Famous People

Adrian Constantine (Cap) Anson (1852 - 1922) Known as the greatest baseball player of the 19th century. Born in Marshalltown, IA (163)

Johnny Carson (1925 - 2005) Comedian that hosted The Tonight Show for 30 years; Grew up in Norfolk. Born in Corning, IA (165)

Clyde Cessna (1879 - 1954) One of the outstanding pioneers of aviation. Born in Hawthorne, IA (187)

William "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1846 - 1917) Pony Express rider, cavalry scout, buffalo hunter, and showman in the late 1800s. Born in LeClaire, IA (167)

Bob Feller (1918 - ) Baseball player. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Many consider him to be the premier right-handed pitcher in baseball history. Born in Van Meter,, IA (168)

Dan Gable (1948 - ) Wrestler/Coach. Won a gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics without surrendering a point. Two-time Olympic head coach (1980 and 1984). As a coach at Iowa, he won 15 NCAA team titles in 22 years and 22 straight Big Ten Conferences. titles; born in Waterloo. Born in Waterloo, IA (169)

Fred Grandy (1948 - ) Politician and actor who was made famous in the Love Boat. Born in Sioux City, IA (170)

Herbert Hoover (1874 - 1964) The 31st President of the United States. Born in West Branch, IA (171)

Glenn Miller (1904 - 1944) Bandleader and Composer of many famous songs including "In the Mood," and "Moonlight Serenade". Born in Clarinda, IA (173)

Henry Wallace (1888 - 1965) Vice President of the United States and secretary of agriculture during the depression. Born in Orient, Adair County, IA (174)

John Wayne (1907 - 1979) Actor who became famous for his hero image in western and war movies. Born in Winterset, IA (176)

Meredith Willson (1902 - 1984) Writer of the famous Broadway musical The Music Man. Born in Mason City, IA (175)

Grant Wood (1891 - 1942) Artist. Painted his most famous painting "American Gothic" in 1930. Born in Anamosa, IA (177)