List of people from Youngstown, Ohio

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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]

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[edit] Arts and entertainment

Name Occupation Notes
Roger Ailes Media Executive President of Fox News Channel, born in Warren
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
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 Most recently has starred or appeared in the films Fine-Tune, Unspeakable and She's out of My League
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
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 Singer and disc jockey best-known for her work with early 1990's 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
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]
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
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[13]
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
Max Shagrin Film Industry Executive Warner Bros.' general manager of theaters in early 20th century, from Youngstown[14]
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.[15]
Harry Warner Movie pioneer Co-founder of Warner Bros. Studios, lived on Youngstown's north side.[15]
Jack Warner Movie pioneer Co-founder and eventual head of Warner Bros. studios, raised on Youngstown's north side[16]
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[17]
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
  • Chris Cerenelli, News Reporter for WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH and WJET-TV Erie, PA

[edit] Musical groups

Name Style Notes
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
The Human Beinz Rock and roll Members of the 1960s singing group best known for their hit single, "Nobody But Me", from Youngstown
Glass Harp Rock From the Youngstown area
Youngstown Rock/Pop From Youngstown and nearby Campbell, Ohio

[edit] Business

Name Occupation Notes
Harry Burt Confectioner Created the Good Humor ice cream bar in the early 1920s, developed and introduced product in Youngstown[18]
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[19]
William H. Calbreath Advertising Icon Presumed model for the Cream of Wheat trademark, lived and died in Youngstown[20]
James A. Campbell Industrialist Co-founder of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company; Campbell, Ohio, was named in his honor[21]
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[22]
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
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[23]
Henry Wick Industrialist Joined Joseph G. Butler, Jr., in forming the Ohio Steel Company, one of Youngstown's first steel manufacturing firms[24]
Roosevelt Zanders Entrepreneur Celebrated Harlem-based limousine service whose clients included Fidel Castro, Gertrude Lawrence, and Richard Nixon; raised in Youngstown

[edit] 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

[edit] 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.[25]
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[26]
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 Commisioner, 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.[27]
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.[28]
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.[29]
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.[30]
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
Volney Rogers Attorney and civic leader Played a key role in the establishment of Youngstown's celebrated Mill Creek Park.[31]
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.[32]
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, now in federal prison after being prosecuted by the federal government on corruption charges, born and raised on Youngstown's South Side
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

[edit] Religion

Name Occupation Notes
George Bennard Evangelist Best known for composing "The Old Rugged Cross", born in Youngstown.[33]
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.[34]
Frank Schulman Unitarian Universalist minister Published several well-regarded books on the Unitarian tradition, served as Unitarian pastor in Youngstown.

[edit] 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[35]
Thomas Bopp Amateur Astronomer Best known as co-discoverer of Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995, graduate of Youngstown State University[36]

[edit] Sports

Name Occupation Notes
Red Ames Pitcher Played for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, 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.[37]
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.[38]
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[39]
Bob Babich Football player Played for the San Diego Chargers and the Cleveland Browns, born in Youngstown
Floyd Baker Baseball player Affiliated with the St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, and other teams, lived and died in Youngstown[40]
Dwight "Dike" Beede Football coach Celebrated head coach at Youngstown State University, inventor of the penalty flag.[41]
Tommy Bell Boxer Fought for welterweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1946, born in Youngstown.
Dan Benish Defensive Tackle Played for Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins, born in Youngstown.
Joey Browner Strong Safety Played for Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, born in Warren.
Keith Browner Defensive End Played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and San Diego Chargers, born in Warren.
Ross Browner Defensive End Played 10 seasons in the NFL, mainly for Cincinnati Bengals, played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame; born in Warren.
Prescott Burgess Linebacker Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2007 following college career at Michigan, from Warren.
George Henry Burns First Baseman played for Philadelphia A's, Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox, born in nearby Niles.
George Cappuzzello Pitcher Veteran of Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, born and raised in Youngstown area.
Roy Castleton Pitcher Played for New York Highlanders and Cincinnati Reds, gained national recognition for pitching a perfect game for the Youngstown Ohio Works ball club.[42]
John Catheline Professional wrestler and actor Better known by his ring name, "The Bouncer".[43]
Matt Cavanaugh Quarterback Veteran of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants, most recently served as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, born and raised on Youngstown's west side.
Maurice Clarett Running Back 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.
Sean Dabney Defensive End Standout at Kansas State University under Bill Snyder, 1989–1993, graduate of Ursuline High School, 1st team All-State; Head coach Norman (Okla.) Irondogs, AFLO League Champions, 1997; grew up on Youngstown's north side.
Doug Datish Center Played collegiately at Ohio State, drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons, from Howland.
Bob Davie Football Coach Oce 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.
Mike DeNiro Football Player Played at the University of Alabama under Bear Bryant, former standout at Chaney High School, from Youngstown.[44]
Bob Dove Lineman and Coach College Football Hall of Fame, All-America end at the University of Notre Dame, eight seasons in the NFL, assistant coach at Youngstown State University, born in Youngstown.[45]
Dave Dravecky Pitcher San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, retired, originally from the Youngstown suburb of Boardman.
William Thomas "Mother" Dunn Linebacker First outstanding linebacker in the history Penn State Nittany Lions football; born in Youngstown.
Keilen Dykes Defensive End Plays for West Virginia Mountaineers, born in Youngstown.
Sammy Ellis Pitcher 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.[46]
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.[47]
Mike Farragher Prize Fighter Nationally known in late 19th and early 20th centuries, from Youngstown.[48]
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 Defensive End Played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Redskins; born in Youngstown.
Anthony Floyd Football Player Formerly played as NFL Europe safety for Barcelona Dragons; later played with Berlin Thunder and Houston Texans; born in Youngstown.
John Gerak Football Player Standout at Pittsburgh State University who went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings and St. Louis Rams, born in Youngstown.
Sloko Gill Football Player First person from Youngstown to play in the NFL, played center for the Detroit Lions, later coached at Youngstown State University and Campbell Memorial High School.
David Givens Wide Receiver Plays for Tennessee Titans, originally selected with seventh round pick out of the University of Notre Dame by the New England Patriots, born in Youngstown.
George Glinatsis Pitcher Played for Seattle Mariners, born in Youngstown.
Randy Gradishar Linebacker Played for Denver Broncos, played collegiately for Ohio State University, born in Warren.
Jon Heacock Football Coach Current head coach of Youngstown State University football team.
Brad Hennessey Pitcher Currently plays for San Francisco Giants; drafted during first round of 2001 MLB Draft out of Youngstown State University.
David Herron Linebacker Played for Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots, 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.[49]
Marty Hogan Outfielder Played for Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns, managed minor league clubs including Youngstown Ohio Works, raised in Westlake's Crossing district of Youngstown.[50]
Sonny Horne Boxer Fought Rocky Graziano, Pete Mead, Kid Gavilán, and others; born in Niles.[51]
Tony Janiro Boxer Middleweight who took on Jake LaMotta, Rocky Graziano, and Kid Gavilan, between 1943 and 1954, raised in Youngstown.[52]
Ron Jaworski Football Player Former professional football player and current NFL analyst on ESPN; graduated from Youngstown State University.
Kevin Kaminski Hockey Coach Current coach of Youngstown Steelhounds, previously played for Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals.
Bernie Kosar Quarterback Played for Cleveland Browns, retired, originally from Boardman.
Andrew Kosco Baseball Player Affiliated with numerous teams including the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers, born and raised in Youngstown.
Jack Kralick Baseball Player Affiliated with Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins, from Youngstown.
Johnny Kucab Pitcher Gained early visibility in Youngstown minor league clubs, played professionally with Philadelphia Athletics, where he was instrumental in winning Connie Mack's last game as a major league manager, died in nearby Campbell.[53]
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.[54]
William J. Leonard End Played for undefeated University of Notre Dame football team that won national championship in 1947, played professionally for Baltimore Colts, born and raised in Youngstown.[55]
Paul Maguire Broadcaster and AFL Veteran Served as linebacker and punter for the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills, born and raised in Youngstown.
Mark Malaska Baseball Player Played for Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Boston Red Sox, from Youngstown.
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini Boxer Former Lightweight Champion of the World (1980s), originally from Youngstown's south side.[56]
Mark Mangino Football Coach Current head coach for the University of Kansas.
Mario Manningham Wide Receiver Currently plays for University of Michigan, born in Warren.
Shari Matvey Basketball Player Standout at the University of Notre Dame, first woman in Notre Dame's basketball history to pass the 1,000-point mark.[57]
Jackie Mayo Baseball Player Played for Philadelphia Phillies between 1948 and 1953, one of Philadelphia's 'Whiz Kids', resides in Youngstown.[58]
Jimmy McAleer Outfielder Played for Cleveland Spiders, managed St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators, part-owner of Boston Red Sox, instrumental in formation of American League, born and died in Youngstown.[59]
Paul McFadden Football Player Best known as placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons; graduated from Youngstown State University and currently resides in Youngstown.
Deacon McGuire Catcher Played for Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Cleveland Blues; 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.[60]
Ed Muransky Offensive Tackle Played for Los Angeles Raiders (Super Bowl XVII) and Orlando Renegades, born in Youngstown.
Anthony Napolitan BMX Rider 2006 Dew Tour Dirt Champion, born in Youngstown.
Jerry Olsavsky Football Player Veteran of the Pittsburgh Steelers, attended Chaney High School on the city's West Side.
Kelly Pavlik Boxer Current WBC and WBO middleweight champion,[61] originally from Youngstown's South Side.Record.
Bo Pelini Football Coach Head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.
Carl Pelini Football Coach Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, older brother of Bo Pelini, born in Youngstown.
Carmen Policy Executive NFL Executive and Ex-owner of the Cleveland Browns, originally from Youngstown's south side.
George Poschner Lineman 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.
Dave Rajsich Pitcher Played for New York Yankees and Texas Rangers, born in Youngstown.
Keiwan Ratliff Football Player Cornerback and punt returner for the Cincinnati Bengals, born in Youngstown.
John D. Reese Trainer Treated Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and other Major League Baseball players, settled in Youngstown.[62]
Billy Rhiel Second and Third Baseman Played for teams including the Detroit Tigers in the late 1920s and early 30s, born in Youngstown.[63]
Dominic Rosselli Coach Coached football, baseball, and basketball at Youngstown State University, won a total of 589 games.
Jack Scheible Pitcher Played for Cleveland Spiders and Philadelphia Phillies, born and died in Youngstown.
Earnie Shavers Boxer Won AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1969, born, raised and began early career in Youngstown-Warren area.
George Shuba Outfielder Played for Brooklyn Dodgers, captured in legendary 1946 photo shaking hands with Jackie Robinson, born and raised in Youngstown; he currently resides in Austintown.[64]
Frank Sinkwich Football Player Veteran of the Detroit Lions, 1942 Heisman Trophy winner, attended the University of Georgia, attended Chaney High School on the city's West Side.[65]
Brad Smith Quarterback/Wide Receiver Played for New York Jets, formerly played for University of Missouri, graduate of Youngstown's Chaney High School.
Ken Smith Baseball Player Major League veteran of Atlanta Braves, born, raised, and currently resides in Youngstown.[66]
Sherman Smith Running Back Played eight seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers, born in Youngstown.
Isaac Smolko Tight End Played for Pennsylvania State University, drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers, from Youngstown.
Jim Snowden Tackle Played for Washington Redskins 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 on Youngstown's south side.
Mike Stoops Football Coach Current head coach at the University of Arizona, born on Youngstown's south side.
Cliff Stoudt Quarterback Played for Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Raiders, and St. Louis Cardinals, graduated from Youngstown State University.
Korey Stringer Football Player Served as offensive lines for Minnesota Vikings, died of heat stroke, from Warren.
Russell Stuvaints Defensive Back Played most recently for the Pittsburgh Steelers, 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 coordinator for Carolina Panthers, former All-American noseman for Michigan, born in Austintown.[44]
Mel Triplett Football Player Played with the New York Giants during 1956 World Championship, from Girard, Ohio, just outside of Youngstown.[44]
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 Chevrolet Centre, in October 2006.
Steve Vallos Football Player Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2007, after college career at Wake Forest, from Boardman, Ohio.
Paul Warfield Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Played for Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, from Warren.
Herb Washington Pinch Runner Played for Oakland Athletics, owner of Youngstown Steelhounds minor league franchise, currently resides in Youngstown area.
Jeff Wilkins Kicker Played for St. Louis Rams, originally from Austintown.
Kiki Willis American Soccer Player Played midfielder for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, born 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 Veteran of New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Philadelphia Eagles, retired, born and raised on Youngstown's West Side.
  • Anthony Smith, Syracuse football standout and current backup safety for Pittsburgh Steelers

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