Celebrities who attended KU
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3 years 2 months ago #23771
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I knew about Paul Rudd and Rob Riggle, but did not know about Scott Bakula and Mandy Patankin (Inigo Montoya from the Princess Bride)
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And also didn't know about Don Johnson
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And also didn't know about Don Johnson
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3 years 2 months ago #23792
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
This is the list I always go to regarding notables (not just celebrities) with KU connections.
Wikipedia: List of University of Kansas People
It's a pretty impressive list for ol' KU, and even then it leaves out some notables in athletics who were stars in their day, including a few NFL players that I remember quite well.
Pittsburgh Steeler TE Larry Brown (1971-84; a stalwart with 4 SB rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances; a member of the Steelers All-time Team)
LA Rams defensive back Leroy Irvin (4x All-Pro; with LA 1980-89).
Star NFLers not in the list from before my time?
Otto Schnellbacher AA 1947; all-pro DB with NY Giants
Oliver Spencer AA 1952; played OL for Green Bay and Detroit
George Mrkonic AA 1951; played OL with Philadelphia and in the CFL
Mike McCormack AA HM 1950; NFL HoF OL with Cleveland, called "finest offensive lineman I've ever coached" by Paul Brown;
NFL coach; helped establish the Carolina Panthers.
Galen Fiss KU: 1950-52; 2x AllPro LB (1962,63) with the Cleveland Browns, NFL champion 1964
Wikipedia: List of University of Kansas People
It's a pretty impressive list for ol' KU, and even then it leaves out some notables in athletics who were stars in their day, including a few NFL players that I remember quite well.
Pittsburgh Steeler TE Larry Brown (1971-84; a stalwart with 4 SB rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances; a member of the Steelers All-time Team)
LA Rams defensive back Leroy Irvin (4x All-Pro; with LA 1980-89).
Star NFLers not in the list from before my time?
Otto Schnellbacher AA 1947; all-pro DB with NY Giants
Oliver Spencer AA 1952; played OL for Green Bay and Detroit
George Mrkonic AA 1951; played OL with Philadelphia and in the CFL
Mike McCormack AA HM 1950; NFL HoF OL with Cleveland, called "finest offensive lineman I've ever coached" by Paul Brown;
NFL coach; helped establish the Carolina Panthers.
Galen Fiss KU: 1950-52; 2x AllPro LB (1962,63) with the Cleveland Browns, NFL champion 1964
“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
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3 years 2 months ago #23858
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Wow...that really is a comprehensive list, HE.
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