Denton, Texas

1. Ijeoma Oluo (1980)

Novelist

American writer and novelist who is best recognized for her book So You Want to Talk About Race which was a New York Times Best-Seller. Her writing often focuses on...

2. Herschel Evans (1909)

American Musician

Part of the Count Basie Orchestra, his saxophone duets with fellow band member Lester Young became jazz standards.

3. Colton Shires (1996)

American Actor

He gained fame for his role as Little Ethan Crane on the television show, Passions, starting in 2004. In 2013 he starred in Teen Idol: The Chris Coley Diaries.

4. Julia Smith (1927)

Tv Director And Producer

Director and producer who created the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders in 1983.

5. Sly Stone (1943)

American Musician

Frontman of the group Sly and the Family Stone who was instrumental in the formation of soul, funk, and psychedelic genres in the United States.

6. Walt Garrison (1944)

Player Of American Football

Fullback who was a Pro Bowl selectee in 1973 and played his entire NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1966–1974.

7. Phyllis George (1949)

American Businesswoman And Actor

First gained fame as a beauty pageant winner, earning the titles of Miss Texas 1970 and Miss America 1971. She later became a sportscaster for CBS and served as a co-host...

8. Hunter Dozier (1991)

American Baseball Player

Professional infielder that was drafted by the Kansas City Royals during the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Prior to being drafted, he attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where was named the...

9. Laina Morris (1991)

YouTube Star

Internet personality who rose to online fame as the Overly Attached Girlfriend. Her wide-eyed look and wide smile first debuted on her YouTube channel in July of 2012 as part...

10. Mario Bennett (1973)

American Basketball Player

Star of Arizona State became a journeyman power forward in basketball leagues on nearly every continent.

11. Dylan Patton (1992)

American Actor And Model

Actor and former model who is best known for his role as Will Horton on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.

12. Xander Mobus (1992)

Voice Actor

Voice actor who has earned acclaim primarily through his work in video games like Sick Bricks, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Super Smash Bros 4. He has also lent his...

13. Corey Knebel (1991)

Baseball Player

Professional pitcher that was drafted by the Detroit Tigers during the 2013 MLB Draft. He was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers via trade in December 2020. He was a first time National League...

14. Jordan Malone (1984)

Short Track Speed Skater

American speed skater who won the silver medal in the 5000m relay event at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. He also won a World Team Championship in 2008.

15. Jaret Reddick (1972)

American Musician

Bowling for Soup frontman and guitarist whose band released the Gold-certified album A Hangover You Don't Deserve in 2004. 

16. Rusty Brooks (1958)

Professional Wrestler

Kurt Koski is an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Rusty Brooks. He has competed in several North American independent promotions including International World Class Championship Wrestling...

17. Johnnie Crutchfield (1947)

American Politician

Johnnie C. Crutchfield is an American politician from the U. S. state of Oklahoma. He served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1998 to 2010 representing District 14 which included Carter...

18. Rives McBee (1938)

Professional Golfer

Rives McBee is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour. McBee was born in Denton Texas and has called nearby Irving...

19. Kelly Kraft (1988)

Professional Golfer

Kelly Kraft is a professional golfer from Denton Texas.

20. Dave Palmer (1949)

Sound

21. Alvin M. Owsley (1888)

American Politician

Alvin Mansfield Owsley was an American diplomat lawyer and soldier.

22. Tim Tadlock (1968)

College Baseball Coach

Tim Tadlock is a collegiate baseball coach. He served as head coach of the Grayson Vikings representing Grayson County College and the Texas Tech Red Raiders representing Texas Tech...

23. Brian Bohanon (1968)

American Baseball Player

Brian Edward Bohanon is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-2001. He was drafted in the first round of the 1987 draft. Bohanon had...

24. Brian Adias (Unknow)

Professional Wrestler

Brian Gower known by the ring names Brian Adias and Brian Adidas was a professional wrestler best known for his time in World Class Championship Wrestling. He was a classmate...

25. Dane Witherspoon (1957)

American Actor

Dane Witherspoon was an American actor who has appeared in such daytime TV soap operas as Santa Barbara as Joe Perkins in 1984 and Capitol as Tyler McCandless from 1985...

26. Anthony Alridge (1983)

Player Of American Football

Anthony E. Alridge is a professional gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008....

27. Ben Habern (1989)

American Football Player

Benjamin David Habern is a former American football center for the University of Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2008 to 2011. He played high school football at Argyle Liberty Christian...

28. Jim Chamblee (1975)

American Baseball Player

James Nathaniel Jim Chamblee is a former Major League Baseball player. Chamblee played in two games for the Cincinnati Reds in 2003 as a third baseman and pinch hitter.

29. Scott Atchison (1976)

American Baseball Player

Scott Barham Atchison is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. He graduated from McCullough High School in The Woodlands and received his degree...

30. Jason Sasser (1974)

American Basketball Player

Jason Jermane Sasser is an American former professional basketball player. He was a 6'7 225 lb small forward who graduated Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas Texas and played...

31. Carl Garrett (1947)

American Football Player

Carl L. Garrett is a former American football halfback who began his professional career with the American Football League's Boston Patriots. Carl Garrett caught 29 passes for 267 yards and...

32. Jarvis Moss (1984)

All-american College Football Pl

Jarvis Jaray Moss is an American football defensive end who most recently played for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of...

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