page_title: History of Poles in Baltimore
section_title: Notable Polish-Americans from Baltimore
hierarchical_section_title: History of Poles in Baltimore / Notable Polish-Americans from Baltimore
caption_attribution_description: English: US Senator Barbara Mikulski
context_page_description: The history of Poles in Baltimore dates back to the late 19th century. The Polish community is largely centered in the neighborhoods of Canton, Fell's Point, Locust Point, and Highlandtown. Poles are the largest Slavic ethnic group in the city and one of the largest European ethnic groups.
context_section_description: Rafael Alvarez, an author based in Baltimore and Los Angeles.
  Cecylia Barczyk, a Polish-born cellist.
  Tzvi Berkowitz, an Orthodox rabbi, Talmudist, and lecturer at Yeshivas Ner Yisroel.
  Mike Bielecki, a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues for five different teams.
  Dick Bielski, a former professional American football player and coach
  Kendel Ehrlich, former First Lady of Maryland, having served from 2003 to 2007 during the administration of Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich.
  Henry Einspruch, a Polish-born Messianic missionary affiliated with the Hebrew-Christian movement who translated the Christian New Testament into Yiddish.
  Aharon Feldman, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi and rosh yeshiva (dean) of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel (Ner Israel Rabbinical College) in Baltimore.
  Philip H. Goodman, 42nd Mayor of the City of Baltimore and a member of the Maryland Senate.
  Arthur Hertzberg, a Conservative rabbi and prominent Jewish-American scholar and activist.
  Hank Kazmierski, a retired American soccer forward.
  Greg Kihn, a rock musician, radio personality, and novelist.
  Carolyn J. Krysiak, a politician who represented the 46th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.
  Barbara Mikulski, the senior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party, serving since 1987.
  Ric Ocasek, a musician and music producer best known as lead vocalist for the rock band The Cars.
  Joseph C. Palczynski, a spree killer in the suburbs of Baltimore who terrorized residents in March 2000.
  William Rosenau, a leader of Reform Judaism in the beginning of the twentieth century in the United States.
  Carroll Rosenbloom, a businessman who was owner of the Baltimore Colts and the Los Angeles Rams.
  Edward Rowny, a U.S. Army general and an ambassador.
  Mitchell T. Rozanski, a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts.
  Maggie Sajak, a country singer.
  Leon Uris, a novelist known for his historical fiction.
  Albert Warner, a Polish-born Jewish-American film executive who was one of the founders of Warner Bros. Studios.
  Harry Warner, a Polish-born Jewish-American studio executive, one of the founders of Warner Bros., and a major contributor to the development of the film industry.
  Jack L. Warner, a Canadian-born Jewish-American film executive who was the president and driving force behind the Warner Bros. Studios.
  Sam Warner, a Polish-born Jewish-American film producer who was the co-founder and chief executive officer of Warner Bros. Studios.
  Carolyn Wasilewski, a 14-year-old victim of an unsolved murder that made national headlines.
  Leo Wolman, a noted economist whose work focused on labor economics.
caption: Barbara Mikulski, the senior United States Senator from Maryland, a former United States Representative, the longest-serving female senator, and the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress.
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