WORLD-CLASS CHAMPION SWIMMER ∗ Born June 30, 1985 in Baltimore; mother was a middle school principal, father was a Maryland state trooper; diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) but was most able to focus while swimming ∗ Began swimming… Continue reading
COUNTRY MUSIC “OUTLAW” ∗ Born June 15, 1937 in Littlefield, Texas; began playing guitar at age 8 ∗ Worked as a disc jockey at KVOW in Littlefield; then KDAV and KLLL in Lubbock ∗ Met Lubbock native Buddy Holly in… Continue reading
APOLLO 8 COMMANDER ∗ Born March 14, 1928 in Gary, Indiana ∗ Moved to Tucson at age 5 to help his chronic respiratory problems; attended Sam Hughes Elementary School; began flying lessons at age 15 at Gilpin Airport ∗… Continue reading
NAMESAKE OF POLICE WARNING TO ARRESTED SUSPECTS ∗ Born March 9, 1941, in Mesa ∗ Was in trouble most of his life: first arrest in eighth grade; served two stints in reform school (Arizona State Industrial School for Boys); jailed… Continue reading
