1. Don Gibson (1928)

American Musician

Country Music Hall of Fame inductee who wrote the standards "Sweet Dreams" and "I Can't Stop Loving You."

2. Bobby Bell (1940)

American Football Player

Hall of Fame linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs had his #78 jersey retired after 11 seasons with the team.

3. Morris Davis (1958)

Lawyer

United States Air Force officer and attorney who served as the third Chief Prosecutor of the Guantanamo military commissions from 2005-07. Previously, he worked as the Director of Air Force Legal...

4. Brandon Spikes (1987)

All-american College Football Pl

NFL linebacker who was a second round pick of the New England Patriots in 2010.

5. Norris Hopper (1979)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder who played three seasons in the big leagues for the Cincinnati Reds, hitting a combined .316 and playing all three outfield positions.

6. Marquise Williams (1992)

Football Player

American quarterback who had a record-setting career at the University of North Carolina, leading the team to an ACC Coastal Division title as a senior.

7. Alvin Gentry (1954)

American Basketball Player And C

NBA coach who was hired to take over the New Orleans Pelicans in 2015. He had his first NBA head coaching job with the Miami Heat in 1994, then went...

8. Kay Hagan (1953)

American Politician

Politician and Democrat who became a US senator from North Carolina in 2009. She also served in the State Senate from 1999 to 2009. 

9. Creighton Lovelace (1981)

American Minister

Creighton Lee Lovelace is Pastor of Danieltown Baptist Church in Forest City North Carolina.

10. Charlie Harbison (1959)

American Football Player And Coa

Charlie Harbison is an American college football assistant coach at Auburn University serving as the defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator under head coach Gus Malzahn.

11. Billy Standridge (1953)

American Stock Car Racing Driver

Gerald Billy Standridge was an American stock car racing driver. He was a competitor in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series and Busch Series.

12. Keith E. Haynes (1963)

American Politician

Keith E. Haynes is an American politician and lawyer. Haynes was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. He represents the 44th Legislative...

13. Tim Wilkison (1959)

American Tennis Player

Tim Wilkison is a former professional male tennis player from the United States.

14. Debbie A. Clary (1959)

North Carolina Politician

Debbie Ann Clary is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 46th Senate district including constituents in Rutherford and Cleveland counties. She previously served in...

15. Matt Matheny (1970)

Merican Basketball Player-coach

Matt Matheny is an American college basketball coach and the current men's head coach at Elon University. He replaced Ernie Nestor in March 2009. Prior to accepting the job at...

16. Cliff Washburn (1980)

Canadian Football Player

Clifton Cliff Washburn is a gridiron football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2003....

17. Scottie Montgomery (1978)

American Football Player And Coa

Scottie Montgomery is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Duke Blue Devils.

18. Travis Padgett (1986)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Travis Padgett is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for the United States. He was an All-American and national champion sprinter at Clemson University. He broke the...

19. Bud Hardin (1922)

American Baseball Player

Edgar Bud Hardin was an American professional baseball player. Although he played professionally for 13 seasons Hardin appeared in only three Major League games as a shortstop second baseman and...

20. Jason Gilfillan (1976)

American Baseball Player

Jason Edward Gilfillan is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in 13 games for the Kansas City Royals during the 2003 Kansas City...

21. Rogers McKee (1926)

American Baseball Player

Rogers Hornsby McKee is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1943 and 1944. As a 16-year-old rookie in 1943 he was the youngest...

22. Tim McKeithan (1906)

American Baseball Player

Emmett James Tim McKeithan was an American Major League Baseball player who was a pitcher with the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League from 1932 until 1934. He was listed...

23. Duane Ross (1972)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Randolph Duane Ross is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the 110 meters hurdles. He attended Clemson University where he was the 1995 NCAA champion in...