Michael Owen Rosenbaum
Michael Owen Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American actor, director, writer and podcaster who grew up in Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville. He is best known for portraying Lex Luthor on the television series Smallville. Early Life and Castle High School Rosenbaum was born in Oceanside, New York, but was raised in Newburgh, Indiana. […]
Scott Rolen
Scott Rolen (born April 4, 1975) is a former Major League Baseball player who was born in Evansville, Indiana and grew up in nearby Jasper, Indiana. Rolen graduated from Jasper High School, where he starred in baseball and basketball before being selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1993 MLB Draft. He played 17 Major […]
Ron Romain
Ronald D. “Ron” Romain is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist from Evansville, Indiana. He is the Executive Chairman of United Companies, the Evansville-based organization that includes United Leasing & Finance, Professional Transportation Inc., Romain Automotive Group and United Companies Air Center. Romain has also been a major supporter of education and community organizations in […]
Walter Riggs
Walter Riggs was a former basketball player and coach inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. High School Riggs went to Central High School in Evansville, Indiana. On the basketball team he led Central to a regional title as a senior after leading them to a city title. College Riggs played at Evansville College […]
Dax Riggs
Dax David Riggs (born October 15, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who was born in Evansville, Indiana. He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the influential sludge metal band Acid Bath, as well as for his work with Agents of Oblivion, Deadboy & the Elephantmen and as a solo […]
Boots Randolph
Boots Randolph Homer Louis “Boots” Randolph III (June 3, 1927 – July 3, 2007) was an American saxophonist and recording artist best known for his hit instrumental “Yakety Sax.” Although born in Paducah, Kentucky, Randolph spent an important part of his youth in Evansville, Indiana, where he attended Central High School and developed his skills […]
David Ragland
David Ragland (born April 28, 1981) is an American college basketball coach and former player from Evansville, Indiana. He is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Evansville, returning to his hometown to take over the Purple Aces program in 2022. Ragland previously starred at Harrison High School and played college basketball at […]
Heath Phillips
Heath Michael Phillips (born March 24, 1982) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from Evansville, Indiana who played for the Chicago White Sox. Central High School Phillips was born and raised in Evansville and attended Central High School, graduating in 2000. A left-handed pitcher, Phillips attracted the attention of professional scouts while at Central. […]
William Wesley Peters
William Wesley Peters (June 12, 1912 – July 17, 1991) was a noted architect and engineer, apprentice to and protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Peters was educated at Evansville College (now the University of Evansville) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then became Wright’s first apprentice, joining the Taliesin […]
Kevin Payne
Kevin Payne Kevin Payne (January 12, 1972 – March 19, 2006) was an American professional boxer from Evansville, Indiana. A popular figure in the local boxing community, Payne compiled a professional record of 14 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw during a career that lasted from 1995 to 2006. Boxing Career Payne began boxing as […]