1. Malin Craig (1875)

War Hero

U.S. Army general who served in the Spanish American war, the Boxer Rebellion, and both World Wars.

2. Coleman Hawkins (1904)

American Jazz Saxophonist

Tenor saxophonist who was a master of jazz, swing, and bebop. He collaborated with a variety of groups and artists, including Jazz at the Philharmonic.

3. Ruth Warrick (1916)

American Actress

Best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler on All My Children, whom she played from 1970 until her death in 2005.

4. Walter Cronkite (1916)

Television Journalist

Trusted anchor of CBS Evening News for over 30 years who has won a Peabody Award and a TCA Career Achievement Award.

5. Jane Wyman (1917)

Actress

Movie actress who many came to know as the first wife of Ronald Reagan. Her credits include Falcon Crest and Johnny Belinda.

6. Betty Garrett (1919)

Actress Dancer

American film, theater, and television actress known for her role as Edna Babish on the classic TV series Laverne & Shirley.

7. Eminem (1972)

Hip Hop Rapper

Born Marshall Mathers, he became an international sensation after the release of his single "My Name Is." He won the Best Rap Album Grammy for three consecutive albums: The Slim...

8. Timothy Omundson (1969)

American Actor

Best known for his roles as Eli on the series Xena: Warrior Princess, Carlton Lassiter on Psych, and Sean Potter on Judging Amy.

9. Paul Crouch (1934)

American Broadcster

Televangelist who co-founced the American Christian-based broadcast television network, Trinity Broadcasting Network, in 1973.

10. Jim Webb (1946)

Politician Writer Historian And

US Senator from Virginia from 2007 to 2013. He is member of the Democratic party who advocates on issues of international relations and government accountability. He is also an author...

11. Terin Humphrey (1986)

Gymnast

American gymnast who won a silver medal individually and with her team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

12. Martin Rucker (1985)

Football Player

Tight end who made his NFL debut in 2008 for the Cleveland Browns, after being selected in the 4th round of that year's draft.

13. Anthony Glise (1956)

American Musician

American classical guitarist and composer who won the International Toscanini Competition in Italy.

14. Mike Rucker (1975)

Player Of American Football

Defensive end who played his entire NFL career with the Carolina Panthers (1999-2007) and was selected to the 2003 Pro Bowl.

15. Ryan Bradley (1983)

Figure Skater

Solo figure skater who took home his first overall U.S. national championship gold in 2011.

16. Donald Sechrest (1933)

Professional Golfer Golf Course

Donald Ray Sechrest was an American designer of more than 90 golf courses mostly in the Midwest. Sechrest was born in St. Joseph Missouri where he attended Christian Brothers High...

17. Steven Salmons (1958)

Volleyball Player

Steven Edward Steve Salmons is a former American volleyball player. He won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Under the leadership of Kiraly Partie and Salmons the...

18. Levi Ankeny (1844)

American Politician

Levi Ankeny was a Republican United States Senator from the state of Washington. He was born in Buchanan County Missouri near St. Joseph but crossed the plains to Oregon in...

19. Phil J. Welch (1895)

American Politician

Philip James Welch was a U. S. Representative from Missouri. Born in St. Joseph Buchanan County Missouri Welch was educated in the public schools. He engaged in the furniture business...

20. Shere Hite (1942)

German-american Sexologist

Shere Hite is an American-born German sex educator and feminist. Her sexological work has focused primarily on female sexuality. Hite builds upon biological studies of sex by Masters and Johnson...

21. Timothy M. Carney (1944)

American Diplomat

Timothy Michael Carney is a retired American diplomat and consultant. He served as a career Foreign Service Officer for 32 years with assignments that included Vietnam and Cambodia as well...

22. Paul Moskau (1953)

American Baseball Player

Paul Richard Moskau is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. He debuted on June 21 1977 starting against the...

23. Rice W. Means (1877)

American Politician And Ku Klux

Rice William Means was a Republican United States Senator from Colorado. Born in St. Joseph Missouri he moved with his parents to Yuma County Colorado in 1887. He settled in...

24. Kay Barnes (1938)

American Politician

Kay Waldo Barnes is a former two-term mayor of Kansas City Missouri. She was the Democratic nominee for Missouri's 6th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in...

25. Richard M. Duncan (1889)

American Politician

Richard Meloan Duncan was a U. S. Representative from Missouri and a United States federal judge. Born in St. Joseph Missouri near Edgerton Duncan attended the public schools. He graduated...

26. Mel Sembler (1930)

American Diplomat

Melvin Floyd Sembler is former United States Ambassador to Italy and former Ambassador to Australia and Nauru. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of the Sembler Company...

27. Jeff Morris (1934)

Actor

28. Allen Andrews (1967)

Actor

29. Ed Wildberger (1949)

American Politician

Ed Wildberger is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented District 27 from 2003 to 2009 and even served as Minority Caucus Chairman. On November...

30. Jon Jefferson (1955)

American Writer

Jon Jefferson is a contemporary American author and television documentary maker. Jefferson has written eight novels in the Body Farm series under the pen name Jefferson Bass in consultation with...

31. Marsha Arzberger (Unknow)

American Politician

Marsha Arzberger is a Democratic politician. She has served as Arizona State Senator for District 25 since 2001 and is currently Minority Leader.

32. Mike Thomson (1946)

American Politician

Mike Thomson is a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Thomson represents the 1st District encompassing all or portions of Atchison Holt Nodaway and Worth counties in northwest...

33. Phil Danaher (rugby union) (1965)

Irish Rugby Union Player

Phil Danaher is a retired Irish rugby union Fullback and Centre. He played for St Munchin's College Garryowen Lansdowne Munster and won 28 caps between 1988 and 1995 for Ireland.

34. Eddie Timanus (1968)

Jeopardy! Contestant

Eddie Timanus is a Jeopardy! champion and USA Today sportswriter who grew up in Reston Virginia then graduated from Wake Forest University. He met his wife through a Yahoo! Groups...

35. Tom Pendergast (footballer) (1870)

Footballer

Thomas Tom Pendergast was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Accrington.

36. Jim Webb (rugby) (1878)

British Dual Code Rugby Player

Alfred Jim Webb was a Welsh international rugby union player who played club rugby for Abertillery and county rugby for Monmouthshire. He won 20 caps for Wales and was part...

37. John J. De Haven (1849)

American Politician

John Jefferson De Haven was a U. S. Representative from California. Born in St.

38. Jim Wright (1980s pitcher) (1955)

American Baseball Player

James Leon Wright is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals appeaaring in 17 games during the...

39. Chub Aubrey (1881)

American Baseball Player

Harry Herbert Aubrey was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Boston Beaneaters during the 1903 season.

40. Johnny Priest (1891)

American Baseball Player

John Gooding Priest was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played in 10 games for the New York Highlanders over two seasons five of them at second base.

41. George Zackert (1884)

American Baseball Pitcher

George Carl Zackert nicknamed Zeke was a professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals.

42. Al Lyons (1918)

American Baseball Player

Albert Harold Lyons was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in 39 Major League Baseball games as a pitcher in 1944 and from 1946 to 1948 with the New...

43. Frederick Boardman (1851)

American Baseball Player

Boardman was an American right fielder in the National Association. He played in one game for the 1874 Baltimore Canaries.

44. Tom Matukewicz (1973)

American Football Coach

Tom Matukewicz also known as Coach Tuke is an American football coach. He is currently the new head coach for Southeast Missouri State University. Formly the defensive coordinator coach at...

45. Dwayne Blakley (1979)

American Football Player

Dwayne David Blakley is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League.