Thursday, April 26, 2012

Firsthand Experiences 07- Famous People


Well known people from Plainview, TX


Bob Dorough – (1923-    )  Best known for being a voice and primary composer for songs in Schoolhouse Rock



Jimmy Dean (1928-2010) American country music singer, television host, actor and business man – and later known as the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand.



Terry Cook – Opera Star.  See below link for article about Terry Cook performing in Plainview with the Plainview Orchestra in 2011.



James H Clark (1944-) Creator of Silicon Graphics, Inc., Netscape Communications Corporations, myCFO, and Healtheon.



Pete Laney (1943-)  Democratic Party Politician.  Had a great working relationship with George W. Bush.  They were good friends and were very cooperative.



Lawrence McCutcheon (1950-) former running back for the Los Angeles  Rams, the Denver Broncos, the Seattle Seahawks, and later the Buffalo Bills.



Ray Poage (1940-) tight end drafted out of the University of Texas by the Vikings in the 1963 NFL draft.



David Thomas (1953-) tight end for the New Orleans Saints.  Previously played for the New England Patriots.

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