- Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 - October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor whose career lasted from 1926 until his death in 1977. One of the first multi-media stars, from 1934 to 1954 Bing Crosby held a nearly unrivaled command of record sales, radio ratings and motion picture grosses. - Adam Morrison
Adam John Morrison is an American professional basketball player with the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. Morrison played for three years at Gonzaga University and was considered to be one of the top college basketball players in 2005–06. He was a finalist for the Naismith and the Wooden Award. - Mark Few
Mark Few (born December 27, 1962 in Creswell, Oregon) is an American basketball coach, currently the head coach at Gonzaga University. Few, who has served on Gonzaga's coaching staff since 1989, has been a constant on the sidelines throughout a period that has seen the Bulldogs rise from mid-major obscurity to become one of the most remarkable success stories in recent college basketball history. - George Nethercutt
George R. Nethercutt, Jr. (born October 7, 1944) is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2005, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington. Born in Spokane, Washington, and a graduate of North Central High School, Nethercutt earned a B.A. in English from Washington State University and a law degree from Gonzaga University. He worked as a clerk for Alaskan federal Judge Raymond Plummer. - John Stockton
John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is a former American professional basketball player who spent his entire career (1984-2003) as a point guard for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Stockton is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, holding the NBA records for career assists and steals by considerable margins. - Sherman Alexie
Sherman Joseph Alexie, Jr. (born October 7, 1966 in Spokane, Washington) is an award-winning and prolific author and occasional comedian. Much of his writing draws on his experiences as a modern Native American. He lives in Seattle, Washington. - Tom Foley
Thomas Stephen Foley (born March 26 1929 in Spokane, Washington) is an American politician of the Democratic Party, having served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and ambassador to Japan. He served in the United States Congress from 1965 to 1995. His thirty-year career in Congress was notable for its length and for his steady climb up the ranks of the Congressional and party leadership. - Jess Walter
Jess Walter is an American author of four novels. His work been published in fifteen countries and translated into thirteen languages. Walter is also a career journalist, whose work has appeared in "Newsweek", the "Washington Post" and the "Boston Globe". He also writes short stories, essays and screenplays and was the co-author of Christopher Darden’s 1996 bestseller "In Contempt". - Ryne Sandberg
Ryne Dee Sandberg (born September 18, 1959 in Spokane, Washington), nicknamed "Ryno", is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who spent nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. He was named after relief pitcher Ryne Duren, and is recognized as one of the best second basemen of all time. Sandberg was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 2005; he was formally inducted in ceremonies on July 31, 2005. He is the current manager of the Peoria Chiefs. - Sonora Smart Dodd
Sonora Smart Dodd was daughter of American Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart and was responsible for the founding of Father's Day. Sonora Louise Smart was born in Jenny Lind, Sebastian County, Arkansas on Feb. 18, 1882 to farmer William Jackson Smart (1842- 1919) and his wife Ellen Victoria Cheek Smart(1851-1898). William Smart was a member of The First Arkansas Light Artillery and fought in the 1862 battle of Pea Ridge during the Civil War. - Mark Rypien
But ask a Washington Redskins fan who the top quarterback of that era is, and the first name to be hailed might be Mark Rypien . Mark Rypien was the signal caller for the Redskins for six years, beginning in 1988. In 1989, 1991, and 1992, he threw for over 3,200 yards and was a two-time Pro Bowl participant. However, Rypien began to earn a reputation as someone who couldn't win the big game. - Louis Davenport
Llewellyn "Louis" Davenport (b. circa 1869 - d. 1951) was a Spokane, Washington businessman best know for building the The Davenport Hotel (Spokane). - Julia Sweeney
Julia Sweeney (born October 10, 1959 in Spokane, Washington) is an American actress and comedian who lives in Hollywood, California. She is best known for her roles on "Saturday Night Live", especially as the androgynous character "Pat." She is also well known for her critically acclaimed 1996 one-woman monologue, "God Said, Ha!" in which she addressed her experience of surviving cancer. A film version of the show was released in 1998. - Jim Boyd
Jim Boyd (born 1956) is a singer/songwriter, actor and member of The Jim Boyd Band on the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington. Boyd has performed in several groups, including XIT, Greywolf, and Winterhawk. Boyd sang four songs with lyrics by Sherman Alexie on the soundtrack for the 1998 movie "Smoke Signals", and also appeared in Alexie's "The Business of Fancydancing". - Thomas Hampson
Thomas Hampson is an American opera singer (baritone). He grew up in Spokane, Washington. He studied with Marietta Coyle, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Martial Singher, and Horst Günther. In 1980 he took the second prize at the 's-Hertogenbosch International Vocal Competition, and in 1981 first place in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions. - Madonna Buder
Madonna Buder (born 24 July 1930) is a Catholic nun from Spokane, Washington. She is well known in the Triathlon community for her achievements in age group races. She has completed over 200 triathlons including thirteen Ironman Triathlons. At the 2005 Hawaii Ironman, at age 75, she became the oldest woman ever to complete the race, finishing 1 hour before the 17-hour midnight cut-off time. At the 2006 Hawaii Ironman, at age 76, … - Jan-Michael Gambill
Jan-Michael Charles Gambill (born June 3, 1977 in Spokane, Washington, USA) is an American tennis player, who made his professional debut in 1996. He's best known for his unusual double-handed forehand. At just 5 years old, Gambill began playing tennis, looking up to tennis stars Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. He currently lives in Hawaii. Jan-Michael Gambill is coached by his father Chuck Gambill, who also coaches Jan-Michael's younger brother Torrey Gambill. - Mike Krahulik
Mike Krahulik (born September 25 1977) is the artist who draws the popular webcomic "Penny Arcade". He goes by the online moniker "John(athan) Gabriel" or "Gabe". He does not physically resemble his comic strip counterpart, as the character was not originally meant to represent him. - Doc Hastings
Richard Norman "Doc" Hastings (born February 7, 1941), an American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing the Washington's 4th congressional district. Hastings won his seventh term in the election held November 7, 2006. - Myles Kennedy
Myles R. Kennedy (born November 271969) is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Spokane, Washington, currently fronting US rock band Alter Bridge, the brainchild of former Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti. Kennedy was previously the lead singer/lead guitarist with the rock band, The Mayfield Four which was formed in 1996 with childhood friends; Zia Uddin, Marty Meisner and Craig Johnson. Kennedy was previously a guitar instructor in the Spokane area. - Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson (born Craig Richard Nelson on April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington) is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous motion pictures. He starred in three television shows, "Coach", "Call to Glory" and "The District". He also provided the voice of Mr. Incredible in the 2004 Pixar film, "The Incredibles". Due to the fact that there was another Craig Richard Nelson registered with the Screen Actors Guild, … - Jerry Holkins
Keith Gerald "Jerry" Holkins (born February 6, 1976), is the writer of the popular webcomic "Penny Arcade". Holkins goes by the pseudonym "Tycho Brahe" online. This is also the name of one of the two main characters of "Penny Arcade", who is a cartoonized self-insertion of Holkins. However, as the character of Tycho was not originally meant to represent Holkins, … - Paul D'Amour
Paul D'Amour (born May 12, 1967, Spokane, Washington) was the original bassist for Tool. Originally a guitar player, D'Amour became Tool's bassist after being introduced to the band by guitarist Adam Jones. Like Jones, D'Amour was in Los Angeles because of his wish to enter the film industry. He hadn't played music for a while and was thinking about giving it up. He was often angry and, at the time, Tool's music suited him perfectly. - Tom Sneva
Tom Sneva (born Thomas E. Sneva: June 1, 1948) is a former Indy Car driver from Spokane, WA. Sneva is best remembered for winning the 1983 Indianapolis 500. Nicknamed "The Gasman," Sneva won the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 three times (1977, 1978, 1984). Sneva was born June 1, 1948 in Spokane, Washington, and worked as a school principal before becoming an auto racer. - Chad Little
Chad Little (born April 23, 1963 in Spokane, Washington) is a former NASCAR driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University, and a law degree from Gonzaga University. While attending Washington State University he joined the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Little currently works as NASCAR Director of Racing Development in Mexico, and oversees the NASCAR Mexico organization. He also has a part-time studio analyst job for Speed Channel. - Ryan Crocker
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker , admittedly worn out from years on the intense diplomatic front lines since September 11, 2001, gave his last press conference to the Baghdad Western press corps today. He reiterated that America needs to stick with the effort in Iraq lest the country slide back into turmoil. - Terry Davis
Terry Davis (born 1947) is an American novelist who lives in Minnesota and is currently a professor in the English department at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he teaches Creative writing--fiction and screenwriting--as well as adolescent literature. Davis, who has been a high-school English teacher and a wrestling coach, is the author of three novels for young adults: "Vision Quest" (1979), "Mysterious Ways" (1984), … - David Eddings
David Eddings (born July 7, 1931) is an American author who has written several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings, is uncredited as co-author on many of his early books, but he has lately acknowledged that she contributed to them all. Born in Spokane, Washington, Eddings grew up in Puget Sound before graduating with a BA from Reed College in 1954 and an MA from the University of Washington in 1961. - Jason Hanson
Jason Douglas "Thunderfoot" Hanson (born June 17, 1970 in Spokane, Washington) is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. - George Lynch
George Lynch (b. September 28, 1954) is a Hard rock guitarist best known as a member of the band Dokken. - Chief Garry
Spokane Garry (sometimes Spokan Garry) was a Native American leader who was born approximately in 1811 at the Marian Indian village at the junction of the Spokane and the Little Spokane River. He was the son of Ileeum Spokanee, of the Middle plains Spokane Indian Tribe. His father was the tribal chief of the Sma-hoo-men-a-ish; however, they were often mistakenly called the Middle Spokanes by traders and settlers and the name stuck. - Craig Montoya
Born in Spokane, Washington, on September 14, 1970, Craig Aloysius Montoya was the son of Daniel and Marge Montoya. He had an older brother named Dave and an older sister named Tami. Sadly, his parents were divorced in later years of his life. Craig attended to Mead High School where he hung out with stoners and musicians. By the time he was seventeen, the local law enforcement raided his house, although he wasn't home. He wasn't so lucky when he was later arrested for DUI. - Darren McGavin
William Lyle Richardson (May 7, 1922 - February 25, 2006), who adopted the name Darren McGavin, was an American actor best known for playing the title role in the television horror series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker", and also his portrayal in the movie "A Christmas Story" of the grumpy father given to bursts of profanity that he never realizes his sons overhear. - Billy Tipton
Billy Lee Tipton (December 29 1914 - January 21, 1989) was an American jazz pianist and saxophonist. - Eric Johnston
Eric Allen Johnston was president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a motion picture association executive and U.S. government administrator. - Kenneth Callahan
Kenneth Callahan (1905 in Spokane, Washington-1986) was a noted 20th century artist and a founder of the Northwest School. Largely self-taught, he travelled extensively through Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Along with Guy Anderson, Morris Graves, and Mark Tobey, Callahan founded the Northwest School. He was the curator of the Seattle Art Museum from 1933 - 1953. He was a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1954. - Neil Everett
Neil Everett Morfitt now known as Neil Everett, is a sportscaster for the ESPN cable network. He can be seen on the network's "SportsCenter" as well as on ESPNEWS. During his tenure as a SportsCenter anchor, Everett has added Hawaiian surfing sayings to the show's famous repertoire of catchphrases. Born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Spokane, Washington, … - Dennis P. Hession
Dennis Hession , City of Spokane Mayor - Samuel G. Havermale
Samuel G. Havermale (October 5, 1824 - January 31, 1904) was a notable Methodist minister and pioneer of Spokane. Born Oct 5, 1824 in Sharpsburg, Maryland, now the site where the Battle of Antietam was fought. His family moved in 1833 to Montgomery County, Ohio. He was educated there, and then went on to Rock River Seminary, in Mount Morris, Illinois. While there, on 1 Nov 1849 he married Elizabeth Goldthrop. - Paul Johansson
Paul Joseph Otto Johansson (born on January 26, 1964 in Spokane, Washington) is an American actor, best known for playing Dan Scott in The WB's/The CW's television series, "One Tree Hill", and for his role as Nick Wolfe in the short lived TV series "Highlander: The Raven", a writer and a director. He is also the son of the legendary hockey player, Earl "Ching" Johansson.
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