List of people from Winter Haven, Florida
The following is a list of notable people who were born in, lived in or are associated with the city of Winter Haven, Florida:
- Gram Parsons, country and rock musician[1]
- Michael Yon, journalist[2]
- Stephen Christian, lead singer of Anberlin
- Rowdy Gaines, Olympic 3 time gold medal swimmer [3]
- Gene Leedy, Architect, modern architect (Winter Haven)
- Michael Griffin, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
- Gloria Hendry, African-American actress
- Kathleen Parker, author and syndicated columnist
- John A. Snively, pioneer citrus grower, developed extensive groves in the Winter Haven area
- Jim Stafford, country music star
- Dewey Tomko, professional poker player
- Ralph Houk, former manager of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox
- Burt Shotton, late manager of baseball's Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers
- Lawrence Scarpa, Architect
- Charlie Manuel, Phillies Manager
- Alex Ramirez, Professional Baseball Player
- Kenneth Brokenburr, gold medalists as part of the 4x100 meter relay team at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
- Jordan Schafer, MLB Player
- Otis Birdsong, Former professional basketball player
- George A. "Banana George" Blair, Professional Barefoot Skier
- O.D. Wilson, powerlifter and professional strongman
- Sally Wheeler, actress
- Chris Cameron, gymnast
- Frank Attkisson, politician
- Grace Chen, PlayStation Store
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