Athletes and Sports Personalities from the Ohio Valley

Dan Abramowicz - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central, Xavier University, New Orleans Saints, Offensive Coordinator Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints) Held the NFL record for most consecutive games with at least one pass reception.

Chin Achebe - Steubenville Catholic Central (Iowa State football and wrestling)

William Adams - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1940 he played end)

Pete Adrian - Brilliant, Ohio (Brilliant High School, West Virginia football, Chicago Enforcers of the XFL)

Casimir Adulewicz - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1958, 1959 he played quarterback)

Bernie Allen - (Purdue baseball and football, Minnesota Twins, Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and Montreal Expos baseball)

Ernie Andria - Wintersville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 he played offensive guard)

Tim Anderson - Follansbee, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1968, 1969 he played DRH)

Sondra Antinone - Mingo Jct, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central, Ohio State University cheerleader)

Clyde Archer - Parkersburg, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

John Bates - Steubenville, Ohio (Boston/Philadelphia Major League Baseball)

Thomas Battista - Weirton, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1970, 1971, 1972 he played DLH)

Thomas Baxa - St. Clairsville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1970, 1971 he played right tackle)

William Beam - Moundsville, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1958, 1959 he played center)

William Bell - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1939, 1940 he played center)

Roxie Belli - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1935 he played guard)

Bud Bonar - Bellaire, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

Clifford Bough - East Liverpool, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1930 he played tackle)

Richard K. Bowers - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville High School, Youngstown St football and track, Los Angeles Rams football, 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympic Trials track)

David Boyuk - (Columbia University wrestling)

Edward Breehl - New Philadelphia, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1955, 1956, 1957 he played center)

George Brett - born in Wheeling, WV (Kansas City Royals, MLB Hall of Fame)

Chad Brinker - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Ohio University football)

Fred Bruney - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Ohio State Football, in 1950, 1951, 1952 he played LH)

Robert Bruney - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1961, 1962, 1963 he played LH)

Zach Bruney - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Mt. Union football)

Pete Burke - Mingo Junction, Ohio - (Louisville University Football)

Robert Butts - Benwood, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1960, 1961, 1962 he played center)

Jack Campbell - New Philadelphia, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1952 he played right end)

Joe Canestraro - Steubenville, Ohio - (Ohio State Football)

Dick Carney - Wellsville, Ohio (Wellsville High School, Philadelphia Phillies farm system)

Les Carney - (Ohio University track, Silver medal 1960 200m dash)

Troy Carter - Wellsville, Ohio (Youngstown State University football)

Darrell Cheripko - Brooke High School - (Youngstown State University football)

George Cheroke - Shadyside, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1941 he played guard)

Benji Clause - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central, Indiana University baseball)

William Colmer - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1954, 1955 he played right end)

Dan Corsi - Mingo Jct, Ohio (Georgia State baseball)

Tom Coulter- Toronto, Ohio (St. Louis Cards & NY Mets)

Russ Craft - Weirton, WV (University of Alabama football, Philadelphia Eagles 1956-1953, won NFL Championship, Pittsburgh Steelers 1954)

Michael Crawford - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Mingo High School football, All State)

Sylvia Crawley - Steubenville, Ohio (Colorado Xplosion, American Basketball League)

Jack Creech - Mingo High School (Indiana University of Pa. football)

Chrissy Crowe - (Indian Creek High School, Wright State University softball)

Jim Dailer - Wheeling, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Hal "Doc" Daughtery - Weirton, WV - (Weir High, Ohio State University baseball, Detroit Tigers)

"Jeep" Davis - Follansbee, WV - (Olympic runner)

Jules DeFederico - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1966 he played right tackle)

Joe DeFranco - Weirton, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Melanie Del Gallo - Mingo Jct, Ohio (Georgia State baseball)

Karen (Deluca) Crawford - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central, Ohio University cheerleader)

Andrea DeShong - Mingo Jct, Ohio (Women's Boxing)

Philip DeStefano - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central, Boston Red Sox farm system)

Kenneth Dixon - Wintersville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1970, 1971 he played linebacker)

Rich Donnelly - Steubenville, Ohio (Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies Coaching Staff)

Victor Dorris - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937 he played fullback)

Anthony Dorsett - Weirton, WV (St. Paul's Weirton - University of Pittsburgh, Houston/Tennesse Oilers, Oakland Raiders)

Emil Drzayich, Jr. - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Mingo High School, Ohio University baseball, Cincinnati Reds)

Pete Drazich - Mingo Jct, Ohio (South Pacific Heavyweight Champion)

Joe Dugan - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central, St. Louis Cardinals farm system)

Brian Duncan - (Washington and Jefferson football)

Bill Earley - Parkersburg, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Fred Earley - Parkersburg, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Chuck Ellis - Steubenville, Ohio - (Ohio State Baseball, Basketball) All American

Jeff Emery - Toronto, Ohio - ASA (American Speed Association) Race Car Driver

Thomas Farbizo - New Philadelphia, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1965 he played fullback)

Jerry Fields - Coal Grove, Ohio (Ohio State University football, New York Titans(Jets) of AFL)

Rollie Fingers - Toronto, Ohio (Oakland A's, MLB Hall of Fame) Hall of Fame pitcher had 341 career saves; won AL MVP and Cy Young awards in 1981 with Brewers; was World Series MVP in '74 with A's.

Don Fleming - Shadyside, Ohio (Cleveland Browns)

Carl Fodor - Weirton, WV (Marshall, Canadian Football League)

Joe Fortunato - Mingo Jct, Ohio (Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns football)

Clarence "Bevo" Francis - Hammondsville, Ohio (Rio Grande College basketball)

Thomas "Knute" Franckhauser - Steubenville, Ohio (Purdue University, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings).  He was the first person to touch the football for the Dallas Cowboys franchise.  He returned the opening kickoff in 1960. 

Amy Francy - Toronto, Ohio - (University of Pittsburgh track)

Gene Freese - (Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Houston Astros baseball)

Ralph Freshwater - Follansbee, WV (Follansbee High School, 1-mile run State Champ)

Wally Fromhart - Moundsville, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Joey Galloway - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys)

Amy Gamble - Glendale, WV (John Marshall High School, University of Tennessee basketball)

Matt Gaudio - Follansbee, WV - (Penn State University basketball)

Frank "Shags" Gilliam - Steubenville, Ohio (University of Iowa football, Minnesota Vikings)

Marshall Goldberg - Elkins, West Virginia (Running back led Pitt to 1937 national title and was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in '38.)

Jason Golec - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Marietta College Football)

Joe Goodrich - Mingo High School (Mount Union track and field)

Alex Groza - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Kentucky University basketball, Indianapolis NBA, US Olympic basketball team 1948) All-American center for the NCAA championship teams of the late 1940s. Olympic Gold medal champion basketball player in 1948.

Lou "the Toe" Groza - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University,
Cleveland Browns, NFL Hall of Fame) Last second field goal won the 1950 NFL Championship game. Six-time All-Pro; played in 13 championship games for Cleveland from 1946 to '67.

Mike Gulan - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates)

Pat Hagerty - Steubenville, Ohio - Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Equipment Manager

Robert Hagerty - Mingo Junction, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

Joe Hammack - Mingo Junction, Ohio - (California University of Pennsylvania football)

T J Hannig - Wheeling, WV - (Linsley, Pittsburgh Riverhounds)

Jim Harris - Bellaire, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

John Havlicek - Bridgeport, Ohio (Ohio State, Boston Celtics, NBA Hall of Fame) Played in three NCAA finals at Ohio State (from 1960 to '62); helped lead Celtics to eight titles; 13-time All-Star.

Woody Hayes - First football coaching job was at Mingo High School.

John Healy - Steubenville, Ohio - (Steubenville High School, Mt. Union football)

Clifford Heffelfinger - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1939, 1940 he played end)

Clarke Hinkle - Toronto, Ohio (Green Bay Packers, NFL Hall Of Fame)

Gordon Hinkle(Clarke's brother) - Toronto, Ohio (Boston Red Sox 1934)

Mike Hodick - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1938 he played center)

Lou Holtz - East Liverpool, Ohio
(Head Coach Arkansas, Notre Dame, South Carolina)

Allen Hornyak - Bellaire, Ohio - (Ohio State University, Cleveland Cavaliers)

Chuck Howley - Warwood, WV High School (West Virginia University, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl V MVP)

Michael Ingram - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1959, 1960, 1961 he played left guard)

Alan Jack - Wintersville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1967, 1968, 1969 he played right guard)

Richard Jackson - Wellsville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947 he played left end)

James Jeffries - Carroll, Ohio (World heavyweight champion after just 13 pro fights, held title from 1899 to 1910.)

Bob Jeter - Weirton, WV (University of Iowa, Green Bay Packers, MVP 1959 Rose Bowl)

Gary Jeter - Weirton, WV (New York football Giants)

Perry Jeter - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville High School football, San Bernardino Valley College 1951 National Junior College Football Championship team, Cal Poly, Chicago Bears)

Calvin Jones - Steubenville, Ohio (University of Iowa football, CFL, Outland Trophy winner) Two-sport star in basketball and football at Steubenville High; offensive-defensive guard won 1955 Outland Trophy at Iowa.

Bob Joseph - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

Edwin Judy - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, played quarterback in 1923)

Bunko Kakasic - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Steelers)

Ken Karovic - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Steubenville Catholic Central, West Liberty football)

Tom Keane - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football 1944, Baltimore Colts, Coach Wheeling Ironmen, Pitt. Steelers, Miami Dolphins)

Dean Kearns - Wintersville High School (Penn State baseball)

John Kendrach - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Mingo High School, Engine Tuner for Johnny Benson's #10 Valvoline car on the NASCAR circuit.)

George Kidwell - Weirton, WV (Brooke High School, Penn State University football)

Tom Kinkade - Toronto, Ohio (Ohio State football)

Marvin Kinsey - East Liverpool, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1970, 1971 he played cornerback)

Brenton Kirk - New Philadelphia, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1947, 1948 he played tackle)

Paul Kokas - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville High School, Youngstown State football)

Pete Lamantia - Toronto, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

R. Larkins - East Liverpool, Ohio - (Ohio State University, played tackle in 1928, 1929, 1930)

Richard Lashley - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1946 he played tackle)

John Lautar - Moundsville, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

David Leggett - New Philadelphia, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1952, 1953, 1954 he played quarterback)

John Leon - Wellsburg, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Leon Lindsey - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1962, 1963, 1964 he played LH)

Chuck Looman - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Steubenville Catholic Central, West Liberty football)

Joseph Livorno - Bellaire, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1932, 1933 he played guard)

Angelo Luckino - Wellsville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1934 he played guard)

Josh Ludwig - East Liverpool, Ohio - (East Liverpool High School, Mt. Union football)

Marissa Madden - Steubenville, Ohio - (Steubenville Catholic Central, John Carroll University Women's Soccer)

Sean Maguire - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Mount Union College Football)

Mark Malesick - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Mingo High School basketball, Florida State University basketball)

Paul Maltinsky - Wheeling, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1943, 1944 he played center)

Charles Mamula - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1961, 1962, 1963 he played right tackle)

Ken Mannie - Steubenville, Ohio - (Steubenville Catholic Central High School, Michigan State Football Strength Coach)

Larry Marmie, Barnesville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1961 he played quarterback)

Clyde Marshall - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1948 he played fullback. He may have been Mingo's first Buckeye football player.)

Frank Mastako - New Philadelphia, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1937 he played right tackle)

Bill Mazeroski - (Rush Run) Rayland, Ohio (Pittsburgh Pirates) - HALL of FAME 2001
The best defensive second baseman in the history of MLB. He hit the most dramatic home run in World Series history.  It was the the bottom of the ninth, game seven, series tied, and Maz hit the home run that won the 1960 World Series over the New York Yankees. Gave one of the most memorable speeches in Hall of Fame induction history.

Dan McGrew - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Purdue University, Buffalo Bills)

Lance Mehl - Bellaire, Ohio (Penn State University, New York Jets)

Mike Milosevich - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville High School baseball, New York Yankees - shortstop)

Gary Miller - New Philadelphia, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1956 he played left guard)

Ray Miller - New Athens, Ohio - resident (former pitching coach - Pirates, Baltimore Orioles mgr.)

Greg Minor - (Indian Creek High School, Marshall University football)

Clyde Morelli - Wintersville, Ohio (Wintersville High School, Boston Red Sox farm system)

Jason Morelli - Wintersville, Ohio - (Steubenville Catholic Central baseball, Xavier University baseball)

Dan Morgan - St. Clairsville, Ohio (Penn State Football)

George Murrin - Parkersburg, WV - (Notre Dame Football)

Jim Musuraca - East Liverpool, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

George Neff - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1943, 1944 he played right guard)

John Newlin - St. Clairsville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1938, 1939 he played left end)

Joe Niekro - Lansing, Ohio (Major League Baseball, Houston Astros)

Phil Niekro - Lansing, Ohio (Atlanta Braves and other teams,
MLB Hall of Fame)

John Niemiec - Bellaire, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

Milan Orbovich - Wintersville, Ohio (Wintersville High School track and football, Mississippi State)

Richard O'Hanlon - East Liverpool, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 he played tackle)

Mike Orlando - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central football, Ohio University football)

Ralph Orsini - Mingo Jct, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central football, Youngstown St football) - Head Football Coach at Akron Hoban

Bill Paolissio - Weirton, WV (Weir High baseball, St. Louis Cardinals farm system)

Chris Pashke - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Bethany College basketball)

Bob Patterson - Weirton, WV (Brooke High School, Youngstown St. football, Canadian Football League)

John "Skunk" Pauletee - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Sand Lot Pro Football)

Tom Perko - Steubenville, Ohio (University of Pittsburgh, Green Bay Packers)

Eric Piatkowski - Steubenville, Ohio (University of Nebraska basketball, Los Angeles Clippers NBA)

Wally Pesuitt - Wintersville, Ohio - (Miami Dolphins)

Bill Peterson - Toronto, Ohio (Ohio Northern football) He coached at LSU, Florida State, Rice and Houston Oilers(NFL)

L. B. Peterson - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1929, 1930he played End)

Joe Pettini - Windsor Heights, WV - (San Francisco Giants)

John Bull Polisky - Bellaire, Ohio - (Notre Dame Football)

Ricky Prescott - (Beaver Local High School, Mt. Union football)

Joe Quattrone - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville High School, Ohio University, Pittsburgh Pirates farm system)

Joseph Quattrone - Steubenville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1946 he played guard)

Richard Ramser - Shadyside, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1954, 1955 he played left guard)

Sean Rauch - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Bethany College Football)

David Richards - Barnesville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football, in 1956 he played RH)

Vernell Roberts - Wellsville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1934 he played guard)

John "Jack" Roe - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1941, 1942 he played center)

Ira Rodgers - Bethany, West Virginia (West Virginia football, basketball and baseball star took up golf in 1928; won state amateur in '29.)

Jeff Ronnevich - Wintersville High School (Akron University baseball)

Blaine Rose - Stanton High School (Orlando Thunder - World League, Miami Dolphins)

Ted Rose - St. Clairsville, Ohio (Cincinnati Reds organization, Montreal Expos)

Joseph Salvaterra - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1932 he played End)

Richard Schiler - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1952 he played right tackle)

Bill Seach - Mingo High School (Ohio State football, Youngstown State)

William Sedor - Shadyside, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1941, 1942, 1946 he played end)

Bobby Sismondo - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Ohio University Baseball, Detroit Tigers farm system)

Ron Sismondo - MIngo Jct, Ohio - (Mingo High School, Arizona University Baseball)

Nick Skorich - Bellaire, Ohio (Coach Cleveland Browns)

John Sobolewski - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1966, 1967, 1968 he played right end)

Karl Sommer - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1954, 1955, 1956 he played center)

Thomas Spears - Wheeling, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1954, 1955 he played right end)

Tim Spencer - St. Clairsville, Ohio - (Ohio State University, San Diego Chargers, Ohio State RB coach)

Dan Stevens - Wheeling, WV (University of Pittsburgh football)

Joe Stora - Shadyside, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1943 he played RH)

Tony Stranges - St. Clairsville, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1944 he played RH)

Mark Stromp - Mingo High School (Yale/Kent State baseball)

Terry Strong - Weirton, WV (Ohio State University football, in 1970, 1971 he played defensive end)

Art Strutt - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Steelers)

Don Sutherin - Toronto, Ohio (Ohio State University football) Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants(NFL), Canadian Football League - Hamilton Tiger Cats,Ottawa Rough Riders, Toronto Argos- CFL Hall of Fame

George Tabi - Follansbee, WV (Follansbee High School, 100-yard dash State Champ)

Benjamin Taylor - Bellaire, Ohio (Bellaire High School, Virginia Tech, Cleveland Browns)

C. A. Taylor - Martins Ferry, Ohio - (1919 Ohio State football, Fullback)

Jamie Taylor - Edison South High School (Ohio State baseball, Colorado Rockies AAA)

Ryan Terry - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville High School, University of Iowa football and track, Arizona Cardinals football)

James Thomas - Bellaire, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1947, 1948, 1949 he played guard)

Richard Thomas - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1950, 1951, 1952 he played right end)

Donald Thorn - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central football, Muskingum football)

Buster Tilman - Steubenville, Ohio - (Ohio State University football)

Rich Tomaselli - Weirton, WV (Houston Oilers)

Todd Toriscelli - Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville Catholic Central football, baseball, Head Trainer Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robert Trice - Weirton, WV (Weir High, Philadelphia Phillies - pitcher)

Raymond Trombetti - Steubenville, Ohio (Ohio State University, in 1926 he played guard)

Jim Urdzik - Mingo Jct, Ohio - (Mingo High School football, Connors State-Oklahoma football, University of Nevada-Reno football)

Robert Urich - Toronto, Ohio - (Florida State Football)

Shane Valigora - St. Clairsville, Ohio (St. Clairsville High School, Akron University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Walsh)

K. Van Dyke - Bellaire, Ohio - (1916, 1917 Ohio State football, played center and blocked for Chic Harley)

Kenneth Vargo - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1954, 1955 he played center)

Ray Vince - Tiltonsville, Ohio (Tiltonsville High School, St. Louis Cardinals farm system)

Ed "Punkin" Vincent - Steubenville, Ohio (University of Iowa football, NFL)

Bob Vogel - Martins Ferry, Ohio (Ohio State University football, Baltimore Colts)

Honus Wagner - Born elsewhere, but began his baseball playing career in Steubenville, Ohio. 1895.

Moses Fleetwood Walker - Steubenville, Ohio (Professional baseball)

David Walkosky - Steubenville, Ohio - (Steubenville Catholic Central football, Univ. Toledo football, Univ. Toledo Asst Coach)

John Welday - Toronto, Ohio - (Penn State, Pittsburgh Penguins Strength Coach)

John Weldy - Mingo Junction, Ohio - Prizefighter, He was champ of the Atlantic fleet during
World War I.

Billy West - Smithfield, Ohio (Buckeye Local - University of Pittsburgh football)

Charles Williams - Cadiz, Ohio - Harness Racing

Lewis Williams - Cadiz, Ohio - "Super Lew" Harness Racing Meadowlands Sports Complex NJ

Ron "Fritz" Williams - (West Virginia University basketball, NBA)

Harry Wilson - Steubenville, Ohio (University of Nebraska football, drafted Philadelphia Eagles)

Quincy Wilson - Weirton, WV (West Virginia University football)

Otis Winston - Toronto, Ohio - (Ohio State University Basketball)

Samuel Winters - East Liverpool, Ohio (Ohio State University football, in 1946 he played tackle)

Jeff Woofter - Oak Glen - (Penn State)

Bobby Joe Young - Steubenville, Ohio - Boxing

Perry Jeter Jr. - Steubenville, Ohio - (Steubenville High School football, Glenville State)