List of Texas Christian University alumni

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Texas Christian University has more than 90,000 living alumni. [1] Following is a list of notable Texas Christian University alumni by profession.

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Art

Business

Education

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Bob Schieffer, class of '59

Entertainment

Law

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Gordon England, former Secretary of the Navy

Military

Politics

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Jake Arrieta
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LaDainian Tomlinson, class of 2005

Sports

Writing and journalism

Other

Fictional alumni

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