1. Tex Rickard (1870)

American Sports Promoter

One of boxing's greatest promoters, he also built New York's Madison Square Garden and founded the Rangers hockey team.

2. Tech N9ne (1971)

Rapper

Born Aaron Yates, he is an American rapper who is best known for his 2002 album Absolute Power. He was also a featured artist on the 2012 Lil Wayne single "Interlude." 

3. Lucian Piane (1980)

American Record Producer

Otherwise known by his nickname RevoLucian, he is a Grammy-nominated composer and music producer behind works like the soundtrack of the 2007 adaptation of Hairspray. He's also become well known...

4. Kareem Rush (1980)

American Basketball Player

American former professional basketball player who entered the 2002 NBA Draft. He was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 20th overall pick but was quickly traded over to the...

5. Ted Shawn (1891)

Dancer

Former dancer, most remembered as one of the early male pioneers of Modern dance.

6. Virgil Thomson (1896)

American Composer

Composer and critic who was instrumental in the development of the 'American Sound' in classical music. He wrote two operas with Gertrude Stein, 'Four Saints in Three Acts' and 'The...

7. Frank Wess (1922)

American Musician

2007 NEA Jazz Master, Jazz Composer's Orchestra contributor, and prolific recording artist who also played the flute. He worked with many different artists, including Hang Jones.

8. Dick Peabody (1925)

American Actor

Played the role of Pfc. Littlejohn on the television series, Combat! in 1960. And he also starred in Bonanza and Gunsmoke.

9. Brenna Dowell (1996)

American Artistic Gymnast

Artistic gymnast best remembered as a part of the gold medal-winning US team who won the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

10. Chris Connor (1927)

American Jazz Singer

American jazz singer who toured with Clyde Thornhill and Stan Kenton and had her own solo career. She was the first white jazz singer to sign with Atlantic Records.

11. Jonathan Coachman (1972)

Sports Anchor; Professional Wres

SportsCenter anchor who was previously a wrestler and WWE commentator.

12. William F. Nolan (1928)

American Writer

An American author of works in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, he also wrote for Playboy, Sports Illustrated, and other popular magazines. He was known for his Logan...

13. Sylvia Browne (1936)

American Author

A self-proclaimed medium and psychic, Browne gained commercial attention for her talk show appearances and for the paranormal and spiritual subject matter of her books. She received flack for several...

14. Calvin Trillin (1935)

American Journalist

American writer, humorist, and novelist best known for his food writing comprising The Tummy Trilogy.

15. Anthony Peeler (1969)

American Basketball Player

NBA shooting guard whose career spanned from 1992 to 2005. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vancouver Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards.

16. Scott Drew (1970)

American Basketball Player And C

College basketball coach best known for Baylor University, where he took over as head coach in 2003.

17. Misty Copeland (1982)

Ballet Dancer

Ballet dancer who became the first African-American soloist in the history of the American Ballet Theatre, eventually becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the company's principal dancer.

18. Logan Morrison (1987)

American Baseball Player

MLB left fielder and first baseman who debuted in 2010 for the Florida Marlins.

19. Seth Sinovic (1987)

American Soccer Player

American defender who began his MLS career with the New England Revolution in 2010. He joined Sporting Kansas City in 2011.

20. Andy Ashby (1967)

American Baseball Player

Starting pitcher who became known for his tenure with the San Diego Padres from 1993 to 1999.

21. Brandon Lloyd (1981)

American Football Player Wide Re

NFL wide receiver who was selected in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He had his best season in 2010 when he led...

22. Wendy Moniz (1969)

American Actor

TV actress from Guiding Light and Nash Bridges who played Louisa Archer in The Guardian.

23. Marcus Denmon (1990)

American Professional Basketball

Basketball player from Kansas City who has made a name for himself overseas with teams like the Italian team New Basket Brindisi. At the University of Missouri, he was a...

24. Willie Reed (1990)

American Basketball Player

American basketball player who has gained fame playing center for the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Detroit Pistons.

25. Maggie Williams (1954)

American Political Consultant

Former campaign manager and senior adviser for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign in 2008 and has worked as a partner in the Griffin Williams management-consulting firm.

26. David Gregory Kays (1962)

United States Federal Judge

David Gregory Kays is a United States federal judge. Born in Kansas City Missouri Kays received a B. S. from Southwest Missouri State University in 1985 and a J. D....

27. Janie Wagstaff (1974)

American Swimmer Olympic Gold Me

Elizabeth Jane Wagstaff is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic champion. Wagstaff was born in Kansas City Missouri. Wagstaff appeared on the international swimming stage when she took third...

28. Scott Ryan (director) (1974)

American Environmentalist

Scott Ryan is an American Director environmentalist and social justice advocate. He is best known for his work in Manifesto the documentary based television series. According to the Zero Point...

29. Rodney Fritz (1987)

American Athlete

Rodney Fritz Jr. is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent.

30. Bruce Pickens (1968)

American Football Player

Bruce Pickens is a former professional American football player who played cornerback for four seasons for the Atlanta Falcons Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders. A New...

31. John Coughlin (figure skater) (1985)

American Pair Skater

John Coughlin is an American pair skater. With Caydee Denney he is the 2012 Four Continents silver medalist and 2012 U. S. national champion. With former partner Caitlin Yankowskas he...

32. Josh Earnest (1975)

White House Press Secretary

Josh Earnest is the White House Special Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary. He replaced Bill Burton as White House Deputy Press Secretary and left the White...

33. Sanford K. Moats (1921)

United States General

Lieutenant General Sanford Kenneth Moats is an American Air Force lieutenant general and fighter ace. He was vice commander of the Tactical Air Command with headquarters at Langley Air Force...

34. Ron Mathis (1958)

American Baseball Player

Ronald Vance Mathis is a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons with the Houston Astros. For his career he compiled a 3-6...

35. Kevin Mahogany (1958)

American Singer

Kevin Mahogany is an American jazz vocalist who became prominent in the 1990s. He is known for his scat singing and his singing style has been compared with jazz singers...

36. Jennifer Hopkins (1981)

American Tennis Player

Jennifer Dent is an American professional tennis player. She has won six International Tennis Federation women's circuit titles in her career and nearly cracked the top 50. In 2001 she...

37. Betty Sabo (1928)

American Painter

Betty Sabo is an American landscape painter and sculptor. She is best known for her realistic oils of New Mexico landscapes.

38. Joe Presko (1928)

American Baseball Player

Joseph Edward Presko is a retired American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1948 as an amateur free agent and made...

39. Jake Knott (1990)

American Football Player

Jake Knott is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football for Iowa State. He was signed by the Eagles as...

40. Mason Finley (1990)

American Shot Putter And Discus

Mason Finley is an American shot putter and discus thrower.

41. Richard B. Ogilvie (1923)

Recipient Of The Purple Heart Me

Richard Buell Ogilvie was the 35th governor of Illinois and served from 1969 to 1973. A wounded combat veteran of World War II he became known as the mafia-fighting sheriff...

42. Robert Docking (1925)

American Politician

Robert Blackwell Docking was the 38th Governor of Kansas from 1967 until 1975. Born in Kansas City Missouri Docking attended public school in Lawrence Kansas before attending the University of...

43. Lionel Taylor (1935)

American Football Player And Coa

Lionel Thomas Taylor is a former American football wide receiver who led the American Football League in receptions each year for the first six years of the league's existence.

44. Leslie Feinberg (1949)

American Writer And Activist

Leslie Feinberg is a transgender lesbian activist and author known for activism. Feinberg authored Stone Butch Blues in 1993.

45. Hollie Stevens (1982)

Adult Movie Film Actor

Hollie Stevens was the stage name of an American adult movie actress model and writer. She was considered a pioneer of the adult aovie genre known as clown adult aovie...

46. Robert Frederick Bennett (1927)

Governor Of Kansas

Robert Frederick Bennett was an American lawyer and the 39th Governor of Kansas from 1975 to 1979.

47. Hector Barreto (1961)

American Businessman

Hector V. Barreto was the 21st Administrator of the U. S. Small Business Administration confirmed on July 25 2001. George W. Bush nominated him to the post. He resigned on...

48. Richard Myers (1942)

United States General

Richard Bowman Myers is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force and served as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As Chairman Myers was...

49. Donald Stephenson (1988)

American Football Player

Donald Stephenson is an American football offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. A native of Kansas City Missouri Stephenson was drafted by the Chiefs in the 3rd Round of...

50. Stephen Franklin (American football) (1988)

American Football Player

Stephen Franklin is an American football linebacker for the Sioux City Bandits of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League. He was initially signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted...