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1. Michael Vick (1980)

American Football Player Quarter

Highlight-reel NFL quarterback who was the #1 overall pick in the 2001 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. After serving 23 months in Federal prison for illegal dog fighting, he joined the Philadelphia...

2. Tyler Knott Gregson (1981)

Photographer

Poet, author, professional photographer, and artist who owns and operates the photography company, Treehouse Photography with his partner, Sarah Linden. They photograph weddings all over the world and just like...

3. Marcus Vick (1984)

American Football Player

Former Virginia Tech quarterback who was kicked off the team as a result of unsportsmanlike play. He's they younger brother of star NFL quarterback Michael Vick.

4. Ella Fitzgerald (1917)

American Jazz Singer

The Queen of Jazz who won thirteen Grammy Awards and became a legend for singing "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" and "I'm Making Believe."

5. Pearl Bailey (1918)

American Singer

African-American singer and actress who won a Tony Award for her performance in an all-black Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! Her other Broadway credits include House of Flowers and St....

6. Ennis Rees (1925)

American Poet Professor

South Carolina Poet Laureate and children's poet known for Gillygaloos and Gollywhoppers, Windwagon Smith, and other verse works. He also translated the Iliad and Odyssey of Homer.

7. William Styron (1925)

Actor

The American author of such acclaimed novels as Lie Down in Darkness and The Confessions of Nat Turner, he is perhaps best known for his National Book Award-winning work, Sophie's...

8. Joyce Bulifant (1937)

American Actor

Known for her high-pitched Southern-accented voice, she became a frequent game show panelist and a regular guest on sitcoms.

9. Earl Faison (1939)

Player Of American Football

Defensive lineman who played in the AFL from 1961 to 1966, earning Rookie of the Year honors and five consecutive AFL All-Star selections.

10. Richard Kelly (1975)

Writer

Director of surreal independent films like Donnie Darko and Southland Tales.

11. Frankie Faison (1949)

Actor

TV and film actor best known for playing Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell on HBO's The Wire.

12. Stewart Alexander (1951)

American Politician

Affiliated at different points in his career with the Peace & Freedom, Green, and Socialist USA political parties, Alexander unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Los Angeles in 1989, Lieutenant Governor...

13. Leroy Keyes (1947)

American Football Player

NFL running back and safety who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring in 1973.

14. Mark Gordon (1956)

American Television Director And

American television and film producer who has served as the President of the Producers Guild of America. He was an executive producer on the films Speed 2: Cruise Control and...

15. Bw Webb (1990)

Football Player

Cornerback from the College of William & Mary who played sparingly his rookie season after being drafted in the 4th round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2013.

16. Molly Joseph (1990)

Photographer

Photographer who shoots engagements, bridal showers, weddings, and family portraits. 

17. David Hornsby (1975)

American Actor

Actor and writer known for his role as Matthew Mara on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a television series that he also wrote and produced. His film credits include roles...

18. Scott Darling (1988)

Writer

Goaltender selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He got his first NHL experience in the 2014-2015 season with the Chicago Blackhawks.

19. Martha Madison (1977)

American Actor

Best known for her role as Belle Black on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, she also appeared on both General Hospital and Passions. Her other television and film credits include...

20. Cocoa Brown (1972)

TV Actress

Actress most famous for playing Jennifer on the sitcom Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. She is also notable for her appearances in episodes of The Soul Man, Psych, and ER.

21. Al Toon (1963)

American Football Player

Prolific former NFL receiver who spent his entire career with the New York Jets, earning three Pro Bowl selections.

22. Shaun Gayle (1962)

American Football Player

Former defensive back that played for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers during his twelve-year career. He was a member of the historic 1985 Super Bowl winning Bears team. He was also a...

23. Bryan Still (1974)

American Football Player

Bryan Andrei Still is a retired American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was the MVP of the 1995 Sugar Bowl.

24. B. J. Rosenberg (1985)

Baseball Player

Brian James Rosenberg is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. He throws right-handed and is primarily a relief pitcher. Rosenberg was born in...

25. Linn Thomas (1976)

American Adult Model

Linn Thomas is an American erotic model. Thomas became a Playboy Playmate in May 1997. In October 2000 she became a Penthouse Pet of the Month and the first...

26. John Van Ryn (1905)

American Tennis Player

John Van Ryn was an American tennis champion of the 1930s. He was primarily known as being a great doubles player with Wilmer Allison. Van Ryn won the Men’s Doubles...

27. J. Hillis Miller (1928)

unknow

Joseph Hillis Miller Jr. is an American literary critic who has been heavily influenced by—and who has heavily influenced—deconstruction.

28. Tripp Phillips (1977)

American Tennis Player

Owen Thomas Phillips III is an American professional tennis player. Phillips mainly plays doubles.

29. Betty Blayton Taylor (1937)

Painter Illustrator And Printmak

Betty Blayton Taylor an American activist advocate artist Arts administrator/educator lecturer and social entrepreneur. As an artist Betty Blayton is an illustrator painter printmaker and sculptor. She is best known...

30. J. C. Mack (1988)

American Soccer Player

James J. C. Mack III is an American soccer player.

31. Jay Clayton (1941)

American Singer

Jay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed avant-garde vocalist and jazz educator.

32. Kyle Crockett (1991)

American Baseball Pitcher

Kyle Richard Crockett is an American professional baseball player. A pitcher Crockett plays in minor league baseball for the Cleveland Indians organization. He attended the University of Virginia where he...

33. Marques Hagans (1982)

American Football Player

Marques Hagans is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football...

34. Salena Jones (1944)

Jazz Singer

Salena Jones is an American jazz and cabaret singer.

35. Ginny Fields (1945)

American Politician

Ginny Fields represented the 5th District in the New York State Assembly which includes parts of the Long Island towns of Brookhaven and Islip including Centereach Farmingville Fire Island Holbrook...

36. Elton Brown (1983)

All-american College Football Pl

Elton Gillett Brown is a former American college and professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League for four seasons. He played college football for the...

37. Keith Atherton (1959)

American Baseball Player

Keith Rowe Atherton is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1983-1989. Atherton played for the Oakland Athletics Minnesota Twins and Cleveland...

38. Jeion Ward (1954)

Virginia Politician

Jeion A. Ward is an American politician of the Democratic Party. Since 2004 she has been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. She currently represents the 92nd district...

39. David Walters (1951)

American Politician

swimmer see David Walters. David Lee Walters is an United States Democratic Party politician from the U. S. state of Oklahoma. He was the 24th governor of Oklahoma from 1991...

40. Billy Drummond (1959)

American Musician

s Robert Billy Drummond Jr. is an American jazz drummer. Drummond learned jazz from an early age from his father who was a drummer and a jazz enthusiast and...

41. Steve Riddick (1951)

American Sprinter

Steve Riddick is an American athlete and winner of the gold medal in 4x100 meter relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

42. Marty Williams (1951)

Member Of The Senate Of Virginia

Martin E. Marty Williams was a Republican member of the Senate of Virginia from 1996 to 2008.

43. Tommy Reamon (1952)

American Football Player And Coa

Thomas Waverly Tommy Reamon is a retired African-American professional football player who has worked as an actor and is currently an educator in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. As...

44. Willie Armstead (1952)

Player Of American And Canadian

Armstead is a former slotback and wide receiver who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders. He is a native of Newport News Virginia a...

45. Scott Secules (1964)

American Football Player

Thomas Wescott Scott Secules is a former professional American football quarterback who played six seasons in the National Football League from 1988 to 1993 for the Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins...

46. Harry Galbreath (1965)

American Football Player And Coa

Harry Curtis Galbreath was an American football player who played several seasons in the NFL initially with the Miami Dolphins and later with the Green Bay Packers and New York...

47. Jerry Holmes (1957)

American Football Player

Jerry Holmes is an American football coach and former defensive back. He played ten seasons in the National Football League mainly for New York Jets but also with the Detroit...

48. Thomas N. Downing (1919)

American Politician

Thomas Nelms Downing was a lawyer politician and Democratic Congressman from Virginia's 1st congressional district for nine terms.

49. Darryl Blackstock (1983)

Player Of American Football

Darryl Tyger Blackstock is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent]. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft....

50. Hazel R. O'Leary (1937)

Politician Lawyer

Hazel Reid O'Leary was the seventh United States Secretary of Energy from 1993 to 1997 appointed by President Bill Clinton. As of 2012 she is the first and only woman...

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