Woonsocket, Rhode Island
1. Nap Lajoie (1874)
American Baseball Player
Slick-hitting second baseman who was one of the biggest stars in baseball at the turn of the century, collecting 3,252 hits during his 21-year career. He became the first player...
2. Bryan Berard (1977)
American Ice Hockey Defenceman
Former defenseman who was the first pick in the 1995 NHL Draft; known for courageously returning to the NHL after nearly losing his eye in a horrific in-game accident.
3. Dave McKenna (1930)
American Musician
Swing pianist who loaned his sound to many of the top Dixieland musicians of his age.
4. Brian Boucher (1977)
American Ice Hockey Goaltender
Former NHL goalie most famous for his days with teams like the Phoenix Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers. He made the NHL All-Rookie Team for the 1999-00 season.
5. Allen Doyle (1948)
Professional Golfer
American golfer who began his professional career in 1995. He won the 2001 Charles Schwab Cup on the Champions Tour.
6. Norm Abram (1949)
American Carpenter
Carpenter most famous for his appearances as a "master carpenter" on the PBS shows This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop. He is also the author of several books...
7. Eric Lutes (1962)
American Actor
American actor who played the role of Del Cassidy on the series Caroline in the City and the role of Jake Carlson on the series So Little Time.
8. William C. Lovering (1835)
Union Army Officer Politician
Croad Lovering was a U. S. Representative from Massachusetts.
9. John Scibak (1953)
American Politician
John W. Scibak is an American politician who represents the 2nd Hampshire District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He is a former South Hadley Massachusetts Town Meeting Member and...
10. Jonathan Earle Arnold (1814)
American Politician
Jonathan Earle Arnold was a member of the Wisconsin Territorial Council.
11. Marc Cote (1952)
American Politician
Marc A. Cote is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 24 since January 2007. Cote served consecutively from January 1995 until January...
12. James McAndrews (1862)
American Politician
James McAndrews was a U. S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Woonsocket Rhode Island McAndrews attended the common schools. He moved to Chicago Illinois and engaged in business serving as...
13. Mike Payne (baseball) (1961)
Major League Baseball Pitcher
Michael Earl Payne is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played one season with the Atlanta Braves in 1984.
14. Drew Inzer (1979)
American Football Offensive Line
Andrew A. Inzer is a former American football offensive lineman. He attended Brown University and was a practice squad member of the Super Bowl XXXVI winning New England Patriots and...
15. Kylie Duarte (1993)
American Pair Skater
Kylie Duarte is an American pair skater. With former partner Colin Grafton she is the 2012 U. S. junior bronze medalist. The pair announced the end of their partnership in...
16. Denise Duhamel (1961)
Poet
Denise Duhamel is an American poet.
17. Rocco Baldelli (1981)
American Baseball Player
Rocco Dan Baldelli is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. Because of his excellent size and speed and in reference to his hometown he was nicknamed The...
