Notable Alumni of Eastern Michigan University [Sorted List]

1. M. E. C. Bates

1839-1905 (aged 66)

writer newspaper editor journalist

M. E. C. Bates was the pen name of Martha Elizabeth Cram Bates, an American writer, journalist, and newspaper editor. She was widely known throughout the Grand Traverse region, and throughout the State of Michigan as well, having been closely identified with literary work since childhood. She was, perhaps, the first woman in the state who engaged in regular newspaper...

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2. Dwight Watson

1873-1920 (aged 47)

head coach American football player

Dwight Grant Watson was an American college football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Michigan State Normal College (now known as Eastern Michigan University) during the 1899 college football season. He was also involved in the telephone industry in its early years, serving as manager of the Michigan Telephone Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and as the...

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3. Leland W. Carr

1883-1969 (aged 86)

lawyer judge politician

Leland Walker Carr was an American jurist.

4. Mei-Ching Fok

researcher

Mei-Ching Hannah Fok is a research space physicist at the Goddard Space Flight Center. She was awarded the NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal in 2011 and elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union in 2019. She has worked on the IMAGE, Van Allen Probes and TWINS missions.

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5. Marvin B. Rosenberry

1868-1958 (aged 90)

lawyer judge

Marvin Bristol Rosenberry was an American lawyer and judge from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He was the 13th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and was the longest-serving chief justice in the court's history, having served nearly 21 years in the role.

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6. Nancy Jane Dean

1837-1926 (aged 89)

teacher missionary

Nancy Jane Dean, often referred to as Jennie Dean or N. J. Dean, was an American educator and Presbyterian missionary serving Assyrian Christians in Qajar Iran (now Iran). She served as the head of Fiske Seminary, a girls' boarding school in Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province.

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7. Bill Crouch

1910-1980 (aged 70)

baseball player

William Elmer Crouch was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1939), Philadelphia Phillies (1941), and St. Louis Cardinals (1941 and 1945). The 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 180 lb (82 kg) right-hander was a native of Wilmington, Delaware.

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8. Owen Cleary

1900-1960 (aged 60)

lawyer politician

Owen Jenks Cleary was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

9. Glenn Goerke

1931-2015 (aged 84)

Glenn Allan Goerke was an American academic who was President/Chancellor of the University of Houston, the University of Houston–Clear Lake, the University of Houston–Victoria, and Indiana University East. Goerke also served as an interim chancellor of the University of Houston System. He held an undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University, and a doctorate from Michigan State University.

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10. Johnny Sears Jr

1987-. (aged 39)

Canadian football player gridiron football player

Johnny Sears Jr. is an American former professional football defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at the University of Michigan, followed by Eastern Michigan. He wore jersey number 0.

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11. William H. Hinebaugh

1867-1943 (aged 76)

lawyer judge politician

William Henry Hinebaugh was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

12. Tenisha Yancey

1976-. (aged 50)

politician

Tenisha Renee Yancey formerly served as a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, where she represented the 1st House District.

13. Roy Parmelee

1907-1981 (aged 74)

baseball player

Leroy Earl Parmelee "Tarzan" was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1929 to 1939 for the New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Athletics.

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14. Danny Schmitz

1955-. (aged 71)

baseball player

Danny Schmitz is an American baseball coach and former second baseman. He played college baseball at Eastern Michigan for coach Ron Oestrike from 1974 to 1977 before playing professionally from 1977 to 1984. He then served as an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan before becoming the head baseball coach of the Bowling Green Falcons (1991–2020).

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15. Trish Brown

1963-. (aged 63)

opinion journalist entrepreneur journalist

Patricia "Trish" Brown is a national education advocate, public relations practitioner, journalist, and entrepreneur.

16. Jesse Divnich

businessperson

Jesse Divnich is the current Vice President of Product at Hibernum Creations and former Vice President of Product Strategy & Insights at Tilting Point as well as the former Vice President of Insights and Analysis for Electronic Entertainment Design and Research.

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17. Patrick H. Kelley

1867-1925 (aged 58)

lawyer politician

Patrick Henry Kelley was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served as U.S. Representative from Michigan's 6th congressional district from 1915 to 1923.

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18. Elton Rynearson

1893-1967 (aged 74)

basketball coach baseball player

Elton James Rynearson Sr. was an American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator. He was affiliated with Eastern Michigan University (known as Michigan State Normal College prior to 1956) for most of his life, beginning his association with the school as a student in 1910 and retiring as the school's athletic director in 1963.

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19. Lucille F. Stickel

1915-2007 (aged 92)

chemist zoologist toxicologist

Elizabeth Lucille Farrier Stickel, was an American wildlife toxicologist and director of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center from 1972 to 1982. Her research focused extensively on contaminants in wildlife ecosystems, and her research on the effects of the pesticide DDT helped form the basis for Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring. She was also the first woman to become both a...

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20. Jackie Jenkins-Scott

1949-. (aged 77)

business executive

Jackie Jenkins-Scott was the current interim president of Roxbury Community College. She formerly served as the 13th president of Wheelock College from 2004–2016, and was its first African-American president. She is also the founder and president of JJS Advising, a consulting company that specializes in leadership development as well as organizational and corporate strategy.

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21. Frank W. Wheeler

1853-1921 (aged 68)

politician

Frank Willis Wheeler was a shipbuilder and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

22. Logan Giulietti-Schmitt

1985-. (aged 41)

ice dancer figure skating coach

Logan Giulietti-Schmitt is an American former competitive ice dancer. With partner Lynn Kriengkrairut, he is a two-time (2011–2012) Ice Challenge champion and the 2012 U.S. national pewter medalist.

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23. Éric Deslauriers

1981-. (aged 45)

Canadian football player American football player

Éric Deslauriers is the Senior Director of Player Personnel for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a player, he played professionally as a Canadian football slotback who played his entire nine-year career with the Alouettes where he was part of two Grey Cup champion teams. He played college football at Eastern Michigan University.

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24. Alfred Lucking

1856-1929 (aged 73)

lawyer politician

Alfred Lucking was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and was general counsel for the Ford Motor Company and the Henry Ford interests.

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25. Peter Ezugwu

1976-. (aged 50)

basketball player

Nkechinyelu Peter Ezugwu // is an English business person and former professional basketball player.

26. Earle Higgins

1946-. (aged 80)

basketball player

Earle Brent Higgins is an American former professional basketball power forward who spent one season in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Indiana Pacers during the 1970–71 season. He played at Casper College in Wyoming and then moved on to Eastern Michigan University. He was drafted from Eastern Michigan University during the third round of the 1970...

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27. Munther Dajani Daoudi

1951-. (aged 75)

political scientist

Munther Suleiman Dajani Daoudi is Dean at Al Quds Bard Honors College and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Al-Quds University in Jerusalem and Director of the Issam Sartawi Center for the Advancement of Peace and Democracy. He is also the co-founder of the Wasatiyya ("Moderation") a movement committed to finding alternatives to extremism on both sides of...

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28. David T Provost

banker

David T. Provost is a retired businessman and the former vice chairman of TCF Financial Corporation.

29. Barry MacKenzie

1941-. (aged 85)

ice hockey player

John Barry MacKenzie is a Canadian retired ice hockey player. He played for Canada at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics, winning one bronze medal in 1968, as well as in three World Championships, winning a further two more bronzes. He would also play 6 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1968–69 season.

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30. Mickey Weston

1961-. (aged 65)

baseball player

Michael Lee "Mickey" Weston is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched for five years in the major leagues and currently ministers to youth through baseball at UPI. Weston serves as team chaplain for the Chicago White Sox through Baseball Chapel.

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31. Ronald DeVore

1941-. (aged 85)

mathematician university teacher

Ronald Alvin DeVore is an American mathematician and academic. He is the Walter E. Koss Professor and a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Texas A&M University. DeVore is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.

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32. John Hieftje

politician

John Hieftje is an American politician who served as the 60th mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hieftje began his political career in 1999, when he was elected to the city council for Ann Arbor's 1st Ward as a Democrat. He was first as Mayor in 2000, and was re-elected in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012.

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33. Pam Stephenson

1951-2024 (aged 73)

politician

Pamela Sturdivant Stephenson was an American politician from Georgia. Stephenson was a Democratic member of Georgia House of Representatives representing the state's 90th district, which includes parts of DeKalb and Rockdale counties. On September 10, 2020, Stephenson's daughter submitted a resignation on her behalf due to dementia.

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34. Dennis M. Hertel

1948-. (aged 78)

lawyer politician

Dennis Mark Hertel is an American politician and lawyer from Michigan. From 1981 to 1993, he served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

35. John Martin

1956-. (aged 70)

baseball player

John Robert Martin is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.

36. Jeremy Porter

1969-. (aged 57)

songwriter guitarist singer-songwriter

Jeremy Porter is a guitar player, singer and songwriter from Marquette, Michigan, currently living in Plymouth, Michigan. He is the founder of the Detroit-based band Jeremy Porter & The Tucos and co-founder of The Regulars, considered one of the first punk bands in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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37. Carl Pursell

1932-2009 (aged 77)

politician

Carl Duane Pursell was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district from 1977 to 1993. He was a member of the Republican Party.

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38. Chuku Wachuku

1947-. (aged 79)

economist

Chuku Wachuku //, a royal prince of Ngwaland, is a United States educated Nigerian economist, politician, statesman, servant leader, business analyst, management expert and specialist on entrepreneurship development and SMEs: Small and Medium Enterprises. He is first Director-General of Ngwa origin at Federal Government of Nigeria major parastatal; NDE: National Directorate of Employment.

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39. Adam Hess

1981-. (aged 45)

basketball player

Adam Hess is an American-German retired professional basketball player who last played for Phoenix Hagen in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga. He previously played for ratiopharm Ulm. After graduating from William & Mary in 2004, Hess began his career overseas with ČEZ Nymburk in the Czech Republic's National Basketball League. In his two seasons with the team, he was named an All-Star...

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40. John Hammink

1970-. (aged 56)

engineer

John Hammink is an American engineer, musician, artist and linguist.

41. John G. Coburn

1941-. (aged 85)

military personnel

General John Gordon Coburn is the former CEO of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), a global company, which he joined in November 2001 and grew from 61 million dollars to 1.3 billion dollars. He relinquished this role in December 2018, and now serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the VT Systems Advisory Board. Prior to joining VT Systems, he served as...

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42. Marilyn Jean Kelly

1938-. (aged 88)

lawyer judge

Marilyn Jean Kelly is an American jurist. She was elected to two terms both on the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Due to her being over 70 years old, Kelly was prohibited by the Michigan Constitution to seek re-election in 2012.

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43. Gary Reed

1956-2016 (aged 60)

novelist

Gary Reed was an American comic book writer, and the publisher of Caliber Comics, an independent comic book company that released 1,300 titles in the 1990s and published early work by many popular creators. Reed wrote over 200 comics and graphic novels, sometimes under assumed names (including Kyle Garrett, Brent Truax, and Randall Thayer). He was also Vice President of...

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44. Elizabeth Wells Gallup

1848-1934 (aged 86)

journalist literary critic

Elizabeth Wells Gallup was an American educator and exponent of the Baconian theory of Shakespearean authorship.

45. Andrew Blackbird

1815-1908 (aged 93)

historian writer

Andrew Jackson Blackbird, also known as Makade-binesi ("Black Hawk"), was an Odawa (Ottawa) tribe leader and historian. He was author of the 1887 book, History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan.

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46. Fred Durhal III

1984-. (aged 42)

politician

Frederick Durhal III is an American politician serving as a member of the Detroit City Council since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Durhal served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019, having succeeded his father, Fred Durhal, Jr., in the seat. He was a candidate in the 2025 Detroit mayoral election.

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47. Rufus T. Bush

1840-1890 (aged 50)

school teacher

Rufus Ter Bush was an American businessman, industrialist, and yachtsman. His notable testimony against Standard Oil's monopolistic practices through railroad rebates left a lasting impression, while the 1887 transatlantic ocean race of his sailing yacht Coronet and his subsequent circumnavigation on the same yacht evoked much interest in the national press.

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48. Fred Warren Green

1871-1936 (aged 65)

lawyer

Fred Warren Green was an American politician who served as the 31st governor of Michigan from 1927 to 1931, and he was the mayor of Ionia, Michigan, from 1913 to 1916. Active in athletics during his time as a student at Michigan State Normal School (now Eastern Michigan University), and at the University of Michigan, Green earned a varsity letter...

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49. Jake Boss

baseball player

Jacob Boss Jr. is an American baseball coach and former player, who is the current head baseball coach of the Michigan State Spartans. He played college baseball at Alma College for head coach Bill Klenk from 1990 to 1993. He then served as the head coach of the Eastern Michigan Eagles in 2008.

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50. Donald Scott

1992-. (aged 34)

athletics competitor

Donald Douglas Scott is an American track and field athlete who competes in the triple jump. Scott earned bronze medal in triple jump at 2022 World Indoor Championships. He holds a wind-aided personal best of 17.74 m ( 58 ft 2+1⁄4 in), set in 2019. He equalled that mark, to win the 2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He...

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51. Pat Sheridan

1957-. (aged 69)

baseball player

Patrick Arthur Sheridan is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four different teams, primarily as an outfielder, between 1981 and 1991.

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52. Hayes Jones

1938-. (aged 88)

politician athletics competitor

Hayes Wendell Jones is an American former athlete, winner of the 110 m hurdles event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi.

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53. Bob Owchinko

1955-. (aged 71)

baseball player

Robert Dennis Owchinko is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher who played all or parts of ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Initially drafted by the San Diego Padres, he played for five teams during the 1980s. During his career, he worked as both a starter and relief pitcher.

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54. Edward P. Allen

1839-1909 (aged 70)

lawyer politician

Edward Payson Allen was an American Civil War veteran and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1887 to 1891.

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55. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

1954-. (aged 72)

politician

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins is an American politician. She is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 120th District. She defeated incumbent Laura Thompson, an independent, in the November 2016 general election.

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56. Andy Mulumba

1990-. (aged 36)

American football player

Andy Leon Mulumba Kabaluapa is a Congolese-Canadian former professional football linebacker. He played college football for Eastern Michigan. He was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers second overall in the 2013 CFL draft but subsequently signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.

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57. Charles E. Potter

1916-1979 (aged 63)

bureaucrat politician

Charles Edward Potter was a U.S. representative and a U.S. senator from the state of Michigan.

58. Chris Roberson

1979-. (aged 47)

baseball player

Christopher William Roberson is an American-born Mexican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2006 to 2007. He was drafted by the Phillies in the 9th round of the 2001 MLB draft.

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59. Leon Wagner

1934-2004 (aged 70)

baseball player

Leon Lamar Wagner was an American professional baseball left fielder who played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (1958–1959, 1969), St. Louis Cardinals (1960), Los Angeles Angels (1961–1963), Cleveland Indians (1964–1968), and Chicago White Sox (1968). He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

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60. Norm Parker

1941-2014 (aged 73)

coach

Norm Parker was an American football coach. He was the defensive coordinator of the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1999 to 2011.

61. Mick Pennisi

1975-. (aged 51)

basketball player

Michael Alfio Pennisi is an Australian-Filipino former professional basketball player. After playing for the Townsville Suns/Crocodiles of the Australian NBL during the 1990s, Pennisi moved to the Philippines in 2000 and played the rest of his career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

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62. Royal S. Copeland

1868-1938 (aged 70)

physician homeopath politician

Royal Samuel Copeland was an American academic, homeopathic physician, and politician. He held elected offices in both Michigan (as a Republican) and New York (as a Democrat), and served as a United States senator from New York from 1923 to 1938.

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63. Loren D. Estleman

1952-. (aged 74)

novelist

Loren D. Estleman is an American writer of detective and Western fiction. He is known for a series of crime novels featuring the investigator Amos Walker.

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64. Jamie Nieto

1976-. (aged 50)

film actor athletics competitor

Jamie Earl "James" Nieto is an American high jumper and actor.

65. Eduardito Maruri

1966-. (aged 60)

businessperson economist

Eduardo Maruri Miranda is an Ecuadorian businessman and creative leader who is currently President & CEO Europe, as well as Vice President of the Global Creative Board, at Grey Global Group. His latest achievements include being named Campaign Magazine’s EMEA Agency Head of the Year 2020 and being appointed Goals Jury President at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity ‘20/21.

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66. Rodney E. Slater

1955-. (aged 71)

lawyer politician

Rodney Earl Slater is an American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the United States Secretary of Transportation under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. Prior to being appointed to the Clinton Cabinet, Slater served as the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration from 1993 to 1997.

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67. John Heffron

1970-. (aged 56)

comedian

John Heffron is an American stand-up comic.

68. Hasely Crawford

1950-. (aged 76)

athletics competitor sprinter

Hasely Joachim Crawford TC, OLY is a former track and field athlete from Trinidad and Tobago. In 1976, he became his country's first Olympic champion. Hasely Crawford Stadium, in Port of Spain, was renamed in his honour in 2001.

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69. Stan Heath

1964-. (aged 62)

basketball player basketball coach

Stanley Heath III is an American basketball coach currently serving as the head coach for Eastern Michigan. Heath formerly served as head coach at the University of South Florida, the University of Arkansas and Kent State University, the latter of whom he led to the Elite Eight of the 2002 NCAA basketball tournament. He led all three programs to at...

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70. Kevin Saunderson

1964-. (aged 62)

composer record producer club DJ disc jockey

Kevin Maurice Saunderson is an American electronic dance music DJ and record producer. He is famous for being a member of a trio, along with Juan Atkins and Derrick May, who came to be known as the Belleville Three, who are often credited to being among the pioneers and originators of techno: in particular this act helped define Detroit techno,...

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71. Bob Welch

1956-2014 (aged 58)

baseball player

Robert Lynn Welch was an American professional baseball starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978–87) and Oakland Athletics (1988–94). Prior to his professional career, he attended Eastern Michigan University, where he played college baseball for the Hurons baseball team. He helped lead the Hurons, coached by Ron Oestrike, to the 1976 College...

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72. Matt Shoemaker

1986-. (aged 40)

baseball player

Matthew David Shoemaker is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). Shoemaker has also competed for the United...

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73. Terry Collins

1949-. (aged 77)

baseball manager baseball player

Terry Lee Collins is an American former professional baseball manager. He managed the Houston Astros, the Anaheim Angels and New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He currently serves as a baseball analyst for Mets programming on SNY and as a front office consultant for the Miami Marlins.

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74. T. J. Lang

1987-. (aged 39)

American football player

Thomas John Lang is an American former professional football player who was a guard for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. Lang was a member of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship...

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75. Zach Gowen

1983-. (aged 43)

professional wrestler

Zachary Mark Gowen is an American professional wrestler and promoter. He is primarily known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment from 2003 and with other promotions such as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Ring of Honor (ROH) and Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling (XICW).

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76. Michael Bailey Smith

1957-. (aged 69)

television actor actor businessperson stunt performer film actor

Michael Bailey Smith is an American actor. He is best known for his appearances on the television series Charmed, where he played Belthazor, a Grimlock leader and Shax.

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77. Alysha Newman

1994-. (aged 32)

pole vaulter

Alysha Eveline Newman is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the pole vault. She is an Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and holds both the Canadian national and Commonwealth Games records in the women's pole vault. Newman won the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics and the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth...

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78. George Gervin

1952-. (aged 74)

basketball player basketball coach

George Gervin, nicknamed "the Iceman", is an American former professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Virginia Squires, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls. Gervin averaged at least 14 points per game in all 14 of his ABA and NBA seasons, and finished with an NBA career average...

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79. Earl Boykins

1976-. (aged 50)

basketball player

Earl Antoine Boykins is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for the USC Trojans men's team. He played thirteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. Standing...

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80. S. Epatha Merkerson

1952-. (aged 74)

stage actor film director television actor actor film actor

S. Epatha Merkerson is an American actress. She has received accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards, and two Tony Award nominations. She is known for her portrayal of NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the NBC police procedural drama series Law &...

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81. Dann Florek

1950-. (aged 76)

television actor film director actor film actor

Ezekial Dann Florek is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his role as New York City Police Captain Donald Cragen on NBC's Law & Order and its spinoff Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Dave Meyer on L.A. Law (1988–1993).

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82. Antonio Gates

1980-. (aged 46)

basketball player American football player

Antonio Ethan Gates Jr. is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 16-year career as a tight end for the San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) from 2003 to 2018. He was named to the Pro Bowl eight times and was a six-time All-Pro selection. Gates was inducted to the Pro...

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83. Jeff Daniels

1955-. (aged 71)

voice actor stage actor television actor director film actor

Jeffrey Warren Daniels is an American actor. He is known for his work on stage and screen playing diverse characters switching between comedy and drama. He is the recipient of several accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for five Golden Globe Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Tony Awards.

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84. Greg Mathis

1960-. (aged 66)

lawyer judge

Gregory Ellis Mathis, also known as Judge Mathis, is an American former court judge for Michigan's 36th District, who is now a television court show arbitrator, author, television producer, and motivational speaker.

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85. Foss O. Eldred

1884-1956 (aged 72)

politician

Foss O. Eldred was Attorney General of Michigan in 1946 when he was appointed to fill out an unexpired term. He also held many other political offices.

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86. Henry F. Thomas

1843-1912 (aged 69)

politician

Henry Franklin Thomas was an American physician and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1893 to 1897

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87. Ronald Batory

1950-. (aged 76)

Ronald L. Batory is an American railroad industry executive who served as the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration from 2018 to 2021. Batory has over 45 years of leadership experience in the railroad industry, including serving as president and chief operating officer of Consolidated Rail Corporation and as president of the Belt Railway of Chicago. According to a 2012...

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88. Winsor McCay

1869-1934 (aged 65)

comics artist science fiction writer animator film producer screenwriter

Zenas Winsor McCay was an American cartoonist and animator. He is best known for the comic strip Little Nemo (1905–1914; 1924–1927) and the animated film Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). For contractual reasons, he worked under the pen name Silas on the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend.

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89. Arthur F. Lederle

1887-1972 (aged 85)

lawyer judge

Arthur F. Lederle was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

90. Sterling Sharp

1995-. (aged 31)

baseball player

Sterling Barksdale Sharp is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

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91. David Curson

1948-2024 (aged 76)

trade unionist politician

David Alan Curson was an American union representative and politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 11th congressional district. He is known for having one of the shortest terms in congressional history. Curson defeated Kerry Bentivolio in a special election to replace former Representative Thaddeus McCotter, who resigned in the summer of 2012,...

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92. William W. Chalmers

1861-1944 (aged 83)

politician

William Wallace Chalmers was an American educator who served as president of the University of Toledo and as a U.S. representative from Ohio.

93. Charlie Batch

1974-. (aged 52)

American football player

Charles D'Donte Batch is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft and played 15 seasons in the NFL, most of it as a backup with his...

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94. Rick Baccus

1952-. (aged 74)

military personnel

Rick Baccus is a retired Army National Guard Brigadier General. Baccus received a regular Army commission in 1974 as an Infantry Officer through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program and immediately entered active duty. He is most noted for commanding the Guantanamo Bay detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2002.

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95. Charles Kettles

1930-2019 (aged 89)

military personnel

Charles Seymour Kettles was a United States Army lieutenant colonel and a Medal of Honor recipient.

96. George Allen

1918-1990 (aged 72)

American football coach

George Herbert Allen was an American football coach. He served as the head coach for two teams in the National Football League (NFL), the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to 1970 and the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1977. Allen led his teams to winning records in all 12 of his seasons as an NFL head coach, compiling an overall...

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97. Kenshiro Matsunami

1946-. (aged 80)

politician

Kenshiro Matsunami is a retired Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Izumisano, Osaka, he attended Nippon Sport Science University, Eastern Michigan University and Nihon University. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1996 as a...

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98. Akkineni Nagarjuna

1959-. (aged 67)

actor film producer

Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian actor best known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as in a few Hindi and Tamil films. He has appeared in over 90 films and is a recipient of two National Film Awards for Ninne Pelladata (1996) and Annamayya (1997). Nagarjuna has also won ten Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards South....

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