1. Chester Himes (1909)

Novelist

An American writer known for his Harlem Detective series, he also published the popular 1945 novel, If He Hollers Let Him Go. He was a recipient of the Grand Prix...

2. William Rose (1914)

Writer

Multi-award winning screenwriter who won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 1967's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? as well as the BAFTA for Best British Screenplay for The...

3. Jack Kilby (1923)

American Physicist

Inventor and electrical engineering pioneer who created the first integrated circuit, which paved the way for the microchip. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to science...

4. Maya Moore (1989)

American Basketball Player

Star forward who led the University of Connecticut to an undefeated season and NCAA Championship in 2009 and another Championship in 2010. She was selected first overall in the WNBA Draft by...

5. Cedric the Entertainer (1964)

American Actor And Comedian

Comedian and actor who became known for his role in The Original Kings of Comedy in 2001. He also hosted Who Wants to be a Millionaire and starred on The Soul Man. He voiced...

6. Joe Crede (1978)

American Baseball Player

MLB third baseman who was a member of the Chicago White Sox World Series Championship team in 2005.

7. Sam LeCure (1984)

American Baseball Player

MLB relief pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds from 2010 to 2015, with whom he went 10-16 and posted a 3.51 earned run average.

8. Rebecca Neuenswander (Unknow)

Actress

9. Sarah Steelman (1958)

Politician State Treasurer Of Mi

Sarah Steelman is an American Republican politician from Missouri and State Treasurer from 2005 to 2009. She did not run for re-election as State Treasurer in 2008 having run for...

10. Raymond Bonner (Unknow)

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Raymond Bonner has been an investigative reporter and foreign correspondent for The New York Times and the International Herald Tribune. He has also been a staff writer at The New...

11. Richard Joseph Hopkins (1873)

United States Federal Judge

Richard Joseph Hopkins was a United States federal judge. Born in Jefferson City Missouri Hopkins received an LL. B. from Northwestern University School of Law in 1901. He was in...

12. Sylvester Williams (American football) (1988)

American Football Player Defensi

Sylvester Williams is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Williams played college football for the University of North Carolina and earned All-American...

13. Richard R. Nacy (1895)

American Politician

Richard R. Nacy was a U. S. politician from Missouri.

14. John A. Gordon (1946)

United States General

General John Alexander Gordon was Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He served as the President's Homeland Security advisor from 2003 to 2004. Gordon entered the Air Force through...

15. Dennis Meyer (1950)

Player Of American And Canadian

John Dennis Meyer is a former professional American football defensive lineman and coach. An All-American defensive back at Arkansas State Meyer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1973 playing safety...

16. Deborah Digges (1950)

American Writer

Deborah Digges was an American poet and teacher.

17. Blaine Luetkemeyer (1952)

American Politician

Blaine Luetkemeyer is the U. S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district. He represented Missouri's 9th congressional district from 2009 to 2013 until that district was eliminated as a result...

18. Carl M. Vogel (1955)

American Politician

Carl M. Vogel is a former Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 6th District from 2003 through 2011. Previously he was a member of the Missouri House of...

19. Bruce Rudroff (1955)

American Soccer Player

Bruce Rudroff was a U. S. soccer defender. Rudroff played three seasons in the North American Soccer League and four in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned two...

20. Sterling P. Strong (1862)

American Politician

Sterling Price Strong was a U. S.

21. Rodney W. Sippel (1956)

United States Federal Judge

Rodney W. Sippel is a United States federal judge. Sippel was born in Jefferson City Missouri. He received a B. S. from University of Tulsa in 1978 and a J....

22. Christian Cantwell (1980)

Shot Putter

Christian Cantwell is a World Champion American shot putter. In his most recent appearance he placed 4th in the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

23. Jamaal Tatum (1984)

American Basketball Player

Jamaal Tatum is an American professional basketball guard. He is 6'2 and 175 pounds. As a high schooler Tatum was a finalist as the Missouri Mr. Basketball becoming the leading...

24. Mishael Abbott (1981)

American Sports Car And Open-whe

Mishael Abbott is a female race car driver. In 2001 she began racing in Formula Mazda. In 2005 she drove in four Indy Pro Series races for Hemelgarn Johnson Motorsports...

25. Napoleon McCallum (1963)

All-american College Football Pl

Napoleon Ardel McCallum is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for six seasons during the 1980s and 1990s....

26. Kirk Farmer (1973)

American Musician From Richmond

Richard “Kirk” Farmer is an American singer songwriter and guitarist from Richmond Virginia. He is best known for his gritty blues style vocals and roots rock song writing.