Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email
Answers.com

List of people from Youngstown, Ohio

 
Wikipedia: List of people from Youngstown, Ohio
Home > Library > Miscellaneous > Wikipedia

The following are notable or famous people who were all born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Youngstown, Ohio, and the Steel Valley. Youngstown is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Mahoning County. The municipality is situated on the Mahoning River, approximately 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Cleveland and 61 miles (100 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] Youngstown has its own metropolitan area, but the Pittsburgh Tri-State and Greater Cleveland influence the region. Youngstown lies 10 miles (16 km) west of the Pennsylvania state line. It lies midway between New York City and Chicago.

The city was named for John Young, an early settler from Whitestown, New York, who established the community's first sawmill and gristmill.[2] Youngstown is located in a region of the United States that is often referred to as the Rust Belt. Traditionally known as a center of steel production, Youngstown was forced to redefine itself when the U.S. steel industry fell into decline in the 1970s, leaving communities throughout the region without major industry.[3] The 2000 census showed that Youngstown had a total population of 82,026, making it Ohio's eighth largest city. A U.S. Census Bureau estimate released in June 2006 placed the population at 83,906.[4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimate, the Youngstown-Warren Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) contains 586,939 people and includes Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio, and Mercer County in Pennsylvania. The Steel Valley area as a whole (including Youngstown-Warren and Sharon-Farrell-New Castle, Pennsylvania) comprises 697,481 residents.[5]

Contents

Arts and entertainment

Name Occupation Notes
Roger Ailes Media Executive President of Fox News Channel, born in Warren
Chris Alcaide Actor Best known for western roles on television, born in Youngstown in 1923
Catherine Bach Actress Best known as Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, born in Warren
Stiv Bators Singer and Musician Best known for work with the punk rock band The Dead Boys, born and raised in Youngstown
Christopher Barzak Author Novelist, short story writer, attended Youngstown State University, resides in Youngstown
Billy Beck Musician Keyboardist, pianist, and songwriter for the Original and New Ohio Players, as well as Zapp and Roger, graduate of Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music, raised on Youngstown's south side
Pat Bilon Actor Best known for performances in Under the Rainbow and E.T., born in Youngstown[6]
Robert and Ronald Bell Musicians Members of funk and soul group Kool & the Gang, originally from Youngstown's east side
Earl Derr Biggers Author Best known as creator of the fictional detective Charlie Chan, born in Warren
John Steven Bloom Magician Worked with performers including Alice Cooper, Billy Bob Thornton, and "Weird Al" Yankovic, raised in Liberty Township
Mark Boals Musician Vocalist, best known for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of fire and Royal Hunt, born in Youngstown
Mick Boogie Disk jockey Official DJ of the Cleveland Cavaliers, born in Youngstown
Simeon Booker Journalist First African-American reporter for The Washington Post, well-known journalist for Jet magazine, reported on the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the Youngstown Negro League Baseball team; won numerous awards throughout his career, raised in Youngstown
Tiny Bradshaw Musician Jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, best known for 1950's Train Kept A-Rollin', born in Youngstown
Joseph G. Butler, Jr. Philanthropist Founder of Youngstown's Butler Institute of American Art, the first American museum dedicated to American art, lived in Youngstown[7]
Noah Cicero Author Known for fierce depictions of the lives of lower-class Youngstown residents, he currently lives in nearby Hubbard
Jay Clayton Musician Internationally acclaimed avant-garde vocalist and jazz educator, born in Youngstown
Clay Cole Radio personality Disc jockey and host of the The Clay Cole Show from 1959 until 1968, born in Youngstown
Chris Columbus Director Director of Goonies, Rent, Home Alone, and the first two installments of the Harry Potter movies, raised in Warren
Jim Cummings Voice actor Known for providing the voice of Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger, originally from Youngstown's north side
Mark Dailey Television host Host of popular talk show in Toronto, Canada, and voice actor for animated films such as Medabots and The Ripping Friends, born in Youngstown
John DeMain Conductor Former director of the Texas Opera Theater, Houston Grand Opera, and Opera Omaha, earned a Grammy for his recording of Porgy and Bess, born in Youngstown
Jerry DePizzo Musician Member of O.A.R., originally from Liberty Township and Youngstown's north side
Bob DiPiero Songwriter Produced country hits for recording stars including the Oak Ridge Boys and former wife Pam Tillis, graduated from Youngstown State University
Jonathan Eldell Actor Star of several Independent films, born in Youngstown, OH, raised in Warren, OH. Attended John F. Kennedy High School in Warren.
Donald Erb Composer Best known for orchestral works such as Concerto for Brass and Orchestra and Klangfarbenfunk, born in Youngstown
Joe Flynn Actor Co-star of 1960s television series McHale's Navy, originally from Youngstown's north side[8]
Gary Friedkin Actor Appeared in Under the Rainbow, Young Doctors in Love, and TV sitcom Happy Days, born in Youngstown[9]
Brian Gage Author Writes satire and fiction, born in Youngstown
Dave Grohl Musician Best known as drummer for Nirvana (band) and vocalist / guitarist for Foo Fighters, born in Warren
Edmond Hamilton Author Pioneer science fiction writer and husband of famed screenplay writer Leigh Brackett, born in Youngstown
Elizabeth Hartman Actress Best known for performance in A Patch of Blue, originally from Boardman.[10]
Sean Jones Musician Member of Wynton Marsalis' band, raised in Warren and schooled at YSU's Dana School of Music
Phil Keaggy Musician Guitarist best known for work with Glass Harp, originally from Hubbard
Lady Miss Kier Musician Born Kierin Magenta Kirby, singer and disc jockey best-known for her work with early 1990s band Deee-Lite, later became an influential House and Dance Music writer and producer, born in Youngstown
Sorche Nic Leodhas Author Writer of prizewinning children's books based on Scottish legend, recipient of Newbery Honor and Caldecott Medal, born in Youngstown
Robert Lane Magician Worked with Performers Little Richard,Paul Revere and The Raiders, also worked in vegas Flamingo also reno Flamingo Hilton also on the extreme gong show in 2000, Currently living in Youngstown Ohio
Nanette Lepore Fashion Designer Born in Youngstown and attended Youngstown State University
Dave Malkoff Journalist News reporter for KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV in Los Angeles
Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth Television personality Raised on the city's north side
Val Mayerik Artist Comic book artist best known as the co-creator of Howard the Duck, born in Youngstown
Maureen McGovern Musician Best known for the 1970s hit "The Morning After", originally from Boardman
Michael McGovern Author A product of Youngstown's 19th-century steel mills who became nationally known as "the Puddler Poet"[11]
Frank Mento Musician Titular Organist at Saint-Jean de Montmartre Church in Paris, France, in that famous area of Paris known as "Montmartre". Graduate of Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music, born in Youngstown.
Booker Newberry III Musician Best known as member of mid-1970s soul groups Sweet Thunder ("Baby I Need Your Love Today"), and Impact, born in Youngstown
Sharon Rae North Musician Jazz vocalist based in metro-Atlanta; in October 2007, she released her acclaimed CD "The Way You Make Me Feel", originally from Youngstown's south side
Ed O'Neill Actor Best known for playing Al Bundy on Married... with Children, originally from Youngstown's north side[12]
Mike Pachelli Musician and radio personality Appears on Warner Brothers affiliate WTMV in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Orlando area, has interviewed Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, and other leading musicians, born in Youngstown
Michael Pataki Actor Veteran of television shows including The Green Hornet, The Flying Nun, McCloud, and Star Trek; born in Youngstown
Kenneth Patchen Author Poet best known for Beat-era work, born and raised in Niles
Charles Steven and Mark Angelo Peachock Jugglers Winners of 1997 International Jugglers' Association gold medal, performs internationally, born in Youngstown
Austin Pendleton Actor and Director Best known for performances in What's Up Doc, The Front Page, The Muppet Movie, My Cousin Vinny, A Beautiful Mind, and Oz; born in Warren[13]
Jane Randolph Actress Best known for leading roles in low-budger film noir classics such as Cat People and The Curse of the Cat People, born in Youngstown
Olga Rudge Musician Concert violinist best known in early years for recovering lost works of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, she later gained notoriety as the long-term lover of expatriate poet Ezra Pound, born in Youngstown[14]
Chris Rutushin Filmmaker and Photojournalist Awarded an Emmy for "Jeffrey's Recipe", a news feature about a former drug dealer turned chef who reaches out to inner-city youths; also Writer/Director of the full-length feature film, "Fine-Tune."
Bill Saluga Comedian Best known for character of Ray J. Johnson, who appeared on popular Miller Lite commercials in the 1980s, from Youngstown
Ryan Saul Literary Agent Represents such writers as Ron J. Friedman and Steve Bencich (writers of Open Season, Brother Bear, and Chicken Little), Peter Briggs (Hellboy), and Bear Aderhold and Tom Sullivan (co-writers of Delta Farce, starring Larry The Cable Guy); born in Youngstown, grew-up in Boardman
Adam Scone Musician Hammond B3 Organist. Playing in popular bands JJ Grey & MOFRO, Sugarman 3, and an many Soul Jazz Groups; recording for Daptone Records and Alligator Records; named International Archives of Jazz Organ Organist of the Month in August 2006
John Sferra Musician Drummer best known for his work with Glass Harp, from Youngstown
Victor Slezak Actor Appeared in films such as The Bridges of Madison County and The Devil's Own, portrayed John F. Kennedy in science fiction cult classic Timequest, appeared in several episodes of Law & Order, and narrates popular books on CD, born in Youngstown[15]
Max Shagrin Film Industry Executive Warner Bros.' general manager of theaters in early 20th century, from Youngstown[16]
Ross H. Spencer Author Mystery writer best remembered for satirical spoofs of private eye genre, lived in Youngstown
Sylvester the Jester Magician Television appearances include NBC's World's Wildest Magic, ABC's Champions of Magic II, Jerry Lewis's Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and The Discovery Channel's More Science of Magic, born in Youngstown
Tere Tereba Fashion designer and actress Pioneer of contemporary clothing design who appeared in Andy Warhol's Bad, born in Warren
Rick Ungar Writer/Executive Producer Best known for producing animated TV series Biker Mice From Mars, born in Youngstown
Paula Wagner Film producer Formed Cruise/Wagner Productions with film star Tom Cruise, which produced The Last Samurai, War of the Worlds, and the Mission: Impossible sequels; born in Youngstown
Jennifer Walcott Actress Limited film appearances, best known for work as Playboy centerfold model, raised in Youngstown
Bob Walker Photographer Best known for nature photography and environmental activism, grew up in Youngstown
Albert Warner Movie pioneer Co-founder of Warner Bros. Studios, lived on Youngstown's north side.[17]
Harry Warner Movie pioneer Co-founder of Warner Bros. Studios, lived on Youngstown's north side.[17]
Jack Warner Movie pioneer Co-founder and eventual head of Warner Bros. studios, raised on Youngstown's north side[18]
Sam Warner Movie pioneer Co-founder of Warner Bros., procured technology for first feature-length talking picture; spent youth and early adulthood on Youngtown's north side[19]
Mel Watkins Author Best known for memoir Dancing with Strangers, raised on Youngstown's south side
Ryan West Record Producer Engineer and musician, currently in New York City, known best for mixing and engineering many platinum and gold hip hop and R&B records by artists such as Jay Z, Dr Dre and Usher, which earned him a Grammy nomination in 2004; born and raised in nearby Liberty Township, Trumbull County, Ohio

Musical groups

Name Style Notes
Cherry Monroe Alternative / Glam From Youngstown. Their debut single "Satellites" reached #85 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2005.
The Edsels Doo-wop Members of the doo-wop group best remembered for their 1961 hit, "Rama Lama Ding Dong", from Youngstown and nearby Campbell, Ohio
Gil Mantera's Party Dream Synth Pop They are best known for their spectacular and crazy live show antics that have earned them a national following. They have endlessly toured the U.S on their own, and as apart of the legendary Van's Warped Tour. Both Ultimate Donny and Gil Mantera were born and raised in Youngstown.
Glass Harp Rock From the Youngstown area
The Human Beinz Rock and roll Members of the 1960s singing group best known for their hit single, "Nobody But Me", from Youngstown
Youngstown Rock/Pop From Youngstown and nearby Campbell, Ohio

Business

Name Occupation Notes
Harry Burt Confectioner Created the Good Humor ice cream bar in the early 1920s, developed and introduced product in Youngstown[20]
Joseph G. Butler, Jr. Industrialist Co-owner of the Ohio Steel Company, one of Youngstown's earliest steel manufacturers, and founder of the Butler Institute of American Art; lived in Youngstown[7]
William M. Cafaro Developer Pioneer in construction of strip malls and enclosed malls, including the Eastwood Mall, born on Youngstown's East Side[21]
William H. Calbreath Advertising Icon Presumed model for the Cream of Wheat trademark, lived and died in Youngstown[22]
James A. Campbell Industrialist Co-founder of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company; Campbell, Ohio, was named in his honor[23]
Michael Capellas Executive Former chair of Compaq Computer Corporation, born in Warren
Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. Contractor and Developer Played a pioneering role in the development of the modern shopping mall; born and raised in Youngstown
Harvey Samuel Firestone Manufacturer Founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, born and raised in neighboring Columbiana County.
Mary Wells Lawrence Advertising Executive Developed iconic advertising campaigns of the 1960s, youngest person inducted into the Copywriter's Hall of Fame, born in Youngstown
Joseph A. McDonald Superintendent Oversaw construction of the Ohio Works of the Carnegie Steel Company, based in Youngstown[24]
Thomas McDonald Industrialist General manager of the Youngstown district of the Carnegie Steel Company; McDonald, Ohio, was named in his honor
Michael I. Monus Discount Chain Entrepreneur Co-founded the Phar-Mor discount drug chain, which had 200 outlets across the country before its dissolution in the early 1990s; born in Youngstown[25]
Forrest and Leroy Raffel Fast-food entrepreneurs Established the world-famous Arby's fast-food chain; opened first restaurant in nearby Boardman, Ohio
James Ward and William Doud Packard Automotive innovators Co-founded Packard Motor Car Company, from Youngstown-Warren area
Joseph and Dora Schwebel Business people Founders of Schwebel's Bakery, whose bread products are now distributed across the country
Ella P. Stewart Pharmacist One of the first African-American female pharmacists in the United States; resided in Youngstown
George D. Wick Industrialist Organized the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company with James A. Campbell, among prominent figures who perished during the sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage[26]
Henry Wick Industrialist Joined Joseph G. Butler, Jr., in forming the Ohio Steel Company, one of Youngstown's first steel manufacturing firms[27]
Roosevelt Zanders Entrepreneur Celebrated Harlem-based limousine service whose clients included Fidel Castro, Gertrude Lawrence, and Richard Nixon; raised in Youngstown[28]

Education

Name Occupation Notes
Salvatore Attardo Professor Professor at Youngstown State University and editor-in-chief of Humor, the journal for the International Society of Humor Research
Christopher Bache Professor Professor of religious studies at Youngstown State University and former director of transformative learning at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, near San Francisco
G. William Domhoff Sociologist Best known for controversial 1960s bestseller Who Rules American?, born in Youngstown
Louis Hartz Political scientist Best known for 1955 classic The Liberal Tradition in America, born in Youngstown
Arthur Laffer Economist Former University of Southern California faculty member, known for controversial "Laffer curve", born in Youngstown
William Holmes McGuffey Educator Best known for development of famed McGuffey Readers, received early education in Youngstown
Morris Slavin Historian Wrote five well-regarded historical works on the French Revolution, taught at Youngstown State University
David P. Weikart Psychologist Best known for developing High/Scope Cognitively-Oriented Curriculum, an early childhood education program, born in Youngstown

Politics

Name Occupation Notes
Frank J. Battisti Judge U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1961-1994); best known for rulings on Cleveland's school desegregation case; born and raised in Youngstown.[29]
John Boccieri Lawmaker Served in the Ohio House of Representatives's 61st District from in 2000 until 2006, and ran unopposed for a seat in the Ohio State Senate in 2006; born in Youngstown
Henry Lawrence Burnett U.S. Assistant Judge Advocate General Brevet brigadier general who served as prosecutor in trials for assassination of Abraham Lincoln, born in Youngstown
Capri Cafaro Lawmaker Ohio State Senator from 32nd District, from Youngstown
Charles J. Carney Lawmaker Served as U.S. Representative from 1970 to 1979; previously served as member of the Ohio Senate from 1950 to 1970; born in Youngstown
John Hessin Clarke U.S. Supreme Court Justice Appointed Supreme Court justice by President Woodrow Wilson, practiced law in Youngstown and was part-owner of The Youngstown Vindicator
John G. Cooper Lawmaker Served as U.S. Representative from 1915 to 1937, resided in Youngstown
Ronald Daniels Activist Third-party candidate for President of the United States, executive director of Center for Constitutional Rights, graduate of Youngstown State University
Marc Dann Attorney Former Ohio Attorney General, elected to the position in 2006 as a Democrat, lives in nearby Liberty, practiced law in Youngstown before public office
Clarence Darrow Attorney Best known for role as defense counsel in the "Scopes Monkey Trial" and Leopold and Loeb murder trial; first practiced law in Youngstown[30]
Bob Hagan Lawmaker Scion of an Ohio Democratic political family whose defeat in Youngstown's 2005 mayoral race was followed by a successful run for Ohio State Representative
Robert Hagan Lawmaker Served three terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, served as Trumbull County Commissioner, served on traveling staff of vice presidential nominee Sargent Shriver in 1972, born in Youngstown
Tim Hagan Lawmaker Cuyahoga County, Ohio commissioner and Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio in 2002, born in Youngstown
Gus Hall Activist Co-founder of the United Steelworkers of America trade union, and five-time U.S. presidential candidate; organized 1930s "Little Steel Strike" in Youngstown-Warren area.[31]
Martin J. Hillenbrand Diplomat Served as U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany from 1972 to 1976, born in Youngstown
Nathaniel R. Jones Judge U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; appointed in 1967 as assistant general counsel to President Johnson's famed Kerner Commission; born and raised in Youngstown.[32]
James Kennedy Lawmaker Served as U.S. Representative from 1903 to 1911, resided in Youngstown
Michael J. Kirwan Lawmaker Member of U.S. House of Representatives (1937–1970), became the first Northerner to serve as chair of the influential National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, widely credited with Democratic congressional victory of November 1954.[33]
Staughton Lynd Activist Best known for public opposition to the Vietnam War, served as labor lawyer and activist in the Youngstown area, where he currently resides.[34]
George McKelvey Politician Former Democratic mayor of Youngstown. In 2004, he broke ranks with his party to endorse President George W. Bush for a second term.
William McKinley President 25th President of the United States. Born in Niles, and attended school in Poland
Harry Meshel Politician Former Ohio state senator, president of the Ohio Senate, and chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party; currently serves as lobbyist; born and raised in Youngstown[35]
Volney Rogers Attorney and civic leader Played a key role in the establishment of Youngstown's celebrated Mill Creek Park.[36]
Tim Ryan Lawmaker Current U.S. Representative in Ohio's 17th District, raised in Niles
William R. Stewart Lawmaker Second African American to serve in the Ohio Senate, first African-American attorney to establish a practice in Youngstown.[37]
Robert W. Tayler Lawmaker and Judge U.S. Representative from 1895 to 1903; in 1905 appointed by Theodore Roosevelt as District Judge of the Northern District of Ohio, lived in Youngstown
Sue Thomas FBI Agent First deaf person to work in this capacity, and the inspiration for the television series Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye
David Tod Ohio Governor Deeply respected by President Abraham Lincoln for his measured response to dislocations of the American Civil War; Tod was offered (but refused) the position of U.S. Secretary of Treasury
James A. Traficant, Jr. Lawmaker, inmate Flamboyant former Democratic Representative, was sent to federal prison after being prosecuted by the federal government on corruption charges, born and raised on Youngstown's South Side[38]
Harriet Taylor Upton Activist and Suffragette The first woman to serve as vice chair of the Republican National Committee, raised in Warren
Cheryl L. Waite Judge First woman elected to serve on the Seventh District Court of Appeals, from Youngstown
Jay Williams Politician (Independent-Democrat), first African-American mayor of Youngstown, born on city's East Side, now resides near Cornersburg, on city's West Side
Lyle Williams Lawmaker Former U.S. representative, represented the Youngstown area for two terms before being defeated by James Traficant. Currently resides in Warren

Religion

Name Occupation Notes
George Bennard Evangelist Best known for composing "The Old Rugged Cross", born in Youngstown.[39]
Edward Mooney Roman Catholic cardinal Served as Roman Catholic archbishop of Detroit in the from 1937 until his death in 1958, raised on the North Side of Youngstown.
George Murry Roman Catholic bishop First African-American bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.[40]
Frank Schulman Unitarian Universalist minister Published several well-regarded books on the Unitarian tradition, served as Unitarian pastor in Youngstown.

Science

Name Occupation Notes
Jerri Nielsen, M.D. Physician Doctor and author, best known for Ice Bound, the New York Times bestseller on the medical crisis she endured while trapped at a South Pole research station, born and raised in the Youngstown area
Ronald A. Parise, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut, Payload Specialist Graduate of Youngstown State University[41]
Thomas Bopp Amateur Astronomer Best known as co-discoverer of Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995, graduate of Youngstown State University[42]

Sports

Name Occupation Notes
Red Ames Baseball Player Played for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1903-1919, from Youngstown-Warren area
Cameron Argetsinger Auto Racing Executive Best known for creating the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course, born in Youngstown
Harry Arroyo Boxer IBF Lightweight Champion of the World (1984 and 1985), born and raised in Youngstown.[43]
Russell "Busty" Ashbaugh Football Coach Celebrated squad captain at Brown University and legendary coach at Youngstown's South High School; mentor to collegiate and professional players such as Bob Dove and trainer of coaches such as Youngstown State University's Dwight "Dike" Beede and Ohio State University's Wes Fesler.[44]
Russell "Pete" Ashbaugh Football player Member of the University of Notre Dame's 1946 and 1947 national championship teams, drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, played professionally for the Chicago Rockets, from Youngstown[45]
Bob Babich Football player Played for the San Diego Chargers and the Cleveland Browns from 1970-1978, born in Youngstown
Floyd Baker Baseball player Played for the St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the Philidelphia Phillies from 1943-1955, lived and died in Youngstown[46]
Dwight "Dike" Beede Football coach Celebrated head coach at Youngstown State University from 1938-1972, inventor of the penalty flag.[47]
Tommy Bell Boxer Fought for welterweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1946, born in Youngstown.[48]
Dan Benish Football player Played for Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins from 1983-1987, born in Youngstown.
Joey Browner Football player Played for Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1983-1992, born in Warren.
Keith Browner Football player Played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and San Diego Chargers from 1984-1988, born in Warren.
Ross Browner Football player Played 10 seasons in the NFL (1978-1987), mainly for Cincinnati Bengals, played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame; born in Warren.
Prescott Burgess Football player Plays for the Baltimore Ravens 2007-present. Played collegiately at Michigan, from Warren.
George Henry Burns Baseball player played for Philadelphia A's, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox from 1914-1929, born in nearby Niles.
George Cappuzzello Baseball player Played for the Detroit Tigers (1981) and Houston Astros (1982), born and raised in Youngstown area.
Roy Castleton Baseball player Played for New York Highlanders and Cincinnati Reds form 1907-1910, gained national recognition for pitching a perfect game for the Youngstown Ohio Works ball club.[49]
Matt Cavanaugh Football player Played for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants from 1978-1991, born and raised on Youngstown's west side.
Maurice Clarett Football player Former Ohio State University football standout, from Youngstown-Warren area.
Bob Commings Football Coach Best remembered for leading Iowa Hawkeyes to 12–10 upset victory over UCLA in 1974, born in Youngstown.
Bob Davie Football Coach Once served as head coach and defensive coordinator of the University of Notre Dame football team, current football analyst for ESPN and ABC, graduate of Youngstown State University.
Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. Owner Former owner of the San Francisco 49ers, born in Youngstown.
Bob Dove Football player and Coach College Football Hall of Fame, All-America end at the University of Notre Dame, eight seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions from 1948-1954, assistant coach at Youngstown State University, born in Youngstown.[50]
Dave Dravecky Baseball player Played for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants from 1982-1989, originally from the Youngstown suburb of Boardman.
William Thomas "Mother" Dunn Football player First outstanding linebacker in the history Penn State Nittany Lions football; born in Youngstown.
Keilen Dykes Football player Played for West Virginia Mountaineers 2003-2007, played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2008-present, born and raised in Youngstown.
Doc Elliott Football player All-American at Lafayette College who went on to play for Canton Bulldogs,Cleveland Bulldogs, and Philadelphia Quakers in 1920s, born in Youngstown.
Sammy Ellis Baseball player Played for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox in 1960s, born in Youngstown.
Billy Evans Umpire (Hall of Fame) First hired to fill umpire vacancy at city's South Side Park, raised on Youngstown's west side.[51]
James Farragher Football Coach As coach at University of Notre Dame, compiled record of 14 wins, four losses, and two ties between 1901–1902, born in Youngstown.[52]
Mike Farragher Prize Fighter Nationally known in late 19th and early 20th centuries, from Youngstown.[53]
Wes Fesler Football Coach Three-sport athlete at the Ohio State University, including three consecutive years as a consensus first-team All-America selection in American football; football head coach at Wesleyan University, University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State University, University of Minnesota, and head basketball coach at Harvard University and Princeton University; born in Youngstown.
Mike Flores Football player Played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Redskins from 1991-1995; born in Youngstown.
John Gerak Football player Standout at Penn State University who went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings and St. Louis Rams from 1993-1997, born and raised in Youngstown suburb of Struthers.
Sloko Gill Football player First person from Youngstown to play in the NFL, played center for the Detroit Lions in 1942, later coached at Youngstown State University and Campbell Memorial High School.
David Givens Football player Played wide receiver for the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans from 2002-2007, born in Youngstown.
George Glinatsis Baseball player Played for the Seattle Mariners in 1994, born in Youngstown.
Randy Gradishar Football player Played for Denver Broncos 1974-1983, played collegiately for Ohio State University, born in Warren.
Brad Hennessey Baseball player Played for the San Francisco Giants from 2004-2008; drafted during first round of 2001 MLB Draft out of Youngstown State University.
David Herron Football player Played linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 and New England Patriots in 2008, currently plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, born in Warren.
John Hirschbeck Umpire Famously spat upon by an irate Roberto Alomar in 1996, currently resides in Poland.
Edward J. Hogan Pole Vaulter Track and field standout at University of Notre Dame, included on Notre Dame's sports "Wall of Honor", from Westlake's Crossing district of Youngstown.[54]
Marty Hogan Baseball player Played for Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns from 1894-1895, managed minor league clubs including Youngstown Ohio Works, raised in Westlake's Crossing district of Youngstown.[55]
Sonny Horne Boxer Fought Rocky Graziano, Pete Mead, Kid Gavilán, and others; born in Niles.[56]
Tony Janiro Boxer Middleweight who took on Jake LaMotta, Rocky Graziano, and Kid Gavilan, between 1943 and 1954, raised in Youngstown.[57]
Ron Jaworski Football Player Former professional football player from 1973-1989 and current NFL analyst on ESPN; graduated from Youngstown State University.
Bernie Kosar Football player Played for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins from 1985-1996, born and raised in the Youngstown suburb of Boardman.
Andrew Kosco Baseball Player Played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds from 1965-1974, born and raised in Youngstown.[58]
Jack Kralick Baseball Player Played for the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins from 1959-1967, from Youngstown.
Johnny Kucab Baseball player Gained early visibility in Youngstown minor league clubs, played professionally with Philadelphia Athletics from 1950-1952, where he was instrumental in winning Connie Mack's last game as a major league manager, died in nearby Campbell.[59]
Jeff Lampkin Boxer Won the USBA cruiserweight title in 1988 and added the IBF cruiserweight belt in 1990 with a knockout of British boxer Glenn McCrory, born in Youngstown.[60]
William J. Leonard Football player Played for undefeated University of Notre Dame football team that won national championship in 1947, played professionally for Baltimore Colts from 1949-1950, born and raised in Youngstown.[61]
Paul Maguire Broadcaster and Football player Played linebacker and punter for the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills from 1960-1970, born and raised in Youngstown.
Mark Malaska Baseball Player Played for Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2003 and 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, born and raised in Youngstown.
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini Boxer Former Lightweight Champion of the World (1980s), originally from Youngstown's south side.[62]
Mario Manningham Football player Currently plays wide receiver for the New York Giants, born in Warren.
Jackie Mayo Baseball Player Played for Philadelphia Phillies between 1948 and 1953, one of Philadelphia's 'Whiz Kids', resides in Youngstown.[63]
Jimmy McAleer Baseball player and Manager Played for Cleveland Spiders and St. Louis Browns from 1889-1907, managed St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators, part-owner of Boston Red Sox, instrumental in formation of American League, born and died in Youngstown.[64]
Paul McFadden Football Player Best known as placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons from 1984-1989; graduated from Youngstown State University and currently resides in Youngstown.
Deacon McGuire Baseball player Played for Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Cleveland Blues from 1884-1912; participated in more Major League Baseball seasons than any catcher in the history of the game, later served as manager, and coach, born and raised in Youngstown.[65]
Jaime Mendez Football player All-American at Kansas State University in 1993
Ed Muransky Football player Played for Los Angeles Raiders (Super Bowl XVII Champions) from 1982-1984 , born and raised in Youngstown.
Jerry Olsavsky Football Player Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens from 1989-1998, attended Chaney High School on the city's West Side.
Kelly Pavlik Boxer Current WBC and WBO middleweight champion,[66] originally from Youngstown's South Side.Record.
Bo Pelini Football Coach Head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, born and raised in Youngstown.
George Poschner Football player All-America end at the University of Georgia in 1942, selected in the eighth round of the 1943 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions; his sports career ended when he lost both legs while serving in the military during World War II; born on Youngstown's west side.[67]
Dave Rajsich Baseball player Played for New York Yankees and Texas Rangers from 1978-1980, born in Youngstown.
Keiwan Ratliff Football Player Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, born in Youngstown.
John D. Reese Trainer Treated Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and other Major League Baseball players, settled in Youngstown.[68]
Billy Rhiel Baseball player Played for 3 teams including the Detroit Tigers in the late 1920s and early 30s, born in Youngstown.[69]
Greg Richardson Boxer WBC World Bantamweight Champion, 1991, born and raised on the east side of Youngstown.[70]
Dominic Rosselli Coach Coached football, baseball, and basketball at Youngstown State University, won a total of 589 games.
Jack Scheible Baseball player Played for Cleveland Spiders and Philadelphia Phillies from 1893-1894, born and died in Youngstown.[71]
Earnie Shavers Boxer Won AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1969, born, raised and began early career in Youngstown-Warren area.
George Shuba Baseball player Played for Brooklyn Dodgers from 1948-1955, captured in legendary 1946 photo shaking hands with Jackie Robinson, born and raised in Youngstown; he currently resides in Austintown.[72]
Frank Sinkwich Football Player Played for 3 teams including the Detroit Lions from 1943-1947, 1942 Heisman Trophy winner, attended the University of Georgia, attended Chaney High School on the city's West Side.[73]
Anthony Smith Football Player Played for the Pittsbugh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, and St. Louis Rams from 2006-2009, currently plays safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars, collegiate standout at Syracuse University, born in Hubbard.
Brad Smith Football player Plays wide receiver for New York Jets, formerly played for University of Missouri, graduate of Youngstown's Chaney High School.
Ken Smith Baseball Player Played for the Atlanta Braves from 1981-1983, born, raised, and currently resides in Youngstown.[74]
Sherman Smith Football player Played for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers from 1976-1983, born in Youngstown.
Isaac Smolko Football player Played tight end at Pennsylvania State University, played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007, from Youngstown.
Jim Snowden Football player Played for the Washington Redskins from 1965-1971 and earlier, for University of Notre Dame, born in Youngstown.
Craig Snyder Boxer Fought Hector "Macho" Camacho in the 1990s, born in Youngstown-Warren area.
Bob Stoops Football Coach Current head coach at the University of Oklahoma, born and raised on Youngstown's south side.
Mike Stoops Football Coach Current head coach at the University of Arizona, born and raised on Youngstown's south side.
Cliff Stoudt Football player Played for Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Cardinals from 1977-1991, graduated from Youngstown State University.
Korey Stringer Football Player Played offensive line for Minnesota Vikings from 1995-2000, died of heat stroke, from Warren.
Russell Stuvaints Football player Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2001-2005, member of Super Bowl XL championship team, attended Youngstown State University.
Jim Tressel Football Coach Current head coach at the Ohio State University; led Youngstown State University to four national championships in 1990s.
Mike Trgovac Football Coach Defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers, former All-American noseman for Michigan, born in Austintown.[75]
Mel Triplett Football Player Played with the New York Giants during 1956 World Championship, from Girard, Ohio, just outside of Youngstown.[75]
William Triplett Football Player Played for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions, from Girard, Ohio.
"Iron Mike" Tyson Boxer Made and molded in Brooklyn, NY, however, lived and was active in the Youngstown-Warren area during hills and dips of career in the 1980s and 1990s. Launched his World Tour from Youngstown's Covelli Centre, in October 2006.
Steve Vallos Football Player Currently plays offensive line for the Seattle Seahawks, after college career at Wake Forest, from Boardman, Ohio.
Paul Warfield Football Hall of Fame Football player Played for Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins from 1964-1977, from Warren.
Herb Washington Athlete World class sprinter, played for Oakland Athletics from 1974-1975, owner of Youngstown Steelhounds minor league franchise, currently resides in Youngstown area.
Jeff Wilkins Football player Played for St. Louis Rams, Philidelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers from 1994-2007, from Youngstown suburb of Austintown.
Kiki Willis Soccer Player Played midfielder for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, born and raised in Youngstown.
Denise DeBartolo York Owner Currently owns San Francisco 49ers, daughter of billionaire real estate developer Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., born and raised in Youngstown; currently living in Canfield, Ohio.
Michael Zordich Football Player Played for the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Philadelphia Eagles from 1987-1998, born and raised on Youngstown's West Side.

References

  1. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  2. ^ "Communities along the Mahoning River". Youngstown State University. http://www.ysu.edu/mahoning_river/youngstown.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-26. 
  3. ^ Bruno (1999), p. 10.
  4. ^ Skolnick, David (August 30, 2007). "Census rank may be wrong, Y-town officials say". The Vindicator (Vindy.com). http://www4.vindy.com/content/local_regional/317665485800784.php. Retrieved 2008-03-02. 
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006". U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/CBSA-EST2006-02.csv. Retrieved 2007-04-05. 
  6. ^ Nery, Margaret (July 2, 1982). "Youngstowners Think 'E.T.' Is Out of World". The Youngstown Vindicator: p. 25. 
  7. ^ a b "City's First Citizen Sleeps Peacefully Away". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. December 20, 1927. 
  8. ^ "Actor Flynn Drowns in Pool; Youngstown Native Was TV Comedian". The Youngstown Vindicator: p. 1. July 20, 1974. 
  9. ^ Chernin, Donna (September 3, 1982). "Friedkin gets role in 'Happy Days'". Cleveland Plain Dealer: p. 12. 
  10. ^ Childress, Fred (December 16, 1965). "Elizabeth Hartman Wins Praise As "Patch of Blue" Opens". Youngstown Vindicator: p. 44. 
  11. ^ Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, "Radicals, Revivalists, and Reformers: The Heritage of Labor and Religion in the United States", Division of Labor Studies, Indiana University, September 4, 2002.
  12. ^ "Ed O'Neill (I)". The Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0642145/. Retrieved 2006-04-12. 
  13. ^ D'Astolfo, Guy (March 12, 2009). "Pendleton helps actress master role in 'Streetcar': Austin Pendleton's interest in Tennessee Williams began five decades ago in Warren". The Vindicator: p. D-7. 
  14. ^ Berendt, John (2005). The City of Falling Angels. New York: Penguin Press. p. 195. 
  15. ^ List of people from Youngstown, Ohio at the Internet Movie Database
  16. ^ "Dedication and Remembrance". Grandvision.com. http://www.grandvision.org/wgt/dedication.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06. 
  17. ^ a b Trebilcock, Bob (March 1985). "A Warner Brothers Production: They parlayed Youngstown nickelodeon into a Hollywood empire". Ohio Magazine: pp. 24–25. 
  18. ^ Warner, Jack (1964). My First Hundred Years in Hollywood. New York: Random Books. p. 49. 
  19. ^ "Warner, Movie Magnate, Dies: Sam Warner, Former Youngstown Man, Rose from Obscurity to Leader in Field". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. October 5, 1927. 
  20. ^ Shilling, Don (May 8, 2006). "A Youngstown candy maker invented the Good Humor Bar". The Vindicator. 
  21. ^ "William M. Cafaro, 84: Developer of malls, philanthropist dies". The Vindicator. April 23, 1998. 
  22. ^ "One-Time Champion Cook Recalls Days of Fame". The Youngstown Telegram. July 1, 1927. 
  23. ^ "Death Ends J. A. Campbell's Career; Sudden Attack Is Fatal to Sheet & Tube's Builder". The Youngstown Vindicator: p. 1. September 21, 1933. 
  24. ^ "Funeral Rites Thursday for J. A. McDonald; Word of Death Came at Services for Brother". The Youngstown Telegram: p. 7. July 16, 1930. 
  25. ^ Solomon, Jolie (August 31, 1992). "Mickey's Secret Life: The mystery man behind the Phar-Mor scandal was obsessed with winning–and lost big". Newsweek: pp. 70–72. 
  26. ^ Feagler, Linda (April 2005). "Fate-filled Voyage". Ohio Magazine: p. 82. 
  27. ^ Mahoning Valley Historical Society Accessed 2007-03-31.
  28. ^ Hamilton, Esther (May 1, 1960). "Zanders, Once Locker Room Boy Here, Is Now Chauffeur for the Stars". The Youngstown Vindicator. 
  29. ^ The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, October 20, 1994
  30. ^ Crow, L (June 18, 2006). "Show focuses on Darrow, infamous Mahoning native". The Vindicator: p. D-1. 
  31. ^ Shellock, Marie (June 2007). "Defining moment in local labor history occurred 70 years ago". The Metro Monthly: p. 8. 
  32. ^ Skolnick, David (May 6, 2003). "Crowd honors Judge Jones as courthouse is named". The Vindicator: p. B-1. 
  33. ^ Congressional Biography Accessed 2007-03-07
  34. ^ Fuechtmann, Thomas G. (1989). Steeples and Stacks: Religion and Steel Crisis in Youngstown. New York: Cambridge University Press. p. 7. ISBN 0521334810. 
  35. ^ Niquette, Mark (July 14, 1993). "Dinner fetes Harry Meshel: Meshel's Senate career was marked by his work on behalf of the handicapped, economic development and YSU, colleagues say". The Vindicator. 
  36. ^ "Volney Rogers Born 100 Years Ago". The Youngstown Vindicator. December 1, 1946. 
  37. ^ "Atty. William R. Stewart, 91, Dies; Dean of City's Lawyers". Youngstown Vindicator: p. 1. April 5, 1958. 
  38. ^ Peyko, Mark C. "Notes From Youngstown: The Angry Voice of a City Left Behind". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A00E6D81531F93BA15751C0A9649C8B63&st=cse&sq=peyko&scp=1. Retrieved 2008-03-24. 
  39. ^ "George Bennard". Cyber Hymnal. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/b/e/n/bennard_g.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-07. 
  40. ^ Dick, Denise (March 28, 2007). "Bishop ready for challenges: Catholic schools and the priesthood face hard times". The Vindicator: p. 1. 
  41. ^ "Ronald A. Parise, Official Biography". NASA. http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/PS/parise.html. Retrieved 2008-01-08. 
  42. ^ "Thomas Bopp at KSC". NASA. http://www.thespaceplace.com/HaleBopp/Bopp.html. Retrieved 2008-01-08. 
  43. ^ The Vindicator, September 30, 2007.
  44. ^ The Youngstown Daily Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, November 21, 1953.
  45. ^ The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, November 13, 1977.
  46. ^ The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, November 17, 2004.
  47. ^ "Penalty Flags’ Roots Grew In Youngstown More Than 60 Years Ago". Penguins Traditions. YSU.edu. http://www.ysu.edu/sports/traditions/penaltyflag.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-26. 
  48. ^ "Thomas Bell, 71, professional boxer in Valley, Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee". The Vindicator: p. B-2. July 16, 1994. 
  49. ^ "Roy Castleton". Society for American Baseball Research. http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&pid=2264&bid=1194. Retrieved 2007-03-08. 
  50. ^ "Bob Dove, Ex-Notre Dame and Pro Standout, Elected to LA Citizen Savings Hall of Fame". Youngstown Vindicator: p. D-3. September 21, 1975. 
  51. ^ Baker, Jon (July 1, 2005). "In Valley's History, Evans Was an Early Scrapper". The Valley Voice. 
  52. ^ Sperner, Murray (1993). Shake Down the Thunder: The Creation of Notre Dame Football. New York: Henry Holt and Company. p. 29. 
  53. ^ "M.J. Farragher Dies of Stroke". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator: p. 5. October 22, 1934. 
  54. ^ "Atty. Hogan Dies; Star Athlete at Rayen". The Youngstown Vindicator. March 25, 1976. 
  55. ^ Thorn, John; et al. (1989). Total Baseball. New York: Warner Books. p. 1187. 
  56. ^ Passinger, Floyd (September 28, 1959). "Death Sunday Ends Sonny Horne's Seven-Year Battle with Sclerosis". The Youngstown Vindicator: p. 15. 
  57. ^ "Anthony Janiro; ranked among top 10 middleweights". The Youngstown Vindicator: p. 24. February 22, 1985. 
  58. ^ Hunter, Bob (1969-04-26). "L.A. Expecting Kosco to Provide Clout". The Sporting News: p. 4. 
  59. ^ The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, May 27, 1977.
  60. ^ Kovach, John (September 25, 2007). "Former champs like Pavlik". The Vindicator: p. C-3. 
  61. ^ The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, July 23, 2006.
  62. ^ Bassetti, John (December 5, 1999). "Valley boxers, led by Mancini, ruled the ring". The Vindicator. 
  63. ^ "Jackie Mayo". Baseball-reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mayoja01.shtml. Retrieved 2008-03-06. 
  64. ^ Ward, Frank B. (April 29, 1931). "James R. McAleer Chiefly Responsible for Formation of American League". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. 
  65. ^ Reichler, Joseph L., ed (1979) [1969]. The Baseball Encyclopedia (4th edition ed.). New York: Macmillan Publishing. ISBN 0-02-578970-8. 
  66. ^ Scalzo, Joe (September 30, 2007). "Pavlik credits Valley support for victory". The Vindicator: p. 1. 
  67. ^ Bassetti, John (August 1, 1999). "80-year-old veteran is link to football fame". The Vindicator. 
  68. ^ "Gropings". Time. July 12, 1926. 
  69. ^ "William J. Rhiel Dies, Was Grid, Diamond Star". The Youngstown Vindicator. August 17, 1946. 
  70. ^ Nadel, John (February 26, 1991). "Richardson WBC Champion". The Associated Press. 
  71. ^ "Jack Scheible". Baseball Reference. http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/scheija01.shtml. Retrieved 2007-03-05. 
  72. ^ Kovach, John (August 12, 2007). "'Shotgun' George Shuba recounts his baseball life". The Vindicator: p. C-3. 
  73. ^ Grosshandler, Stan (August 1997). "Georgia's Greatest?". College Football Historical Quarterly X (IV). http://www.aafla.org/SportsLibrary/CFHSN/CFHSNv10/CFHSNv10n4i.pdf. Retrieved 2007-01-06. 
  74. ^ Perazich, Chuck (May 15, 1977). "Kenny Smith Hitting .369 With Atlanta Farm Team". The Youngstown Vindicator. 
  75. ^ a b Bassetti, John; Kovach, John (March 31, 2007). "Area breeds toughness, tradition; From players, coaches, officials, the area has been well-represented in the NFL.". The Vindicator: p. 1. 

This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)

Search unanswered questions...

Enter a question here...
Search: All sources Community Q&A Reference topics

 
 

 

Copyrights:

Wikipedia. This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "List of people from Youngstown, Ohio".  Read more