the-french-artist/wikipedia_20220301.simple_sentence_split huggingface dataset:
Frank Ticheli (born 1958), classical composer
Neal Tiemann (born 1982), David Cook's rock band guitarist
Floyd Tillman (1914–2003), country guitarist, singer
Louise Tobin (born 1918), jazz singer
Chris Tomlin (born 1972), singer-songwriter
Tommy & The Tom Toms aka Bill Smith Combo DFW Rock 'n Roll group
Tone (Tony Chung) (born 1983), pop guitarist (Cool silly)
Don Tosti (1923–2004), Latin/R&B/swing/jazz/classical bassist, pianist
Alphonse Trent (1905–1959), jazz pianist, bandleader
Robyn Troup (born 1988), R&B/pop/soul singer
Ernest Tubb (1914–1984), country singer-songwriter
Justin Tubb (1935–1998), country singer-songwriter
Tanya Tucker (born 1958), country singer
Fisher Tull (1934–1994), composer and educator
"Blue" Gene Tyranny (born 1945), avant-garde composer
Steve Tyrell (born 1944), pop singer, music producer
Alexander Uninsky (1910–1972), concert pianist and teacher
Tim Urban (born 1989), pop singer
Usher (Usher Raymond IV) (born 1978), R&B and pop singer
Mary Jeanne van Appledorn (1927–2014), composer and educator
Frank Van der Stucken (1858–1929), conductor, composer; founder of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Vanilla Ice (born 1968), rapper
Paul van Katwijk (1885–1974), pianist, conductor, composer, educator
Townes Van Zandt (1944–1997), country singer-songwriter
Jimmie Vaughan (born 1951), blues/rock guitarist, singer
Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954–1990), musician
Gilbert Velasquez, Grammy Award-winning Tejano guitarist
Jaci Velasquez (born 1979), Contemporary Christian Latin pop singer
Carl Venth (1860–1938), composer, conductor, violinist, music educator
William VerMeulen (born 1961), classical horn player
Tiffany Villarreal, R&B and hip hop singer
Eddie Vinson (1917–1988), blues saxophonist
Billy Walker (1929–2006), country singer-songwriter
Charlie Walker (1926–2008), country singer-songwriter
Cindy Walker (1918–2006), country singer-songwriter
Django Walker (born 1981), country/rock singer-songwriter
Esther Walker (1894–1943), blues singer, musical comedy actress
Jerry Jeff Walker (born 1942), country singer-songwriter
T-Bone Walker (1910–1975), blues musician
William Walker (1931–2010), opera singer
Paul Wall (born 1980), rapper
Sippie Wallace (1898–1986), blues singer-songwriter
Don Walser (1934–2006), country singer, guitarist
Cedar Walton (born 1934), jazz pianist
Mercy Dee Walton (1915–1962), blues pianist, singer-songwriter
Chris Waters, country singer-songwriter
Johnny "Guitar" Watson (1935–1996), blues guitarist, singer
WC (born 1970), rapper from Westside Connection
Katie Webster (1936–1999), blues pianist
Julius Weiss (c. 1841–19??),
music professor, mentor to Scott Joplin
Michael Weiss (born 1958), jazz composer and pianist
Dan Welcher (born 1948), composer, music educator, bassoonist
Emily Wells (born 1981), hip-hop/classical violinist
James Westfall (born 1981), jazz vibraphonist, keytarist
William Westney (born 1947), classical pianist, teacher
Barry White (1944–2003), soul singer and record producer
Michael White (born 1933), jazz violinist
Chris Whitley (1960–2005), blues singer-songwriter, guitarist
Buddy Whittington (born 1956), blues/rock guitarist
Rusty Wier (1944–2009), country/folk singer-songwriter
Slim Willet (Winston Moore) (1919–1966), country singer-songwriter, DJ
Willie D (William Dennis) (born 1966), rapper
Clifton Williams (1923–1976), composer, educator
Dave Williams (1972–2002), rock singer
Don Williams (born 1939), country singer-songwriter
Lew Williams (born 1934), rockabilly singer-songwriter
Otis Williams (born 1941), singer with The Temptations
Richard Williams (1931–1985), jazz trumpeter
Roosevelt Williams (1903–1996), blues pianist
Zane Williams (born 1977), country singer-songwriter
Bob Wills (1905–1975), country singer with The Texas Playboys
Johnnie Lee Wills (1912–1984), Western swing fiddler
Dooley Wilson (1886 or 1894–1953), blues/jazz pianist, bandleader; actor
Hop Wilson (1927–1975), blues steel guitarist
J. Frank Wilson (1941–1991), pop singer, J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
Kim Wilson (born 1951), blues singer, harmonica player, The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Teddy Wilson (1912–1986), jazz pianist
U.P. Wilson (1934–2004), blues guitarist, singer
Edgar Winter (born 1946), jazz/blues/rock musician
Johnny Winter (1944–2014), blues guitarist
Lee Ann Womack (born 1966), country singer-songwriter
Darren Keith Woods (born 1958), opera company director, singer
Lammar Wright, Sr. (
1907–1973), jazz trumpeter
Leo Wright (1933–1991), jazz instrumentalist
Roger Wright (born 1974), classical pianist
Jimmy Wyble (1922–2010), jazz/swing guitarist
Cindy Yen (born 1986), pop singer-songwriter
Sydney Youngblood (born 1960), dance/funk singer
Nancy Zhou (born 1993), classical violinist
Jessica Zhu (born 1986), classical pianist
Shirley Cothran (born 1955), Miss America 1975
Candice Crawford (born 1986), beauty queen, winner of Miss Missouri USA, competed in the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant and the Miss USA pageant
Brooke Daniels (born 1986), Miss Texas USA 2009
Jo-Carroll Dennison (born 1923), Miss America 1942
Danielle Doty (born 1993), Miss Teen USA 2011
Magen Ellis (born 1986), Miss Texas USA, Miss Texas Teen USA
Christy Fichtner (born 1962), Miss USA 1986
Phyllis George (born 1949), Miss America 1971
Courtney Gibbs (born 1966), Miss USA 1988
Kandace Krueger (born 1976), Miss USA 2001
Debra Maffett (born 1956), Miss America 1983
Melissa Marse (born 1974), Texas' Junior Miss 1991, concert pianist
Laura Martinez-Harring (born 1964), Miss USA 1985
Gretchen Polhemus (born 1965), Miss USA 1989
Michelle Royer (born 1966), Miss USA 1987
Chelsi Smith (born 1973), Miss USA 1995 and Miss Universe 1995
Candice Stewart (born 1984), Miss American Teen, Miss Louisiana Teen USA, Miss Louisiana USA
Crystle Stewart (born 1981), Miss USA 2008
Linda Stouffer (born 1970), Texas' Junior Miss 1988, television journalist
Kimberly Tomes (born 1956), Miss USA 1977
Paola Turbay (born 1970), Miss Colombia, first runner-up for Miss Universe, model, actress
Christie Lee Woods (born 1977), Miss Teen USA 1996
Cindy Yen (born 1986), Miss Chinatown USA 2009
A–F
Matt Albers (born 1983), relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
Brandon Allen (born 1986), infielder for the Tampa Bay Rays
Brett Anderson (born 1988), starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
Scott Atchison (born 1976), relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
Homer Bailey (born 1986), starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
Jeff Banister (born 1964), former catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, current manager for the Texas Rangers
Ernie Banks (1931–2015), Baseball Hall of Famer
Daniel Bard (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
Blake Beavan (born 1989), starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners
Chad Beck (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Josh Beckett (born 1980), baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, pitcher, MVP of the 2003 World Series
Lance Berkman (born 1976), retired first baseman and outfielder.
Michael Bourn (born 1982), center fielder for the Atlanta Braves
Drake Britton (born 1989), relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
Jay Bruce (born 1987), outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds
Clay Buchholz (born 1984), baseball, Boston Red Sox, pitcher, Threw a No Hitter in just his second MLB start
Jorge Cantú (born 1982), infielder for the San Diego Padres
Norm Cash (1934–1986), MLB first baseman, primarily for the Detroit Tigers
Randy Choate (born 1975), relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
Preston Claiborne (born 1988), relief pitcher for the New York Yankees
Roger Clemens (born 1962), baseball pitcher, seven-time Cy Young Award winner
Clay Condrey (born 1975), relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
Carl Crawford (born 1981), outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers
John Danks (born 1985), starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
Chris Davis (born 1986), first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles
Sam Demel (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Doug Drabek (born 1962), former Cy Young-winning MLB pitcher
Kyle Drabek (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Justin Duchscherer (born 1977), starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles
Dave Duncan (born 1945), pitching coach for the St. Louis Cardinals
Adam Dunn (born 1979), All-Star player for the Chicago White Sox
Tyler Duffey (born 1990), relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
Zach Duke (born 1983), relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
Jon Edwards (born 1988), relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres
Nathan Eovaldi (born 1990), starting pitcher for the New York Yankees
Taylor Featherston (born 1989), infielder for the Los Angeles Angels
Brandon Finnegan (born 1993), relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
Bill Foster (1904–1978), Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher
Steve Foster (born 1966), bullpen coach for the Kansas City Royals
Sam Freeman (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers
David Freese (born 1983), third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels
G–M
Yovani Gallardo (born 1986), starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers
Ron Gant (born 1965), former MLB outfielder and second baseman
Cito Gaston (born 1944), former MLB center fielder and manager for the Toronto Blue Jays
Evan Gattis (born 1986), player for the Houston Astros
John Gibbons (born 1962), manager for the Toronto Blue Jays
Ryan Goins (born 1988), infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays
Paul Goldschmidt (born 1987), first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Greg Golson (born 1985), former MLB outfielder
Michael Gonzalez (born 1978), relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles
Brian Gordon (born 1978), former MLB starting pitcher
Jeff Gray (born 1981), former MLB relief pitcher
Will Harris (born 1984), relief pitcher for the Houston Astros
Brad Hawpe (born 1979), former MLB outfielder
Danny Heep (born 1957), former MLB outfielder who played with several teams
Chris Herrmann (born 1987), catcher and outfielder for the Minnesota Twins
Brock Holt (born 1988), utility player for the Boston Red Sox
Joe Horlen (born 1937), All Star starting pitcher
Rogers Hornsby (1896–1963), Hall of Fame infielder, manager; .358 career batting average, two-time NL MVP, earned two Triple Crowns, All-Century Team, first-team MLB All-Time Team
Aubrey Huff (born 1976), former MLB infielder and outfielder
Chad Huffman (born 1985), outfielder for the Cleveland Indians
Philip Humber (born 1982), starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
Austin Jackson (born 1987), center fielder for the Seattle Mariners
Conor Jackson (born 1982), former MLB outfielder
Kelly Johnson (born 1982), utility player for the Baltimore Orioles
Nate Karns (born 1987), starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays
Scott Kazmir (born 1984), starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
Steve Kemp (born 1954), former outfielder, primarily with the Detroit Tigers
Kyle Kendrick (born 1984), starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
Clayton Kershaw (born 1988), starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Corey Kluber (born 1986), starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
Chuck Knoblauch (born 1968), former second baseman, played primarily with the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees
John Lackey (born 1978), starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
Ryan Langerhans (born 1980), outfielder for the Seattle Mariners
Scott Linebrink (born 1976), former MLB pitcher
Grady Little (born 1950), former baseball manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox
Boone Logan (born 1984), relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
James Loney (born 1984), first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays
Mark Lowe (born 1983), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Greg Maddux (born 1966), Hall of Fame pitcher, primarily with the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves
Jeff Manship (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
Robert Manuel (born 1983), relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox
Chris Martin (born 1986), relief pitcher for the New York Yankees
Andrew McKirahan (born 1990), relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves
John Meloan (born 1984), former MLB pitcher
Shelby Miller (born 1990), starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves
Adam Moore (born 1984), catcher for the Cleveland Indians
Jim Morris (born 1964), Major League Baseball player and oldest rookie
David Murphy (born 1981), left fielder for the Cleveland Indians
N–R
Joe Nathan (born 1974), relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
Jeff Newman (born 1948), MLB All-Star baseball player for the Oakland A's and Boston Red Sox
Jeff Niemann (born 1983), starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays
Jayson Nix (born 1982), utility player for the New York Yankees
Logan Ondrusek (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
Troy Patton (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles
Hunter Pence (born 1983), right fielder for the San Francisco Giants
Cliff Pennington (born 1984), infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays
Andy Pettitte (born 1972), former starting pitcher for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros
Ryan Pressly (born 1988), pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
David Purcey (born 1982), relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
Robert Ray (born 1984), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Anthony Rendon (born 1990), infielder for the Washington Nationals
Craig Reynolds (born 1952), former MLB shortstop, primarily with the Houston Astros
Arthur Rhodes (born 1969), former MLB pitcher
Will Rhymes (born 1983), second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays
Frank Robinson (born 1935), won Triple Crown in both National League and American League, hit 586 career home runs, and was the first black manager in the Major Leagues
Fernando Rodriguez (born 1984), relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
David Rollins (born 1989), relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners
Chance Ruffin (born 1988), former MLB relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers
Justin Ruggiano (born 1982), outfielder for the Seattle Mariners
Nick Rumbelow (born 1991), relief pitcher for the New York Yankees
Nolan Ryan (born 1947), Baseball Hall of Famer
S–Z
Bo Schultz (born 1985), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Kelly Shoppach (born 1980), former MLB catcher for several teams
Kevin Slowey (born 1984), former MLB starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins
Burch Smith (born 1990), pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays
Carson Smith (born 1989), closer for the Seattle Mariners
Chris Snyder (born 1981), former MLB catcher
Zach Stewart (born 1986), former MLB pitcher
Monty Stratton (1912–1982), pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
Huston Street (born 1983), closer for the Los Angeles Angels
Drew Stubbs (born 1984), center fielder for the Colorado Rockies
Blake Swihart (born 1992), catcher for the Boston Red Sox
Jordan Tata (born 1981), former MLB pitcher
Taylor Teagarden (born 1983), catcher for the Chicago Cubs
Ryan Tepera (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Jess Todd (born 1986), former MLB pitcher
Shawn Tolleson (born 1988), closer for the Texas Rangers
Josh Tomlin (born 1984), starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
Anthony Vasquez (born 1986), starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners
Randy Velarde (born 1962), former MLB infielder and utility player, primarily with the New York Yankees
Jordan Walden (born 1987), pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
Vernon Wells (born 1978), three-time All-Star outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays
Smokey Joe Williams (1886–1951), baseball great
Chris Withrow (born 1989), relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves
Brandon Wood (born 1985), third baseman and shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels
Kerry Wood (born 1977), former MLB relief pitcher
Brandon Workman (born 1988), starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
Chris Young (born 1979), pitcher for the Kansas City Royals
Chris Young (born 1983), outfielder for the New York Yankees
LaMarcus Aldridge (born 1985) NBA player, San Antonio Spurs, power forward
Chris Andersen (born 1978), power forward/center for the Miami Heat
Darrell Arthur (born 1988), power forward for the Denver Nuggets
Maceo Baston (born 1976), former professional basketball player, power forward
Tony Battie (born 1976), former NBA power forward/center
Bill Blakeley (1934–2010), Head Coach Dallas Chaparrals, University of North Texas
Mookie Blaylock (born 1967) former NBA point guard
Chris Bosh (born 1984) NBA player, Miami Heat, power forward
Jimmy Butler (born 1989), small forward/shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls
Kaleb Canales (born 1978), assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks
Jody Conradt (born 1941), head coach for UT's Lady Longhorns
Clyde Drexler (born 1962), Hall of Fame swingman for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets
Mike Dunleavy, Jr. (born 1980), small forward/shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls
T. J. Ford (born 1983), former NBA point guard
Jeff Foster (born 1977), former NBA player
Daniel Gibson (born 1986), point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Brittney Griner (born 1990), WNBA basketball player
Terrel Harris (born 1987), guard for the Bakersfield Jam
Grant Hill (born 1971), former seven-time NBA All-Star small forward
Stephen Jackson (born 1978), shooting guard/small forward for the San Antonio Spurs
Wesley Johnson (born 1987), small forward/power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
DeAndre Jordan (born 1988), center for the Los Angeles Clippers
Rashard Lewis (born 1979), forward for the Miami Heat
John Lucas III (born 1982), point guard for the Utah Jazz
Slater Martin (1925–2012), NBA player, elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Wesley Matthews (born 1986), shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers
Jason Maxiell (born 1983), power forward for the Charlotte Hornets
Taj McWilliams-Franklin (born 1970), WNBA basketball player, gold medalist, New York Liberty
C. J. Miles (born 1987), forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Randolph Morris (born 1986), center for the Beijing Ducks
Gerald Myers (born 1945), basketball coach 1971–1991 & athletic director Texas Tech University
Eduardo Nájera (born 1976), former NBA player
Emeka Okafor (born 1982), player for the Phoenix Suns
Kevin Ollie (born 1972), former NBA point guard
Shaquille O'Neal (born 1972), former NBA 15-time All-Star center
Kendrick Perkins (born 1984), center for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Dexter Pittman (born 1988), center for the Atlanta Hawks
Ronnie Price (born 1983), point guard for the Orlando Magic
Dennis Rodman (born 1961), former NBA forward, played primarily with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls
Quinton Ross (born 1981), former NBA player
Xavier Silas (born 1988), player for the Maccabi Ashdod B.C.
Odyssey Sims (born 1992), player for Baylor Lady Bears basketball
Donald Sloan (born 1988), guard for the Indiana Pacers
Sheryl Swoopes (born 1971), WNBA, Olympic gold medalist
Kurt Thomas (born 1972), former NBA player
Wayman Tisdale (1964–2009), NBA power forward
Ben Uzoh (born 1988), point guard for the Canton Charge
Willie Warren (born 1989), player for the Szolnoki Olaj KK
Deron Williams (born 1984), point guard for the Brooklyn Nets
Sean Williams (born 1986), power forward/center for the Selçuk Üniversitesi BK
Tex Winter (born 1922), former basketball coach, innovator of the triangle offense, Hall of Fame inductee
Heather Armbrust (born 1977), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Tina Chandler (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Ronnie Coleman (born 1964), eight-time Mr. Olympia IFBB professional bodybuilder
Laura Creavalle (born 1959), Guyanese-born Canadian/American professional bodybuilder
Vickie Gates (born 1962), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Kristy Hawkins (born 1980), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Iris Kyle (born 1974), ten-time overall Ms. Olympia professional bodybuilder
Colette Nelson (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (born 1966), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Betty Pariso (born 1956), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Denise Rutkowski (born 1961), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Alana Shipp (born 1982), American-Israeli IFBB professional bodybuilder
Mike Ayala (born 1959), boxer
Paulie Ayala (born 1970), world-champion boxer
Tony Ayala, Jr. (1963–2015), boxer
Ruben Castillo (born 1957 in Lubbock), boxer
Randall "Tex" Cobb (born 1950), boxer, fought for world heavyweight title
Curtis Cokes (born 1937), world champion boxer
Bruce Curry (born 1956), world-champion boxer
Donald Curry (born 1961), world-champion boxer
Juan Díaz (born 1983), world-champion boxer
Oscar Díaz (1982–2015), boxer
Troy Dorsey (born 1962), world-champion boxer and kickboxer
George Foreman (born 1949), heavyweight champion boxer, entrepreneur, Christian ordained minister
Gene Hatcher (born 1958), world-champion boxer
Jack Johnson (1878–1946), boxer, first black heavyweight champion
Quincy Taylor (born 1963), world-champion boxer
Emmanuel Acho (born 1990), linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
Sam Acho (born 1988), linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals
Joseph Addai (born 1983), running back for the Indianapolis Colts
Eric Alexander (born 1982), linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jared Allen (born 1982), defensive end for the Chicago Bears
Remi Ayodele (born 1983), defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
Jonathan Babineaux (born 1981), defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons
Jordan Babineaux (born 1982), defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks
Stephen Baker (born 1964), former wide receiver for the New York Giants
Joplo Bartu (born 1989), linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons
Arnaz Battle (born 1980), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jackie Battle (born 1983), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
Sammy Baugh (1914–2008), Hall of Fame football great, played primarily with the Washington Redskins
Kelvin Beachum (born 1989), offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Cole Beasley (born 1989), wide receiver and return specialist for the Dallas Cowboys
Byron Bell (born 1989), offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers
Emory Bellard (1927–2011), college football coach
Martellus Bennett (born 1987), tight end for the Chicago Bears
Michael Bennett (born 1985), defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks
Cedric Benson (born 1982), running back for the Cincinnati Bengals
Rocky Bernard (born 1979), defensive tackle for the New York Giants
Justin Blalock (born 1983), offensive guard for the Atlanta Falcons
Rhett Bomar (born 1985), quarterback for the New York Giants
David Boston (born 1978), former NFL wide receiver
Kyle Bosworth (born 1986), outside linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys
Bobby Boyd (born 1937), All-Pro, NFL Defensive Back, Baltimore Colts, Oklahoma Sooners
Drew Brees (born 1979), NFL quarterback for the New Orleans Saints
Mike Brisiel (born 1983), guard for the Oakland Raiders
Michael Brockers (born 1990), defensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams
Aaron Brown (born 1985), running back and return specialist for the Detroit Lions
Chykie Brown (born 1986), cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens
Kris Brown (born 1976), placekicker for the San Diego Chargers
Tarell Brown (born 1985), cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers
Dez Bryant (born 1988), wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
Matt Bryant (born 1975), placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons
Red Bryant (born 1984), defensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maury Buford (born 1960), former NFL punter
Melvin Bullitt (born 1984), defensive back for the Indianapolis Colts
C–F
Earl Campbell (born 1955), Pro Football Hall of Famer, Heisman Trophy winner
Marcus Cannon (born 1988), offensive tackle for the New England Patriots
Rock Cartwright (born 1979), running back for the Washington Redskins
James Casey (born 1984), tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
Juan Castillo (born 1959), defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles
Scott Chandler (born 1985), tight end for the Buffalo Bills
Jamaal Charles (born 1986), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
Jeromey Clary (born 1983), offensive guard for the San Diego Chargers
Keenan Clayton (born 1987), outside linebacker for the Oakland Raiders
Perrish Cox (born 1987), cornerback and return specialist for the San Francisco 49ers
Michael Crabtree (born 1987), wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Crayton (born 1979), wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers
Mason Crosby (born 1984), placekicker for the Green Bay Packers
John David Crow (1935–2015), athletic director for Texas A&M; professional football player and coach
Andy Dalton (born 1987), quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Daniel (born 1986), quarterback for the New Orleans Saints
Leonard Davis (born 1978), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
Phil Dawson (born 1975), placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers
Quintin Demps (born 1985), safety for the New York Giants
Ty Detmer (born 1967), former NFL quarterback
Eric Dickerson (born 1960), former NFL running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer
Zac Diles (born 1985), linebacker for the Houston Texans
Derrick Dockery (born 1980), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
Donald Driver (born 1975), wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers
Ron Edwards (born 1979), defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers
Ikemefuna Enemkpali (born 1991), linebacker for the Buffalo Bills
Thomas Everett (born 1964), former NFL safety and College Football Hall of Famer
Jermichael Finley (born 1987), tight end for the Green Bay Packers
Larry Flowers (born 1958), former NFL safety, primarily with the New York Giants
Matt Flynn (born 1985), quarterback for the Green Bay Packers
Nick Foles (born 1989), quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Justin Forsett (born 1985), running back for the Seattle Seahawks
Barry Foster (born 1968), former NFL running back
Jason Fox (born 1988), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Robert Francois (born 1985), linebacker for the Green Bay Packers
Jerrell Freeman (born 1986), linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts
G–I
Dylan Gandy (born 1982), center for the Detroit Lions
Roberto Garza (born 1979), guard for the Chicago Bears
Crockett Gillmore (born 1991), tight end for the Baltimore Ravens
Bill Glass (born 1935), former defensive end for the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns
Cody Glenn (born 1986), linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts
Charles Godfrey (born 1985), safety/nickelback for the Carolina Panthers
Mike Goodson (born 1987), running back/kick returner for the Oakland Raiders
"Mean Joe" Greene (born 1946), College and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jabari Greer (born 1982), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
Forrest Gregg (born 1933), Hall of Fame offensive tackle and head coach
Robert Griffin III (born 1990) Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback for the Washington Redskins
Andre Gurode (born 1978), center for the Baltimore Ravens
Ahmard Hall (born 1979), fullback for the Tennessee Titans
Casey Hampton (born 1977), nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Geoff Hangartner (born 1982), center and guard for the Carolina Panthers
Caleb Hanie (born 1985), quarterback for the Chicago Bears
Merton Hanks (born 1968), safety for the San Francisco 49ers
James Hanna (born 1989), tight end for the Dallas Cowboys
Graham Harrell (born 1985), quarterback for the Green Bay Packers
Tommie Harris (born 1983), defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
Garrett Hartley (born 1986), placekicker for the New Orleans Saints
David Hawthorne (born 1985), linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks
Kellen Heard (born 1985), defensive end for the Buffalo Bills
Johnnie Lee Higgins (born 1983), wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders
Tony Hills (born 1984), offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys
Ellis Hobbs (born 1983), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Montrae Holland (born 1980), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
Ziggy Hood (born 1987), defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Rob Housler (born 1988), tight end for the Arizona Cardinals
Chris Houston (born 1984), cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
Ken Houston (born 1944), Hall of Fame safety for the Houston Oilers and the Washington Redskins
Thomas Howard (born 1983), linebacker for the Oakland Raiders
Josh Huff (born 1991), wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
Michael Huff (born 1983), free safety for the Oakland Raiders
Jerry Hughes (born 1988), defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts
Byron Hunt (born 1958), former linebacker for the New York Giants
Phillip Hunt (born 1986), defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
Kendall Hunter (born 1988), running back for the San Francisco 49ers
Sam Hurd (born 1985), wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
Demontre Hurst (born 1991), cornerback for the Chicago Bears
Brian Iwuh (born 1984), linebacker for the Chicago Bears
Fred Jackson (born 1981), running back for the Buffalo Bills
Quentin Jammer (born 1979), cornerback for the San Diego Chargers
Tony Jerod-Eddie (born 1990), defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
Luke Joeckel (born 1991), offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Charlie Johnson (born 1984), offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts
Chris Johnson (born 1979), cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens
D. J. Johnson (born 1985), cornerback for the New York Giants
Jimmy Johnson (born 1943), former NCAA and NFL head coach for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins
Lane Johnson (born 1990), offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
Manuel Johnson (born 1986), wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
Michael Johnson (born 1984), safety for the New York Giants
Johnny Jolly (born 1983), defensive end for the Green Bay Packers
Darlene Jones, commissioner of the Lone Star Football League
Case Keenum (born 1988), quarterback for the Houston Texans and St. Louis Rams
Sergio Kindle (born 1987), linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
Johnny Knox (born 1986), wide receiver for the Chicago Bears
Kevin Kolb (born 1984), quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
Gary Kubiak (born 1961), head coach for the Houston Texans
Jacob Lacey (born 1987), cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts
Ernie Ladd (1938–2007), American college and professional football player and professional wrestler
Brandon LaFell (born 1986), wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers
Tom Landry (1924–2000), Hall of Fame football head coach, Dallas Cowboys
Dick "Night Train" Lane (1927–2002), Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback in the 1950s and 1960s
Jeremy Lane (born 1990), cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks
Shane Lechler (born 1976), punter for the Oakland Raiders
Bob Lilly (born 1939), Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys
Carl "Spider" Lockhart (1943–1986), defensive back for the New York Giants
Andrew Luck (born 1989), quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts
M–O
Ryan Mallett (born 1988), quarterback for the New England Patriots
Danieal Manning (born 1982), free safety for the Chicago Bears
Jake Matthews (born 1992), offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons
Brett Maxie (born 1962), former NFL defensive back and secondary coach for the Dallas Cowboys
Brice McCain (born 1986), cornerback for the Houston Texans
Luke McCown (born 1981), quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons
Colt McCoy (born 1986), quarterback for the Washington Redskins
Danny McCray (born 1988), defensive back for the Chicago Bears
Vance McDonald (born 1990), tight end for the San Francisco 49ers
Stephen McGee (born 1985), quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
Bo McMillin (1895–1952), NFL quarterback, head coach and College Football Hall of Famer
Henry Melton (born 1986), defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys
"Dandy" Don Meredith (1938–2010), quarterback Dallas Cowboys and television football color commentator
Roy Miller (born 1987), defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Keavon Milton (born 1990), offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks
Earl Mitchell (born 1987), defensive tackle for the Houston Texans
Mike Morgan (born 1988), linebacker for Seattle Seahawks
Denarius Moore (born 1988), wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders
Sammy Morris (born 1977), running back for the New England Patriots
Thomas Morstead (born 1986), punter for the New Orleans Saints
Dimitri Nance (born 1988), running back for the Green Bay Packers
David Nelson (born 1986), wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills
Marshall Newhouse (born 1988), guard for the Green Bay Packers
Robert Newhouse (1950–2014), fullback for the Dallas Cowboys
Tommy Nobis (born 1943), former linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons and College Football Hall of Famer
Moran Norris (born 1978), fullback for the San Francisco 49ers
Cyril Obiozor (born 1986), linebacker for the San Diego Chargers
Alex Okafor (born 1991), linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals
Frank Okam (born 1985), defensive tackle for the Houston Texans
Russell Okung (born 1987), offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks
Brian Orakpo (born 1986), linebacker for the Washington Redskins
Zach Orr (born 1992), linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
Kelechi Osemele (born 1989), offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens
P–R
Juqua Parker (born 1978), defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
Tyler Patmon (born 1991), cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
Elvis Patterson (born 1960), former NFL defensive back
Charlie Peprah (born 1983), safety for the Green Bay Packers
Mac Percival (born 1940), former National Football League placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears
Jason Peters (born 1982), offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
Adrian Peterson (born 1985), National Football League running back for the Minnesota Vikings
Brandon Pettigrew (born 1985), tight end for the Detroit Lions
Bum Phillips (born 1923), head coach in the National Football League
Wade Phillips (born 1947), former head coach for the Dallas Cowboys
Christian Ponder (born 1988), quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
Manny Ramirez (born 1983), guard/center for the Denver Broncos
Gary Reasons (born 1962), former linebacker, primarily for the New York Giants
Cory Redding (born 1980), defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts
Weston Richburg (born 1991), offensive lineman for the New York Giants
Jacquizz Rodgers (born 1990), running back for the Atlanta Falcons
Shaun Rogers (born 1979), defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints
Aaron Ross (born 1982), cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Kyle Rote (1928–2002), All-American running back at Southern Methodist University and 1951–1961 NFL New York Giants wide receiver
Stanford Routt (born 1983), cornerback for the Oakland Raiders
S–T
Emmanuel Sanders (born 1987), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Josh Scobee (born 1982), placekicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jonathan Scott (born 1983), offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Ozzie Simmons (1914–2001), one of the first black All-American football players in the 1930s
John Skelton (born 1988), quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
Bubba Smith (1945–2011), defensive end with the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers
Hunter Smith (born 1977), punter for the Washington Redskins
Kevin Smith (born 1970), former cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
Lovie Smith (born 1958), head coach for the Chicago Bears
Wade Smith (born 1981), guard and center for the Houston Texans
Justin Snow (born 1976), long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts
Matthew Stafford (born 1988), quarterback for the Detroit Lions
Matt Stover (born 1968), placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts
Travis Swanson (born 1991), center for the Detroit Lions
Aqib Talib (born 1986), cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Phillip Tanner (born 1988), running back for the Dallas Cowboys
Stepfan Taylor (born 1991), running back for the Arizona Cardinals
David Thomas (born 1983), tight end for the New Orleans Saints
Earl Thomas (born 1989), safety for the Seattle Seahawks
Mike Thomas (born 1987), wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Ted Thompson (born 1953), general manager of the Green Bay Packers
Y. A. Tittle (born 1926), Hall of Fame quarterback, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers
LaDainian Tomlinson (born 1979), former NFL running back and College Football Hall of Famer
Michael Toudouze (born 1983), offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts
Jeremiah Trotter (born 1977), linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
Justin Tucker (born 1989), placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens
Bulldog Turner (1919–1998), Hall of Fame center and linebacker for the Chicago Bears
Rob Turner (born 1984), former NFL player
U–Z
Tony Ugoh (born 1983), offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts
Gene Upshaw (1945–2008), Hall of Fame guard for the Oakland Raiders
Louis Vasquez (born 1987), offensive guard for the Denver Broncos
Dustin Vaughan (born 1991), quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
Lawrence Vickers (born 1983), fullback for the Dallas Cowboys
LaAdrian Waddle (born 1991), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Jamar Wall (born 1988), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
J. D. Walton (born 1987), center for the New York Giants
John Washington (born 1963), former NFL defensive end, primarily for the New York Giants
Brian Waters (born 1977), offensive guard for the New England Patriots
J'Marcus Webb (born 1988), offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
Scott Wells (born 1981), center for the St. Louis Rams
Melvin White (born 1990), cornerback for the Carolina Panthers
Bobbie Williams (born 1976), guard for the Baltimore Ravens
Brandon Williams (born 1986), linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys
Byron Williams (born 1960), former NFL and WLAF wide receiver
D. J. Williams (born 1988), tight end for the Green Bay Packers
Malcolm Williams (born 1987), defensive back for the New England Patriots
Roy Williams (born 1981), wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
Teddy Williams (born 1988), cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
Terrance Williams (born 1989), wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
Trent Williams (born 1988), offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins
Josh Wilson (born 1985), cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
Wade Wilson (born 1959), former quarterback primarily with the Minnesota Vikings; current quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys
Eric Winston (born 1983), offensive tackle for the Houston Texans
Will Witherspoon (born 1980), linebacker for the Tennessee Titans
Vince Young (born 1983), quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, MVP of the 2005 and 2006 Rose Bowl
Rich Beem (born 1970), professional golfer
Harry Cooper (1904–2000), professional golfer
Bettye Danoff (1923–2011), golfer, one of founding members of LPGA
Lee Elder (born 1934), golfer, first African American to play in the Masters Tournament
Ben Hogan (1912–1997), golfer
Byron Nelson (1912–2006), professional golfer
Tom Kite (born 1949), golfer
Jordan Spieth (born 1993), golfer, achieved #1 world ranking at age 22
Lee Trevino (born 1939), golfer
Kathy Whitworth (born 1939), golfer in World Golf Hall of Fame
Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911–1956), athlete, won 82 amateur and professional golf tournaments, including five major professional championships
Brandon Bernstein (born 1972) drag racer, NHRA top fuel driver, son of Kenny Bernstein
Kenny Bernstein (born 1944), drag racer, six-time NHRA champion, father of Brandon Bernstein
Colin Braun (born 1988), NASCAR driver for Roush Fenway Racing
Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), professional racecar driver
Brad Coleman (born 1988), NASCAR driver for Joe Gibbs Racing
A. J. Foyt (born 1935), race car driver
Bobby Labonte (born 1964), NASCAR driver
Terry Labonte (born 1956), NASCAR driver
Carroll Shelby (1923–2012), race-car driver and designer of the Shelby Cobra and other automobiles
Toni Adams (1964–2010), wrestling manager and valet
Stone Cold Steve Austin (born 1964), WWE wrestler and actor
Tully Blanchard (born 1954), NWA wrestler, original Four Horsemen member
Celeste Bonin (born 1986), WWE wrestler known as Kaitlyn
Mark Calaway (born 1965), WWE wrestler known as The Undertaker
Dixie Carter (born 1964), President of TNA Wrestling
Bobby Duncum, Jr. (1965–2000), former WCW wrestler
Dory Funk Sr. (
1919–1973), wrestler, trainer, and promoter
Dory Funk Jr. (born 1941), NWA wrestler and trainer
Terry Funk (born 1944) NWA and ECW champion, one of the first hardcore wrestlers
Nidia Guenard (born 1979), former WWE wrestler and 2001 WWE Tough Enough Co-winner
Eddie Guerrero (1967–2005), WWE champion
Chavo Guerrero Sr. (
born 1949), former NWA champion
Chavo Guerrero Jr. (born 1970), WCW and WWE wrestler
Vickie Guerrero (born 1968), WWE personality
Stan Hansen (born 1949), AJPW wrestler
Mark Henry (born 1971), WWE wrestler
Shawn Hernandez (born 1973), TNA wrestler
Lance Hoyt (born 1977), TNA wrestler
Booker Huffman (born 1965), WCW and WWE wrestler known as Booker T
Lash Huffman (born 1958), WCW wrestler
John Layfield (born 1966), former WWE champion JBL/Bradshaw
Shawn Michaels (born 1965), former WWE wrestler and champion
Jacqueline Moore (born 1964), former WWE women's champion
Blackjack Mulligan (born 1942), former NWA wrestler
Dick Murdoch (1946–1996), former NWA wrestler
Bruce Prichard (born 1963), Brother Love in the WWE
Tom Prichard (born 1959), WWE wrestler
Scott Putski (born 1966), former WCW and WWE wrestler
Dustin Rhodes (born 1969), WWE wrestler Goldust
Dusty Rhodes (1945–2015), WWE wrestler
Wendi Richter (born 1961), WWE wrestler
Jake "The Snake" Roberts (born 1955), former WWE wrestler
Tito Santana (born 1953), former WWE wrestler
Jesse Sorensen (born 1989), TNA wrestler
Robert Swenson (1957–1997), former WCW wrestler and actor
Von Erich Family, wrestling family which competed in various Texas and southern promotions
Erik Watts (born 1967), former WCW wrestler
Alicia Webb (born 1979), former WWE star Ryan Shamrock
Barry Windham (born 1960), former NWA and WCW wrestler
Kendall Windham (born 1967), former NWA and WCW wrestler
Clint Dempsey (born 1983), soccer player, plays for Fulham FC and United States Men's National Soccer Team
Nick Garcia (born 1979), soccer player
Omar Gonzalez (born 1988), soccer player
Hassan Nazari (born 1956), soccer player, coach, youth club founder
Lee Nguyen (born 1986), soccer player
Zina Garrison (born 1963), tennis player
Cliff Richey (born 1946), tennis player, achieved world number-six ranking
Nancy Richey (born 1942), tennis player, won six major championships in singles and doubles, achieved world number-two ranking
Dick Savitt (born 1927), tennis player ranked number two in the world
Anne Smith (born 1959), tennis player, ten major championships in doubles, ranked world number one in doubles
Alex Andrade (born 1974), mixed martial artist
Lance Armstrong (born 1971), cyclist, disqualified champion of Tour de France
Del Ballard, Jr. (born 1963), professional bowler
Brigetta Barrett (born 1990), high jumper
Richard Bass (1929–2015), mountaineer, first person to climb the "Seven Summits"; business owner
Kyle Bennett (1979–2012), bicycle motocross racer
Aimee Boorman (born 1973), gymnastics coach
Matthew S. Brown (born 1976), track and field champion at 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro
Josh Davis (born 1972), Olympic gold and silver medalist in freestyle swimming
Cowboy Morgan Evans (1903–1969), rodeo, steer wrestling champion 1928
Jennifer Gutierrez (born 1967), triathlete
Heath Herring (born 1978), mixed martial artist
Michael Johnson (born 1967), sprinter, Olympic gold medalist, world record holder
Courtney Kupets (born 1986), world and U.S. champion gymnast, silver medalist in 2004 Summer Olympics
Rafael A. Lecuona (1928–2014) Cuban-American gymnast 1948–1956
Tara Lipinski (born 1982), figure skater, Olympic gold medalist
Nastia Liukin (born 1989), 2008 Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist
Patricia McCormick (1929–2013), bullfighter
Bubba McDaniel (born 1983), mixed martial artist
Carly Patterson (born 1988), 2004 Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist
Bill Pickett (1870–1932), cowboy and rodeo performer
Alex Puccio (born 1989), climber
Tex Rickard (1870–1929), sports promoter
Willie Shoemaker (1931–2003),
Dan Collins Taylor, rodeo performer and promoter
Tom Tellez (born 1933), collegiate track and field coach
Dana Vollmer (born 1987), swimmer, gold medalist at 2004 Olympics
Jeremy Wariner (born 1984), track & field Olympic gold medalist
Walel Watson (born 1984), mixed martial artist
Kaitlyn Weaver (born 1989), ice dancer, competes for Canada
Mal Whitfield (born 1924), Olympic gold medalist in the 800-meter run
Darold Williamson (born 1983), Olympic gold medalist in track & field
Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956), track & field gold medalist 1932 Olympics, golfer in World Golf Hall of Fame
A–E
Nahim Abraham (1885–1965), businessman and philanthropist in Canadian, Texas; native of Lebanon
Salem Abraham (born 1966), futures trader and hedge fund operator in Canadian, Texas
Tom Abraham (1910–2007), businessman and philanthropist in Canadian, Texas; native of Lebanon
John George Adair (1823–1885), partner with Charles Goodnight in JA Ranch
Red Adair (1915–2004), offshore oil field firefighter
Joe Allbritton (1924–2012), banker, publisher, philanthropist
Peter Arguindegui (1931–2014), petroleum industrialist and member of the Laredo City Council (1960–1976)
Mary Kay Ash (1918–2001), businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics
George Ballas (1925–2011), entrepreneur, invented Weed Eater
Ed Bass (born 1945), businessman, financier, philanthropist, environmentalist
Richard Bass (1929–2015), owner of Snowbird Ski Resort; pioneering mountaineer
Benny Binion (1904–1989), Las Vegas casino owner; had previously been an organized-crime boss
Jack S. Blanton (born 1927), oil industry executive, civic leader, philanthropist
George Washington Brackenridge (1832–1920), banker, business executive, philanthropist, social activist, university regent
Nancy Brinker (born 1946), business executive, ambassador
Norman Brinker (1931–2009), restaurateur
George R. Brown (1898–1983), construction company founder, entrepreneur, philanthropist
Orville Bullington (1882–1956), attorney, businessman, gubernatorial candidate
Samuel Burk Burnett (1849–1922), cattleman, rancher
Charles Butt (born 1938), CEO of H-E-B supermarket chain, billionaire
David Harold Byrd (1900–1986), oilman, founder of Civil Air Patrol
Frank Kell Cahoon (1934–2013), oilman, natural gas entrepreneur, state representative
Joseph Campisi (1918–1990), restaurateur
Sarah Horton Cockrell (1819–1892), businesswoman, millionaire
Brad Corbett (1937–2012), oil business, owned the Texas Rangers baseball team
Helen Corbitt (1906–1978), chef, cookbook author
Jack Crichton (1916–2007), oil and natural gas industrialist; Republican candidate for governor of Texas in 1964
Carl G. Cromwell (1889–1931), oil driller and aviation pioneer
Trammell Crow (1914–2009), commercial real estate developer
Mark Cuban (born 1958), billionaire entrepreneur, owner of Dallas Mavericks basketball team
Joseph S. Cullinan (1860–1937), oil industrialist, founder of Texaco
Robert B. Cullum (1912–1981), founder of Tom Thumb supermarket chain
Robert Decherd (born 1951), businessman; Chairman, President, and CEO of A. H. Belo
Michael Dell (born 1965), founder of Dell Inc.
Angelo Drossos (1928–1997), stockbroker, owner of San Antonio Spurs
F–J
William Stamps Farish II (1881–1942), president of Standard Oil, founder and president of American Petroleum Institute
Dean Fearing (born 1955), chef, restaurateur
Tilman J. Fertitta (born 1957), CEO of Landry's Restaurants, billionaire
Carly Fiorina (born 1954), CEO of Hewlett-Packard, senior vice president at AT&T
Don Flynn (1934–2010), oil and gas industry executive, professional football player
Walter Fondren, Sr. (
1877–1939), oilman, co-founder of Humble Oil (which would become ExxonMobil), philanthropist
Andrew Friedman (born 1976), banker, Major League Baseball executive
William H. Gaston (1840–1927), co-founder, with Aaron C. Camp, of the first banking house in Dallas
Charles Goodnight (1836–1929), legendary Texas cattleman
Bette Nesmith Graham (1924–1980), inventor, founder of Liquid Paper Corporation, mother of The Monkees' Mike Nesmith
Eunice Gray (1880–1962), hotel and brothel owner
Bennett Greenspan, entrepreneur, founder of Family Tree DNA
Patrick E. Haggerty (1914–1980), co-founder, president, and chairman of Texas Instruments
Najeeb Halaby (1915–2003), FAA administrator, chairman and CEO of Pan Am, father of Queen Noor of Jordan
Ebby Halliday (born 1911), Realtor, entrepreneur
Adolph R. Hanslik (1917–2007), "dean" of West Texas cotton producers
William R. Hawn (1910–1995), businessman, philanthropist, racehorse breeder
Pattillo Higgins (1863–1955), oil pioneer and businessman, known as the "Prophet of Spindletop"
Barron Hilton (born 1927), billionaire socialite, businessman, heir to Hilton Hotels fortune
Conrad Hilton, Jr. (1926–1969), socialite, businessman, heir to Hilton Hotels fortune
Timothy Dwight Hobart (1855–1935), landowner, surveyor, rancher, mayor of Pampa
Thomas William House, Sr. (
1814–1880), early Houston cotton shipper, founder of Houston's first private bank and first public utility
Howard Hughes (1905–1976), aviator, filmmaker, eccentric billionaire
1869–1924), entrepreneur, oilman; father of Howard Hughes
Jim Humphreys (1921–2007), former manager of Pitchfork Ranch east of Lubbock
H. L. Hunt (1889–1974), oil tycoon, patriarch of Dallas family of legendary wealth and power
Lamar Hunt (1932–2006), founder of American Football League, Major League Soccer, North American Soccer League
Nelson Bunker Hunt (1926–2014), oilman, investor, horse breeder
Ray Lee Hunt (born 1943), oilman