Clinton, Kentucky, United States

Clinton, Kentucky, a small town nestled in Hickman County, is located in the Western Kentucky Coal Field region. Despite its humble size, Clinton holds a rich history and heritage, dating back to its founding in 1828.

Famous Persons from Clinton, Kentucky, United States

• Trevor Keels - Born on August 26, 2003 - Basketball player
• Cam Akers - Born on June 22, 1999 - American football player
• Galin Smith - Born on December 29, 1998 - Basketball player
• Jaylen Warren - Born on November 1, 1998 - American football player
• TJ Sikkema - Born on July 25, 1998 - Baseball player
• Austin Haughwout - Born on November 13, 1996 - Baseball player
• Jamie Stanton - Born on June 16, 1994 - Alpine skier
• Taylor Wiebers - Born on April 24, 1994 - Beauty pageant contestant
• Kellen Gulley - Born on April 6, 1994 - Association football player
• Jon Brown - Born on December 7, 1992 - American football player, and Association football player
• Darion Atkins - Born on September 17, 1992 - Basketball player
• Leterrius Walton - Born on March 31, 1992 - American football player
• Dillon Overton - Born on August 17, 1991 - Professional baseball player
• Ryan O'Reilly - Born on February 7, 1991 - Ice hockey player - Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
• Prentiss Waggner - Born on June 28, 1990 - American football player
• Rodney McLeod - Born on June 23, 1990 - American football player
• Davin Meggett - Born on March 22, 1990 - American football player
• Augustus Gilchrist - Born on October 15, 1989 - Basketball player
• Melanie McCann - Born on October 8, 1989 - Pentathlete, and Modern pentathlete
• Cody Stanley - Born on December 21, 1988 - Baseball player
• Phil Taylor - Born on April 7, 1988 - American football player
• Brett DiBiase - Born on March 16, 1988 - Professional wrestler, Amateur wrestler, and Professional wrestling referee
• Ty Lawson - Born on November 3, 1987 - Basketball player
• Dante Cunningham - Born on April 22, 1987 - Basketball player
• Jonathan Juliano - Born on November 11, 1986 - Ice hockey player
• Natalee Holloway - Born on October 21, 1986 - Ice hockey player (died: May 30, 2005)
• Matt Dalton - Born on July 4, 1986 - Ice hockey player (died: May 30, 2005)
• Zach Villa - Born on March 17, 1986 - Actor (died: May 30, 2005)
• Leah Christine Clark - Born on June 27, 1985 - Actor (died: October 29, 2019)
• Taryn Foshee - Born on April 3, 1985 - Beauty pageant contestant (died: October 29, 2019)
• Salvatore Giunta - Born on January 21, 1985 - Military personnel - Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | Combat Infantryman Badge | Commendation Medal | Good Conduct Medal | Achievement Medal | National Defense Service Medal | Bronze Star Medal | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | NATO Medal | Afghanistan Campaign Medal | Medal of Honor | Purple Heart (died: October 29, 2019)
• Dominic Vicari - Born on October 30, 1984 - Ice hockey player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Jarekus Singleton - Born on July 11, 1984 - Guitarist, Songwriter, and Singer (died: October 29, 2019)
• Mark Murphy - Born on April 19, 1984 - Association football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Meredith Edwards - Born on March 15, 1984 - Songwriter, and Singer (died: October 29, 2019)
• Trey Hollingsworth - Born on September 12, 1983 - Entrepreneur, and Politician (died: October 29, 2019)
• Luke Barnett - Born on February 13, 1983 - Television actor, Film producer, Stage actor, Actor, and Screenwriter (died: October 29, 2019)
• Andy Hawthorne - Born on September 7, 1982 - Racquetball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Jenna Edwards - Born on July 29, 1981 - Beauty pageant contestant (died: October 29, 2019)
• Sam Aiken - Born on December 14, 1980 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Willie Parker - Born on November 11, 1980 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Davalyn Cunningham - Born on January 27, 1980 - Basketball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Matt Bentley - Born on December 10, 1979 - Professional wrestler (died: October 29, 2019)
• Brooke Grossman - Born on September 25, 1978 - Politician (died: October 29, 2019)
• Leonard Henry - Born on January 5, 1978 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Mike DiBiase II - Born on September 10, 1977 - Professional wrestler (died: October 29, 2019)
• Shannon Dawson - Born on August 9, 1977 - American football coach, American football player, and Coach (died: October 29, 2019)
• Russell Sams - Born on May 18, 1977 - Film actor (died: October 29, 2019)
• Erica Hill - Born on July 20, 1976 - Journalist, and Television presenter (died: October 29, 2019)
• Jaret Holmes - Born on March 3, 1976 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Dan Wildfong - Born on December 29, 1975 - Ice hockey player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Cindy Blodgett - Born on December 23, 1975 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player - Miss Maine Basketball (died: October 29, 2019)
• John Hargis - Born on July 3, 1975 - Swimmer (died: October 29, 2019)
• Krista Voda - Born on May 31, 1974 - Journalist, and Engineer (died: October 29, 2019)
• Jason Hedlesky - Born on February 20, 1974 - Racing driver (died: October 29, 2019)
• Jerris McPhail - Born on June 26, 1972 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Chris TC Edge - Born on March 13, 1972 - Actor (died: October 29, 2019)
• Christopher Bartolone - Born on January 24, 1970 - Ice hockey player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Scott Young - Born on October 1, 1967 - Ice hockey player - Stanley Cup (died: October 29, 2019)
• Mike Bonin - Born on March 19, 1967 - Politician (died: October 29, 2019)
• Kenny Edenfield - Born on December 8, 1965 - American football coach, and American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Virgil Hill - Born on January 18, 1964 - Boxer - The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year (died: October 29, 2019)
• Kathi Bennett - Born on January 31, 1963 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Philip Gunn - Born on January 27, 1963 - Lawyer (died: October 29, 2019)
• James R. Bailey - Born on January 14, 1963 - Business scholar, University teacher, Psychologist, and Economist (died: October 29, 2019)
• Seth - Born on September 16, 1962 - Comics creator, Drawer, Comics writer, Caricaturist, Cartoonist, Comics artist, and Screenwriter - Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame | Ignatz Award for Outstanding Artist | Best foreign work published in Spain | Special Prize of the Angoulême festival jury | Inkpot Award (died: October 29, 2019)
• Sandra Hodge - Born on July 31, 1962 - Basketball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Dan Kane - Born on June 12, 1962 - Ice hockey player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Tim Fortugno - Born on April 11, 1962 - Baseball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Kereyn Smith - Born on November 7, 1960 - Sports executive - Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit | Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (died: October 29, 2019)
• Dan Roushar - Born on September 27, 1960 - American football coach, and Coach (died: October 29, 2019)
• Barry A. Vann - Born on March 30, 1960 - Geographer (died: October 29, 2019)
• Dennis Owens - Born on February 24, 1960 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Melvin Spears - Born on January 16, 1960 - American football coach, and Head coach (died: October 29, 2019)
• Jamie Nelson - Born on September 5, 1959 - Baseball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Clifford Chatman - Born on March 13, 1959 - American football player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Mike Jirschele - Born on March 3, 1959 - Baseball player (died: October 29, 2019)
• Cathy Zeuske - Born on December 4, 1958 - Politician (died: October 29, 2019)
• Andrew Lamb - Born on August 26, 1958 - Jazz musician, and Saxophonist (died: October 29, 2019)
• Clay Bennett - Born on January 20, 1958 - Journalist, and Comics artist - Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning (died: October 29, 2019)
• W. Brent Jackson - Born on November 8, 1957 - Politician (died: October 29, 2019)
• Norlin Mommsen - Born on November 2, 1957 - Politician (died: October 29, 2019)
• Pat Ward - Born on June 17, 1957 - Politician (died: October 15, 2012)
• Scott Hendricks - Born on July 26, 1956 - Performing artist, Musician, Record producer, Singer, and Composer - Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (died: October 15, 2012)
• Kevin Long - Born on January 20, 1955 - American football player (died: October 15, 2012)
• Steve Arndt - Born on April 28, 1954 - Politician (died: October 15, 2012)
• James E. Graves, Jr. - Born on November 19, 1953 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: October 15, 2012)
• Stephen Paddock - Born on April 9, 1953 - Mass murderer, Poker player, Aircraft pilot, Real estate entrepreneur, and Accountant (died: October 1, 2017)
• Charles Edward Jones - Born on November 4, 1952 - Air force officer, Computer scientist, and Astronaut (died: September 11, 2001)
• Michael Hammond - Born on April 30, 1951 - Actor (died: September 11, 2001)
• Mike Overy - Born on January 27, 1951 - Baseball player (died: January 1, 2021)
• David C. Hilmers - Born on January 28, 1950 - Military officer, Engineer, Physician, and Astronaut - NASA Distinguished Service Medal (died: January 1, 2021)
• Susan Bennett - Born on July 31, 1949 - Voice actor, and Musician (died: January 1, 2021)
• Roy Bell - Born on July 29, 1949 - Canadian football player (died: January 1, 2021)
• Steve Luebber - Born on July 9, 1949 - Baseball player (died: January 1, 2021)
• Jill Marie Landis - Born on November 8, 1948 - Novelist, and Writer (died: January 1, 2021)
• Jeffrey Brian Remmel - Born on October 12, 1948 - Mathematician (died: September 29, 2017)
• Ruby B. DeMesme - Born on June 24, 1948 - Official (died: April 20, 2020)
• Larry Mac Duff - Born on June 22, 1948 - American football coach, and American football player (died: April 20, 2020)
• Joe Bergman - Born on November 5, 1947 - Basketball player, and Psychiatrist (died: April 20, 2020)
• Jane Anne Jayroe - Born on October 30, 1947 - Beauty pageant contestant, Model, Journalist, and Politician (died: April 20, 2020)
• Carlos Bell - Born on September 21, 1947 - American football player, and Basketball player (died: April 20, 2020)
• Steven Olson - Born on January 30, 1947 - Politician (died: April 20, 2020)
• Billy Andrews - Born on June 10, 1945 - American football player (died: April 20, 2020)
• Gridley McKim-Smith - Born on March 14, 1943 - Art historian (died: October 18, 2013)
• Bobby Burnett - Born on January 4, 1943 - American football player (died: October 1, 2016)
• Thomas V. Miller, Jr. - Born on December 3, 1942 - Politician (died: January 15, 2021)
• Jack Whillock - Born on November 4, 1942 - Baseball player (died: December 20, 2021)
• Terry Holland - Born on April 2, 1942 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player - North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame (died: February 26, 2023)
• Tom Hilgendorf - Born on March 10, 1942 - Baseball player (died: March 25, 2021)
• John D. Travis - Born on October 8, 1940 - Politician (died: April 21, 2016)
• Charles Pelton - Born on August 15, 1940 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: April 21, 2016)
• Jim Mullen - Born on May 28, 1940 - Racing automobile driver (died: April 21, 2016)
• Nurham O. Warwick - Born on March 5, 1940 - Politician (died: October 21, 2020)
• Sterling D. Plumpp - Born on January 30, 1940 - Professor, Poet, and Writer - Carl Sandburg Literary Award | American Book Awards (died: October 21, 2020)
• Fred Luthans - Born on June 28, 1939 - University teacher (died: October 21, 2020)
• Bobby Dews - Born on March 23, 1939 - Baseball player, and Basketball player (died: December 26, 2015)
• John Keith Bouseman - Born on August 11, 1936 - Entomologist (died: May 13, 2006)
• Charles H. McCall - Born on June 7, 1935 - Entomologist (died: April 10, 2013)
• Tirador Armstrong - Born on May 8, 1935 - Painter (died: March 17, 2010)
• Henrietta Mann - Born on May 22, 1934 - Academic, and Educator (died: March 17, 2010)
• Sydney Schanberg - Born on January 17, 1934 - Journalist, and Writer - Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award | Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting | George Polk Award (died: July 9, 2016)
• David Wrone - Born on May 15, 1933 - University teacher (died: July 9, 2016)
• Dick Morley - Born on December 1, 1932 - Inventor - Howard N. Potts Medal (died: October 17, 2017)
• T. J. Bass - Born on July 7, 1932 - Science fiction writer, Novelist, Physician writer, and Physician (died: December 13, 2011)
• Robert L. Pugh - Born on October 27, 1931 - Diplomat (died: January 28, 2013)
• George Shadid - Born on May 15, 1929 - Politician (died: February 3, 2018)
• Sheldon L. Rittmer - Born on September 5, 1928 - Farmer, and Politician (died: November 21, 2015)
• Rene Carpenter - Born on April 12, 1928 - Farmer, and Politician (died: July 24, 2020)
• Robert E. Valett - Born on November 22, 1927 - Psychologist (died: November 14, 2008)
• Bob Morton - Born on September 25, 1927 - Association football player, and Association football coach (died: May 6, 2002)
• Lavina Keough - Born on March 13, 1927 - Baseball player (died: August 24, 2001)
• Meg Randall - Born on August 1, 1926 - Film actor, and Actor (died: July 20, 2018)
• Lula Reed - Born on March 21, 1926 - Singer (died: June 21, 2008)
• Jim LaRue - Born on August 11, 1925 - American football player (died: March 29, 2015)
• J. R. Boone - Born on July 28, 1925 - American football player, and Basketball player (died: January 21, 2012)
• Rufus Hollis Gause - Born on July 1, 1925 - Theologian (died: September 6, 2015)
• Gwendolyn Faison - Born on February 14, 1925 - Politician (died: July 10, 2021)
• Mary Ann Hunter - Born on July 8, 1924 - Teacher (died: March 11, 1950)
• David Shaff - Born on February 18, 1924 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: September 14, 2011)
• Ed Grothus - Born on June 28, 1923 - Anti-nuclear activist, Peace activist, and Machinist (died: February 12, 2009)
• Gene Vance - Born on February 25, 1923 - Basketball player (died: February 16, 2012)
• Marjorie Pieper - Born on August 2, 1922 - Baseball player (died: February 6, 2008)
• Allen Paulson - Born on April 22, 1922 - Engineer - Harmon Trophy (died: July 19, 2000)
• Jim McCurine - Born on May 8, 1921 - Baseball player (died: May 24, 2002)
• Warren Irving Johansson - Born on April 1, 1921 - University teacher, Geologist, and Writer (died: August 28, 2014)
• Bobby Sturgeon - Born on August 6, 1919 - Baseball player (died: March 10, 2007)
• Garlin Murl Conner - Born on June 2, 1919 - Farmer - Silver Star | Purple Heart (died: November 5, 1998)
• Peggy Moran - Born on October 23, 1918 - Film actor, and Actor (died: October 24, 2002)
• Henry Schauer - Born on October 9, 1918 - Military personnel - Medal of Honor | Purple Heart (died: June 16, 1997)
• Arnold L. Bjorklund - Born on April 14, 1918 - Military personnel - Medal of Honor (died: November 28, 1979)
• William Joel Blass - Born on October 19, 1917 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge - Bronze Star Medal (died: October 23, 2012)
• George K. Evans - Born on August 26, 1917 - Music editor, and Translator (died: April 2, 2003)
• Armando Frigo - Born on August 5, 1917 - Association football player (died: September 10, 1943)
• Joel Hitt - Born on December 30, 1916 - Basketball player - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (died: June 2, 2003)
• Muriel Frances Dana - Born on October 14, 1916 - Film actor, and Actor (died: August 25, 1997)
• Eldon Shamblin - Born on April 24, 1916 - Music teacher, Guitarist, and Musician - Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (died: August 5, 1998)
• Mary Louise Rhodes - Born on April 5, 1916 - Geologist (died: June 26, 1987)
• John B. Stanbury - Born on May 15, 1915 - Endocrinologist, and Physician - Honorary doctor of Leiden University | Prince Mahidol Award (died: July 6, 2015)
• William H. Weathersby - Born on November 30, 1914 - Journalist, and Diplomat (died: November 20, 2001)
• Bill Jones - Born on October 2, 1914 - American football player (died: May 25, 1999)
• William Thornton Mustard - Born on August 8, 1914 - Surgeon, and Physician - Canadian Medical Hall of Fame | Officer of the Order of Canada | Member of the Order of the British Empire | Canada Gairdner International Award (died: December 11, 1987)
• Joseph L. Gormley - Born on May 22, 1914 - Forensic scientist, Law enforcement officer, and Scientist (died: June 6, 2004)
• Norman Johansen - Born on March 9, 1914 - American football player (died: May 4, 2009)
• Gordon Gore - Born on June 28, 1913 - American football player (died: January 21, 1987)
• Cedric Liddell - Born on June 11, 1913 - Rower (died: June 4, 1981)
• E. C. Duggins - Born on August 23, 1912 - Coach (died: October 15, 1960)
• Beth Marion - Born on July 11, 1912 - Film actor, and Actor (died: February 18, 2003)
• Herbert Rayner - Born on January 16, 1911 - Naval officer - Distinguished Service Cross (died: May 30, 1976)
• George Williams - Born on February 3, 1910 - Sculptor (died: November 2, 1997)
• Phil Flanagan - Born on December 15, 1909 - American football player (died: October 7, 1987)
• Raymond J. Lynch - Born on December 4, 1909 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: June 8, 2007)
• Fielden Farrington - Born on July 4, 1909 - Announcer, and Writer (died: July 8, 1977)
• John Charles Chenoweth McKinsey - Born on April 30, 1908 - Logician, Philosopher, University teacher, and Mathematician - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: October 26, 1953)
• Matthew J. Connelly - Born on November 19, 1907 - Civil servant (died: July 10, 1976)
• Carlos Moore - Born on August 13, 1906 - Baseball player (died: July 2, 1958)
• Olan G. Ruble - Born on February 17, 1906 - Professor, and Coach (died: November 11, 1982)
• Johnny Riddle - Born on October 3, 1905 - Baseball player (died: December 15, 1998)
• Harry Louis Freund - Born on September 16, 1905 - Fresco painter, and Painter (died: January 1, 1979)
• Alfred R. Lindesmith - Born on August 3, 1905 - Sociologist, University teacher, and Writer (died: February 14, 1991)
• Algernon Lee Butler - Born on August 2, 1905 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: September 5, 1978)
• K. P. Gatchell - Born on March 16, 1905 - Discus thrower, and Basketball player (died: June 29, 1972)
• Charlie Wilson - Born on January 13, 1905 - Baseball player (died: December 19, 1970)
• Paul Kitteredge - Born on September 4, 1904 - American football player (died: March 2, 1947)
• Donald L. Campbell - Born on August 5, 1904 - Chemist - National Inventors Hall of Fame (died: September 14, 2002)
• Wilbur J. Peterkin - Born on February 13, 1904 - Military personnel (died: May 3, 1996)
• Gaston F. Lewis - Born on August 4, 1903 - Coach (died: November 28, 1989)
• John Francis Latimer - Born on May 16, 1903 - Classical philologist, and University teacher (died: October 29, 1991)
• Marquis Childs - Born on March 17, 1903 - Journalist (died: June 30, 1990)
• Carroll Gibbons - Born on January 4, 1903 - Bandleader, Conductor, and Composer (died: May 10, 1954)

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