Jeff Schulz
Jeff Schulz Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Schulz (born June 2, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder from Evansville, Indiana. Schulz played professionally for the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates and later returned to Evansville, where he coached high school baseball. Reitz Memorial High School Schulz was born and raised in Evansville and attended […]
Mike Blake
Mike Blake Mike Blake is an American television broadcaster who has been one of the most recognizable figures in Evansville, Indiana media for more than five decades. Best known for his longtime career with WFIE-TV (14 News), Blake has worked as a weathercaster, sportscaster, sports director, news anchor and host of Midday with Mike. Blake’s […]
Winifred Sackville Stoner
Winifred Sackville Stoner (ca 1870-1931) was an educator, the founder of three schools of “Natural Education”. She was the mother of Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr. (1902-1983), a child prodigy. Biography Although the year of her birth has not been confirmed, what is known is that Winifred Sackville was married, in Buffalo, New York, on February 3, […]
Ray Ryan
Raymond J. Ryan (January 9, 1904 in Watertown, Wisconsin – October 18, 1977) was a gambler, oilman, promoter, and developer. In the 1920s he went into the oil business, but was unsuccessful. In the process, he did, however, learn some powerful lessons about making timely investment decisions. He finally succeeded in the oil business in […]
Colt Ryan
Colt Ryan is a former American basketball player best known for his standout career with the University of Evansville Purple Aces from 2009 to 2013. The 6-foot-5 guard finished his career as one of the greatest scorers in University of Evansville basketball history. High School Ryan grew up in Batesville, Indiana, and attended Batesville High […]
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 […]
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 […]