Texas Born and Texas Bred ....When I die I'll Be Texas dead!

Abbott
Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas on April 30, 1933 Country music singer and songwriter. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were combined into a genre called outlaw country ("outlaw" because it did not conform to Nashville standards). They released an album called Wanted: The Outlaws! (Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser), country music's first platinum album. In 1978, he had two more platinum albums, Waylon and Willie (a collaboration with Jennings) and Stardust. Willie Nelson has also been in several movies, which include Honeysuckle Rose, Barbarosa, Gone Fishin’, and The Dukes of Hazzard. He has also made a guest appearance in numerous TV shows.

Billie Sol Estes was born in Abilene, Texas in 1924. He was a financier and scandal-ridden. He is best known for his association with US President Lyndon B. Johnson and for accusing Johnson with a variety of crimes, including the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Shae D'Lyn was born Shae D'lyn Sherertz in Abilene, Texas November 24, 1963. She is an actress known for her roles as Jane Cavanaugh in the series Dharma & Greg and as Cousin Vicki in the National Lampoon comedy Vegas Vacation.

John Derran Lackey was born in Abilene, Texas on October 23, 1978. He is a starting pitcher for Los Angeles Angels.

Lee Roy Parnell was born in Abilene, Texas on December 21, 1956. He is a country music singer, most famous for Tender Moment and What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am.

Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales was born Ramiro Gonzalez Gonzalez in Aguilares, Texas on December 21, 1926 and died on February 6, 2006) was an American character actor best known for his appearances in a number of John Wayne movies.

Matt Barr was born in Allen, Texas on February 14, 1984. He is a television and film actor.

Amarillo

Candace Camp was born in Amarillo, Texas on May 23, 1949. She is a best-selling writer of romance novels. She has also published under the pen names Lisa Gregory, Sharon Stephens, Kristen James.
 
Cyd Charisse was born Tula Ellice Finklea in Amarillo, Texas on March 8, 1921. She was a dancer and actress, staring in such films as “Singing in the Rain” and 'The Band Wagon.’

Joe Ely was born in Amarillo, Texas on February 9, 1947. From the time he was 12 lived in Lubbock and is now an Austin, Texas honky-tonk/country musician.

Jimmie Dale Gilmore was born in Amarillo, Texas on May 6, 1945. He is a country singer, songwriter, actor, recording artist and producer, currently living in Austin, Texas. He was raised in Lubbock.

Carolyn Jones was born in Amarillo, Texas on April 28, 1930 and died on August 3, 1983. She was an actress, best remembered for playing the role of Morticia Addams in the classic TV Series The Addams Family.

Elmer Kelton was born in Andrews County, Texas April 29, 1926. He is an author, known for his Westerns. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1948.

Jeannie C. Riley was born in Anson, Texas on October 19, 1945. She is a country singer, best known for her country and pop hit Harper Valley PTA. She was the first woman to have a single become a Country and Pop #1 hit at the same time.

Benjamin Grieve was born in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 1976. He is an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. He has also played with the Oakland Athletics (1997-2000), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001-2003), Milwaukee Brewers (2004), and Chicago Cubs (2004 & 2005).

Hunter Pence was born in Arlington, Texas on April 13, 1983. He is an outfielder with the Houston Astros.
 

Peter Joseph Donohue was born in Athens, Texas on November 5, 1900, and died on February 23, 1988 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, the Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox.

Bessie "Queen Bess" Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, and died on April 30, 1926). She was the first African American woman to become an airplane pilot, and the first American woman to hold an international pilot license.

Austin
Stone Cold  Steve Austin was born Steven James Anderson in Austin, Texas on December 18, 1964.He is an actor and former professional wrestler.

Donald Edward Baylor was born in Austin, Texas on June 28, 1949. He is a coach and a former player and manager. For 19 years he played as a first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter for six different teams, mainly the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels. He managed the Colorado Rockies for six years and the Chicago Cubs for three.

Danny Anderson Cater was born in Austin, Texas on February 25, 1940. He is a former first baseman, third baseman, and outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies (1964), Chicago White Sox (1965-1966), Kansas City Athletics (1966-1967), Oakland Athletics (1968-1969), New York Yankees (1970-1971), Boston Red Sox (1972-1974), and St. Louis Cardinals (1975)

Brent Aaron Clevlen was born in Austin, Texas on October 27, 1983. He is an outfielder for the Toledo Mud Hens, and formerly played for the Detroit Tigers.

Kenneth Cockrell was born in Austin, Texas on April 9, 1950. He is an astronaut and a veteran of five space shuttle missions.

Dabney Wharton Coleman was born in Austin, Texas on January 3, 1932. He is an actor. He provided the voice for Principal Pete Prickly in the cartoon Recess. He has been in movies such as You’ve Got Mail, Stuart Little, and Inspector Gadget.

Ben Daniel Crenshaw was born in Austin, Texas on January 11, 1952. He is a Pro Golfer. He played golf at Austin High School and University of Texas. He became a professional golfer 1973. In his rookie year, Crenshaw won his first event on the PGA Tour.  Crenshaw won The Masters in 1984. He won a second Masters in 1995.

John Danks was born in Austin, Texas on April 15, 1985. He is a starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.

Bibb August Falk was born in Austin, Texas on January 27, 1899, and died on June 8, 1989. He was a left fielder for the Chicago White Sox (1920-28) and Cleveland Indians (1929-31).

John Henry Faulk was born in Austin, Texas on August 21, 1913 and died on April 9, 1990. He was a storyteller and radio show host.

Rene Adrian Gonzales was born in Austin, Texas on September 3, 1960. He is a former third baseman for Montreal Expos (1984, 1986), Baltimore Orioles (1987-90), Toronto Blue Jays (1991), California Angels (1992-93, 1995) Cleveland Indians (1994), Texas Rangers (1996), and Colorado Rockies 1997.

Michael Devin Griffin was born in Austin, Texas on January 4, 1985. He is a free safety for the Tennessee Titans. He attended the University of Texas at Austin.

Ethan Hawke was born in Austin, Texas on November 6, 1970. He is an Academy Award nominated writer and film director.

Conor Sims Jackson was born in Austin, Texas on May 7, 1982. He is a first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Eric Johnson was born in Austin, Texas on August 17, 1954. He is a Grammy Award winning guitarist and recording artist. Best known for his success in the instrumental rock format, Johnson regularly incorporates jazz, fusion, New Age, and country and western elements into his recordings.

Richard Keith Mahler was born in Austin, Texas on August 5, 1953, and died on March 2, 2005 in Jupiter, Florida. He was a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (1979–1988, 1991), Cincinnati Reds (1989–1990) and Montreal Expos (1991)

Scott Patrick Ruffcorn was born in Austin, Texas on December 29, 1969. He was a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies.

Bob Schieffer was born in Austin, Texas on February 25, 1937. He is a journalist who has been with CBS News since 1969, serving 23 years as anchor on the Saturday edition of CBS Evening News from 1973-1996; chief Washington correspondent since 1982, moderator of the Sunday public affairs show Face the Nation since 1991, and, between March of 2005 and August 31, 2006, interim weekday anchor of the CBS Evening News

Huston Lowell Street was born in Austin, Texas on August 2, 1983. He is a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

John Owen "Chief" Wilson was born in Austin, Texas on August 21, 1883, and died on February 22, 1954. He was an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1908-1913) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1914-1916).

Theodore "Teddy" Wilson was born in Austin, Texas on November 24, 1912 and died on July 31, 1986 in New Britain, Connecticut. He was a jazz pianist, and he played on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.

Kathy Valentine was born in Austin, Texas on January 7, 1959. She is the bassist for the all-girl punk/pop band, The Go-Go's

Debs C. Garms was in Bangs, Texas on June 26, 1907 and died on December 16, 1984 in Glen Rose, Texas. He was an outfielder and third baseman for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.

Joe DeLoach was born in Bay City, Texas on June 5, 1967. He was a sprinter, and the 1988 Olympic champion in the 200 m.

Mark Dennard is from Bay City, Texas. For nine years he played football in the NFL. Seven of those years were spent with the Miami Dolphins, two with the Philadelphia Eagles, and one with the Cleveland Browns. He attended Texas A&M University. Currently he lives in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

Hart Lee Dykes was born in Bay City, Texas on September 2, 1966. He is a former wide receiver the New England Patriots. He played for two seasons before receiving an eye injury which occurred during a bar room fight with Irving Fryar in 1990.Currently he lives in Sugarland, Texas.

Joe Tex was born Joseph Arrington Jr., in Baytown, Texas, on  August 8, 1933 and died in Navasota, Texas, on 13 August 1982. He was a soul singer most popular during the 1960s and 1970s.

Glenn Dwight Wilson was born in Baytown, Texas on December 22, 1958.  He was an outfielder the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, the Seattle Mariners, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Houston Astros

Raymond Payne "Chip" Ambres was born in Beaumont, Texas on December 19, 1979. He is a center fielder who currently plays for the New York Mets.

Douglas Reagan Ault was born in Beaumont, Texas on March 9, 1950 – December 22, 2004. He was a first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977-78, 1980)
 

Benjamin Issac Broussard was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 24, 1976. He is a first baseman for the Seattle Mariners.

Clayton Lee Condrey was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 19, 1975. He was raised in Navasota, Texas. He was a former pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is currently a free agent.

Jon Lewis Ford was born in Beaumont, Texas on August 12, 1976. He is an outfielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins.

Grady Edgebert Hatton was born in Beaumont, Texas on October 7, 1922. He was a player, coach, manager and executive. He was third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and was an important contributor to the early years of the Houston Astros.

Mark Joseph Petkovsek was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 18, 1965. He was a Pitcher for the Texas Rangers (1991 and 2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (1993), St. Louis Cardinals (1995-98) and Anaheim Angels (1999-2000).

Clay Walker was born in Beaumont, Texas on August 19, 1969. He is a country singer. Clay Walker released his first two singles -- "What's It To You" and "Live Until I Die" in 1993, they reached #1, and he became a popular live performer, especially in Texas. By the end of 1998, he'd notched a dozen Top 5 hits and his first four studio albums were certified platinum. His Greatest Hits and the follow-up album Live, Laugh, Love were certified gold.

Edgar Winter was born in Beaumont, Texas on December 28, 1946. He is  musician who had significant success in the 1970s and 1980s. He is a keyboard player, vocalist, saxophonist and percussionist, well-versed in jazz, blues and rock.

Johnny Winter born in Beaumont, Texas on February 23, 1944. He is an American blues guitarist, singer, and producer. Older brother of Edgar Winter.

Gus Edward Zernial was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 27, 1923. He was a left-fielder for the Chicago White Sox (1949-51), Philadelphia Athletics (1951-54), Kansas City Athletics (1955-57) and Detroit Tigers (1958-59). Zernial was one of the most feared sluggers in the 1950s, joining Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Larry Doby for most home runs in the decade.

Jason Renyt Tyner was born in Bedford, Texas on April 23, 1977. He is an outfielder for the Minnesota Twins.

Lloyd Andrew Brown was born in Beeville, Texas on December 25, 1904, and died on January 14, 1974. He was a pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1925), Washington Senators (1928-32), St. Louis Browns (1933), Boston Red Sox (1933), Cleveland Indians (1934-37) and Philadelphia Phillies (1940).

Richard Stephen "Bubba" Crosby was born in Bellaire, Texas on August 11, 1976. He is an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.

Roy Chester Bell was born in Bellville, Texas on August 20, 1907 and died on September 14, 1977. He was an Outfielder for the St. Louis Browns (1935-39), Detroit Tigers (1939) and Cleveland Indians (1940-41).

Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson was born in Bell County, Texas on June 13, 1875 and died on June 25, 1961. She became the first female governor of Texas in 1925, and the second female governor in the US.

Birthright

Alvis Forrest Gregg was born in Birthright, Texas on October 18, 1933.  He was a football player and coach. He was a part of six championships, five of them with the Green Bay Packers before ending his career with the Cowboys and a Super Bowl ring in 1971. He went on to serve as head coach of three teams: the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers.

John Wesley Hardin was born in Bonham, Texas on May 26, 1853 and died on August 19, 1895. He was an outlaw and gunfighter.
 

Thomas Raymond McBride was born in Bonham, Texas on November 2, 1914, and died on December 26, 2001. He was an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (1943-1947) and Washington Senators (1947-1948).

Bonita

William Wilcy "Cy" Moore was born in Bonita, Texas on May 20, 1897, and died on March 29, 1963. He was a pitcher for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Moore pitched in the 1927 and 1932 World Series.

William "Bill" Dees was born in Borger, Texas on January 24, 1939. He is a musician most famous for his song writing collaborations with Roy Orbison..

James Allred was born Bowie, Texas on March 29, 1899 and died in 1959. He was a U.S. political figure and judge.

Ulysses Simpson Grant Stoner was born in Bowie, Texas on February 28, 1899, and died on June 26, 1966. He was a Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1922 and 1924-29), Pittsburgh Pirates (1930) and Philadelphia Phillies (1931).

Cecil Celester Cooper was born in Brenham, Texas on December 20, 1949.  He was first baseman, and played for the Boston Red Sox (1971-76) and Milwaukee Brewers (1977-87).

Jack Seale Heidemann was born in Brenham, Texas on July 11, 1949. He was a shortstop with the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers.

James Kevin Tumlinson was born in Brazoria, Texas on October 12, 1972. He is a fiction and editorial writer. His work appears in publications such as the Houston Chronicle, Consumer Digest, View Online Magazine and many more.

Bridge City

Randall Tex Cobb was born in Bridge City, Texas on October 10, 1953. He is an American prizefighter and actor. He was raised in Abilene.

Sheryl Denise Swoopes was born in Brownsfield, Texas on March 25, 1971. She is a professional basketball player playing for the Houston Comets in the  (WNBA). She has won three Olympic Gold Medals and is a three-time WNBA MVP.

Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 22, 1936. He is a singer, songwriter, and actor. His songs include Me and Bobby McGee, Sunday Morning Coming Down, Help Me Make It through the Night, For the Good Times. His movies include: The Last Movie (1971), Cisco Pike (1972) Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and A Star Is Born, Lone Star (1996) Blade (1998). Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story, and, The Jacket.

Jim Morris was born in Brownwood on January 19, 1964. He had a brief major league baseball career, but his story is considered by some one of the most inspirational in baseball history.  Dennis Quad portrayed Jim Morris in the Disney Movie the Rookie. He was thirty-five when he made his major league debut.

Madylin Sweeten was born in Brownwood on June 27, 1991. See is an actress, who is best known for her role as Ally Barone in Everybody loves Raymond. Her real life younger twin brothers Sawyer and Sullivan played her TV twin brothers Geoffrey and Michael Barone. She began her acting career by attending the Kay Scott School of Performing Arts in San Saba, Texas at age 3.

Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten were born in Brownwood, Texas on May 12, 1995. They are best known for their roles in Everybody Loves Raymond as Geoffrey and Michael Barone. Their real life sister Madelyn played their TV sister Ally Barone.

Walter Allen Williams was born in Brownwood, Texas on December 19, 1943. He was an outfielder the Houston Colt .45s (1964), Chicago White Sox (1967-1972), Cleveland Indians (1973), and New York Yankees (1974-1975).

Linda Ellerbee was born in Bryan, Texas on August 15, 1944. She is a journalist who is most known for several jobs at NBC News, including Washington (DC) correspondent, and reporter and co-anchor of NBC News Overnight. She is also in Nickelodeon’s on “news show” Nick News.

Cecil Carlton Hughson was born in Buda, Texas on February 9, 1916 and died on August 6, 1993. He was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1941-44, 1946-49).

Kelly Clarkson was born in Burleson, Texas on April 24, 1982. She was the first winner of American Idol, and has had hits like: "A Moment Like This," "Miss Independent”, “Since You Been Gone”, and “Because of You.” She even starred in a movie: From Justin to Kelly.

Scott Joplin was born in Caves Spring, Texas on November 24, 1868. He was an African American Composer and pianist. Called the “King of Ragtime.”

Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins  was born in Centerville, Texas on March 15, 1912 and died on January 30, 1982. He was a country blues guitar musician.

Thomas Morgan Fine was born in Cleburne, Texas on October 10, 1914, and died on January 10, 2005. He was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1947) and St. Louis Browns (1950).

Spike Dee Owen was born in Cleburne, Texas on April 19, 1961. He was a shortstop for the Seattle Mariners (1983-86), Boston Red Sox (1986-88), Montreal Expos (1989-92), New York Yankees (1993) and California Angels (1994-95)

Jason Alan Grimsley was born in Cleveland, Texas on August 7, 1967. He was a relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Anaheim Angels, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, and most recently, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Daniel Allen Campbell was born in Clifton, Texas on April 13, 1976. He is a tight end for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. He was originally selected with the 18th pick of the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M University by the New York Giants. He played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2005.

Zachary Thomas (Zach) Duke was born in Clifton, Texas on April 19, 1983. He is a starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bryce Avary was born in Colleyville, Texas on December 31, 1982. He is a musician and producer. He is the founder and lead singer of the band The Rocket Summer.

Aaron Schobel was born in Columbus, Texas on September 1, 1977. He is a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills. Aaron is the older brother of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Matt Schobel and cousin of Indianapolis Colts defensive end Bo Schobel. Aaron is one- time pro bowler.

Matthew Thomas Schobel was born in Columbus, Texas on November 4, 1978. He is a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the younger brother of Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel and the cousin of Indianapolis Colts defensive end Bo Schobel.

Robert Edward “Bo” Schobel was born in Columbus, Texas on March 24, 1981. He is a defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He attended Texas Christian University. He is the cousin of Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel and Philadelphia Eagles tight end Matt Schobel. He used to play for the Tennessee Titans.

Claire Lee Chennault was born in Commerce, Texas on September 6, 1893 and died of cancer on July 27, 1958. He was the founder of the “Flying Tigers”, fighter pilots who fought the Japanese in China before the US declared war on Japan.

Roger Creager was born in Corpus Christi in 1971. He is an award-winning country music singer and songwriter. He attended both SHSU and TAMU.

Farrah Fawcett was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 2, 1947 She was in Charlie’s Angels a season, despite her popularity and went on to film movies like Logan’s Run, Sunburn, and Saturn 3, and then TV movies, such as: Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story, Double Exposure: The Story of Margaret Bourge-White, Criminal Behavior, and The Substitute Wife.

Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christie on March 15, 1975. She is a Golden Globe Award-nominated film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives.

Billy Powell was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 3, 1952. He is the keyboardist of rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

William Orville 'Lefty' Frizzell was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 31, 1928 and died on July 19, 1975. He was a country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s; a leading exponent of the Honky Tonk style of country music.

Brian “Skip” Hicks was born in Corsicana, Texas on October 13, 1974. He was running back for the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans.

Bethel Johnson was born in Corsicana, Texas February 11, 1979. He is a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. He went to Texas A&M University, and was drafted by the New England Patriots. He is best known for his speed.

Blind Lemon Jefferson was born in Coutchman, Texas on September, 1897 and died in December of 1929. He was an influential blues singer and guitarist. He was one of the most popular blues singers of the 1920s.

Ernest Dale Tubb was born in Crisp, Texas on February 9, 1914, and died on September 6, 1984).  He was nicknamed the "Texas Troubadour" and was a singer, songwriter and one of the pioneers of country music.

Jerald Dwayne Clark was born in Crockett, Texas on August 10, 1963. He was an outfielder for the San Diego Padres (1988-1992), Colorado Rockies (1993), Minnesota Twins (1995).

Ronald Bruce Clark was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 14, 1943. He was an infielder for the Minnesota Twins (1966-69), Seattle Pilots/Milwaukee Brewers (1969 and 1972), Oakland Athletics (1971-72) and Philadelphia Phillies (1975).

Rainbow Phoenix was born in Crockett, Texas on November 31, 1973. She is an actress/musician. She is sister to actress Summer Phoenix, former actress Liberty Phoenix, actor Joaquin Phoenix and the late actor River Phoenix.

Amy Acker was born in Dallas, Texas on December 5, 1976. She is an actress. Best known for her role in the WB’s show Angel.

Jenson Ackles was born in Dallas, Texas on March 1, 1978. He is an actor currently starring in the CW show Supernatural. He has also starred in  Days of Our Lives, Dark Angel, Smallville, and even had several guest appearances as C.J. on the then WB Network show, Dawson's Creek.

Meatloaf Michael Lee Aday was born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas on September 27, 1947). He is a rock singer and actor of stage and screen. He is noted for his albums Bat Out of Hell I, II, and III and several famous songs from movies. The Neverland Express is the name of the band he fronts, as its lead singer.

Darrell Shane Andrews was born in Dallas, Texas on August 28, 1971. He is a former third baseman, who played for Andrews played for the Montreal Expos (1995-1999), Chicago Cubs (1999-2000) and Boston Red Sox (2002).

Ernest "Ernie" Banks was born in Dallas, Texas on January 31, 1931. He is a former player for the Chicago Cubs (1953-1971).

William Eugene Bedford was born in Dallas, Texas on December 2, 1896, and died on October 6, 1977 in San Antonio. He was a former second baseman for the Cleveland Indians.

Robby Benson was born Robin David Segal in Dallas, Texas on January 21, 1956. He is a best known for his role in Ice Castles.

Justin Blalock was born in Dallas, Texas on December 20, 1983. He is a player for the Atlanta Falcons. He played college ball for the Texas Longhorns under coach Mack Brown.

Edie Brickel was born in Dallas, Texas on March 10, 1966. She is a singer-songwriter.

David Edwin Duncan was born in Dallas, Texas on September 26, 1945. He is a former player and current pitching coach. He was a catcher, with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics for seven seasons, and was an important member of their 1972 World Championship team. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles.

Big Al Dupree was born in Dallas, Texas in 1923. He is A Blues.

Brandon Wade Fahey was born in Dallas, Texas on January 18, 1981. He is an outfielder, shortstop and second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.

Morgan Fairchild was born Patsy Anne McClenny in Dallas, Texas on February 3, 1950. She is an actress, and has been in numerous TV shows and movies.

Gibson Jerome "Gibby" Haynes was born in Dallas in 1957. He is a musician, radio personality, painter and the lead singer of the group Butthole Surfers.

Dusty Hill was born in Dallas, Texas on May 19, 1949. He is a member of the band ZZ Top.

Christopher Michael Holt was born in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 1971. He was a Pitcher for the Houston Astros (1996-97 and 1999-2000) and Detroit Tigers (2001). He helped the Astros win the National League Central Division in 1997 and 1999.

Steve Holy was born in Dallas, Texas on February 23, 1972. He is a country music singer, best known for his single "Good Morning Beautiful.”

Jason Ryan Jennings was born in Dallas, Texas on July 17, 1978. He is a pitcher for the Houston Astros.

Michael Johnson was born in Dallas, Texas on September 13, 1967. He is a retired sprinter who holds world records in the 200 m, 400 m and 4 x 400 m relay. He also holds the world record in the 300 m. He won five Olympic gold medals and was a world champion nine times. He is the only man to win both the 200 m and 400 m races at the same Olympics, and the only man to successfully defend his gold in the 400 m at the Summer Olympics.

Ruppert Sanderson Jones was born in Dallas, Texas on March 12, 1955. He was an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals (1976), Seattle Mariners (1977-79), New York Yankees (1980), San Diego Padres (1982-83), Detroit Tigers (1984), California Angels (1985-87).

Christian Kane was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1974. He is an actor, and has starred in: Fame L.A., Rescue 77, EdTV, Crossfire Trail, Summer Catch, Angel (he and the lead David Boreanaz were the only two to appear in both the first and last episodes), Friday Night Lights, and Into the West.

John Henry Knott was born in Dallas, Texas on March 2, 1907, and on October 13, 1981. He was a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns (1933-38), Chicago White Sox (1938-40) and Philadelphia Athletics (1941-42 and 1946).

Christine Helen Lakin was born in Dallas, Texas on January 25, 1979. She is an actress best known for her role as Alicia "Al" Lambert on the 1990s ABC situation comedy Step by Step.

Trini Lopez was born Trinidad López III in Dallas, Texas on May 15, 1937. He is a singer and guitarist.

George McFarland was born in Dallas, Texas on October 2, 1928 and died on June 30, 1993. He was an actor most famous for his childhood role as Spanky in the depression era children's comedy movie series Our Gang, also known as the Little Rascals.

Peter MacNicol was born in Dallas, Texas on April 10, 1954. He is an actor. He has been in: 24, NUMB3RS, Justice League Unlimited, The Batman, Crazy Love, Baby Geniuses, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope, and Addams Family Values.

Calvin Murray was born in Dallas, Texas on July 30, 1971. He was an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants (1999-02), Texas Rangers (2002), and Chicago Cubs 2004.

Michael Patrick O'Connor was born in Dallas, Texas on August 8, 1980.  He is a pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

Robin Wright Penn was born in Dallas, Texas on April 8, 1966. She is a film actress. Best known for her roles as Buttercup in The Princess Bride and Jenny in Forrest Gump. She had a Golden Globe Award nomination for best supporting actress as Jenny.

Jessica Simpson was born in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 1980. She is a pop singer and actress. She starred with her then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. She starred as Daisy Duke in the Dukes of Hazzard Movie. She is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson.

Aaron Spelling was born in Dallas, Texas on April 22, 1923 and died on June 23, 2006. He was a film and television producer. Produced TV shows 7th Heaven, Beverly Hills 90210, The Mod Squad, Charlie’s Angels, etc.

B.W. Stevenson was born in Dallas, Texas on October 5, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, and died on April 28, 1988. He was a country pop artist, best known for "My Maria", which was later covered by country duo Brooks & Dunn.

Stephen Arthur Stills was born in Dallas, Texas on January 3, 1945. He is a guitarist and singer/songwriter best known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Sharon Tate was born in Dallas, Texas on January 24, 1943 and died at her Benedict Canyon home on August 9, 1969. She was a film actress, even earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Valley of the Dolls in 1967. She married the film director, Roman Polański, and appeared in fashion magazines featured her as a model and cover girl. Tate was murdered, along with four others, by followers of Charles Manson.

Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas, Texas on December 1, 1939. He is a pro golfer. Has 29 PGA Tour Wins, 29 Championship tour wins, 10 senior wins and 16 other wins.

Stephen ("Stevie") Ray Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas on October 3, 1954 and died on August 27, 1990). He is a blues guitarist. He was one of America's most influential electric blues guitarists. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Stevie Ray Vaughan #7 in their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He was the younger brother of Jimmie Vaughan.

Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas on March 20, 1951. He is a blues guitarist and singer. He is the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Andrew Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas on August 22, 1964. He is a film actor. He is the oldest brother of actors Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson. Andrew Wilson has made brief appearances in many of the films his brothers have starred in, and made his directorial debut in 2005, co-directing The Wendell Baker Story with Luke Wilson.

Luke Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas on September 21, 1971. He is an actor. He has been in movies such as Alex and Emma, Vacancy, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, The Family Stone, Anchorman, Legally Blond 2, Old School, The Royal Tenenbeaums.

Owen Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas on November 18, 1968. He is an Academy Award-nominated actor and writer. He has starred in movies such as: You, Me, and Dupree, Night at the Musuem, Shanghai Noon, Shanghai Knights, The Wedding Crashers, Zoolander, and The Royal Tenenbaums, which he also co-wrote. His brothers are Andrew and Luke Wilson.

Christopher Ryan (Chris) Young was born in Dallas, Texas on May 25, 1979. He is a pitcher for the Texas Rangers.

Dan Blocker was born in DeKalb, Texas on December 10, 1928 and died on May 13, 1972. He was an American actor best remembered for his role as Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright in the TV western blockbuster Bonanza.

James Luke Walker was born in DeKalb, Texas on September 2, 1943.  He was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1965-66, 1968-73) and Detroit Tigers (1974).

Larvell Blanks  was born in Del Rio on January 28, 1950. He was an infielder for the Atlanta Braves (1972-1975, 1980), Cleveland Indians (1976-1978), and Texas Rangers  (1979).

Dwight Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890 and died on March 28, 1969. He was in the Military, a Statesman, and the 34th president (1953–61).

John Hillerman was born in Denison, Texas on December 20, 1932 . He is an actor. Attended UT for three years.

Brian Edward Bohanon was born in Denton, Texas on August 1, 1968. He is a former pitcher for the Texas Rangers (1990-1994), Detroit Tigers (1995), Toronto Blue Jays (1996), New York Mets (1997-98) Los Angeles Dodgers (1998), and Colorado Rockies (1999-01).

Phyllis George was born in Denton, Texas on June 25, 1949. She is a businesswoman. She is a former Miss Texas and Miss America of 1971.

John Clark Nelson was born in Denton, Texas on March 3, 1979. He is a shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Ann Sheridan was born Clara Lou Sheridan in Denton, Texas on February 21, 1915, and died on January 21, 1967 in San Fernando Valley, California, of cancer. She was an actress, starring in films such as Wagon Wheels, Angels with Dirty Faces, They Drive by Night, Torrid Zone, King's Row, and I was a Male War Bride.

Sly Stone was born in Denton, Texas on March 15, 1943. He is a musician, songwriter, and record producer. Best known for his role as frontman for Sly & the Family Stone.

John Nance Garner IV was born in Detriot, Texas on November 22, 1868 and died on November 7, 1967). He was a Representative from Texas and the thirty-second Vice President of the United States (1933-41). He was known as Cactus Jack.

Raymond Leonard Culp  was born in Elgin, Texas on August 6, 1941. He was a Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1963-66), Chicago Cubs (1967), and Boston Red Sox (1968-73).

Armando N. Almanza was born in El Paso, Texas on October 26, 1972. He is a relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has also played for the Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves.

Vikki Carr was born as Florencia Bisenta de Casillas Martinez Cardona in El Paso, Texas on July 19, 1941. She is a singer who has sung in a variety of music genres, including jazz, pop and country, but has enjoyed her greatest success singing in Spanish.

Sam Donaldson was born in El Paso, Texas on March 11, 1934. He was a news anchor for ABC News, anchoring the Sunday edition of World News Tonight from its inception in January 1979.

Sandra Day O'Connor was born in El Paso on  March 26, 1930. She the first female Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1981 to 2006.

Omar Quintanilla was born in El Paso, Texas on October 24, 1981. He plays shortstop for the Colorado Rockies.

Debbie Reynolds was born Mary Frances Reynolds in El Paso, Texas on April 1, 1932. She is an Oscar-nominated American actress, dancer and singer.

Gene Roddenberry was born in El Paso, Texas on August 19, 1921, and died in Santa Monica, California, on October 25, 1991. He is the creator of Star Trek.

Irene Ryan was born in El Paso, Texas on October 17, 1902 and died on April 26, 1973. she was an Emmy and Tony Award nominated actress, one of the few entertainers who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television and Broadway. She was “Granny” on the Beverly Hillbillies.

Sparta is an alternative rock/punk rock band from El Paso, Texas. Members are Jim Ward, Tony Hajjar, Matt Miller, and Keeley Davis.

Sergio Troncoso was born in El Paso, Texas. He is an American author of short stories and novels.

Robert Edward Finley was born in Ennis, Texas on November 25, 1915, and on January 2, 1986. He was a catcher who for the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943-1944).

Willie Shoemaker was born in Fabens, Texas in 1931. He is the most successful jockey in history. He won 8, 833 races, including four Kentucky Derbies, five Belmont Stakes, and three Preakness Stakes, and was the first jockey to win over $100 million.

Kate Capshaw was born Kathleen Sue Nail in Fort Worth, Texas on November 3, 1953. She is an actress, best known for her role in the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and for her marriage to director Steven Spielberg.

Larry Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 21, 1931. He is best known for his roles in I Dream of Jeannie and Dallas. He is the son of Mary Martin.

Scott Mbah Mutee Hairston was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 25, 1980. He is a second baseman/outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Bradley Bonte Hawpe was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 22, 1979. He is an outfielder for the Colorado Rockies (2005 to present).

Sean Michael Henn was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 23, 1981. He is a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees.

Dan Jenkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 2, 1929. He is an author and sportswriter, most notably for Sports Illustrated.

James McMurtry was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 18, 1962. He is a folk music singer-songwriter and the son of novelist Larry McMurtry, who penned Lonesome Dove.

Roger Dean Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 2, 1936, and died on October 25, 1992. He was a singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known for his 1965 hit song King of the Road

William Gideon "Doc" Nance was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 2, 1876, and died on May 28, 1958. He was an outfielder in for the Louisville Colonels (1897-1898) and Detroit Tigers (1901).

“King” Curtis Ousley was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 7, 1934 and died on August 14, 1971. He was a tenor, alto, and soprano saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and soul jazz.

Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 17, 1955. He is a Golden Globe-nominated actor and film director.

Ricky Pickett was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 19, 1970. He was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Kelly Brian Shoppach was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 29, 1980. He is a catcher for the Cleveland Indians.

Forest Gregory Swindell was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 2, 1965. He was a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Kevin DeShawn Thompson was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 18, 1979. He is a right fielder for the New York Yankees.

Karri Turner was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 21, 1966. She is a TV actress who is best known as Lieutenant Harriet Sims Roberts on JAG.

James Claude Wright, Jr. was in Fort Worth, Texas on December 22, 1922. He is a former U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.