American football player (1939–1963).

Born December 14th, 1939 in New Salem-Buffington.

Died May 18th, 1963 at 23 years old in Cleveland (leukemia).

Ossie Davis

Born December 18th, 1917 in Cogdell.

Died February 4th, 2005 at 87 years old

Sammy Davis Jr.

Born December 8th, 1925 in New York City.

Died May 16th, 1990 at 64 years old

Julius Erving

Born February 22nd, 1950 in Manhattan.

Miles Davis

Born May 26th, 1926 in Alton.

Died September 28th, 1991 at 65 years old

Duke Ellington

Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C..

Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old