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 2nd, 2014 at 97 years old

Carl Lewis

Born July 1st, 1961 in Birmingham.

Ossie Davis

Born December 18th, 1917 in Cogdell.

Died February 4th, 2005 at 87 years old

Shoeless Joe Jackson

Born July 16th, 1887 in Pickens County.

Died December 5th, 1951 at 64 years old