List of people from East St. Louis, Illinois

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in East St. Louis, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from East St. Louis, Illinois.

Authors and academics

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Boyne, Walter J.Walter J. Boyne Feb 2, 1929 US Air Force colonel; author; director of the National Air and Space Museum Grew up in East St. Louis
Edwards, Cecile HooverCecile Hoover Edwards Oct 26, 1926 Nutrition researcher, Howard University dean Born in East St. Louis [1]
Edwards, HarryHarry Edwards Nov 22, 1942 Professor emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley; former consultant to the San Francisco 49ers Born in East St. Louis
Redmond, Eugene B.Eugene B. Redmond Dec 1, 1937 Academic and city Poet Laureate; established the Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club Lived in East St. Louis
Vallero, Daniel A.Daniel A. Vallero Sep 5, 1953[2] Research scientist; author; adjunct professor of engineering at Duke University Born in East St. Louis

Business, science and engineering

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Brendley, KeithKeith Brendley 1958 Expert in active protection systems, founder of Artis Born in East St. Louis

Media and arts

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Brown, ErinErin Brown (a.k.a. Sadie Lane and Misty Mundae) Oct 16, 1979 Horror film actress, model, filmmaker Born in East St. Louis
Davis, MilesMiles Davis May 26, 1926 Sep 28, 1991 Jazz musician Grew up in East St. Louis
Dollar, WilliamWilliam Dollar Apr 20, 1907 Feb 28, 1986 Ballet dancer and choreographer Grew up in East St. Louis
Dunham, KatherineKatherine Dunham Jun 22, 1909 May 21, 2006 Dancer, choreographer, anthropologist and author Lived in East St. Louis
Gunn, RussellRussell Gunn Oct 20, 1971 Composer, arranger, recording artist, Grammy-nominated jazz musician Grew up in East St. Louis
Teer, Barbara AnnBarbara Ann Teer Jun 18, 1937 Jul 21, 2008 Writer, producer, actress and teacher; founder of the National Black Theater in Harlem (1968) Born in East St. Louis
Turner, TinaTina Turner Nov 26, 1939 Singer, dancer, actress, and author Lived in East St. Louis
Turner, IkeIke Turner Nov 5, 1931 Dec 12, 2007 Musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer Lived in East St. Louis
Wilde, LeeLee Wilde Oct 9, 1922 Part of twin sister singing act The Wilde Twins Born in East St. Louis
Wilde, LynLyn Wilde Oct 10, 1922 Part of twin sister singing act The Wilde Twins Born in East St. Louis
Willie, SteamboatSteamboat Willie 1950 Veteran musician of Dixieland, jazz and ragtime music; considered a New Orleans "institution" Born in East St. Louis
Wrigley, RobertRobert Wrigley 1951 Poet Born in East St. Louis

Bands

Name Image Founded Disbanded Music Association Reference
Unladylike 2002 Hip hop duo Formed in East St. Louis

Politics

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Anderson, MarciaMarcia Anderson 1958 First female African-American Major General in the US Army; Bankruptcy Clerk for the 7th District U.S. Court of Appeals Finished school in East St. Louis
Baricevic, JohnJohn Baricevic Chief Judge, 12th Judicial District of Illinois
Costello, JerryJerry Costello Sep 25, 1949 US congressman Born in East St. Louis
Durbin, DickDick Durbin Nov 21, 1944 Senior US senator of Illinois Born in East St. Louis
McHenry, DonaldDonald McHenry Oct 13, 1936 US Ambassador to the United Nations (1979 to 1981) Grew up in East St. Louis
Younge, Wyvetter H.Wyvetter H. Younge Aug 23, 1930 Dec 26, 2008 Illinois state congresswoman from the 114th District (1975–2008)

Sports

Baseball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Adams, JimJim Adams 1868 Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns (1890) Born in East St. Louis [3]
Bauer, HankHank Bauer Jul 31, 1922 Feb 9, 2007 Right fielder and manager for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Oakland Athletics; eight-time All-Star Born in East St. Louis
Biras, SteveSteve Biras Feb 26, 1922 Apr 21, 1965 Second baseman for the Cleveland Indians, batted 1.000 Born in East St. Louis
Blake, EdEd Blake Dec 23, 1925 Apr 15, 2009 Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Athletics Graduated high school in East St. Louis
Bruske, JimJim Bruske Oct 7, 1964 Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers Born in East St. Louis
Bush, HomerHomer Bush Nov 12, 1972 Second baseman for the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and Florida Marlins; World Series champion Born in East St. Louis
Colgan, EdEd Colgan Catcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys Born in East St. Louis
Hanson, TerryTerry Hanson Jun 16, 1947 Sports executive for the Atlanta Braves, PGA Tour, and NBA TV Born in East St. Louis
Hickman, ErnieErnie Hickman 1856 1891 Pitcher for the Kansas City Cowboys Born and died in East St. Louis
Jethroe, SamSam Jethroe Jan 20, 1918 Jun 18, 2001 Center fielder for the Boston Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates; awarded NL Rookie of the Year (1950) Born in East St. Louis
Kane, JerryJerry Kane July 21, 1866 October 27, 1948 Pitcher for the St. Louis Browns Born in East St. Louis
Little, ScottScott Little Jan 19, 1963 Outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates Born in East St. Louis
Millard, FrankFrank Millard Jul 4, 1865 Second baseman for the St. Louis Browns Born in East St. Louis
Parker, SaltySalty Parker Jul 8, 1912 Jul 27, 1992 Infielder for the Detroit Tigers Born in East St. Louis
Schmulbach, HankHank Schmulbach Jan 17, 1925 May 3, 2001 Pinch runner for the St. Louis Browns Born in East St. Louis
Sullivan, FleuryFleury Sullivan 1862 Feb 8, 1897 Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1884) Born in East St. Louis
Walker, BillBill Walker Oct 7, 1903 Jun 14, 1966 Pitcher for the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals Born in East St. Louis
Wallis, JoeJoe Wallis Jan 9, 1952 Outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics Born in East St. Louis
Ward, JohnJohn Ward 1862 Aug 2, 1899 Pitcher for the Providence Grays Born in East St. Louis
Wyrostek, JohnnyJohnny Wyrostek Jul 12, 1919 Dec 12, 1986 Center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds; two time All-Star (1950, 1951)

Basketball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Ellis, LaPhonsoLaPhonso Ellis May 5, 1970 Power forward for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Heat Born in East St. Louis
Martin, CuonzoCuonzo Martin Sep 23, 1971 Played for the Vancouver Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks; head coach of Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team Born in East St. Louis
Miles, DariusDarius Miles Oct 9, 1981 Small and power forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Memphis Grizzlies Attended East St. Louis Senior High School

Football

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Cox, BryanBryan Cox Feb 17, 1968 Linebacker for five National Football League teams; Super Bowl champion (XXXVI); major philanthropist for East St. Louis High School Attended East St. Louis High School [4]
Glenn, KerryKerry Glenn Jan 3, 1962 Cornerback for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Hawthorne, TerryTerry Hawthorne Jan 1, 1990 Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Howard, DanaDana Howard Feb 27, 1972 Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams, and Chicago Bears Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Magac, MikeMike Magac May 25, 1938 Guard for the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Harris, JamesJames Harris May 13, 1968 Defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, and Oakland Raiders Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Wright, Eric C.Eric C. Wright Apr 18, 1959 All-Pro cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers; four-time Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV) Born in East St. Louis, Illinois

Tennis

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Connors, JimmyJimmy Connors Sep 2, 1952 World Champion tennis player Born in East St. Louis

Track and field

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Harper, DawnDawn Harper May 13, 1984 Olympic gold medalist in 100 meter hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Born in East St. Louis
Joyner-Kersee, JackieJackie Joyner-Kersee Mar 3, 1962 Ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the women's heptathlon and long jump Born in East St. Louis
Joyner, AlAl Joyner Jan 19, 1960 Track Olympic gold medalist in triple jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics; brother of Jackie Joyner-Kersee Attended East St. Louis Lincoln High School

References

  1. ↑ Spangenburg, Ray (2003). African Americans in Science, Math, and Invention. Infobase Publishing. p. 68. ISBN 1438107749.
  2. ↑ D.A. Vallero. 2007. Biomedical Ethics for Engineers: Ethics and Decision Making in Biomedical and Biosystem Engineering. Academic Press. ISBN 9780750682275. Page xvii
  3. ↑ "Jim Adams Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Cox Celebrity Golf Tournament". ksdk.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
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