List of people from East St. Louis, Illinois

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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.

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Authors and academics

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Walter J. Boyne Walter Boyne B47 Pilot.jpg Feb 2, 1929Jan 9, 2020US Air Force colonel; author; director of the National Air and Space Museum Grew up in East St. Louis
Cecile Hoover Edwards Oct 26, 1926Sep 17, 2005Nutrition researcher, Howard University deanBorn in East St. Louis [1]
Harry Edwards Nov 22, 1942Professor emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley; former consultant to the San Francisco 49ers Born in East St. Louis
Eugene B. Redmond Dec 1, 1937Academic and city poet laureate; established the Eugene B. Redmond Writers ClubLived in East St. Louis
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

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Keith Brendley 1958Expert in active protection systems, founder of Artis Born in East St. Louis
Dorothy Davis Locanthi Apr 19, 1913Sep 27, 1999AstronomerBorn and raised in East St. Louis
Albert Frankel Albert Brur Frankel.png March 1, 1868July 27, 1957ArchitectLived in East St. Louis for nearly 70 years.

Media and arts

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Erin Brown (a.k.a. Misty Mundae)Oct 16, 1979Horror film actress, model, filmmakerBorn in East St. Louis
Comethazine Jul 6, 1998Rapper and songwriterBorn in East St. Louis
Miles Davis Miles Davis by Palumbo.jpg May 26, 1926Sep 28, 1991Jazz musician, recipient of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Grew up in East St. Louis
William Dollar Apr 20, 1907Feb 28, 1986Ballet dancer and choreographerGrew up in East St. Louis
Katherine Dunham Katherine Dunham.jpg Jun 22, 1909May 21, 2006Dancer, choreographer, anthropologist and authorLived in East St. Louis
Dorothy Gish March 11, 1898June 4, 1968ActressLived in East St. Louis
Lillian Gish Oct 14, 1893Feb 27, 1993ActressLived in East St. Louis
Russell Gunn Oct 20, 1971Composer, arranger, recording artist, Grammy-nominated jazz musicianGrew up in East St. Louis
Rose Marion 18751947Newspaper feature writer
Brother Joe May Nov 9, 1912Jul 14, 1972Gospel singerLived in East St. Louis
Barbara Ann Teer Jun 18, 1937Jul 21, 2008Writer, producer, actress and teacher; founder of the National Black Theater in Harlem (1968)Born in East St. Louis
Ike Turner Iketurner1997.jpg Nov 5, 1931Dec 12, 2007Musician, bandleader, songwriter, talent scout, and record producer; inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lived in East St. Louis [3]
Tina Turner Tina turner 21021985 01 350.jpg Nov 26, 1939May 24, 2023Singer and actress; inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and recipient of Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardLived in East St. Louis [3]
Lee Wilde Wilde Twins in Till the Clouds Roll By cropped.jpg Oct 9, 1922Sep 7, 2015Part of twin sister singing act The Wilde TwinsBorn in East St. Louis
Lyn Wilde Wilde Twins in Till the Clouds Roll By cropped.jpg Oct 10, 1922Sep 11, 2016Part of twin sister singing act The Wilde TwinsBorn in East St. Louis
Steamboat Willie 1951Veteran musician of Dixieland, jazz and ragtime music; considered a New Orleans "institution"Born in East St. Louis
Robert Wrigley 1951PoetBorn in East St. Louis

Bands

NameImageFoundedDisbandedMusicAssociationReference
Unladylike 2002Hip hop duoFormed in East St. Louis

Politics

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Marcia Anderson Marcia Anderson at Fort Bragg, NC - 2014 (140325-A-XN107-919) (cropped).jpg 1957First female African-American major general in US Army; bankruptcy clerk, 7th District U.S. Court of Appeals Finished school in East St. Louis
John Baricevic Chief Judge, 12th Judicial District of Illinois [ citation needed ]
William D. Becker Oct 23, 1876Aug 1, 1943 Mayor of St. Louis 1941–43Born in East St. Louis
Jerry Costello Rep Jerry Costello.jpg Sep 25, 1949US congressmanBorn in East St. Louis
Dick Durbin Richard Durbin official photo.jpg Nov 21, 1944Senior US senator of Illinois Born in East St. Louis
Victor Gold Sep 25, 1928Jun 5, 2017 Journalist, political consultant Born in East St. Louis; reared in New Orleans, Louisiana [4]
Donald McHenry UnitedNationsAmbassadorMcHenry.jpg Oct 13, 1936 US Ambassador to the United Nations (1979 to 1981)Grew up in East St. Louis
Wyvetter H. Younge Aug 23, 1930Dec 26, 2008Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 114th District (19752008)[ citation needed ]

Sports

Baseball

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Jim Adams 1868Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns (1890)Born in East St. Louis [5]
Hank Bauer Hank Bauer 1953.jpg Jul 31, 1922Feb 9, 2007Right fielder and manager for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Oakland Athletics; eight-time World Series Champion, three-time All-StarBorn in East St. Louis
Steve Biras Feb 26, 1917Apr 21, 1965Second baseman for the Cleveland Indians, batted 1.000Born in East St. Louis
Ed Blake Dec 23, 1925Apr 15, 2009Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Athletics Graduated high school in East St. Louis
Jim Bruske Oct 7, 1964Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers Born in East St. Louis
Homer Bush Nov 12, 1972Second baseman for the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and Florida Marlins; World Series championBorn in East St. Louis
Billy Colgan Catcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys Born in East St. Louis
Terry Hanson Terry-2010.JPG Jun 16, 1947Sports executive for the Atlanta Braves, PGA Tour, and NBA TV Born in East St. Louis
Ernie Hickman 1856Nov 19, 1891Pitcher for the Kansas City Cowboys Born and died in East St. Louis
Sam Jethroe Sam Jethroe 1953.jpg Jan 20, 1918Jun 18, 2001Center fielder for the Boston Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates; awarded NL Rookie of the Year (1950)Born in East St. Louis
Jerry Kane Jul 21, 1866Oct 27, 1948Pitcher for the St. Louis Browns Born in East St. Louis
Scott Little Jan 19, 1963Outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates Born in East St. Louis
Frank Millard Jul 4, 1865Jul 4, 1892Second baseman for the St. Louis Browns Born in East St. Louis
Salty Parker Jul 8, 1912Jul 27, 1992Infielder for the Detroit Tigers Born in East St. Louis
Hank Schmulbach Jan 17, 1925May 3, 2001Pinch runner for the St. Louis Browns Born in East St. Louis
Fleury Sullivan 1862Feb 8, 1897Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1884)Born in East St. Louis
Bill Walker BillWalkerGoudeycard.jpg Oct 7, 1903Jun 14, 1966Pitcher for the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals Born in East St. Louis
Joe Wallis Jan 9, 1952Outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics Born in East St. Louis
John Ward 1862Aug 2, 1899Pitcher for the Providence Grays Born in East St. Louis
Johnny Wyrostek Johnny Wyrostek.jpg Jul 12, 1919Dec 12, 1986Center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds; two time All-Star (1950, 1951)[ citation needed ]

Basketball

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
LaPhonso Ellis May 5, 1970Power forward for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Heat Born in East St. Louis
Cuonzo Martin Sep 23, 1971Played for the Vancouver Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks; head coach of University of Missouri, Tennessee men's basketball teamsBorn in East St. Louis
Darius Miles Dariusmiles cropped.jpg Oct 9, 1981Small and power forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Memphis Grizzlies Attended East St. Louis Senior High School

Football

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Bryan Cox Bryan Cox Iraq 3.jpg Feb 17, 1968Linebacker for five National Football League teams; Super Bowl champion (XXXVI); major philanthropist for East St. Louis High School Attended East St. Louis High School [6]
Kerry Glenn Jan 3, 1962Cornerback for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
James Harris May 13, 1968Defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, and Oakland Raiders Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Terry Hawthorne Jan 1, 1990Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Dana Howard Feb 27, 1972Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams, and Chicago Bears Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Shelby Jordan Jan 23, 1952Offensive tackle for the New England Patriots, and the LA Raiders; Super Bowl champion (XVII)Attended East St. Louis High School
Mike Magac May 25, 1938Aug 25, 2003Guard for the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers Born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Montez Murphy Jan 6, 1982Free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs Attended East St. Louis High School
Damien Nash Apr 14, 1982Running back for the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos Attended East St. Louis High School
Eric C. Wright Apr 18, 1959All-Pro cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers; four-time Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)Born in East St. Louis, Illinois

Tennis

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Jimmy Connors ABN-tennistoernooi in Rotterdam Jimmy Corners in actie (kop), Bestanddeelnr 929-6576.jpg September 2, 1952Player with most match winsGrew up in East St. Louis [7]

Track and field

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Dawn Harper Dawn Harper Daegu 2011 cropped.jpg May 13, 1984Olympic gold medalist in 100 meter hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Born in East St. Louis
Al Joyner Jan 19, 1960Track Olympic gold medalist in triple jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics; brother of Jackie Joyner-KerseeBorn in East St. Louis
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie Joyner-Kersee Eugene 2014.jpg Mar 3, 1962Ranked among all-time greatest athletes in women's heptathlon and long jump; winner of six Olympic medals and four world championshipsBorn in East St. Louis

Mixed martial arts

NameImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference
Houston Alexander HoustonAlexander.png March 22, 1972Mixed martial artist for the Ultimate Fighting Championship Born in East St. Louis

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. 1 2 Turner, Ike; Cawthorne, Nigel (1999). Takin' Back My Name: The Confessions of Ike Turner. London: Virgin. ISBN   9781852278502.
  4. , The Washington Post obituary, June 7, 2017
  5. "Jim Adams Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  6. "Cox Celebrity Golf Tournament". ksdk.com. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  7. "Top 10 male players with most match wins: Rafael Nadal one win away from 1,000-mark milestone". October 30, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2022.