American track and field athlete (1913–1980).

Born September 12th, 1913 in Oakville. ^[ref]

Died March 31st, 1980 at 66 years old in Tucson (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Joe Louis

Born May 13th, 1914 in LaFayette.

Died April 12th, 1981 at 66 years old

Louis Zamperini

Born January 26th, 1917 in Olean.

Died July 6th, 2014 at 97 years old

Carl Lewis

Born July 1st, 1961 in Birmingham.

Shoeless Joe Jackson

Born July 16th, 1887 in Pickens County.

Died December 5th, 1951 at 64 years old

O. J. Simpson

Born July 9th, 1947 in San Francisco.

Died April 10th, 2024 at 76 years old