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Sportspeople from Owensboro, Kentucky
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The list Sportspeople from Owensboro, Kentucky includes
Michael Waltrip, Nicky Hayden, Darrell Waltrip, B.J. Whitmer and Rex Chapman.
The list consists of 46 members
and 1 sublist.
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Michael Waltrip
American racing driver, sports announcer, and businessman
Overview: Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He is the younger brother of three-time NASCAR champion ...Date of birth: 30 April 1963Age: 61Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Auto RacingGender: MaleHeight: 6' 5" (196 cm)Partner: Leanna Decker (Long-Term)
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Nicky Hayden
American motorcycle racer
Overview: Nicholas Patrick Hayden (July 30, 1981 – May 22, 2017), nicknamed "The Kentucky Kid", was an American professional motorcycle racer who won the MotoGP World Championship in 2006. Hayden began racing m ...Date of birth: 30 July 1981Date of death: 22 May 2017Age: 35 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Motor BikingGender: MaleHeight: 5' 8" (173 cm) 0
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Darrell Waltrip
NASCAR driver
Overview: Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947) is an American motorsports analyst, author, former national television broadcaster, and former racing driver. He is also a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion ...Date of birth: 7 February 1947Age: 78Nationality: AmericanOccupation: PersonalityGender: MalePartner: Stephanie Stevie Rader (Married) 0
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Rex Chapman
American basketball player
Overview: Rex Everett Chapman (born October 5, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player and social media influencer. Chapman was a high school phenom in Kentucky, winning numerous awards for his ...Date of birth: 5 October 1967Age: 57Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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B.J. Whitmer
American professional wrestler
Overview: Benjamin Whitmer (born January 25, 1978) is an American professional wrestler, trainer and color commentator currently working for All Elite Wrestling as a producer. He is best known for his work in Ring ... 0
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Brad Wilkerson
American baseball player (born 1977)
Overview: Stephen Bradley Wilkerson (born June 1, 1977) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball for eight seasons. Wilkerson played college baseball for ...Date of birth: 1 June 1977Age: 47Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Dave Watkins
Dutch musical artist
Overview: David Roger Watkins (born March 15, 1944) is an American retired physician and former professional baseball player. The native of Owensboro, Kentucky, attended Owensboro High School and was a catcher who ...Date of birth: 15 March 1944Age: 81Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 5' 10" (178 cm) 0
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Jeremy Mayfield
American racing driver
Overview: Jeremy Allen Mayfield (born May 27, 1969) is an American stock car racing driver. He drove cars for the Sadler brothers, T.W. Taylor, Cale Yarborough, Michael Kranefuss, Roger Penske, Ray Evernham, Bill ...Date of birth: 27 May 1969Age: 55Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Auto RacingGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Cliff Hagan
American basketball player and coach
Overview: Clifford Oldham Hagan (born December 9, 1931) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6-4 forward who excelled with the hook shot, Hagan, nicknamed "Li'l Abner", played his entire 10-year ...Date of birth: 9 December 1931Age: 93Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Jeff Green (NASCAR driver)
American stock car racing driver
Overview: Jeffrey Lynn Green (born September 6, 1962) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 38 Chevrolet Camaro for RSS ...Date of birth: 6 September 1962Age: 62Nationality: AmericanOccupation: DivingHeight: 5' 8" (173 cm) 0
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David Green (NASCAR driver)
American stock car racing driver
Overview: David A. Green (born January 28, 1958) is an American former stock car racing driver, who currently works as a NASCAR official. While driving, he won the 1994 NASCAR Busch Series championship. His two ... 0
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Vince Buck
American football playerOverview: Vincent Lamont Buck (born January 12, 1968 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Central ...Date of birth: 12 January 1968Age: 57Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Mark Higgs
Player of American footballOverview: Mark Deyon Higgs (born April 11, 1966 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles and ...Date of birth: 11 April 1966Age: 58Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 5' 7" (170 cm) 0
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Tommy Kron
American basketball player
Overview: Thomas M. Kron (February 28, 1943 – November 29, 2007) was an American former professional basketball player. A 6ft 5in guard, Kron, played his rookie season (1966–1967) with the St. Louis Hawks. He was ...Date of birth: 28 February 1943Date of death: 29 November 2007Age: 64 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: Male 0
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Rebecca Greenwell
American basketball player
Overview: Rebecca Danielle Greenwell (born February 27, 1995) is an American basketball player. 0
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Justin Marks (baseball)
American baseball player
Overview: Justin Michael Marks (born January 12, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays. 0
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Parrish Casebier
American basketball playerOverview: Parrish Jason Casebier (born July 18, 1972) is a retired American basketball player. He is best known for his standout college career at University of Evansville, where he was named Midwestern City C ...Date of birth: 18 July 1972Age: 52Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Ziggy Sears
Baseball umpireOverview: John William "Ziggy" Sears (January 10, 1892 – December 16, 1956) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1934 to 1945. Sears umpired 1,647 major league games in ...Date of birth: 10 January 1892Date of death: 16 December 1956Age: 64 (age at death)Occupation: Baseball 0
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Bobby Watson
BasketballOverview: Robert E. Watson (March 22, 1930 – January 31, 2017) was a guard who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Watson was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the 1952 NBA draft. He first played ...Date of birth: 22 March 1930Date of death: 31 January 2017Age: 86 (age at death)Occupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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John Tanner
American football player (1897–1976)Overview: John Portor "Hump" Tanner (December 3, 1897 – December 23, 1976) was a professional American football player in the early National Football League with the Toledo Maroons, Cleveland Indians and ...Date of birth: 3 December 1897Date of death: 23 December 1976Age: 79 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: Male 0
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