Valdosta, Georgia

1. Harris English (1989)

Professional Golfer

Professional golfer and member of the PGA Tour since 2012. In January of 2021, he won the Sentry Tournament of Champions. In June of the same year, he won the...

2. Lorenzo Cain (1986)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder known for his defensive prowess who was named MVP of the 2014 ALCS after helping the Kansas City Royals capture the AL Pennant. He then won a World Series...

3. Sonny Shroyer (1935)

Actor

Actor who starred as Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate on the popular TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, as well as the spin-off, Enos. He also portrayed football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant...

4. Malcolm Mitchell (1993)

Football Player

Wide receiver who was taken by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He won Super Bowl LI as a member of the team...

5. Ashthon Jones (1986)

Singer

One of the top thirteen contestants in the tenth season of the reality talent competition American Idol, Jones went on to contribute to tracks by rappers Big K.R.I.T. and Lecrae.

6. Thomas Rhett (1990)

Country Music Singer

Country singer-songwriter who released his first album, It Goes Like This, in October of 2013. He is well known for his several number one hits, including "It Goes Like This"...

7. Desi Relaford (1973)

American Baseball Player

Shortstop who was used more as a utility infielder later in his career; he broke in with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996.

8. Tim Drew (1978)

American Baseball Player

Right-handed pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, and Atlanta Braves and was named Indians' 1999 Minor League Player of the Year.

9. Telvin Smith (1991)

American Football Player

Linebacker who was selected in the 5th round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named to his first NFL Pro Bowl team in 2017. 

10. Rhett Akins (1969)

American Singer And Songwriter

Country singer and musician who released the 1996 #1 single "Don't Get Me Started." He's written music for many artists, including The Peach Pickers.

11. Bill Hicks (1961)

American Comedian And Social Cri

Legendary standup comedian whose material often dealt with controversial and dark subject matters. In 2007 he was ranked the fourth greatest stand-up comic of all time on Channel 4's list...

12. Bunky Henry (1944)

Professional Golfer

George Walter Bunky Henry Jr. is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s. Henry was born in Valdosta Georgia. He attended...

13. Ray Blume (1958)

American Basketball Player

Bernard Ray Blume is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for Oregon State University. He was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 2nd round of the 1981...

14. Rushern Baker (1958)

American Politician

Rushern L. Baker III is an American attorney and politician who has served as the county executive of Prince George's County Maryland since December 2010.

15. Cal Luther (1930)

American Basketball Player-coach

Cal Luther is an American basketball coach. He was head men's coach at DePauw Murray State Longwood Tennessee-Martin and Bethel College. He was also head coach of the Egyptian national...

16. Allen Boyd (1945)

Politician And American Army Sol

Allen Boyd Jr. was the United States Representative for Florida's 2nd congressional district from 1997 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He currently works for...

17. Devin McGlamery (1982)

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18. Herb White (1948)

American Basketball Player

Ralph Herbert White was a basketball player in 1970-1971 for the Atlanta Hawks. At 6'2 and 195 lbs. he played as a guard/forward. White attended Decatur High School in Decatur...

19. Luther Blue (1954)

American Football Player

Luther Blue is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles.

20. Avery Sharpe (1954)

American Musician

Avery Sharpe is an American jazz double-bassist. Sharpe began playing piano at age eight and also studied accordion in his youth. He learned both electric and acoustic bass as a...

21. Charlie Norwood (1941)

American Politician

Charles Whitlow Norwood Jr. D. D. S. was an American politician and dentist serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 until his...

22. Cliff Brown (American football) (1952)

American Football Player

Clifton Cliff Brown Sr. was an American football quarterback for the University of Notre Dame and was the first African American quarterback to start a game for the prestigious...

23. David Jackson (golfer) (1964)

Professional Golfer

David Jackson is an American professional golfer. Jackson was born in Valdosta Georgia. He played college golf at the University of Florida where he won twice and was a four-time...

24. Ben Zambiasi (1956)

Canadian Football Linebacker

Benjamin Ray Zambiasi was a linebacker for the University of Georgia and in the Canadian Football League. Zambiasi was born in Valdosta Georgia and played for the Georgia Bulldogs from...

25. Stan Rome (1956)

Player Of American Football

Stanford Bernard Rome is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 11th round of the 1979...

26. Omri Lowther (1983)

American Boxer

Omri Lowther is a professional Canadian-American boxer in the Light Welterweight division and is the current WBA Fedecaribe lightweight champion.

27. Funtaine Hunter (1983)

Player Of American And Canadian

untaine Hunter is a professional American football and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Hunter played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team and signed as...

28. Coleman Rudolph (1970)

American Football Player

Coleman Rudolph is a former player in the NFL. He played for the New York Jets and the New York Giants. He was a 2nd round draft pick of the...

29. Dusty Bonner (1978)

American Football Player

Dusty Bonner is a former American football quarterback. He was a standout Harlon Hill Trophy winner in 2000 and 2001 while playing for Valdosta State University and was signed as...

30. Domonique Simone (1971)

African American Adult Film Actr

Domonique Simone is an African-American adult actress. At the age of 17 Simone won a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. At the age of 18 in...

31. Sean Kazmar (1984)

American Baseball Player

Sean Frank Kazmar is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He bats and throws right-handed.

32. Molefi Kete Asante (1942)

American Academic

Molefi Kete Asante is an African-American scholar historian and philosopher. He is a leading figure in the fields of African American studies African Studies and Communication Studies. He is currently...

33. Lee Daniel Crocker (1963)

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Lee Daniel Crocker is an American computer programmer and poker player. He is best known for rewriting the software upon which Wikipedia runs to address scalability problems. This new software...

34. Aaron Taylor (baseball) (1977)

Baseball Player

Aaron Wade Taylor nicknamed Big Country is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. Taylor was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of...

35. Pepper Daniels (1902)

American Baseball Player

Leon Thomas Pepper Daniels was a Negro Leagues Catcher during the first Negro National League. He played most of his seasons for the Detroit Stars.

36. Ellis Clary (1916)

American Baseball Player

Ellis Clary nicknamed Cat was an American professional baseball player. Born in Valdosta Georgia he threw and batted right-handed stood 5 ft 8 in tall and weighed 160 pounds. He...

37. J. D. Drew (1975)

American Professional Baseball P

David Jonathan J. D. Drew is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. He is a left-handed hitter and began his major league career in 1998 with the St....

38. Fred House (1978)

American Basketball Player

Deshune Fred House is an American professional basketball swingman who plays for Peja of the Balkan League.

39. Randall Godfrey (1973)

American Football Player

Randall Euralentris Godfrey is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Godfrey played college football at the University of Georgia where he majored in housing and consumer...

40. Vincent Burns (1981)

American Football Player

Vincent Sweet Pea Burns was an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He currently is a free agent. Burns played college football at Northern Arizona...

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