- Jack Nicklaus
As the administrative assistant for professional golfer and golf course designer Jack Nicklaus , Stevens had a perfect way to help. She collected and donated autographed memorabilia to the Hero Flight project from Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player .
- Bow Wow
Shad Gregory Moss, better known as "Bow Wow" or formerly "Lil' Bow Wow" (born March 9 1987, Columbus, Ohio) is an American rapper, actor, and music producer.
- Woody Hayes
Wayne Woodrow “Woody” Hayes was a college football coach who is best remembered for his 28-year tenure at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, from 1951-1978.
- Blueprint
Blueprint (born Albert Shepard) is an American rapper and hip hop producer from Columbus, Ohio. He is the founder and owner of Weightless Recordings and is also signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He is also one half of the group Soul Position with producer RJD2, and a member of the rap group Greenhouse Effect.
- Jay Demarcus
Jay DeMarcus (born Stanley Wayne DeMarcus, Jr. on April 26, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio) is the bassist and a harmony vocalist in the American country pop trio Rascal Flatts. His second cousin, Gary LeVox, is also in the group as the lead vocals. Jay was a graduate of Tree of Life Christian School in Columbus, OH, while living with his aunt, uncle, and cousin Ashley. Jay attended Lee College (now Lee University) in Cleveland, Tennessee from 1990-1993.
- Archie Griffin
Archie Mason Griffin (born August 21, 1954) is a former American football running back and college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winner. Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes and is the only player ever to start in four Rose Bowls.
- Brady Quinn
Brayden Tyler "Brady" Quinn (born October 27, 1984, Columbus, Ohio) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. Quinn was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft with the number 22 pick overall. He attended the University of Notre Dame and set many school records for the Fighting Irish. Brady graduated from Notre Dame with dual degrees in political science and finance.
- John Reuben
John Reuben (born John Reuben Zappin on January 14 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, USA) is a Christian artist signed to Gotee Records. Reuben has sold over 200,000 copies of his first four albums. He released his sixth album, "Word of Mouth" on February 6 2007. Reuben has toured extensively, opening for popular Christian music artists Relient K, Five Iron Frenzy, and TobyMac.
- Mike Brown
Michael “Mike” Brown is an American basketball coach. He is the head coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers since June 2, 2005. After learning the game under Gregg Popovich, Brown is widely regarded as a defensive specialist. He turned the Cavaliers into one of the top defensive teams in the NBA and guided them into the 2007 NBA Finals.
- Bob Lee
Robert Melville Lee (born August 7, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former professional American football player. Nicknamed "General" Bob Lee during a brief period of success with the Atlanta Falcons, Lee was selected in the 19th round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1969 NFL Draft. A quarterback and punter from the University of the Pacific, Lee played in 14 NFL seasons from 1967-1981 for 3 different teams.
- Thomas J. Moyer
Thomas J. Moyer (born April 18, 1939) is an American jurist. He has been chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court since 1987. Moyer is a Republican.
- James Grover Thurber
James Thurber was born in Columbus, Ohio. His father was Charles Leander (later surnamed Lincoln), a minor politician. Mary Thurber , his mother, was a strong-minded woman and a practical joker, whom her son depicted in his autobiographical stories MY LIFE AND HARD TIMES (1933). Thurber's father, who had dreams of being an actor or lawyer, was said to have been the basis for the typical small, slight man of Thurber's stories.
- Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio) is the first-season winner of Spike TV's "The Ultimate Fighter", a reality show which showcases mixed martial arts (MMA). He defeated Stephan Bonnar in a popular final bout, winning by unanimous decision and landing him a professional contract to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (see Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar). His MMA record is 14-4-0 as of June 16, 2007.
- Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith (born 1960 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the self-published comic book series "Bone". He has also worked for Character Builders Animation as an Art Director. He currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. Smith was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he displayed an interest in cartoons dating back to as early as kindergarten.
- Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker was best known as a World War I fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation. During his lifetime, Rickenbacker worked with many influential civilian and military leaders. He had keen insight into technology, and vision for future improvements.
- Cameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell is a restaurateur from Columbus, Ohio. He is the creator and owner of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. The company is headquartered and mostly concentrated in Central Ohio, but several of the chains have locations outside of Ohio.
- Dwight Yoakam
Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor.
- Jack Hanna
Jack Hanna (born January 2, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American zoo keeper who is the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was Director of the zoo from 1978 to 1993, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances have made him one of the best known and well liked animal experts in the United States. Hanna, nicknamed "Jungle Jack", is instantly recognizable by his khaki safari outfit, deep tan, …
- Joe Walsh
Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician. He has served stints in two successful bands, James Gang and Eagles. He has also experienced success as a solo artist.
- Michael Redd
Michael Redd (born August 24 1979, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA, and the United States national basketball team.
- Terry Glenn
Terry Tyree Glenn (born July 23, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American football player who currently plays for the Dallas Cowboys at the wide receiver position.
- Dody Goodman
Dolores Goodman (born October 28, 1915, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American television actress. Goodman is most famous for her portrayal as Louise Lasser's mother on "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman". In fact, her high pitched voice can be heard at the beginning of each episode announcing the show's name. Goodman also had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" as Aunt Sophia.
- Pat Tiberi
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Tiberi (born October 21, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former four-term member of Ohio House of Representatives who is now a United States Congressman for the 12th District, currently serving his fourth term in Congress. He is a member of the House Financial Services Committee, House Education Committee, the Workforce Committee, and is currently the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Select Education.
- Paul O'Neill
Paul Andrew O'Neill (born February 25, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former right fielder Major League Baseball player who won five World Series while playing for the Cincinnati Reds (1985-1992) and New York Yankees (1993-2001).
- Randy Savage
Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15, 1952), better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, is an American professional wrestler. Savage achieved prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and later World Championship Wrestling. For much of his tenure in the WWF, he was managed by his real life wife, Miss Elizabeth, to whom he was married on December 30, 1984.
- Michael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein is an American singer, a pianist, and an interpreter of, and anthropologist and archivist for, the repertoire known as the "Great American Songbook." The Library of Congress elected him to the National Sound Recording Advisory Board, an organization dedicated to safeguarding America’s musical heritage. Feinstein was born to Jewish-American parents Edward, a former singer and sales executive for the Sara Lee Corporation, and mother Maizie, …
- Nick Swisher
Nicholas Thompson Swisher (born November 25, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio) is a first baseman and outfielder for the MLB club Oakland Athletics. The son of former major-leaguer Steve Swisher, he grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and attended Ohio State University. Swisher is a switch hitter who throws left-handed, a rarity in baseball. He was named Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2000 after hitting .299 with 10 home runs and 48 RBI.
- Blaine Wilson
Blaine Carew Wilson (born August 3, 1974) is an American gymnast from Columbus, Ohio. Wilson won his first World Championships medal at the 2003 Worlds when he helped the team to a silver-medal finish. Months later, at the 2004 Visa American Cup, Wilson tore his left biceps tendon, and vowed to return for the 2004 Olympic Games. His hard work and determination earned him a spot on the men's Olympic Team, and in Athens the team battled for a silver medal victory.
- Bob Greene
Bob Greene is an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss. He's been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and appeared on dozens of national television programs. His first book, Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body-and a Better Life , the #1 New York Times bestseller he co-authored by Oprah Winfrey , was about how to live a healthier life, and his working with her in her lifelong battle against weight.
- Eric Smith
Eric Smith (born March 17, 1983) is a American football safety for the New York Jets. He was the last player drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State University. In his debut game against the Cleveland Browns, he caught an interception for one yard. Smith will compete for the starting strong safety job with Erik Coleman for the 2007 NFL season.
- Curtis Lemay
Curtis Emerson LeMay was a general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of independent candidate George C. Wallace in 1968. He is credited with designing and implementing an effective systematic strategic bombing campaign in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. After the war, he headed the Berlin airlift, then reorganized the Strategic Air Command into an effective means of conducting nuclear war.
- Samuel P. Bush
Samuel Prescott Bush (October 4, 1863 - February 8, 1948) was an American industrialist and entrepreneur, and the patriarch of the Bush political family. He was the father of Senator Prescott Bush, grandfather of President George H. W. Bush, and great-grandfather of current President George W. Bush.
- Les Wexner
Leslie "Les" H. Wexner (born September 8 1937 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American businessman from Columbus, Ohio, and currently chairman and CEO of the Limited Brands corporation.
- Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo (born November 15, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American singer and actress.
- Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry is an American actress, and producer. She is also the widow of television director/producer/writer and "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry. As a result of her marriage to Gene Roddenberry and the fact that she has been in every "Star Trek" series, she is sometimes referred to as “"the First Lady of Star Trek".” She and Gene Roddenberry were married in Japan on August 6, 1969, …
- Ray Griffin
Raymond Griffin (born June 26, 1956) is a former American football cornerback. He is the younger brother of former two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, and also played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes and pro football for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- William Dennison
William Dennison, Jr. (November 23, 1815 - June 15, 1882) was a Whig and Republican politician from Ohio. He served as the 24th Governor of Ohio and as U.S. Postmaster General in the Cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.
- Doug Smith
Doug Smith (born November 25, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio USA as Carl Douglas Smith) is a retired former professional American football player who played the positions of center (C) and offensive guard (OG), for the Los Angeles Rams from the 1978 season through the 1991 season. Smith's official height is 6'3" and his weight is 259 pounds. He attended Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and graduated from Northland High School in Columbus on June 9, 1974.
- Maggie Grace
Margaret Grace Denig (born September 21, 1983) is an American actress, who, under the stage name Maggie Grace, is best known for her work as Shannon Rutherford on the television series "Lost".
- George Bellows
George Wesley Bellows (August 12, 1882 - January 8, 1925) was an American painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City. At a young age he was to become "the most acclaimed artist of his generation".