Shirley Graham Du Bois
Shirley Graham Du Bois (November 11, 1896 – March 27, 1977) was an American-born author, playwright, composer, and activist for African-American and other causes, as well as spouse of noted African-American thinker, writer, and activist W. E. B. Du Bois. Biography She was born Lola Shirley Graham in Evansville, Indiana, in 1896, but often gave her […]
Louise Dressar
Louise Dresser (October 5, 1878 – April 24, 1965) was an American actress. Biography Born Louise Josephine Kerlin in Evansville, Indiana, her first film was The Glory of Clementina (1922), and her first starring role was in The City that Never Sleeps (1924). She took her professional last name as a tribute to her good friend, […]
Gus Doerner
Wilfred “Gus” Doerner (February 27, 1922 – December 10, 2001) was an American basketball player and Evansville businessman best known for his career at Evansville College, now the University of Evansville. Doerner played for the Purple Aces from 1939 to 1942 and became the first All-American in program history. He later played professionally for the […]
Colonel Charles Denby
Colonel Charles Denby (June 16, 1830 – January 13, 1904) was a U.S. Union officer in the Civil War and diplomat. He was the father of Edwin C. Denby, a U.S. Representative from Michigan, and later Secretary of the Navy, and Charles Denby, Jr., a diplomat. Family and early life Denby was born in Mount […]
John Cowan
John Cowan (born August 24, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana) is an American musician and vocalist known for his work in progressive bluegrass, country, rock and soul. He is best known as the longtime lead singer and bass guitarist for New Grass Revival and for his work with The Doobie Brothers. Music career Born in Evansville, […]
Joe Cook
Joe Cook (1890 – May 15, 1959) was an American actor, comedian, and entertainer most known for his work on Broadway but who also appeared in motion pictures. Born Joe Lopez in Evansville, Indiana in 1890, he was orphaned and adopted by relatives at the age of three. He lived in the back of the grocery store of […]
Bob Coleman
Robert Hunter Coleman (September 26, 1890 — July 16, 1959) was an American catcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. He also was one of the most successful managers in the history of minor league baseball, his career extending (with interruptions caused by major league service) from 1919 through 1957. A native of Huntingburg, […]
Rudy Charles
Rudy Charles, born Daniel Engler in 1977, is an American professional wrestling referee from Evansville, Indiana. He is best known for his work with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and WWE. Charles grew up in Evansville and began his wrestling career after meeting former USWA referee Mark Vance at an event at the Soldiers and […]
Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett
Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951) was an American jazz drummer. Biography Catlett was born in Evansville, Indiana and started at piano, but switched to drums and entered formal study when his family moved to Chicago. His career began in Chicago in 1928 with Darnell Howard. In adulthood, he moved to New […]
Parrish Casebier
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 Conference Player of the Year in 1992. Early Life and College Career Parrish Casebier was born in Owensboro, Kentucky and was adopted at two […]