American basketball player and coach (1952–2016).

Born June 14th, 1952 in Clarksville.

Died June 28th, 2016 at 64 years old in Knoxville (Alzheimer's disease). ^[ref]

Pat Nixon

Born March 16th, 1912 in Ely.

Died June 22nd, 1993 at 81 years old

Wilma Rudolph

Born June 23rd, 1940 in Tennessee, Clarksville.

Died November 12th, 1994 at 54 years old

Pat Summerall

Born May 10th, 1930 in Lake City.

Died April 16th, 2013 at 82 years old

Joe Paterno

Born December 21st, 1926 in Brooklyn.

Died January 22nd, 2012 at 85 years old

Wilt Chamberlain

Born August 21st, 1936 in Philadelphia.

Died October 12th, 1999 at 63 years old