15 of the most famous people from Alabama
Alabama is a place where many famous people were born. These are fifteen Major League Baseball, held the home run with 756 runs until Barry Bonds tied the record broke in 2007, Bonds is known to be a steroid user and probably has an asterisk book record, however most consider Hank Aaron to be the true home run record holder. He is also a member of the Hall of Fame. Hank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1934
Maria Badham-awarded prejudice academy named as ten year olds actress for the part of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, now as an art restorer and college probation coordinator, was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1952
Bubby Bowden was a Florida State football coach from 1976-2009, won two National Championships ; 377-129-4 as head coach, 12 games void due to offense, 12 ACC championships, forced retirement in 2009. Bobby Bowden was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1929.
Nat King Cole The famous singer, who is known for his “unforgettable” song, had his television show called The Nat King Cole Show in 1956, canceled due to prejudice at the time. Nat King Cole Nathanael Adams was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1917 and died in 1965.
Emmylou Harris- Emmylou Harris is a famous country music singer, singer and musician. In 2008, her album “All I Wanted” should have been #4 on the Billboard country charts. Emmylou Harris was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1947
Taylor Hicks-Taylor Hicks is famous for his fifth American winning season in 2006; was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1976.
Kate Jackson – If you’ve heard the sitcom “Charles’ Angels” in the 1970s, you’ve heard of Kate Jackson. She also played in “The Scarecrow and the Lady King” in the 1980s. Kate Jackson recently starred in “Criminal Minds.” Kate Jackson was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1948
Helen Keller– Helen Keller is probably the most famous blind and death author of all time. Her life has been depicted in many films including Liberation in 1919, The Miracle Worker in 1959 and The Tales of Helen Keller. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880 and died in 1968.
Coretta King Scot-Coretta King Scot was the widow of Martin Luther King Jr. Civil law was also active. Coretta King Scott was born in Marion, Alabama in 1927 and died in 2006.
Harper Lee-Harper Lee was a famous author who wrote “To Kill a Mockingbird”, this was his only novel. Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1926.
Carlus Lewis-Carl Lewis is a famous Olympic athlete who won gold medals in track and field at the Olympics; He won nine gold medals and one silver medal in the 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympics. Carl Lewis Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1961.
Joe Lewis-Joe Lewis was a professional boxer who was the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1937-1949. He is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Joe Lewis had 68 fights and 3 losses, 51 KOs. Joe Lewis was born in Lafayette, Alabama in 1914 and died in 1981.
Willie Mays-Willie Mays is a famous Major League player; He played most of his professional career with the New York/San Francisco Giants. Willie Mays hit 660 Home Runs in his Major League career and is a member of the Hall of Fame. Willie Mays was born in Westfield, Alabama in 1931.
Jesse Owens-Jesse Owens won four gold medals in track and field at the 1836 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. American who succeeded in the Olympics in Nazi Germany where Hitler hated his nation and others. He was born in Oakfield, Alabama in 1913 and died in 1980.
Rosa Parks-Rosa Parks was a civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat and go to the back of the car. Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1913 and died in 2005
Alabama is a place where many famous people were born. Alabama has produced some of the greatest athletes of our time, some of the most famous civil rights leaders. Bobby Bowden may be the most famous college football coach around. Hank Aaron was the greatest homerun hitter in Major League baseball and Joe Louis is considered one of the greatest hitters of all time. These are the other many noble men who are in Alabama.
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