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 […]
Bob Griese
Robert Allen “Bob” Griese (born February 3, 1945) is a former professional football quarterback and one of the most accomplished athletes from Evansville, Indiana. A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Miami Dolphins, Griese was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Early Life and Evansville […]
Anthony Deydier
Father Anthony Deydier (April 30, 1788 – February 11, 1864) was a French-born Catholic priest and pioneer religious leader in Evansville, Indiana. He is best known for establishing Assumption Church, Evansville’s first Catholic parish, in 1837. Deydier was born in France and came to the United States in 1810. He was ordained a priest in […]
Charles Graham Baker
Charles Graham Baker (16 July 1883 – 15 May 1950) was an American screenwriter and director. He wrote for over 170 films between 1915 and 1948. He and his father invented the game of Gin rummy in 1909. He was born in Evansville, Indiana. He and his father, Elwood T. Baker, invented the game of Gin Rummy […]