Tyler, Texas - Notable Citizens - Athletes

Athletes

  • Gary Baxter - Born November 24, 1978, in Tyler. A former NFL defensive back for the Baltimore Ravens (2001-2004) and Cleveland Browns (2005-2007). Attended John Tyler High School in Tyler.
  • Ciron Black - Born October 29, 1986, in Tyler. Played college football for Louisiana State University. Projected as a right tackle in the NFL and was considered one of the best offensive tackles available in 2010. However, Black went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. Attended Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler.
  • Jeb Blount - Born July 12, 1954, in Tyler. A former NFL quarterback for the Oakland Raiders (1976) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1977).
  • Earl Campbell - Born March 29, 1955, in Tyler. A former NFL running back for the Houston Oilers (1978-1984) and New Orleans Saints (1984-1985). As a collegiate football player at the University of Texas at Austin, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1977. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 27, 1991. Nicknamed "The Tyler Rose". Attended John Tyler High School in Tyler.
  • Chris Carter - Born September 27, 1974, in Tyler. A former NFL defensive back for the New England Patriots (1997-2000), Cincinnati Bengals (2000-2001), and Houston Texans (2002).
  • Tim Crowder - Born June 30, 1985, in Tyler. NFL defensive end for the Denver Broncos (2007-2008) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009-present). Attended John Tyler High School in Tyler.
  • Matt Flynn - Born June 20, 1985, in Tyler. NFL quarterback for the Green Bay Packers (2008-2011) and Seattle Seahawks (2012-present). Attended Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler.
  • Hunter Freeman - Born January 8, 1985, in Tyler. Major League Soccer defender/midfielder (2003-present).
  • Randy Grimes - Born July 20, 1960, in Tyler. A former NFL center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1983-1992).
  • Daniel Hernández - Born July 23, 1976, in Tyler. Major League Soccer defender/midfielder (1998-present). Attended John Tyler High School in Tyler.
  • Clarence Huber - Born October 27, 1895, in Tyler. Former MLB third baseman for the Detroit Tigers (1920-1921) and Philadelphia Phillies (1925-1926).
  • Kendall Hunter - Born September 16, 1988, in Tyler. NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers (2011-present). Attended John Tyler High School in Tyler. Played collegiate football at Oklahoma State University.
  • Larry Johnson - Born March 14, 1969, in Tyler. Former NBA forward for the Charlotte Hornets (1991-1996) and New York Knicks (1996–2001).
  • Billie Wayne Lemons - Born July 9, 1955, in Tyler. A former NFL player for the Cleveland Browns (1977). Died on October 12, 2008, while serving as a Church of Christ minister in Lubbock, Texas.
  • Tremain Mack - Born November 21, 1974, in Tyler. A former NFL kick returner for the Cincinnati Bengals (1997-2000).
  • Benny Malone - Born February 3, 1952, in Tyler. A former NFL running back for the Miami Dolphins (1974-1978) and Washington Redskins (1978-1979). He played college football at Arizona State and was drafted in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft.
  • Jerry Mumphrey - Born September 9, 1952, in Tyler. Former MLB outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1979), San Diego Padres (1980), New York Yankees (1981-1983), Houston Astros (1983-1985), and Chicago Cubs (1986-1988).
  • Terrence Murphy - Born December 15, 1982, in Tyler. NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers 2005). Attended Chapel Hill High School near Tyler.
  • Brandon Pettigrew - Born February 23, 1985, in Tyler. NFL tight end for the Detroit Lions (2009-present). Attended Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler. Played collegiate football at Oklahoma State University.
  • Archie Reynolds - Born January 3, 1946, in Glendale, California, he attended John Tyler High School in Tyler. Former MLB pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1968–1970), California Angels (1971), and Milwaukee Brewers (1972).
  • Derrell Robertson - Born September 22, 1967, in Tyler. Former Canadian Football League player for the Las Vegas Posse (1994). Died in a car accident in December 1994.
  • Aaron Ross - Born September 15, 1982, in San Antonio, he attended John Tyler High School in Tyler. NFL cornerback for the New York Giants (2007-present).
  • Louis Santop - Born January 17, 1890, in Tyler. Former Negro League catcher (1909–1926) for the Philadelphia Giants, New York Lincoln Giants, Brooklyn Royal Giants, and Hilldale Daisies. Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2006.
  • Robert Taylor - Born September 14, 1948, in Tyler. 1972 Summer Olympics (Munich) - sprinter that won gold medal in 4x100 meter relay and silver medal in 100 meter; 1975 Pan American Games - gold medal in 4x400 m relay; father of Bobby Taylor, who played 10 years as a NFL defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks
  • Josh Tomlin - Born October 19, 1984, in Tyler. MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (2010–present). Attended Whitehouse High School near Tyler.
  • Lee Tunnell - Born October 30, 1960, in Tyler. Former MLB pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1982–1985), St. Louis Cardinals (1987), and Minnesota Twins (1989). Also, a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks (1991-1993).
  • Morgan Wade - Born July 13, 1983, in Tyler. He competed as a professional BMX Rider in the 2006 and 2007 X-Games in the Freestyle and Big Air competitions.
  • Branch Warren - professonal bodybuilder, born in Tyler.
  • Doug Wyatt - Born October 18, 1946, in Tyler. A former NFL defensive back for the New Orleans Saints (1970-1972) and Detroit Lions (1973-1974).

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