael Smith: An astronaut from Beaufort, North Carolina, Smith perished on January 28, 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after launching from Kennedy Space Center.
* Richard Dobbs Spaight: A delegate to the convention that framed the United States Constitution, this North Carolina native strongly advocated the state?s adoption of the federal constitution. In 1792, he was elected governor.
* Hugh Williamson: This Pennsylvania born physician settled in North Carolina and later helped form and signed the federal constitution of the United States after being appointed as one of North Carolina?s delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
* Virginia Dare: The first child born of English parents in the New World. Dare was born August 18, 1587, in the ill-fated "Lost Colony" of Roanoke.
* Conrad Reed: This twelve year old boy discovered the first gold nugget in the United States in 1799 while fishing in a Cabarrus County creek. Young Conrad's find would eventually spark the nation's first gold rush, but it took a while. The 17 pound rock was used as a doorstop in the Reed family home for three years before being sold for approximately $3.50.
Public Figures
* William Blount: This North Carolina native was one of three representatives of the Tar Heel State to sign the United States Constitution as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
* Curtis Brown: An astronaut from Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Brown led the 1999 Space Shuttle Discovery mission that took the legendary John Glenn back into space.
* Levi Coffin: Born in New Garden, North Carolina to Quaker parents in 1798, Coffin fought against slavery as part of The Underground Railroad.
* Elizabeth Dole: A native of Salisbury, Dole worked for six different presidents and served as president of the American Red Cross before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002. She is also married to Bob Dole, a former senator and presidential candidate.
* Charlie Duke: This native of Charlotte grew up to become an astronaut and one of only 12 people to ever walk on the surface of the moon!
* John Edwards: Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1998, this Robbins native has quickly risen up the ranks in Washington and gained national attention. In early 2003, Edwards launched a campaign for the White House, seeking to become the fourth North Carolinian in the nation?s history to be elected president.
* Sam Ervin: This Morganton native became known nationwide as "Senator Sam." He served in the U.S. Senate for 20 years, and was the chairman of the committee investigating the Watergate burglary. He was known for his folksy charm and his strong moral character.
* Henry Frye: This Greensboro attorney became the first African-American to serve on the North Carolina Supreme Court in 1983. He served as Chief Justice of the Court from 1999-2001.
* Billy Graham: Perhaps the most famous evangelical preacher in the world, the Charlotte native has been voted 39 times to a list of the most admired men in the world. He has advised several presidents and has become famous for his "crusades" across the globe.
* Jesse Helms: A former journalist from Monroe who became the first Republican senator elected in North Carolina in modern times. Known for his conservative viewpoints, Helms retired from the Senate after serving five terms.
* Andrew Jackson: Born in Western North Carolina, Jackson was the 7th President of the United States. He was known for his staunch defense of the rights of the people, and also for his frequent parties, which anyone in the country could attend!
* Andrew Johnson: A Raleigh native and former tailor who rose to become Vice President of the United States, Johnson assumed the presidency after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. In 1868 he became the first President ever to be impeached.
* Dolley Madison: One of America's most famous First Ladies, this Piedmont, North Carolina native was the wife of President James Madison. She is known for originating the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn and also for saving George Washington's picture and many important state documents from the White House when it was set on fire in 1814.
* John Merrick: Merrick founded North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance Company in Durham in 1898. By 1948, it was the largest African American owned business in the country.
* James K. Polk: Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and idolized Andrew Jackson. Eventually, he rose to become one of Jackson's aides and then became President himself. It was during his administration that California and Oregon became part of the United States.
* Terry Sanford: This Laurinburg native had a distinguished political career, including service as the Governor of North Carolina, a term as a U.S. Senator, and two presidential campaigns.
* Michael Smith: An astronaut from Beaufort, North Carolina, Smith perished on January 28, 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after launching from Kennedy Space Center.
* Richard Dobbs Spaight: A delegate to the convention that framed the United States Constitution, this North Carolina native strongly advocated the state?s adoption of the federal constitution. In 1792, he was elected governor.
* Hugh Williamson: This Pennsylvania born physician settled in North Carolina and later helped form and signed the federal constitution of the United States after being appointed as one of North Carolina?s delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
Entertainers/Artists Individuals
? Clay Aiken: This Raleigh native became a national singing sensation as he competed for top honors in the television show ?American Idol? in 2003. Aiken came in runner up in the competition, but he did win a recording contract and his single ?This is the Night? went platinum.
? John Coltrane: Born in Hamlet, North Carolina, Coltrane is considered to be one of the greatest and most innovative jazz musicians of all time.
? Rick Dees: This nationally known DJ who hosts his own "Weekly Top 40" radio show is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina.
? Cecil B. DeMille: DeMille, from Washington, North Carolina, was a famous actor and director of early films. He is best known for his work on movies such as "The Ten Commandments" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."
? Roberta Flack: This Grammy-winning singer from Black Mountain, North Carolina, is best known for titles such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Set the Night to Music."
? Ava Gardner: This famous actress from Smithfield, North Carolina, received both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her many film roles. Some of her more noted films include "Show Boat," "On the Beach," and "The Sun Also Rises."
? Andy Griffith: The actor from Mount Airy, North Carolina is famous for his work on the long running television programs "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock."
? Thelonious Monk: Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Monk was a legendary jazz pianist known for his innovative techniques. He was among a select group of musicians responsible for the birth of a new form of jazz known as "bebop."
? Earl Scruggs: Born and raised in North Carolina's Cleveland County, Earl Scruggs was just four years old when he picked up his first banjo. Together with guitarist Lester Flatt and the "Foggy Mountain Boys," he helped introduce bluegrass music to popular culture in the 1960s through the theme music to the television show The Beverly Hillbillies and the film Bonnie and Clyde.
? Arthur Smith: Known to country music fans for many years, Smith created and produced "The Arthur Smith Show." The show ran for 32 years, giving many up and coming musicians their first exposure to a national audience. A musician in his own right, Smith composed and recorded "Guitar Boogie", the all time best selling country music instrumental song.
? James Taylor: Born in Boston and raised in Chapel Hill, Taylor was arguably the most famous singer/songwriter of the 1970s. Known for the introspective lyrics of songs like ?Carolina in My Mind?, ?Fire and Rain? and ?Sweet Baby James,? Taylor is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
? Bob Timberlake: Timberlake is a Lexington, North Carolina artist who is renowned for his intricate paintings and attention to detail.
? Doc Watson: Born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, this musician gained prominence during the folk music revival of the 1960s. Blind since infancy, Watson's unique blend of traditional Appalachian, country, blues, gospel and bluegrass music has earned him five Grammy Awards.
? Clay Aiken: This Raleigh native became a national singing sensation as he competed for top honors in the television show ?American Idol? in 2003. Aiken came in runner up in the competition, but he did win a recording contract and his single ?This is the Night? went platinum.
? John Coltrane: Born in Hamlet, North Carolina, Coltrane is considered to be one of the greatest and most innovative jazz musicians of all time.
? Rick Dees: This nationally known DJ who hosts his own "Weekly Top 40" radio show is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina.
? Cecil B. DeMille: DeMille, from Washington, North Carolina, was a famous actor and director of early films. He is best known for his work on movies such as "The Ten Commandments" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."
? Roberta Flack: This Grammy-winning singer from Black Mountain, North Carolina, is best known for titles such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Set the Night to Music."
? Ava Gardner: This famous actress from Smithfield, North Carolina, received both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her many film roles. Some of her more noted films include "Show Boat," "On the Beach," and "The Sun Also Rises."
? Andy Griffith: The actor from Mount Airy, North Carolina is famous for his work on the long running television programs "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock."
? Thelonious Monk: Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Monk was a legendary jazz pianist known for his innovative techniques. He was among a select group of musicians responsible for the birth of a new form of jazz known as "bebop."
? Earl Scruggs: Born and raised in North Carolina's Cleveland County, Earl Scruggs was just four years old when he picked up his first banjo. Together with guitarist Lester Flatt and the "Foggy Mountain Boys," he helped introduce bluegrass music to popular culture in the 1960s through the theme music to the television show The Beverly Hillbillies and the film Bonnie and Clyde.
? Arthur Smith: Known to country music fans for many years, Smith created and produced "The Arthur Smith Show." The show ran for 32 years, giving many up and coming musicians their first exposure to a national audience. A musician in his own right, Smith composed and recorded "Guitar Boogie", the all time best selling country music instrumental song.
? James Taylor: Born in Boston and raised in Chapel Hill, Taylor was arguably the most famous singer/songwriter of the 1970s. Known for the introspective lyrics of songs like ?Carolina in My Mind?, ?Fire and Rain? and ?Sweet Baby James,? Taylor is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
? Bob Timberlake: Timberlake is a Lexington, North Carolina artist who is renowned for his intricate paintings and attention to detail.
? Doc Watson: Born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, this musician gained prominence during the folk music revival of the 1960s. Blind since infancy, Watson's unique blend of traditional Appalachian, country, blues, gospel and bluegrass music has earned him five Grammy Awards.
Groups
? Ben Folds Five: This popular band from Chapel Hill gained fame for songs such as "Brick," before calling it quits in November of 2000.
? The Connells: This alternative band hails from Raleigh. Among their biggest hits are songs like "Stone Cold Yesterday" and "'74-'75."
? The Embers: A popular Raleigh beach music band that has been performing hits such as "I Love Beach Music" for many years.
? Squirrel Nut Zippers: A Chapel Hill/Efland band with influences from a variety of styles of music, the Zippers are most famous for songs such as "Ghost of Stephen Foster."
Athletes
? Dale Earnhardt, Sr.: A native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Earnhardt became one of the most popular race car drivers in NASCAR history. Known to fans as "The Intimidator" for his aggressive style, Earnhardt won seven Winston Cup Championships. He was killed in a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500 race on February 18, 2001.
? Jim "Catfish" Hunter: This Perquimans County native gained national fame as a pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics and the New York Yankees. His impressive list of wins earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
? Marion Jones: Known to many as "the world's fastest woman," Jones won 3 gold medals and 2 bronze medals at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, taking home more track and field medals in a single Olympics than any other female athlete in history. Jones lives and trains in Wake County.
? Michael Jordan: Although he was born in Brooklyn, the man regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, at a very early age, and spent his childhood there. He later went to UNC-Chapel Hill, where his team won an NCAA tournament, and then was a part of two Olympic gold medal teams and 6 NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls.
? Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice: An Asheville native who became a star football player for the UNC Tar Heels in the late 1940s and then the Washington Redskins in the 1950s.
? Meadowlark Lemon: A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Lemon played with the Harlem Globetrotters for 24 years. Affectionately known to many as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," Lemon was as famous for his comedic skill on the basketball court as he was for his athletic talent. He later became an ordained minister and now serves as a preacher in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he divides his time between his work with youth and with his own basketball team, the Harlem All-Stars.
? Sugar Ray Leonard: This world famous boxer, born in Wilmington, won an Olympic gold medal and 5 world titles.
? Gaylord Perry: This Williamston native and Baseball Hall of Famer pitched 3,534 strikeouts during his career, playing for teams like the San Francisco Giants, the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. Perry won the prestigious Cy Young Award in 1972 and 1978.
? Richard Petty: This Randleman, North Carolina native gained fame as a NASCAR racing driver. Petty won 7 championships and holds the record for most consecutive race wins: 10.
? Ben Folds Five: This popular band from Chapel Hill gained fame for songs such as "Brick," before calling it quits in November of 2000.
? The Connells: This alternative band hails from Raleigh. Among their biggest hits are songs like "Stone Cold Yesterday" and "'74-'75."
? The Embers: A popular Raleigh beach music band that has been performing hits such as "I Love Beach Music" for many years.
? Squirrel Nut Zippers: A Chapel Hill/Efland band with influences from a variety of styles of music, the Zippers are most famous for songs such as "Ghost of Stephen Foster."
Athletes
? Dale Earnhardt, Sr.: A native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Earnhardt became one of the most popular race car drivers in NASCAR history. Known to fans as "The Intimidator" for his aggressive style, Earnhardt won seven Winston Cup Championships. He was killed in a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500 race on February 18, 2001.
? Jim "Catfish" Hunter: This Perquimans County native gained national fame as a pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics and the New York Yankees. His impressive list of wins earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
? Marion Jones: Known to many as "the world's fastest woman," Jones won 3 gold medals and 2 bronze medals at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, taking home more track and field medals in a single Olympics than any other female athlete in history. Jones lives and trains in Wake County.
? Michael Jordan: Although he was born in Brooklyn, the man regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, at a very early age, and spent his childhood there. He later went to UNC-Chapel Hill, where his team won an NCAA tournament, and then was a part of two Olympic gold medal teams and 6 NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls.
? Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice: An Asheville native who became a star football player for the UNC Tar Heels in the late 1940s and then the Washington Redskins in the 1950s.
? Meadowlark Lemon: A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Lemon played with the Harlem Globetrotters for 24 years. Affectionately known to many as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," Lemon was as famous for his comedic skill on the basketball court as he was for his athletic talent. He later became an ordained minister and now serves as a preacher in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he divides his time between his work with youth and with his own basketball team, the Harlem All-Stars.
? Sugar Ray Leonard: This world famous boxer, born in Wilmington, won an Olympic gold medal and 5 world titles.
? Gaylord Perry: This Williamston native and Baseball Hall of Famer pitched 3,534 strikeouts during his career, playing for teams like the San Francisco Giants, the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. Perry won the prestigious Cy Young Award in 1972 and 1978.
? Richard Petty: This Randleman, North Carolina native gained fame as a NASCAR racing driver. Petty won 7 championships and holds the record for most consecutive race wins: 10.
danmurphy jr said:
Who cares what her brothers name is? :shrug: She is a HOTTIE. I've liked her :142hump: ever since that "Vegas movie with Nick Cage....
Belushi brothers (Humbolt Park, Wheaton)
Red head in Taxi series Marilu Henner(Logan Square area)
Kirby Pucket (went to Triton College, my best friend played ball with him)
Oprah Winfrey (does her show here)
Greg Luzinski (Went to my High School, ND in Niles)
Ronald Reagan (Dixon, 2 hours west of Chicago)
Bill Murray (The Worlds "Biggest" Cubs fan)
Mr T (worked the door at Rush St bar)
Dennis Farina (I think he was an actual Chicago Cop)
Andy Richter (Conan O Brien's 1st sidekick)
(both guys above once frequented a bar I go to)
John Gacy (lived just west of me, last boy he killed was a good friend of my cousin)
Gary Sinise (from Blue Island moved to Highland Park)
David Schwimmer (went to NW University, at one time dated my current girlfriend's daughter :scared )
Al Capone (one of my current books knew and worked with Al's driver)
Hillary Clinton (spawn of Lucifer is from Park Ridge)
One of the Kennedy's (runs the Mercantile Exchange here, I believe my Mom is his personel executive secretary)
Ray Kroc (founder of Mc Donald's, born in Oak Park, 1st Mickey D's in Des Plaines)
Billy Corgan (lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins)
Anthony Spilotro and his brother (both ended up beaten with baseball bats and buried alive in an Indiana cornfield)
Joe Mantegna (currently has a play called "Bleacher Bums" and I think a restaurant in Cali with Chicago style food)
Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Weber high School alum)
Red head in Taxi series Marilu Henner(Logan Square area)
Kirby Pucket (went to Triton College, my best friend played ball with him)
Oprah Winfrey (does her show here)
Greg Luzinski (Went to my High School, ND in Niles)
Ronald Reagan (Dixon, 2 hours west of Chicago)
Bill Murray (The Worlds "Biggest" Cubs fan)
Mr T (worked the door at Rush St bar)
Dennis Farina (I think he was an actual Chicago Cop)
Andy Richter (Conan O Brien's 1st sidekick)
(both guys above once frequented a bar I go to)
John Gacy (lived just west of me, last boy he killed was a good friend of my cousin)
Gary Sinise (from Blue Island moved to Highland Park)
David Schwimmer (went to NW University, at one time dated my current girlfriend's daughter :scared )
Al Capone (one of my current books knew and worked with Al's driver)
Hillary Clinton (spawn of Lucifer is from Park Ridge)
One of the Kennedy's (runs the Mercantile Exchange here, I believe my Mom is his personel executive secretary)
Ray Kroc (founder of Mc Donald's, born in Oak Park, 1st Mickey D's in Des Plaines)
Billy Corgan (lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins)
Anthony Spilotro and his brother (both ended up beaten with baseball bats and buried alive in an Indiana cornfield)
Joe Mantegna (currently has a play called "Bleacher Bums" and I think a restaurant in Cali with Chicago style food)
Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Weber high School alum)
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Live a few miles from Hulk Hogan. See him around quite a bit.
David Wells lives a few miles the other way. Comes into where I work on a regular basis (when Baseball season is off)
The movie "The Punisher" was filmed here, Tampa, Dunedin, and off the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Saw the film crews shooting twice.
A few NBA retired players live here as well.
David Wells lives a few miles the other way. Comes into where I work on a regular basis (when Baseball season is off)
The movie "The Punisher" was filmed here, Tampa, Dunedin, and off the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Saw the film crews shooting twice.
A few NBA retired players live here as well.
Simply In The Red said:Turfgrass,
Yeah, but is there anyone we might recognize.
No...not really. :142lmao:
Sorry boys, got you all beat......................
Missy Hyatt!!!
I'll never forget as long as I live, we were in English class at Godby High School in Tallahassee and she told the teacher, "Shut up bitch!!" I about shit! She was suspended most of the time I think.
Wasn't there when they made the rise to fame but Creed is from Tally as well.
nole
Missy Hyatt!!!
I'll never forget as long as I live, we were in English class at Godby High School in Tallahassee and she told the teacher, "Shut up bitch!!" I about shit! She was suspended most of the time I think.
Wasn't there when they made the rise to fame but Creed is from Tally as well.
nole
Courtney Cox (grew up in my neighborhood)
Went to boarding school with:
Ben Curtis (dude youlre gettin a Dell) ;142loser:
Went to boarding school with:
Ben Curtis (dude youlre gettin a Dell) ;142loser:
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http://www.chiride.com/hotcurves2.html
(also check out the models on the homepage).
Simply In The Red said:I don't know if this one counts. This girl grew up a couple of streets over from where I grew up. I met her a couple of times and saw her around school. I thought she was cute but I had no idea this was going to be the end result. :cursin:
Simply, did you go to MacArthur?
I live on the Mississippi river on the Iowa side of whats known as the Quad Cities. Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa and Rock Island and Moline, Illinois are the larger towns--the metro area is approx. 350,000 people.
Johnny Lujack-- Heisman trophy winner from Notre Dame in the 40's, I think. Married a girl from Davenport, moved here and joined in the family auto dealership. Its still here, now known as Lujack's Auto Plaza, the largest independently owned auto dealer in the country.
Don Nelson-- Rock Island and University of Iowa. Played for the Celtics during their glory years in the 60s, currently head coach of the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
Roger Craig-- Davenport Central High and Nebrasaka. Hall of fame running back with the 49ers, first man to gain 1000 yrds rushing and recieving in the same season in the NFL. Had a sports bar with his name attached for a long time at the Casino boat in Bettendorf--don't think its still named for him as I go to the boat in Davenport for my gambling. Hosts a charity golf tourney every year in the area that attracts many ex-NFLers
Curtis Craig-- roger's older brother also played at Nebraska and a few years in the NFL.
Acie Earl-- Moline and Iowa for college. First round draft pick of the Celtics was a complete bust a few years back. Now coaching in the CBA or the NBDL, not sure which.
Gene Oliver-- Rock Island(I think) played in the Major Leagues not too long after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.
And one from outside of sports that was in this mornings newspaper. The new CEO of McDonalds, Jim Skinner, graduated from the same High School I did, Davenport West. The same class as BahamaMama I think.....LOL.
I'm sure there are some I'm missing, but thats all I could come up with off the top of my head...
Johnny Lujack-- Heisman trophy winner from Notre Dame in the 40's, I think. Married a girl from Davenport, moved here and joined in the family auto dealership. Its still here, now known as Lujack's Auto Plaza, the largest independently owned auto dealer in the country.
Don Nelson-- Rock Island and University of Iowa. Played for the Celtics during their glory years in the 60s, currently head coach of the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
Roger Craig-- Davenport Central High and Nebrasaka. Hall of fame running back with the 49ers, first man to gain 1000 yrds rushing and recieving in the same season in the NFL. Had a sports bar with his name attached for a long time at the Casino boat in Bettendorf--don't think its still named for him as I go to the boat in Davenport for my gambling. Hosts a charity golf tourney every year in the area that attracts many ex-NFLers
Curtis Craig-- roger's older brother also played at Nebraska and a few years in the NFL.
Acie Earl-- Moline and Iowa for college. First round draft pick of the Celtics was a complete bust a few years back. Now coaching in the CBA or the NBDL, not sure which.
Gene Oliver-- Rock Island(I think) played in the Major Leagues not too long after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.
And one from outside of sports that was in this mornings newspaper. The new CEO of McDonalds, Jim Skinner, graduated from the same High School I did, Davenport West. The same class as BahamaMama I think.....LOL.
I'm sure there are some I'm missing, but thats all I could come up with off the top of my head...
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