Writer: China Beach, JFK- Reckless Youth, Apollo 13, Entrapment, Cast Away, Planet of the Apes, Unfaithful, The Polar Express, Jarhead, Flags of Our Fathers // Vietnam Veteran: Received the Bronze Star & the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star

real-life Vietnam war hero turned actor - often typecast as General, Cpt., Lt., Col. in film: Platoon (1986), Casualties of War (1987), Born On The Fourth Of July (1989), JFK (1991), Saving Private Ryan (1997), Band of Brothers (t.v. mini-series, 2001)

concert pianist

N.Y Giants Head Coach 1991-92

MLB outfielder, P.H., catcher from 1962-77 for Angels, Royals, Pirates, Rangers, Brewers. Known as 'Spanky'. Most productive season was 1970 with 59 RS, 17 doubles, two triples, 18 HR's and 62 RBI. Best single game went 4-4 with 2 HR's, triple & single

Sang duets with Buck Owens, 'Hee Haw'