1. Gus Zernial (1923)

American Baseball Player

Known as one of the most prolific home run hitters during the 1950s in the American League.

2. Joseph Fiorenza (1931)

Roman Catholic Archbishop

American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the first Archbishop of Galveston-Houston from 1985 to 2006.

3. Katherine Boecher (1981)

Actress

American actress who has starred in many television series, including Mad Men and Supernatural.

4. Frank Robinson (1935)

American Professional Baseball P

14-time MLB All-Star who became the first player ever to be named MVP in both the American and National League; led the Baltimore Orioles to World Series Championships in 1966 and 1970...

5. Robert Crippen (1937)

Nasa Astronaut Flew On The First

Pilot of the first Space Shuttle orbital test flight, the Space Shuttle Columbia's STS-1 mission. He later commanded 1983 and 1984 flights on the Space Shuttle Challenger.

6. Barbara Lynn (1942)

American Rhythm And Blues And El

Rhythm and blues songwriter and singer who is best known for her 1962 song "You'll Lose a Good Thing," which topped the R&B charts.

7. Johnny Winter (1944)

American Blues Guitarist Singer

Rock and blues guitarist who played alongside his brother Edgar Winter. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him #63 on their 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list.

8. Mel Farr (1944)

Player Of American Football

Former NFL running back who played his entire career with the Detroit Lions from 1967 to 1973. He made the Pro Bowl in 1967 and 1970.

9. Bubba Smith (1945)

Actor

Former NFL defensive end who played in The Game of the Century for Michigan State in 1966. He was selected first overall in the 1967 NFL Draft by the Baltimore...

10. Edgar Winter (1946)

American Musician

Rock and blues guitarist, keyboardist, saxophonist, and percussionist with his brother Johnny.

11. Micah Tyler (1983)

Country Singer

Christian music singer who became an instant sensation with his independent debut album The Story I Tell, which peaked in the top 5 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel charts. He is...

12. Jay Bruce (1987)

American Baseball Player

Left-handed MLB right fielder who began his career with the Cincinnati Reds in 2008. He earned the nicknamed "Bruce Almighty."

13. Tiffany Derry (1982)

Chef

Owner of Private|Social restaurant in Dallas from 2011-2013, she became more well known as more than a chef when she appeared on Top Chef and won Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen...

14. Ben Hightower (1994)

Reality Star

Singer and reality TV star best known for his role as part of the United States Air Force Academy's group In the Stairwell. He appears on the show America's Got...

15. Sandra Bookman (1959)

Journalist

American television journalist most well known for her work with Eyewitness News at WABC-TV in New York City.

16. Paul Durousseau (1970)

American Serial Killer

Serial killer who raped murdered at least 7 women between 1997 and 2003.

17. Christine Michael (1990)

American Football Player Running

Running back who was a second round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in 2013 and was a member of the 2014 Super Bowl Championship team his rookie season.

18. Vance McDonald (1990)

American Football Player Tight E

Tight end who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2013 and played with the team until 2017, when he was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was previously a first-team All-C-USA...

19. Kelly Asbury (1960)

Director

Director of the Academy Award-nominated Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron starring Matt Damon.

20. Lucas Babin (1979)

American Actor

From 2006 to 2007, this Texas-born actor appeared as Ricky on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Also a fashion model, he participated in campaigns for Gucci...

21. Clay Walker (1969)

American Singer

American country singer who has released four Platinum solo albums, including Rumor Has It. He is known for songs like "Dreaming with My Eyes Open" and "If I Could Make...

22. Louie Kelcher (1953)

Player Of American Football

Defensive tackle who was All-Pro in 1978 and a three-time Pro Bowl selection. He played in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.

23. Mark Chesnutt (1963)

American Musician

1990s country star who released eight #1 singles including "Too Cold at Home" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." He started the label Nada Dinero.

24. Leeland McElroy (1974)

All-american College Football Pl

Leeland Anthony McElroy is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back and kick returner in the National Football League for two seasons during the...

25. Keena Young (1985)

American Basketball Player

Keena Young is an American basketball player who starred at Brigham Young University from 2004 to 2007. He is currently an expatriate professional basketball player.

26. Cliff Odom (1958)

American Football Player

Cliff Odom was a former NFL football player. A third round draft choice in 1980 he played thirteen years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts...

27. Susie McAllister (1947)

Professional Golfer

Mary H. Susie McAllister is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. McAllister won once on the LPGA Tour in 1975.

28. Bert Weaver (1932)

Professional Golfer

Herbert Bert Weaver was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour. A native of Beaumont Texas Weaver played collegiate golf at Louisiana...

29. Kate Golden (1967)

Professional Golfer

Kate Golden is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. Golden played college golf at the University of Texas where she was an All-American. She graduated in...

30. Vance Bedford (1958)

American Football Player And Coa

Vance Juano Bedford is an American football coach currently serving as defensive coordinator at the University of Texas for head coach Charlie Strong. He was previously the defensive coordinator at...

31. L. Q. Jones (1927)

Actor

L. Q. Jones is an American character actor and film director known particularly for his work in the films of Sam Peckinpah.

32. Julie Bell (Unknow)

American Artist

Not to be confused with geneticist Julia Bell. Julie Bell is an American painter. A fantasy artist and wildlife artist she is a former bodybuilder and fantasy model for her...

33. Bernard C. Parks (1943)

American Politician

Bernard C. Parks is an American politician. He is a member of the Los Angeles City Council representing the 8th District in South Los Angeles. He served as chief of...

34. Arlon Lindner (1935)

American Politician

Arlon Lindner is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He served District 33A from 1993—2002 and District 32A from 2003—2005. The districts included...

35. H. Palmer Hall (1942)

American Writer

H. Palmer Hall was a poet fiction writer essayist editor and librarian who lived in San Antonio Texas. A Vietnam veteran who grew up near the Big Thicket in southeast...

36. C. Robert Cloninger (1944)

American Psychiatrist

Claude Robert Cloninger M. D. is a psychiatrist and geneticist noted for his research on the biological psychological social and spiritual foundation of both mental health and mental illness....

37. Brandon Rideau (1982)

American Football Player

Brandon Rideau is a professional gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Kansas and was signed as an undrafted free agent by...

38. Allan Ritter (1954)

American Businessman And Politic

Allan Brown Ritter is a businessman from Nederland Texas who is a retiring member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 21 which includes parts of Jefferson and Orange...

39. Anthony Malbrough (1976)

Player Of American And Canadian

Anthony Malbrough is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by...

40. Arban Severin (1976)

American Composer

Arban Severin born October 20 1976 is an American composer musician and film actress. Born in Beaumont Texas USA to two classical musicians; her mother is a violinist her father...

41. Bob Pollard (1948)

American Football Player

Robert Lee Pollard was an American football defensive lineman who played eleven seasons in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. He played...

42. Doug Ault (1950)

American Baseball Player

Douglas Reagan Ault was a Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays. He batted right-handed and threw left-handed.

43. Don Castle (1917)

American Actor

Don Castle American film actor of the 1930s and 1940s. Castle was born in Beaumont Texas. He started his acting career as a stage actor then moved to films. The...

44. Ron Cavenall (1959)

American Basketball Player

Ronnie Goodall Ron Cavenall is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for Texas Southern University. He played for the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets in the...

45. Joe Deshotel (1951)

American Politician

Joseph Joe Deshotel is an attorney and businessman from Beaumont Texas and a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Since 1999 he has represented District 22 in Jefferson...

46. Alvin Maxson (1951)

American Football Player

Alvin Earl Maxson is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the eighth round of the 1974...

47. Bradley Dale Peveto (1962)

American Football Coach

Bradley Dale Peveto is an American football coach and former player. He grew up in the small town of Orangefield Texas and attended Southern Methodist University where he played defensive...

48. Kirk Baptiste (1963)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Kirk Baptiste is a retired American track and field athlete who mainly competed in the 200 metres. He competed for the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in...

49. Nick Lampson (1945)

American Politician

Nicholas Valentino 'Nick' Lampson is an American politician from the state of Texas and was a Congressman representing the 22nd Congressional District and the 9th Congressional District of Texas. Lampson...

50. Gary Gibbs (1952)

American Football Player And Coa

Gary Gibbs is an American football coach and former player. Gibbs served as the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma for six years following the resignation of Barry...