SettingsPeople from Altoona, Pennsylvania
Andrew Jackson Bettwy
Andrew Jackson Bettwy, an Arizona Democrat, served as Mayor of Nogales, Arizona, from 1935 to 1937, was an Arizona delegate at the Democratic National Conventions of 1924 and 1928 was elected st...
Andrew Jackson Bettwy, an Arizona Democrat, served as Mayor of Nogales, Arizona, from 1935 to 1937, was an Arizona delegate at the Democratic National Conventions of 1924 and 1928 was elected st...
Betty James
Betty M. James (February 13, 1918, Altoona, Pennsylvania – November 20, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was an American businessperson who came up with the name for the Slinky her...
Betty M. James (February 13, 1918, Altoona, Pennsylvania – November 20, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was an American businessperson who came up with the name for the Slinky her...
Bill Campion
William "Bill" Campion is a retired American basketball player.
William "Bill" Campion is a retired American basketball player.
Blaine Earon
Blaine Allen Earon (born January 15, 1927 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL).
Blaine Allen Earon (born January 15, 1927 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL).
Brad Benson
Brad William Benson (born November 25, 1955 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player.
Brad William Benson (born November 25, 1955 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player.
Charles M. Robinson
Charles M. Robinson III (born May 25, 1949) is an American author and illustrator.
Charles M. Robinson III (born May 25, 1949) is an American author and illustrator.
Charlie Crist
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. is an American politician who was the 44th Governor of Florida.
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. is an American politician who was the 44th Governor of Florida.
D. Brooks Smith
David Brookman Smith, known professionally as D. Brooks Smith, is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
David Brookman Smith, known professionally as D. Brooks Smith, is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Danah Boyd
Danah Michele Boyd also known as danah boyd, is an American social media researcher known for her public commentary on the use of social networking sites by youth.
Danah Michele Boyd also known as danah boyd, is an American social media researcher known for her public commentary on the use of social networking sites by youth.
danah boyd
danah boyd also known as Danah Michele Boyd, is an American social media researcher known for her public commentary on the use of social networking sites by youth.
danah boyd also known as Danah Michele Boyd, is an American social media researcher known for her public commentary on the use of social networking sites by youth.
Danny Fortson
Daniel Anthony Fortson (born on March 27, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player.
Daniel Anthony Fortson (born on March 27, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player.
Doug West
Jeffery Douglas "Doug" West is a retired American professional basketball player.
Jeffery Douglas "Doug" West is a retired American professional basketball player.
Edward B. Cassatt
Colonel Edward Buchanan Cassatt (August 23, 1869 – January 31, 1922) was an American soldier and an owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Colonel Edward Buchanan Cassatt (August 23, 1869 – January 31, 1922) was an American soldier and an owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Galen Hall
Galen Samuel Hall (born August 14, 1940) is an American college and professional football coach and former player.
Galen Samuel Hall (born August 14, 1940) is an American college and professional football coach and former player.
George Franklin Huff
George Franklin Huff (July 16, 1842 – April 18, 1912) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
George Franklin Huff (July 16, 1842 – April 18, 1912) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
H. Beam Piper
Henry Beam Piper (March 23, 1904 – c. November 6, 1964) was an American science fiction author.
Henry Beam Piper (March 23, 1904 – c. November 6, 1964) was an American science fiction author.
Harry E. Soyster
Harry Edward Soyster (6 June 1935 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General.
Harry Edward Soyster (6 June 1935 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General.
Harry J. Anslinger
Harry Jacob Anslinger held office as the Assistant Prohibition Commissioner in the Bureau of Prohibition, before being appointed as the first Commissioner of the U.S. Treasury Department's Feder...
Harry Jacob Anslinger held office as the Assistant Prohibition Commissioner in the Bureau of Prohibition, before being appointed as the first Commissioner of the U.S. Treasury Department's Feder...
Jacob Banks Kurtz
Jacob Banks Kurtz (October 31, 1867 – September 18, 1960) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Jacob Banks Kurtz (October 31, 1867 – September 18, 1960) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
James E. Van Zandt
James Edward Van Zandt (December 18, 1898–January 6, 1986) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
James Edward Van Zandt (December 18, 1898–January 6, 1986) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Janet Blair
Janet Blair (April 23, 1921 – February 19, 2007) was an American film and television actress.
Janet Blair (April 23, 1921 – February 19, 2007) was an American film and television actress.
John A. Stormer
John A. Stormer (born February 9, 1928) is an American Protestant anti-communist writer.
John A. Stormer (born February 9, 1928) is an American Protestant anti-communist writer.
John Ake
John Leckie Ake (August 29, 1861 – May 11, 1887) was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly as a third baseman for the 1884 Baltimore Orioles of the American Associatio...
John Leckie Ake (August 29, 1861 – May 11, 1887) was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly as a third baseman for the 1884 Baltimore Orioles of the American Associatio...
John Gochnauer
John Peter Gochnauer , was a Major League Baseball shortstop commonly considered the "Worst Baseball Player Ever.
John Peter Gochnauer , was a Major League Baseball shortstop commonly considered the "Worst Baseball Player Ever.
John Gochnaur
John Peter Gochnauer (September 12, 1875 in Altoona, PA - September 27, 1929), was a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues.
John Peter Gochnauer (September 12, 1875 in Altoona, PA - September 27, 1929), was a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues.
John Reilly (Pennsylvania)
John Reilly was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
John Reilly was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Johnny Moore (basketball)
John Brian "Johnny" Moore is a retired American professional player in the NBA. He spent his entire career playing point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, save one game for the New Jersey Nets.
John Brian "Johnny" Moore is a retired American professional player in the NBA. He spent his entire career playing point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, save one game for the New Jersey Nets.
Josiah Duane Hicks
Josiah Duane Hicks was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Josiah Duane Hicks was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Marvin Mangus
Marvin Dale Mangus was an American geologist and landscape painter.
Marvin Dale Mangus was an American geologist and landscape painter.
Mike Iuzzolino
Michael Alan Iuzzolino (born January 22, 1968, in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (35th over...
Michael Alan Iuzzolino (born January 22, 1968, in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (35th over...
Mike Reid (American football)
Michael Barry "Mike" Reid is a retired professional American football defensive lineman, as well as a country music artist and composer.
Michael Barry "Mike" Reid is a retired professional American football defensive lineman, as well as a country music artist and composer.
Paul C. Donnelly
Paul Charles Donnelly (b. March 28, 1923) is an American guided missile pioneer who was a senior NASA manager during the Apollo moon landing program at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Paul Charles Donnelly (b. March 28, 1923) is an American guided missile pioneer who was a senior NASA manager during the Apollo moon landing program at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Paul Winter
Paul Winter (born August 31, 1939 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is an American saxophonist (alto and soprano saxophone), and is a six-time Grammy Award nominee.
Paul Winter (born August 31, 1939 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is an American saxophonist (alto and soprano saxophone), and is a six-time Grammy Award nominee.
Richard Geist
Richard A. Geist is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 79th District and was elected in 1978.
Richard A. Geist is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 79th District and was elected in 1978.
Ripper Collins
James Anthony "Rip" Collins (March 30, 1904 - April 15, 1970) was a Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
James Anthony "Rip" Collins (March 30, 1904 - April 15, 1970) was a Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rob Boston
Robert Boston (born December 7, 1962 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) has been Assistant Director of Communications for Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Assistant Editor of Churc...
Robert Boston (born December 7, 1962 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) has been Assistant Director of Communications for Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Assistant Editor of Churc...
Robert E. Laws
Robert E. Laws (January 18, 1921 – January 1, 1990) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions i...
Robert E. Laws (January 18, 1921 – January 1, 1990) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions i...
Robert Jubelirer
Robert C. Jubelirer (born February 9, 1937 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a Republican Pennsylvania political leader.
Robert C. Jubelirer (born February 9, 1937 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a Republican Pennsylvania political leader.
Sam Cohn
Samuel Charles Cohn (May 11, 1929 – May 6, 2009) was a talent agent at International Creative Management, a firm he helped create, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Samuel Charles Cohn (May 11, 1929 – May 6, 2009) was a talent agent at International Creative Management, a firm he helped create, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Samuel Canan
Samuel Wakefield Canan (1898 – 1964) was a United States Navy officer, and the 34th Governor of American Samoa.
Samuel Wakefield Canan (1898 – 1964) was a United States Navy officer, and the 34th Governor of American Samoa.
Stan Jones (American football)
Stanley Paul "Stan" Jones (November 24, 1931 – May 21, 2010) was an American football guard and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins.
Stanley Paul "Stan" Jones (November 24, 1931 – May 21, 2010) was an American football guard and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins.
Theodore H. Kattouf
Theodore H. Kattouf is an American diplomat.
Theodore H. Kattouf is an American diplomat.
Thom Mooney
Thom Mooney (born 5 January 1948, Altoona, Pennsylvania) is an American drummer.
Thom Mooney (born 5 January 1948, Altoona, Pennsylvania) is an American drummer.
Thomas C. Creighton
Tom Creighton (born February 19, 1945) is a Republican Party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 37th District and was elected in 2000.
Tom Creighton (born February 19, 1945) is a Republican Party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 37th District and was elected in 2000.
Tommy Irwin
Thomas Andrew Irwin was a Major League Baseball player.
Thomas Andrew Irwin was a Major League Baseball player.
Troy Benson
Troy B. Benson (born July 30, 1963 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for four seasons for the New York Jets.
Troy B. Benson (born July 30, 1963 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for four seasons for the New York Jets.
William B. Walton
William Bell Walton (January 23, 1871 - April 14, 1939) was an American lawyer, politician, and U.S. Representative from New Mexico.
William Bell Walton (January 23, 1871 - April 14, 1939) was an American lawyer, politician, and U.S. Representative from New Mexico.