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Sportspeople from the Chicago metropolitan area
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The list Sportspeople from the Chicago metropolitan area includes
Candace Parker, Evan Lysacek, Curtis Granderson, Shannon Brown and Fred Williamson.
The list consists of 205 members
and 21 sublists.
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Candace Parker
American basketball player
Overview: Candace Nicole Parker (born April 19, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected as the first overall ...Date of birth: 19 April 1986Age: 39Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: FemaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm)Partner: Anna Petrakova (Married)
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Evan Lysacek
American figure skater
Overview: Evan Frank Lysacek (born June 4, 1985) is an American figure skater. He is the 2010 Olympic champion, the 2009 World champion, a two-time (2005, 2007) Four Continents champion, the 2009 Grand Prix Final ...Date of birth: 4 June 1985Age: 39Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SkatingGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm)Partner: Dang Bodiratnangkura (Married) 0
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Shannon Brown
American basketball player
Overview: Shannon Brown (born November 29, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, was named Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2003, and played ...Date of birth: 29 November 1985Age: 39Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Curtis Granderson
American baseball player
Overview: Curtis Granderson Jr. (born March 16, 1981) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, New York ...Date of birth: 16 March 1981Age: 44Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Fred Williamson
American, Actor
Overview: Frederick Robert Williamson (born March 5, 1938), also known as "the Hammer", is an American actor and former professional football defensive back who played mainly in the American Football League (AFL) ...Date of birth: 5 March 1938Age: 87Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm)Partner: Linda Williamson (Married) 0
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Sean Payton
American football coach and former player (born 1963)
Overview: Patrick Sean Payton (born December 29, 1963) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Payton was a ...Date of birth: 29 December 1963Age: 61Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 5' 11" (180 cm)Partner: Skylene Montgomery (Married) 0
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Kenny Lofton
American baseball player
Overview: Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder. Lofton was a six-time All-Star (1994–1999), four-time Gold Glove Award winner (1993–1996), and at ...Date of birth: 31 May 1967Age: 58Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Tamika Catchings
Basketball player
Overview: Tamika Devonne Catchings (born July 21, 1979) is an American retired professional basketball player who played her entire 15-year career for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association ...Date of birth: 21 July 1979Age: 45Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: FemaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm)Partner: Parnell Smith (Married) 0
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Gregg Popovich
American basketball coach (born 1949)
Overview: Gregg Charles Popovich (born January 28, 1949) is an American professional basketball coach and executive who is the president and head coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association ...Date of birth: 28 January 1949Age: 76Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ManagerGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Mike Tomczak
American football player
Overview: Michael John Tomczak (born October 23, 1962) is a former American football player. Tomczak played quarterback for several NFL teams from 1985 through 1999, including the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay P ...Date of birth: 23 October 1962Age: 62Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Terry Funk
American, Wrestling
Overview: Terrence Funk (June 30, 1944 – August 23, 2023) was an American professional wrestler. He was known for the longevity of his career – which spanned more than 50 years and included multiple short-lived ...Date of birth: 5 June 1944Date of death: 23 August 2023Age: 79 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: WrestlingGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Alex Karras
American football player, sportscaster and actor (1935–2012)
Overview: Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions of ...Date of birth: 15 July 1935Date of death: 10 October 2012Age: 77 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Tom Harmon
American football player and sportscaster (1919–1990)
Overview: Thomas Dudley Harmon (September 28, 1919 – March 15, 1990), sometimes known by the nickname "Old 98", was an American football player, military pilot, actor, and sports broadcaster.Date of birth: 28 September 1919Date of death: 15 March 1990Age: 70 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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E'Twaun Moore
American basketball player
Overview: E'Twaun Donte Moore (born February 25, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the ...Date of birth: 25 February 1989Age: 36Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Ron Kittle
American baseball player
Overview: Ronald Dale Kittle (born January 5, 1958) is a former American left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was known for his home run hitting power, and was named the 1983 AL ...Date of birth: 5 January 1958Age: 67Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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John Jurkovic
American football player and a broadcaster
Overview: Ivan "John" Jurkovic (born August 18, 1967) is a former American football player currently employed as a broadcaster. He grew up in Calumet City, Illinois. Jurkovic played professionally as a defensive ...Date of birth: 18 August 1967Age: 57Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Bret Saberhagen
American baseball player
Overview: Bret William Saberhagen (born April 11, 1964) is an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets ...Date of birth: 11 April 1964Age: 61Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Alan Ameche
American football player
Overview: Alan Ameche (June 1, 1933 – August 8, 1988), nicknamed "The Iron Horse", or simply "The Horse", was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football ...Date of birth: 1 March 1933Date of death: 8 August 1988Age: 55 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Nick Van Exel
American basketball player
Overview: Nickey Maxwell Van Exel (born November 27, 1971) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association ...Date of birth: 27 November 1971Age: 53Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Jalen Brunson
American basketball player (born 1996)
Overview: Jalen Marquis Brunson (born August 31, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Villanova ... 0
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