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Orel Hershiser went to mine. He's the only one I can think of.

 

Leon Rose went there as well. Not a famous athlete, but obviously a very important NBA figure.

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at the local tennis club i used to play at roger federer, lleyton hewitt, carlos ferrero, williams sisters, andy roddick just a few but there were heaps of guys/girls who played there and they would of only been about 12,13,14 years of age-ish

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I know Zach Greinke went to Apopka High School, which is an OCPS school, same district my high school is in. Zach is also an Orlando native too.

 

Also A.J. Pierzynski, and Johnny Damon both went to Dr. Phillips High which is in Orlando.

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* Winslow Oliver, Class of 1991, Played in NFL from 1996-2000 for the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons.

* Carl Grady "Tre" Thomas III, Class of 1993, played for the N.Y. Giants in 1999.

* William Dominic "Billy" Austin, Class of 1993, Played for the Indianapolis Colts 1998-2000.

* Steven Lopez, Class of 1997, two-time Taekwondo Olympic gold medalist, 1 bronze. People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People"

* Ethan Kelley, Class of 1998, Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2003, and currently (2006) plays for the Cleveland Browns.

* Mark Lopez, Class of 2000, Olympics silver medalist (Taekwondo), 2005 World Champion

* Diana Lopez, Class of 2002, Olympic bronze medalist (Taekwondo), 2005 World Champion

 

-Wiki

 

We also have a top baseball recruit but I forgot his name. Rashard Lewis' high school is a 5-10 minute drive from here.

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MALCOLM JENKINS.

Piscatway HS

From Wiki:

Football

 

* Mike Alexander (born 1965), former wide receiver, Los Angeles Raiders, Buffalo Bills.[5]

* Malcolm Jenkins (born 1987), former cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, considered a top cornerback prospect for the 2009 NFL Draft. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 1st round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Pick 14 overall.[6]

* Kyle Wilson (born 1987), defensive back/kick returner for Boise State Broncos football team

* Anthony Davis (born 1989), current left tackle for Rutgers University football team; freshman All-American in 2007

 

Baseball

 

* Corey Smith, a member of the San Diego Padres baseball program of Major League Baseball; he was the Cleveland Indians first round draft pick in 2000

* Eric Young, Jr. (born 1967), a member of the Colorado Rockies baseball program of Major League Baseball.[7]

 

Basketball

 

* John Celestand (born 1977), formerly played for the Villanova Wildcats and Los Angeles Lakers.[7]

* Asjha Jones (born 1980), WNBA basketball player player for the Connecticut Sun.[8]

 

 

Rutgers:

Baseball

 

* Jason Bergmann — Starting Pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

* Joe Borowski, — Relief Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.[8]

* David DeJesus, — Center fielder for Kansas City Royals[9]

* Tom Emanski — Creator of Tom Emanski Instructional Videos

* Jeff Torborg, Class of 1963 — Major League Baseball Catcher (Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels) and Manager (several teams)[9]

* Eric Young, Class of 1992 — former Major League Baseball player,[9]

 

Basketball

 

* James Bailey, Class of 1978 NBA: 1979-1987[10]

* John Battle — Guard for the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers, 1985-1995

* Hollis Copeland, NBA: 1979-1981[10]

* Waliyy Dixon, AND1 Mixtape Tour streetball legend

* Bob Greacen, NBA: 1969-1971[10]

* Quincy Douby, — Guard for the Toronto Raptors

* Brian Ellerbe, Class of 1985 — Head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.

* Roy Hinson, Class of 1983 — NBA: 1983-1990[10]

* Art Hillhouse NBA: 1946-1947[10]

* Charles Jones NBA: 1999-1999[10]

* Dahntay Jones NBA: 2003-2006[10]

* Eddie Jordan, Class of 1977 — Head Coach of the Washington Wizards[10]

* Jeff Kleinbaum, Class of 1976 — Head Coach of the Whippany Park Wildcats

* Bob Lloyd NBA: 1967-1968 Professional Basketball Player with the New York Nets, CEO Mindscape, Chairman of the V Foundation[11] for Cancer Research which honors the memory of his former Rutgers backcourt teammate, Jim "Jimmy V." Valvano[10]

* Chelsea Newton, Class of 2004 — Basketball player, Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA

* Cappie Pondexter, Class of 2006 — 2nd overall pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury; 2008 Summer Olympic gold medalist for United States Women's Basketball in Beijing

* Phil Sellers NBA: 1976-1976[10]

* David Stern, Class of 1963 — Commissioner of the National Basketball Association

* Tammy Sutton-Brown, Class of 2001 — Basketball player, Charlotte Sting of the WNBA

* Sue Wicks, Class of 1988 — Basketball player, member of the 1988 Olympic team and New York Liberty (1997-2002) of the WNBA

* Jim Valvano, Class of 1967 — Won NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship at N.C. State

 

Football

 

* Mike Barr, Class of 2004 — Football Player, NFL Punter (Pittsburgh Steelers, Frankfurt Galaxy)[12]

* Marco Battaglia, Class of 1996 — Football Player, NFL Tight End (Pittsburgh Steelers)[12]

* Jay Bellamy, Class of 1994 — Football Player, NFL Safety (New Orleans Saints)[12]

* Gary Brackett, Class of 2003 — Football Player, NFL Linebacker (Indianapolis Colts)[12]

* Chris Brantley, Class of 1992 NFL Player (Rams, Bills)

* Frank Burns, Class of 1949 — Football Player, NFL Quarterback (Philadelphia Eagles),[12] Head Coach at Rutgers 1973-1983

* Deron Cherry, Class of 1980 — safety with the Kansas City Chiefs, member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team

* Eric Foster, Class of 2008 — Football Player, NFL Defensive Tackle (Indianapolis Colts)[12]

* Gary Gibson, Class of 2005 — Football Player, NFL Defensive Tackle (Carolina Panthers)[12]

* Clark Harris, Class of 2007 — Football Player, NFL Tight End (Houston Texans)[12]

* Homer Hazel, "Pop Hazel", All-American Football Star and member of The College Football Hall of Fame[13]

* Carl Howard, Class of 1984 — Football Player, NFL Cornerback (New York Jets)

* Jeremy Ito, Class of 2008 — Football Player

* James Jenkins, Class of 1991 — Football Player, NFL Tight End (Washington Redskins)

* Nate Jones, Class of 2004 — Football Player, NFL Cornerback Miami Dolphins)[12]

* Rashod Kent, Class of 2003 — Football Player, NFL Tight End (Houston Texans)[12]

* Alex Kroll, Class of 1962 — Football Player, AFL Center (New York Titans),[12] CEO of Young & Rubicam

* Brian Leonard, Class of 2007 — Football Player, NFL Running Back (St. Louis Rams)[12]

* Ray Lucas, Class of 1996 — Football Player, NFL Quarterback 1996-2002 (New York Jets, Miami Dolphins), TV Football commentator

* Dino Mangiero, Class of 1980 — Football Player, NFL Defensive End (Seattle Seahawks).

* Mike McMahon, Class of 2001 — Football Player, NFL Quarterback (Minnesota Vikings)[12]

* Robert Nash, "Nasty Nash" First football player traded in the NFL and first Captain of the New York Giants

* Ryan Neill, Class of 2006 — Football Player, NFL Defensive End (Buffalo Bills)[12]

* Shaun O'Hara, Class of 2000 — Football Player, NFL Center (New York Giants)[12]

* Raheem Orr, Class of 2004 — Football Player, NFL Defensive End, AFL DL/OL (Houston Texans, Philadelphia Soul)[12]

* J'Vonne Parker, Class of 2004 — Football Player, NFL Defensive Tackle (Cleveland Browns)[12]

* Bill Pickel, Class of 1982 — Football Player, NFL Defensive Tackle (Los Angeles Raiders)

* Joe Porter, Class of 2007 — Football Player, NFL Cornerback (Green Bay Packers)[12]

* Ray Rice, — Football Player, NFL Running Back (Baltimore Ravens)

* Paul Robeson, Class of 1919 — Athlete, Actor, Singer, Political Activist, NFL Guard 1920-1922 (Akron Pros, Milwaukee Badgers)

* L.J. Smith, Class of 2003 — Football Player, NFL Tight End (Philadelphia Eagles)[12]

* Pedro Sosa, Class of 2008 — Football Player, Offensive Lineman (Miami Dolphins)

* Darnell Stapleton, Class of 2007 — Football Player, NFL Guard (Pittsburgh Steelers)[12]

* Reggie Stephens, Class of 1999 — Football Player, Cornerback (New York Giants)

* Cameron Stephenson, Class of 2007 — Football Player, NFL Guard (Jacksonville Jaguars)[12]

* Tyronne Stowe, Class of 1987 — Football Player, Linebacker (Phoenix Cardinals)

* Harry Swayne, Class of 1986 — NFL lineman 1987-2001

* Lou Tepper, Class of 1967 — former head coach of Illinois

* Sonny Werblin, Class of 1932 — Founder of the New York Jets, President and CEO Madison Square Garden Corporation, President of Music Corporation of America-TV

* Jeremy Zuttah, Class of 2008 — Football Player, Offensive Lineman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

 

Soccer

 

* Chris Karcz, Class of 2005, midfielder/forward for Red Bull New York

* Josh Gros, Class of 2003, midfielder for D.C. United

* Alexi Lalas, Class of 1991 — Former U.S. Soccer National Team member, former President & General Manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy

* Steve Mokone, player for FC Barcelona and South Africa

* Peter Vermes, Class of 1987 — Former U.S. Soccer National Team member, former professional Soccer player in Major League Soccer.

* Jon Conway, Class of 1999, goalkeeper for Red Bull New York

* Nick LaBrocca, Class of 2006, midfielder for Colorado Rapids

* Carli Lloyd — Midfielder, US Women's National Team

 

lmao, didn't know david stern went to RU.

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For Brock University

 

* Dennis Hull — Retired National Hockey League Player

* Tonya Verbeek (BRLS, 2000; BEd, 2003; Med, 2006) — 2004 Olympics Silver Medalist (Wrestling), 2008 Olympics Bronze Medalist (Wrestling)

* Ken Murray (BPhEd, 1976) — Brock Badgers men's basketball coach, 2008 CIS National Champion[1]

* Marty Calder (BPhEd, 1992) — Seven-time Canadian Wrestling Champion & Commonwealth Champion

* Shawn Williams — Six-time National Lacrosse League All-Star

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Brian Griese, son of hall of famer Bob Griese. A-Rod apparently tried out for our varsity baseball as a freshman and we didn't accept him so he went to another school, and A-Rod holds a basketball tournament in our gym [Pretty odd] every year and he attends for at least one night. The tournament is high school basketball teams from all over the country and its lasts like 3 nights. Frank Gores cousin is our RB and I am pretty sure he will be famous one day.

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LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett....Oh players that went to my high school...Damn. :(

 

Freddy Jones! We even retired his jersey number so no one else can use it. His nephew also went there, not nearly as good but he sure thought so. Anyone Indiana was in town playing Portland, he'd stop by the high school and visit everyone. Cool guy.

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No one, my high school is a mess.

 

My college since people are doing it.

 

* Marcus Camby 1996, professional basketball player

* Doug Clark professional baseball player, Atlanta Braves

* Joe DiSarcina 1973, Minor League Baseball Player, Pittsburgh Pirates, UMass Men's Basketball and Baseball Hall of Fame Member

* Gary DiSarcina 1995, MLB All-Star, California Angels

* Julius Erving 1971, Hall of Fame professional basketball player (received earned bachelor's and honorary doctorate simultaneously)

* Mike Flanagan 1979, Cy Young Award winner, Baltimore Orioles

* Nick Gorneault 2001, outfielder, Los Angeles Angels

* Davey Hearn 1982, U.S. Olympian—whitewater slalom

* Danielle Henderson 1999, Olympic Gold Medal winner—softball

* James Ihedigbo professional football player New York Jets

* Joseph Kocot 2006, Professional Cyclist

* Brandon London 2006, professional football player Miami Dolphins

* Stephane Lasme 2007, professional basketball player Miami Heat

* Brad Norton 1998, professional ice hockey player

* Jon Quick, professional ice hockey player, Los Angeles Kings

* Chad Paronto, relief pitcher, Houston Astros

* Rick Pitino 1974, professional/collegiate basketball coach

* Thomas Pock, professional ice hockey player, New York Islanders

* Lou Roe 1995, professional basketball player, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors.

* Marcel Shipp, running back, Arizona Cardinals

* Briana Scurry 1995, Olympic Gold Medal winner—Soccer

* Mike Tannenbaum, general manager, New York Jets

* Dave Telgheder, starting pitcher, New York Mets

* Al Skinner 1974, basketball coach, Boston College

* Ron Villone 1992, relief pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals

* Ray Ellerbrook 1975, UMass Men's Basketball Team Captain, Executive Director of Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park

* Dave Littlefield 1984, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates

* Milt Morin 1966, tight end, All-Pro Cleveland Browns

* Greg Landry 1968, quarterback, Detroit Lions

* Jeff Reardon 1977, relief pitcher Minnesota Twins, Montreal Expos

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LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett....Oh players that went to my high school...Damn. :(

 

Freddy Jones! We even retired his jersey number so no one else can use it. His nephew also went there, not nearly as good but he sure thought so. Anyone Indiana was in town playing Portland, he'd stop by the high school and visit everyone. Cool guy.

Fred Jones! I forgot to name him as a guy I met once before a UO bball game. He's really nice, love him.

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Fred Jones! I forgot to name him as a guy I met once before a UO bball game. He's really nice, love him.

 

Yeah, he's a great guy. Too bad he somewhat blew his opportunity in Indiana back when half the team was suspended and he was starting.

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Went to my school's wiki page and found some more.

 

Michael Brisiel, current member of the NFL's Houston Texans.

 

Ronnie Brewer, Class of 2003, UA basketball standout, 14th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft and current member of the Utah Jazz.

 

Wallace Spearmon, Class of 2003, 2006 World Indoor 4x400m relay gold medalist

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