Palestine, Texas
1. Smith Ballew (1902)
American Actor Singer Andorchest
As one of the most popular singing cowboys, he became a famous actor on Paramount's series of musical westerns. His musical talents ranged from Country to Jazz and Pop.
2. Jack Pepper (1902)
American Vaudeville Performer
Vaudeville talent who teamed up with Ginger Rogers to form Ginger and Pepper.
3. Gene Watson (1943)
American Singer
1970s and 1980s country star who released the #1 singles "Fourteen Carat Mind" and "Paper Noise." He has had six #1 singles, as well as more than 80 charting singles...
4. Adrian Peterson (1985)
Football Player
Star NFL running back who was named 2012 NFL MVP after a historic season where he helped lead the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC playoffs. He compiled over 1,000 yards from scrimmage...
5. Ivory Lee Brown (1969)
Player Of American Football
Ivory Lee Brown is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League and World League of American Football. He played for the Phoenix Cardinals of the...
6. Hunkie Cooper (1969)
American Football Player
Hernandez James Hunkie Cooper is a former American football receiver and linebacker who played for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League until his retirement in 2005. He is...
7. Frank Carswell (1919)
American Baseball Player
s Carswell was an American third baseman first baseman outfielder manager and scout in professional baseball. Although he played only 16 Major League games in his career for the 1953...
8. Jack Matchett (1906)
American Baseball Player
Clarence Jack Matchett was a pitcher in Negro league baseball. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs and Cincinnati Clowns between 1940 and 1945.
9. Lynn McGruder (1982)
Player Of American Football
Lynn McGruder is an American football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners where he earned a Communications major.
