Oklahoma City, OK
1. Bullet Rogan (1893)
Baseball Player
One of the greatest pitchers of the Negro Leagues, he was also one of its top hitters, and became a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
2. Lon Chaney Jr. (1906)
Movie Actor
He starred in the 1941 film, The Wolf Man, and played Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men. His roles as The Mummy and Frankenstein's Creature made him a horror...
3. Ross Thomas (1926)
Novelist
Crime fiction writer known for his witty, politically-themed works. Recognized for novels such as Singapore Wink and Voodoo, Ltd., he sometimes wrote under the pseudonym of Oliver Bleeck.
4. Kenneth H. Cooper (1931)
Non-Fiction Author
An Oklahoma-born U.S. Air Force physician, he introduced the idea and practice of aerobics. He published a popular 1968 book, Aerobics, on the topic.
5. Barry McGuire (1937)
Rock Singer
Christian music pioneer who released the single "Eve of Destruction."
6. Kyle Walker (1994)
Skateboarder
Professional skateboarder who is known for his variety of sponsorships including Vans, Volcom, and Real Skateboards. He is known for his variety of video parts as well as his consistent...
7. Dalton Farmer (1999)
Family Member
Brother of Darci Lynne Farmer who won the 12th season of America's Got Talent.
8. Nate Farmer (2007)
Family Member
Brother of Darci Lynne Farmer, who won the 12th season of America's Got Talent in 2017.
9. Lee Murphy (1975)
Reality Star
Reality star best known as a member of the cast of Sweet Home Oklahoma. She was cast on the show due to having strong progressive political opinions in a traditionally...
10. Pat Smith (1970)
Wrestler
2006 National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee who wrestled collegiately at Oklahoma State University where. He later served as the school's assistant coach until 2006.
11. Pat Smith (wrestler) (1970)
American Wrestler
Pat Smith is a former collegiate wrestler at Oklahoma State University and a former assistant coach at OSU. During his collegiate wrestling career he became the first four-time NCAA wrestling...
