American activist (1938-2009) in the Civil Rights Movement. Organizer of Students for Integration, a CORE Soul Force Member, a Freedom Rider, and one of the Americus Four who faced a death penalty for helping citizens legally vote
former college/NFL defensive tackle; played for Baylor, Cowboys, Vikings, Rams, Browns & Cardinals; #9 pick overall 1959 NFL Draft; assistant coach for Cardinals one season
Original Dear Abby columnist; she has since retired and been succeeded by her daughter Jeanne Phllips who continues the column under the same pen name Abigail Van Buren
American Rockabilly/C&W Singer/Songwriter - Gonna Find me A Bluebird, Whole Lotta Woman, I Dig You Baby, Nothin' Needs Nothin', My Love Is Real, Half Breed, My Brand Of Blues, The Majesty Of Love (duet with Connie Francis)