- Charlie Batch
Charles D'Donte Batch (born December 5, 1974 in Homestead, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb) is a veteran NFL football quarterback. Charlie had a remarkable career at Eastern Michigan University, owning almost every passing record. He was a local favorite when he was drafted by the Detroit Lions (over Brian Griese) in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was the Lions' starter through most of the 1998-2001 seasons, … - Freman Hendrix
Freman Hendrix was a 2005 mayoral candidate in Detroit. The son of an African-American Army veteran, Emmanuel Freman Hendrix and an Austrian-born woman, Rudolfine Ernegger, he was Deputy Mayor for former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer. He lost to incumbent Kwame Kilpatrick in the November 8 2005 election. In the August 2 primary election Hendrix outpolled Kilpatrick by a comfortable margin, with Kilpatrick coming in a solid second. - George Gervin
George "The Iceman" Gervin (born April 27, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player; a shooting guard for the American Basketball Association's (ABA) Virginia Squires and San Antonio Spurs and the National Basketball Association's (NBA) San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. Gervin averaged at least 14 points in all 14 of his ABA and NBA seasons, and finished with an NBA career average of 26.2 points per game. - Sevatheda Fynes
Sevatheda Fynes (born October 17, 1974) is a Track and Field sprint athlete, competing internationally for Bahamas. She is an Olympic gold medalist in the 4 x 100 meter relay race. She graduated Physiology and Exercise Science at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. She missed the 2001 World Championships due to injury. She had a minor car accident prior to the 2000 Olympic trials, which limited her training. - Dennis M. Hertel
Dennis Mark Hertel was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Hertel was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the public schools, graduating from Denby High School in 1967. He received a B.A. from Eastern Michigan University in 1971 and a J.D. from Wayne State University in 1974. He was admitted to the Michigan bar in 1975 and commenced practice in Detroit. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives, 1975–1980, representing the 12th district. - Dean Rockwell
Dean Rockwell (born 1912 in Cass County, Michigan; died August 8, 2005)was a World War II hero at the D-Day invasion of Normandy, an Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling coach, and a college football coach. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University (then called Michigan State Normal College) in 1935, Rockwell taught and coached track, wrestling and football at several Michigan high schools. - Jack Roush
Jack Roush (born April 19, 1942) is the founder, CEO, and co-owner along with John Henry of Roush Fenway Racing, a NASCAR team headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, and is Chairman of the Board of Roush Enterprises. Roush Enterprises is the parent company for Roush Racing as well as Roush Industries, a freelance engineering firm, and Roush Performance, an automotive aftermarket development company, both headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. - Winsor McCay
Winsor McCay (September 26 1867(?) – July 26 1934) was a prolific artist and pioneer in the art of comic strips and animation. His comic strip work has influenced generations of artists, including creators such as Moebius, Chris Ware, William Joyce, and Maurice Sendak. His early animated films far outshone the work of his contemporaries, and set the model to be followed by Walt Disney and others. - Grant Long
Grant Andrew Long is a former professional basketball player. A 6’9” forward from Eastern Michigan University, Long was selected with the 33rd pick of the 1988 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. Long played six seasons for the Heat, earning a reputation for his aggressive defense and strong rebounding. Long would also play for the Atlanta Hawks (in two separate stints), Detroit Pistons, Vancouver and Memphis Grizzlies, and Boston Celtics, … - Chris Roberson
Christopher William "Chris" Roberson (b. August 23, 1979 in Oakland, CA) is a center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. Roberson graduated from El Cerrito High School in Oakland in 1997, and attended both Contra Costa College and Feather River College. After graduating, Roberson played on the Clearwater Threshers, a Phillies farm team, and had twenty-three game hit streak. - Joseph Sobran
M. Joseph Sobran (b. February 23 1946, Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American journalist and writer, formerly with "National Review" and currently a syndicated columnist. - Derrick Dial
Derrick Jonathon Dial (born December 20 1975 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. Dial graduated from Cass Technical High School. Dial played for Eastern Michigan University before being drafted in the second round by the NBA's San Antonio Spurs in 1998. Dial played for the Spurs until 2001. After that he played for the Toronto Raptors for the 2001-02 season and then the Orlando Magic for the 2003-04 season. - Greg Mathis
Greg Mathis (born April 5, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan) is a retired Michigan 36th District Court judge and syndicated television show judge. His show "Judge Mathis" is produced by Blackpearl Productions, and distributed by Warner Brothers. It is seen five days a week in most television markets in North America. A spiritually inspired play, "Been there, Done that", based on his life toured twenty-two cities in the U.S. in 2002, and "Inner City Miracle", … - John Heffron
John Heffron (born in Detroit, Michigan; raised in South Lyon) is an American stand-up comic. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University. By the time he reached 25 years of age, he was a successful comedian and took a job as radio sidekick to Danny Bonaduce on a highly rated Detroit morning show. He has appeared on "Comedy Central Presents", "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, and won Season 2 of "Last Comic Standing". - Earl Boykins
Earl Antoine Boykins (born June 2 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. He played collegiately at Eastern Michigan University from 1995 to 1998. He earned All-Mid-American Conference first team honors in his junior and senior year. During his senior year, Earl was second in the NCAA with 26.8 ppg. He holds the career record for assists at his alma mater. - Ingrid Sheldon
Ingrid Blom Sheldon (b. 1945) was mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1993 to 2000. A moderate Republican, she served four two-year terms in the post. Sheldon earned a bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Michigan University, and a master's in education from the University of Michigan, before working briefly as an elementary school teacher. Her husband, Cliff Sheldon, served as a member of the Ann Arbor city council from 1978 to 1982. - Jamie Nieto
Jamie Nieto (born 2 November 1976) is an American high jumper. His personal best jump is 2.34 meters, achieved at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Jamie Nieto attended Eastern Michigan University. - Zonya Foco
Zonya Foco , Michigan USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k Zonya is the ONLY Registered Dietitian and Certified Health & Fitness Instructor IN THE COUNTRY having earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. Recognized for her powerful life-changing performances, PBS has launched Zonya's own weekly health series nationwide called, "Zonya's Health Bites". - Peter McWilliams
Peter Alexander McWilliams was a writer and cannabis activist. A vocal supporter of medical cannabis due to being terminally ill with AIDS and cancer, McWilliams was investigated by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and convicted for violating federal marijuana laws, even though medical marijuana was legal under California state law. - John Hieftje
John Hieftje (pronounced "HEEFT-yeh") is the current mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hieftje began his political career in 1999, when he was elected to the city council for Ann Arbor's 1st Ward as a Democrat. He was first elected to the post of Mayor in 2000, and was re-elected in 2002, 2004 and 2006. Hieftje is a native of Ann Arbor and graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1997. - Eric Jackson
Eric Jackson (born 1952 in Colon, Panama) is a politician, journalist, and radio talk show host. He is the chief editor of "The Panama News", and host of the Wappin' Radio Show. Both of which are made in Panama City, Panama. - Kenny McIntosh
Kennedy (Kenny) McIntosh (born January 21, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan) was a professional basketball player from 1971-1975. Though born in Detroit, McIntosh attended high school on Michigan's western half, playing basketball at South Haven High School in South Haven. McIntosh went to college at Eastern Michigan University before being drafted in the first round (15th pick) in 1971 by the Chicago Bulls. McIntosh played with the Bulls in the 1971-72 season and then, … - Michael Bailey Smith
Michael Bailey Smith (born November 2 1957) is an American movie and television actor. - Royal S. Copeland
Royal Samuel Copeland was an American academic, homeopathic physician, and politician who held elected offices in both Michigan (as a Republican) and New York (as a Democrat). He represented New York in the United States Senate from 1923 until 1938. - Hayes Jones
Hayes Wendell Jones (born August 4, 1938) is a former American athlete, winner of 110 m hurdles at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Hayes Jones was quite short for a hurdler (only 5 feet and 10 inches), but his outstanding speed, great start, and nearly perfect technique won him many championship titles. Jones burst onto the international athletics scene by winning the 120 yd hurdles in 1958 AAU championships. - John G. Coburn
General John G. Coburn assumed the duties of Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command on May 14, 1999. A native of Kentucky and a distinguished military graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's in education, he was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry after graduation. General Coburn has served in various logistics assignments throughout his career. He attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, … - Carl Pursell
Carl Duane Pursell (born December 19, 1932) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Pursell was born in Imlay City, Michigan and graduated from Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Michigan, in 1951. He worked in his father's business and served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. In 1957 and 1961, he earned degrees from Eastern Michigan University, where he was also a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. - Frank W. Wheeler
Frank Willis Wheeler (March 2, 1853 - August 9, 1921) was a shipbuilder and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Wheeler was born in Chaumont, New York attended the common schools. In 1864, he moved with his parents to East Saginaw, Michigan and attended the Saginaw High School and the Ypsilanti State Normal School (now (Eastern Michigan University). He engaged in boatbuilding and moved to West Bay City in 1876. - Dann Florek
Dann Florek (born May 1, 1950 in Flat Rock, Michigan) is an American actor and director. Florek worked his way up from the theatre into supporting roles in such diverse '80's films as "Sweet Liberty", "Moon Over Parador", and "Angel Heart". After a brief stint as the boring husband of Susan Ruttan on NBC's hit drama "L.A. Law", Florek co-starred in the NBC crime drama "Law & Order" as Capt. Don Cragen. - Loren D. Estleman
Loren D. Estleman (born September 15, 1952) is an American writer of detective and Western fiction. He writes with a manual typewriter. Estelman attended Eastern Michigan University. He is most famous for his novels about P.I. Amos Walker. Other series characters include Old West marshal Page Murdock and hitman Peter Macklin. - Rodney E. Slater
Rodney Earl Slater (born in Marianna, Arkansas on February 23, 1955) was the United States Secretary of Transportation under U. S. President Bill Clinton. Slater graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1977, and received his Juris Doctor degree from The University of Arkansas in 1980. Slater became an assistant attorney general for the state of Arkansas in 1980. He was appointed to several state government positions in Arkansas by Bill Clinton, … - Bob Welch
Robert Lynn "Bob" Welch (born November 3, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan), is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978-87) and Oakland Athletics (1988-94). He played in college for Eastern Michigan. He batted and threw right-handed. In a 17-year career, Welch compiled a 211-146 record with 1,969 strikeouts and a 3.47 ERA in 3,092 innings. A two-time All-Star, Welch won 14 or more games in eight years, … - Carl Thomas
Carl Thomas (born October 3 1969) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. Though born in Dayton, Ohio, Thomas moved to Lansing, Michigan where he played basketball at Everett High School. He went on to college at Eastern Michigan University, where he also played basketball. Thomas began his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings in 1991-92, playing one game, scoring twelve points. He did not return to the league until 1996-97, … - Charles Thomas
Charles Thomas (born October 3 1969 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. Thomas played for Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan then played in college for Eastern Michigan University. He played professionally for the Detroit Pistons for the 1991-1992 season. Charles Thomas also played three seasons in the Australian National Basketball League - two seasons with the Wollongong Hawks, and one with the Adelaide 36ers. - Stan Heath
Stanley Heath III (born December 17 1964) is the head men's basketball coach at the University of South Florida Bulls (located in Tampa, Florida). Heath is the former head basketball coach of the University of Arkansas (also known as the Arkansas Razorbacks) in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Kent State University, whom he lead to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in 2002. - Lional Dalton
Lional Deshaun Dalton (born February 21 1975 in Detroit, Michigan) is currently an American football player for the Houston Texans.His primary position is defensive tackle. Dalton was a three-year letterman and two-year starter at Eastern Michigan University, where he twice earned All-Mid-American Conference honors and was selected co-Defensive MVP as a senior in 1997. He was also selected to play in the Hula Bowl All-Star Game, and he posted 116 tackles, four sacks, … - Jason Short
Jason Short (born July 16, 1978 in Painesville, Ohio) is a National Football League linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Eastern Michigan University. - Kevin Walter
Kevin Patrick Walter (born August 4, 1981 in Lake Forest, Illinois) is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the NFL. - Harvey Marlatt
Harvey Marlatt (born August 26, 1948-) was a professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons from 1970-1973. Before joining the Pistons, he played basketball for Eastern Michigan University. - Larry Soderquist
Larry D. Soderquist (b. July 20 1944, Ypsilanti, Michigan - d. August 20 2005) was a noted author & Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School from 1981 - 2005 and director at Corporate and Securities Law Institute from 1993-2005.
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