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Originally named Cassius Clay, this boxer from Louisville was World Heavyweight Champion during 1964-67, 1974-78, and 1978-79; the only boxer to win the undisputed heavyweight title three times.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Sixteenth U.S. president, 1861-65.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
"The Father of Bluegrass Music" known for ballads such as "Blue Moon of Kentucky," Molly and Tenbrook," "My Rose of Old Kentucky," and "Mule Skinner Blues."
Who was Bill Monroe?
Television host from Ashland. He hosted "Love Connection", "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Dating Game." There is a street in Ashland's Central Park named after him.
Who was Chuck Woolery?
Kentucky Fried Chicken founder.
Who was Colonel Harland Sanders?
Head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky from 1930-72; led the Wildcats to 27 SEC championships, five Sugar Bowl Tournament championships, one National Invitational Tournament championship and four NCAA championships.
Who was Adolph Rupp?
National Commissioner of Baseball, 1945-51; helped integrate major-league baseball; Baseball Hall of Fame; twice Kentucky governor; U.S. senator.
Who was A.B. "Happy" Chandler?
Country singer and songwriter from Butcher Holler (near Paintsville), known as "The Coal Miner's Daughter "and the "First Lady of Country Music"; "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl," "Blue Kentucky Girl," "You Ain't Woman Enough."
Who was Loretta Lynn?
Actor; "From Dusk Till Dawn," "Batman & Robin", "O' Brother Where Art Thou" He played the role of Batman.
Who was George Clooney?
Hunted and explored Kentucky, 1767-74; cleared the Wilderness Road and founded Fort Boonesborough, 1775.
Who was Daniel Boone?
Pitcher for Ashland Tomcats, and Kentucky Wildcats. Went on to star for Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, 2006 National League Cy Young Award winner.
Who was Brandon Webb?
Ambassador to Russia; abolitionist; a founder of the Republican Party; known as "The Lion of White Hall."
Who was Cassius Marcellus Clay?
Award-winning musician from Louisa known for a unique blend of bluegrass, country, jazz and "new traditional" styles. Hit songs include, "Country Boy" and "Highway 40 Blues".
Who was Ricky Skaggs?
Actor; "Big Valley," "Will Penny," "The Six Million Dollar Man, "The Fall Guy."
Who was Lee Majors?
Surveyor; led the first documented expedition through the Cumberland Gap, 1750.
Who was Dr. Thomas Walker?
Former quarterback for the New York Giants; led the Giants to their first Super Bowl victory in 1987, receiving the Most Valuable Player award and shattering Super Bowl records for completing 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns.
Who was Phil Simms?
Only president of the Confederate States of America, 1861-65.
Who was Jefferson Davis?
Country singer from Flatwoods "Achy Breaky Heart", "Some Gave All," "Trail of Tears," "It's All the Same to Me,""It Won't Be the Last." Father of Miley Cyrus, and state football champion at Russell High School.
Who was Billy Ray Cyrus?
Actor; "Nightmare on Elm Street," "Platoon," "Edward Scissorhands," "21 Jump Street," "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Who was Johnny Depp?
Country singer and songwriter from Louisa. His hit songs include "Feathered Indians" and "Whitehouse Road".
Who is Tyler Childers?
He was a Hall of Fame baseball player; led the National League in stolen bases, double plays four times, runs scored, and in fielding average; named to the All-Star Team eight times; played on seven NL champion teams, and the only Dodgers team to win the World Series (1955). Teammate of Jackie Robinson.
Who was Pee Wee Reese?
Mexican War hero; twelfth U.S. president, 1849-50.
Who was Zachary Taylor?
Country singer from Prestonsburg. "Honky Tonk Man," "Two Doors Down," "Guitars, Cadillacs," "Streets of Bakersfield," "Little Sister" are some of his hits.
Who was Dwight Yoakam?
Actress from Ashland who starred in "Kiss the Girls," "A Time to Kill," "Simon Birch," "The Locusts, "Heat," "Double Jeopardy."
Who was Ashley Judd?
Country singer from Paintsville who sang the National Anthem before Super Bowl LVII and sings the opening to Monday Night Football with Snoop Dogg.
Who is Chris Stapleton?