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15 Famous People From Arkansas

Arkansas was the 25^th US State and its capital is Little Rock. Arkansas is located in the southern region of the United States and borders six other states; the Mississippi river is on its Eastern border. Arkansas is one of the states that were purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803/04. Arkansas was The Land of Opportunity, but is now The Natural State. Our 42nd President was born in Arkansas and Arkansas is the home of famous Medal of Honor recipients. Arkansas is only one of the fifty beautiful states we call the United States of America. Here are the 15 most famous people from Arkansas.

Paul William "Bear" Bryant (1913 - 1983) "Bear Bryant was born in Fordyce, AR and he was an American college football coach for the University of Alabama football team. With Alabama, "Bear Bryant won six national championships and thirteen conference championships

Glenn Campbell-(1936 - ) Glenn Campbell was born in Delight, AR and Is a Grammy and Dove Award-winning and two time Golden Globe-nominated American country pop singer, guitarist and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, Glenn Campbell has released more than 70 albums and sold over 45 million copies, he has 4 gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 double platinum album. Glenn Campbell was a touring member with the Beach Boys in 1964/65.

Johnny Cash-(1932 - 2003) Born in Kingston, AR Award-winning country and western singer known as "the man in black." Johnny Cash was one of the most influential musicians of the 20^thcentury, he had a deep bass-baritone voice and he sang songs like "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues"

William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton (1946 - ) Bill Clinton was born in Hope, AR and was the 42nd President of the United States. He was the first Baby Boomer President, his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton is the 67^th United States Secretary of State and was a Senator for New York; she was also a candidate for President. President Clinton was a left of center Democratic President who reformed Welfare who tried his own form of government health care that did not make it; he won a second term as President in 1996. Yes, Chelsea Clinton was born in Little Rock, AR, but Hillary Clinton was born in Illinois.

Dizzy Dean (1910 - 1974) Dizzy Dean was born in Lucas, AR and was a MLB pitcher who won thirty games in a season. Dizzy Dean was a 1934 World Series champion with the St. Louis Cardinals; he won the MVP award that same year and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953.

John Grisham (1955 - ) John Grisham was born in Jonesboro, AR and is an Author famous for works such as The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Rainmaker and The Chamber. Some of John Grisham's books were made into movies; he has sold many millions of copies of his crime thriller books.

Jermain Taylor (1978 - ) Jermaine Taylor was born in Little Rock, AR Nicknamed "Bad Intentions," Taylor was the Undisputed Middleweight champion of the World in 2005. He has a 33-4-1 Record with 17 KO's and is semi-retired.

Billy Bob Thornton (1955 - ) Billy Bob Thornton was born in Hot Springs, AR and is best known as an American actor. He starred in Sling Blade and was married to Angelina Jolie from 2000-2003, he is also a director, musician, playwright and screenwriter.

Mary Steenburgen (1953 - ) Mary Steenburgen is an Actress. Who was born in Newport, AR. Mary Steenburgen has starred in over fifty movies and won an Academy Award for her role in "Melvin and Howard, she is currently married to actor Ted Danson.

Scott Edward Parazynski, M (1961- ) was born in Little Rock, AR and Is an American physician and a former NASA astronaut. A veteran of five Space Shuttle flights and seven spacewalks, He retired from NASA in March 2009 to pursue opportunities in the private sector. He is the only person to have both flown in space and summited Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.

Scottie Pippen (1965 - ) Scottie Pippen was born in Hamburg, AR. He was an NBA basketball player for the Chicago Bulls and played with Michael Jordan. Scottie Pippen won six NBA Championships with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and won two Olympic Gold Medals with the US Olympic Basketball Team. Scottie Pippen was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Douglas MacArthur (1880 - 1964) Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock, AR Well-known WWII and Korean war general; Won the Medal of Honor and was one of only 5 men to reach the rank of General of the Army. Douglas MacArthur won numerous medals including the Medal of Honor, two purple hearts, Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, seven Silver Star, Army and Navy Distinguished Service medals and much more.

John Hanks Alexander (1864-1894) was born in Helena, AR to parents who were both former slaves. John Hanks Alexander was the first African-American officer in the United States armed forces to hold a regular command position and the second African-American to graduate from the United States Military Academy; he died unexpectedly of a ruptured Aorta.

Maurice Britt-(1919-1995) Maurice Britt was born in Little Rock, AR, he was an NFL player with the Detroit Lions, He was a World War II hero who won the Medal of Honor and was the seventh Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas

Eldridge Cleaver-(1935-1998) was born in Wabbaseka, AR and was a leading member of the Black Panthers, a convict and a writer. He was a very influential member of the Black Panthers, later in life he changed his ways and became a member LDS church (Mormon) and a Republican Party member. He wrote a book called Soul on Ice which was praised by the New York Times Book Review.

Arkansas is the forth state in our series of states because we are going alphabetically. Arkansas has many interesting people who were born within its borders. We have a President of the United States, one of the greatest college football coaches, the great Johnny Cash, a great war General, a Hall of Fame basketball player, some excellent actors and a great boxing champion among other people who were born in this state. Arkansas is one of the fifty beautiful states we call the United States of America. God Bless our country.

Sources

Wiki

Buzzle.com

Tundra Times

Yahoo Sports

15 Famous People From Arizona

Arizona is a place where many famous people are from. These are the 15 most famous people from the beautiful state we call Arizona. This is the third state from the series of 15 of the most famous people from different states, tune in each week for more from famous people who were born in the 50 states of the United States of America.

Barry Morris Goldwater-1909-1998-Barry Morris Goldwater was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a five term United States Senator from the state of Arizona, he was a Major General in the U.S. Air Force, was the Republican nomination for President in 1964 and was known as "Mr. Conservative", he is credited for sparking the American conservative political movement of the 1960's.

Dierks Bentley-Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1975 and is an American Country Music artist who won Top New Artist in 2004 and Performance of the Year CMT Award in 2009 for "Country Boy"

Lynda Carter- Lynda Carter is an actress who was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1951, she is best known for starring inThe New Adventures of Wonder Woman as Wonder Woman in the 1970's

Joan Ganz Cooney-Joan Ganz Cooney was born inPhoenix, Arizona in 1929 and was the producer of Sesame Street; she was inducted into the National Woman's Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Television Hall of Fame

Monica Crowley-Monica Crowley was born in Arizona in 1968; she is a radio and television commentator. Monica Crowley has her own radio show and is a regular on The McLaughlin Group, Monica Crowley is a conservative and her radio show is called The Monica Crowley Show

Barbara Eden-Barbara Eden was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1934, Barbara Eden is best known as playing a Jeanie on the television series called "I Dream of Jeanie" in the 1960's, she has played many other roles, but this is the role Barbara Eden is best known for.

Ira Hamilton Hayes-Ira Hamilton Hayes was born in Sacaton, Arizona in 1923, he died in 1955. Ira Hamilton Hayes is one of six US men immortalized on Iwo Jima raising the American flag, five Marines and one Navy Corpsman raised the American flag on Iwo Jima. Ira Hamilton Hayes was a Pima Native American with the nickname Chief Falling Cloud, his death was due to exposure and alcohol poisoning

Earl John Hindman-Earl John Hindman was born in Bisbee, Arizona in 1942, he died in 2003. Earl John Hindman was an actor who is best known as the friendly neighbor on the television series "Home Improvement", he died from lung cancer

Joseph Adam Jonas- Joseph Adams Jonas was born in Casa Grande, Arizona in 1979. Joseph Adam Jonas is one of the Jonas brothers who reached fame in 2008 and are still a popular pop rock, Christian rock group

Frank Luke-Frank Luke was born in Phoenix, Arizona in1897 and died in 1918, Frank Luke was an American Fighter Ace, he had 18 victories and is the first American Airman to receive the Medal of Honor, Luke Air Force Base is named in his honor, he had to land behind enemy lines, was mortally wounded, was found with an empty pistol and a bullet wound in his chest. Seven Germans lie dead all around his body.

Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks-Stevie Nicks was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1948, Stevie Nicks is a famous singer/songwriter, Stevie Nicks joined the group Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and she is still making music in 2010 at the age of 62

Martin David Robinson-Marty Robbins was born inGlendale, Arizona in 1925 and died in 1982, Marty Robbins was a singer/songwriter and instrumentalist, "A White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation", Marty Robbins was also an avid race car driver, he raced in 35 NASCAR races and had 6 top ten finishes, he played in Clint Eastwood's movie "Honkeytonk Man" Marty Robbins died a few week before the film premiered.

Linda Ronstadt-Linda Ronstadt was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1946 is a famous rock and roll singer/songwriter/record producer, Linda Ronstadt has won numerous awards including ten Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards and an Emmy Award, she had over 30 solo albums and 38 Billboard Hot 100 singles "Blue Bayou"

Jordin Sparks- Jordin Sparks was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1989; she is a recording artist and actress. Jordan Sparks is best known for winning the 6^th season of American Idol

Emma Stone-Emma Stone was born in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1988, Emma Stone is an actress who played in "Superbad" and "Zombieland", Emma Stone will be playing in many movies beginning in 2011 and is becoming a young movie star actress, in 2012 she will play in Spider-Man in 3-D

Arizona is a state where many famous people were born. These are 15 of the famous people from Arizona. Arizona is alphabetically the third state of the United States of America. Arizona is a historical state. This is where Geronimo led his people against frontiersmen. Tombstone, Arizona is the site of the gunfight at the OK Corral. Wyatt Earp was not born in Arizona, but he is one of the most famous lawmen in Arizona and was not wounded at the great gunfight. Arizona is a hot state that is cool and has a ton of interesting history.

15 Famous People From Alaska

Alaska is a place where many famous people are from. These are fifteen famous people who are from the beautiful state called Alaska. This is a new series about famous people who were born or from particular states. The second of the series will be famous people from Alaska. These are not all the famous people who were born or from Alaska. These 15 famous people from Alaska were chosen at my discretion.

Irene Bedard-Irene Bedard was born in Anchorage, Alaska in 1967, she was the for the main character in the animated Disney film Pocahontas, she has portrayed Native American people in many films, her heritage is Inupiat Inuit and Metis

Benny Benson-Benny Benson was born in Chignik, Alaska in 1913, at the age of thirteen, Benny won a contest for his design for the flag of Alaska, and he died in 1972 from a heart attack.

Carlos Boozer-Carlos Boozer was born in Germany in 1981 (his father was in the military), but actually grew up in Juneau, Alaska, Carlos Boozer won a Gold Medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics, he plays basketball in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls, he also won the NCAA men's division I Basketball Championship in 2001 at Duke University.

Scott Gomez-Scott Gomez was born in Anchorage, Alaska in 1979, he was the first Native Alaskan to play in the NHL, he played for the New Jersey Devils, the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadians amassing over 600 NHL points, Scott Gomez still plays hockey for the Montreal Canadians in the NHL.

Richard Harris-was not born in Alaska, but he is very important to the history of Alaska, Richard Harris is the Co-founder of Juneau, Alaska, along with Joe Juneau, Richard Harris struck it rich in gold in Juneau, Alaska

Joe Juneau- Joe Juneau was the co-founder of Juneau, Alaska, he struck it rich in gold with Richard Harris, he was known to spend gold as fast as he found it, he stayed in Alaska and opened a store in Dawson, Joe Juneau developed Pneumonia and died, he was buried in the placed that was named after him Juneau, Alaska, his uncle founded Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Austin Lathrop-Austin Lathrop was not born in Alaska, but is very important to the history of Alaska. He is the first self-made millionaire who was from Alaska, he was an outspoken opponent of Alaska becoming a state, Austin Lathrop was born in 1865 and died in 1950, he served in the Alaskan Territorial House of Representatives, and he industrialized Alaska.

Ray Mala-Ray Mala was born in Candle, Alaska in 1906, he was the most prolific film star who was a Native Alaskan, he starred in the Academy Award winning movie Eskimo/Mala The Magnificent, Ray Mala died in 1952

Margaret Murie-Margaret Murie was also not born in Alaska, she moved to Fairbanks, Alaska (with her family) when she was five years old, she is called the Grandmother of the Conservation Movement, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton just before her 100^th birthday, she lived to be 1010 years old

Sarah Palin-Sarah Palin was not born in Alaska, but was the first female Governor of Alaska, she was chosen by John McCain to run in the Presidential campaign as his running mate, they lost, but she gained national fame. Although Sarah Palin was not born in Alaska, her family moved to Alaska when she was an infant, she is also a best-selling author and a member of the Republican Party

Elizabeth Peratrovich-Elizabeth Peratrovich was born inPetersburg, Alaska in 1911, she was an important civil rights activist, she was the force behind Alaska's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945

Virgil F. Partch-Virgil Partch was born in Saint Paul Island, Alaska in 1916, he is the most prominent gag cartoonists of the 1940's and 1950's, he worked for Disney Studios for four years, he also did gag cartoons for the New Yorker Magazine, was a cartoonist for the army during World War II

Howard Rock-Howard Rock was born in Point Hope, Alaska in 1911, He founded the Tundra Times, he was also instrumental in getting the Alaska Native Claim Settlement Act passed, his efforts prevented the Atomic energy commission from conducting nuclear tests in Point Hope, Alaska, he was also an artist, Howard Rock died in 1976

Curt Schilling-Curt Schilling was born in Anchorage, Alaska in 1966. He was a pitcher in MLB, his career record is 216-146, he won the World Series three times in 2001, 2004 and 2007 and was World Series MVP in 2001.

Steve Smith (New York Giants)-Steve Smith was born in Anchorage, Alaska in 1985, he is a wide receiver in the NFL with the New York Giants, he played college football at USC

There are a some cool famous people from Alaska. Alaska is a unique state because many of the famous people from Alaska were not born in Alaska. Those same people are some of the most important people from the great state of Alaska. They did things to make them famous to the place they loved to call home, Alaska.

Sources

Wiki

Buzzle.com

Tundra Times

Yahoo Sports

15 Famous People From Alabama

Alabama is a place where many famous people were born. These are fifteen famous people who were born in Alabama. This is a new series about famous people who were born in particular states. The first of the series will be famous people from Alabama. These are not all the famous people who were born in Alabama. These 15 famous people from Alabama were chosen at my discretion.

Hank Aaron-Famous Home Run hitter in Major League Baseball, held the home run record with 756 until Barry Bonds broke the record in 2007, Bonds is a known steroid user and the record books will probably have an asterisk, most people still consider Hank Aaron the true home run record holder. He is also a member of the Hall of Fame. Hank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1934

Mary Badham-was nominated for an academy award as a ten year old actress for her part in "To Kill a Mockingbird", now works as an art restorer and college testing coordinator, she was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1952

Bobby Bowden-was a Florida State football coach from 1976-2009, won two National Championships, won 377-129-4 as a head coach, twelve games were vacated because of a scandal, won 12 ACC Championships, was (sort of) forced into retirement in 2009. Bobby Bowden was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1929.

Nat King Cole-famous singer, who is known for his song "unforgettable", had his own television show in 1956 called the Nat King Cole Show, was canceled because of prejudices at the time. Nat King Cole was born Nathaniel Adams in Montgomery, Alabama in 1917, he died in 1965

Emmylou Harris- Emmylou Harris is a famous country music singer, songwriter and musician. In 2008, her album "All I Intended To Be debuted #4 on the Billboard Country Charts. Emmylou Harris was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1947

Taylor Hicks-Taylor Hicks is famous for winning the fifth season of the American Idol in 2006; he was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1976.

Kate Jackson- If you heard of the "Charlie's Angels" sitcom in the 1970's, you have heard of Kate Jackson. She also played in "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" in the 1980's. Kate Jackson has recently played a recurring role on "Criminal Minds". Kate Jackson was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1948

Helen Keller- Helen Keller is probably the most famous blind and death author of all time. Her life has been portrayed in many movies including Deliverance in 1919, The Miracle Worker in 1959 and the Story of Helen Keller. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880 and died in 1968.

Coretta Scott King-Coretta Scott King was the widow of Martin Luther King Jr. and was also a Civil Rights activist. Coretta Scott King was born in Marion, Alabama in 1927 and she died in 2006.

Harper Lee-Harper Lee was a famous author who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird", this was her only novel. Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1926.

Carl Lewis-Carl Lewis is a famous Olympic athlete who won Gold medals in track and field in the Olympics; he won nine gold medals and one silver medal in the 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996 Olympics. Carl Lewis was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1961.

Joe Lewis-Joe Lewis was a professional boxer, he was the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1937-1949. He is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Joe Lewis won 68 fights and lost 3, he had 51 KO's. Joe Lewis was born in Lafayette, Alabama in 1914 and he died in 1981.

Willie Mays-Willie Mays is a famous Major League baseball player; he played most of his professional career for the New York/San Francisco Giants. Willie Mays hit 660 Home Runs in his Major League career and is a member of the Hall of Fame. Willie Mays was born in Westfield, Alabama in 1931.

Jesse Owens-Jesse Owens won four Gold Medals in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany in track and field. he was an African American who succeeded in the Olympic Games in Nazi Germany where Hitler hated his race and others. He was born in Oakfield, Alabama in 1913 and he died in 1980.

Rosa Parks-Rosa Parks was the Civil Rights leader who refused to give up her seat and go to the back of the bus. Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1913 and she died in 2005

Alabama is a place where many famous people were born. Alabama reared some of the greatest athletes of our time and some of the most famous Civil Rights leaders. Bobby Bowden may be the most famous college football coach around. Hank Aaron was the greatest homerun hitter in Major league baseball and Joe Louis is considered one of the greatest Heavyweight boxers of all time. These are just some of the most famous people who are from Alabama, there are many more.

Sources

Thingstodo.com

Wikipedia

Seminoles.com

CarlLewis.com

Biography.com

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A Beer Vendor's Look At WrestleMania 28 In Miami

We drove from Tampa, Florida to Miami to work the Miami Marlin's preseason game against the Yankees yesterday and WrestleMania 28. By the time we reached the stadium, it was extremely hot. The temp was near 95 degrees and was very humid. The crowds poured in ready for action. We were already tired from working in the new Miami Marlins baseball stadium.

I am a wrestling fan from the 80's and 90's. After I found out the action was fake, I turned away from wrestling and dove into boxing and now MMA. I love the UFC because it is full of action and is fun to watch. I saw some of this excitement at WrestleMania 28.

WrestleMania 28 was entertaining, weird and fun. The fans broke another record for attendance with over 78000 attending and they were ready for action. I loved the entertainment value of the show, but I did notice some odd things. Some of the fans looked like they may have spent their entire lives hiding in their basement, coming out for this huge wrestling event. There were all types of fans from all over the world. I carded people from Germany, England and nearly every state in our country. I saw more homemade signs than any other event I have worked as a beer vendor. Many of the fans were yelling Yes and No, others were yelling out their favorite wrestler's name. There were even a few fans walking up and down the aisles trying to get a reaction from the crowd.

Here are the results of WrestleMania 28:

Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus-Sheamus won the heavyweight championship in five seconds. 


Randy Orton vs. Kane-Kane beat Randy Orton easily which surprised many wrestling fans


Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show-The Big Show wins the Intercontinental Championship


Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix and Eve-Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos won, but the crowd booed during the entire match, many were yelling out that the match was extremely boring


Triple H vs. The Undertaker with Shawn Michael's as guest referee in the Hell in the Cell match-The Undertaker wins and he and Shawn Michael's carries Triple H away. This was strange considering The Undertaker beat Triple H up with a chair and Triple H tried to hit The Undertaker with a sledge hammer, The Undertaker takes the hammer from Triple H and  pounds him with it and wins the match. The crowd held up signs which read 20-0 for The Undertaker


Team Teddy Long (Santino Marella, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, Zack Ryder, The Great Khali and Booker T) vs. Team John Laurinaitis (David Otunga, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry and Drew McIntyre)


I never understood this match, but it will lead into the Monday night show, Eve cost Ryder the match-Team Laurinatis wins the match


CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho-CM Punk won the WWE Championship with the Anaconda Vice


John Cena vs. The Rock-The Rock wins surprising many onlookers at WrestleMania 28 in Miami, this match was a hook to get real wrestling fans wondering what will happen with wrestling during the upcoming year.


This is how WrestleMania 28 looked to a beer vendor. We left the crowded arena and raced home to Tampa, reaching our homes at 4 AM. We have a few bucks in our pockets, we are tired and we saw an interesting wrestling show in Miami at WrestleMania 28.


One word to leave wrestling fans, your beer vendor works hard and we do take tips. A in the stand beer vendor gets paid two ways, we earn commission from our sales and make money through tips. Beer vendors do not get paid through an hourly wage. If you are curious, the worst tippers we have met at shows like WrestleMania are Europeans.