Massillon, Ohio

1. Kameron Michaels (1986)

Stylist

American stylist and makeup artist who went on to appear on RuPaul's Drag Race season 10. She has gone on to garner more than 950,000 followers on Instagram.

2. Dorothy Gish (1898)

Actress Director Writer

She made the transition from silent films to talkies with the 1930 film Wolves.

3. Tommy Henrich (1913)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Former MLB outfielder who won five World Series rings as a member of the New York Yankees. He led the league in triples and runs in 1948.

4. Lori Lightfoot (1962)

Politician

American politician who came to prominence in 2019 as Chicago's first African-American female mayor. Previously, she held positions as the President of the Chicago Police Board and chair of the...

5. Jack Oliver (1923)

Geologist

American scientist who studied earthquakes and provided seismic evidence that supported the theory of plate tectonics.

6. David Wagoner (1926)

American Poet And Novelist

An American writer who published numerous poetry collections and novels, he was twice nominated for the National Book Award. His best-known works include In Broken Country (1979, poetry) and The...

7. Jessicka Havok (1986)

Professional Wrestler

Professional wrestler also known simply as Havok who became a two-time Women Superstars Uncensored Champion. In 2014, she made her debut for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where was crowned TNA...

8. Tom Weiskopf (1942)

American Professional Golfer Gol

Winner of 16 PGA Tours over 14 years and winner of The Open Championship in 1973.

9. Stalley (1982)

Rapper

American rapper who has been a member of Maybach Music Group and was nominated for a 2013 BET Hip Hop Award in the Best Mixtape Category.

10. Gareon Conley (1995)

Football Player

Cornerback who was taken with the 24th overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He finished as a second team All-Big Ten selection during his redshirt...

11. Matt Lanter (1983)

American Actor

Actor and model best known for playing the role of Liam on the television series 90210. He has also appeared in feature films such as Disaster Movie, Vampires Suck, The Roommate and Pitch Perfect 3.

12. Patrick Sweany (1974)

American Musician

Patrick Sweany is a blues-rock musician from Massillon Ohio.

13. Steve Luke (1953)

American Football Player

Steve Luke is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL Draft....

14. Dennis Franklin (1953)

American Football Player

Dennis Franklin is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 1975 NFL Draft. Prior to playing for...

15. Walter Folger Brown (1869)

American Politician

ger Brown was Postmaster General of the United States from March 5 1929 to March 4 1933 under Herbert Hoover's administration.

16. Rick Spielman (1965)

American Football Player

Rick Spielman is the General Manager of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. He was promoted to General Manager in 2012 after spending 2006–2011 as the team's Vice President of Player Personnel....

17. Tom Hannon (1955)

American Football Player

Thomas Edward Hannon was a safety who played in eight seasons for the Minnesota Vikings. He was a starter in 103 of the 117 games he played for the Vikings...

18. J. J. Wise (1867)

American Politician

Jacob J. Wise was a Republican mayor of Massillon Ohio from 1898 until 1902. He was also the Clerk of Courts for Massillion from 1903 until 1910. In 1912 he...

19. Theo Lemon (1957)

American Football Player And Coa

Theo D. Lemon is the former head football coach at Savannah State University in Savannah Georgia Central State University in Wilberforce Ohio and Kentucky State University.

20. Ryan Travis (1989)

Player Of American Football

Ryan Travis is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at West Liberty University where he was a consensus first-team Division II All-American...

21. Jacob Wukie (1986)

American Archer

Jacob Wukie is an American archer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed for his country in the Men's team event. He won a silver Olympic medal along with his...

22. Warren Shanabrook (1880)

American Baseball Player

Hilton Shanabrook was a Major League Baseball third baseman. Shanabrook played for the Washington Senators in 1906. In 1 career game he had no hits in two at-bats. He batted...

23. Herm Malloy (1885)

American Baseball Player

John Herman Malloy nicknamed Tug was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in their American League pennant winning years of 1907 and 1908. He played...

24. Bob Fothergill (1897)

American Baseball Player

Robert Roy Fothergill nicknamed Fats or Fatty was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played twelve seasons with the Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.

25. Rod Graber (1930)

American Baseball Player

Rodney Blaine Graber is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1949. He did not play in...

26. Mike Hershberger (1939)

American Baseball Player

Norman Michael Hershberger was an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers. He led the American League in Sacrifice Flies in 1966. In 11 seasons...

27. Joe Sparma (1942)

American Baseball Player

Joseph Blase Sparma was a quarterback in collegiate football and a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

28. Bob Knight (1940)

American College Basketball Play

Robert Montgomery Bob Knight is an American retired basketball coach. Nicknamed The General Knight won 902 NCAA Division I men's college basketball games most all-time at the time of his...

29. Shawn Crable (1984)

American Football Player

Shawn Crable is a professional football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted...

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