List of people from Youngstown, Ohio

The following are notable or famous people who were all born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Youngstown, Ohio. Youngstown is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Mahoning County. The municipality is situated on the Mahoning River, approximately 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Cleveland and 61 miles (100 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] Youngstown has its own metropolitan area, but the Pittsburgh Tri-State and Greater Cleveland influence the region. Youngstown lies 10 miles (16 km) west of the Pennsylvania state line, midway between New York City and Chicago.

The city was named for John Young, an early settler from Whitestown, New York, who established the community's first sawmill and gristmill.[2] Youngstown is located in a region of the United States that is often referred to as the Rust Belt. Traditionally known as a center of steel production, Youngstown was forced to redefine itself when the U.S. steel industry fell into decline in the 1970s, leaving communities throughout the region without major industry.[3] The 2010 census showed that Youngstown had a total population of 66,982, making it Ohio's ninth largest city. A U.S. Census Bureau estimate released in July 2019 placed the population at 65,469.[4]

Arts and entertainment

Name Occupation Notes
Sam AyersActorBorn in Youngstown, Ohio
Stiv BatorsSinger and musicianKnown for work with the punk rock band The Dead Boys; born and raised in Youngstown
Christopher BarzakAuthorNovelist, short story writer, attended Youngstown State University; resides in Youngstown
Billy BeckMusicianKeyboardist, pianist, and songwriter for the Original and New Ohio Players, as well as Zapp and Roger; graduate of Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music; raised on Youngstown's south side
Pat BilonActorAppeared in Under the Rainbow and E.T.; born in Youngstown[5]
Robert and Ronald BellMusiciansMembers of funk and soul group Kool & the Gang; originally from Youngstown's east side
Mark BoalsMusicianVocalist, known for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of Fire, and Royal Hunt; born in Youngstown
Mick BoogieDisk jockeyOfficial DJ of the Cleveland Cavaliers; born in Youngstown
Simeon BookerJournalistFirst African-American reporter for The Washington Post; journalist for Jet magazine; reported on the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the Youngstown Negro league baseball team; won numerous awards throughout his career; raised in Youngstown
Tiny BradshawMusicianJazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, known for 1950s "Train Kept A-Rollin'"; born in Youngstown
Joseph G. Butler, Jr.PhilanthropistFounder of Youngstown's Butler Institute of American Art, the first American museum dedicated to American art; lived in Youngstown[6]
Jordan ChristopherActor and singerThe lead singer of The Wild Ones; born in Youngstown
Jay ClaytonMusicianAvant-garde vocalist and jazz educator; born in Youngstown
Clay ColeRadio personalityDisc jockey and host of The Clay Cole Show, 1959–1968; born in Youngstown
Jim CummingsVoice actorKnown for providing the voice of Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger; originally from Youngstown's north side
Mark DaileyTelevision hostTV and radio news journalist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; voice actor for animated films including Medabots and The Ripping Friends; born in Youngstown; served briefly as Ohio State Trooper
Tiffanie DeBartoloAuthor, directorWriter and director of Dream for an Insomniac; born in Youngstown
John DeMainConductorFormer director of the Texas Opera Theater, Houston Grand Opera, and Opera Omaha; earned a Grammy for his recording of Porgy and Bess; born in Youngstown
Bob DiPieroSongwriterHas written 15 #1 country music hits for recording stars including the Oak Ridge Boys and former wife Pam Tillis; graduated from Youngstown State University; born and raised in Youngstown area
Donald ErbComposerKnown for orchestral works such as "Concerto for Brass" and "Orchestra and Klangfarbenfunk"; born in Youngstown
Stan FosterProducer, Actor, Writer and DirectorBest known for his role in the TV series Tour of Duty, where he played Marvin Johnson for 3 seasons; born in Youngstown
Joe FlynnActorCo-star of 1960s television series McHale's Navy; originally from Youngstown's north side[7]
Brian GageAuthorWrites satire and fiction; born in Youngstown
Andy GiersherRadio Producer & PersonalityRadio Producer WBBM Noon Business Hour & Host of "After the Bell" CBS Chicago; born in Youngstown 1973.
Edmond HamiltonAuthorPioneer science fiction writer; husband of screenplay writer Leigh Brackett; born in Youngstown
Elizabeth HartmanActressAmerican actress of the stage and screen; born in Youngstown
Grace KeagyActressAmerican actress, best known for her work on the stage in character roles; born in Youngstown
KhaledzouMusic producerLead singer of indie rock band The Zou and member of the noise pop duo Munnycat; raised in Youngstown[8]
Lady Miss KierMusicianBorn Kierin Magenta Kirby, singer and disc jockey; known for work with early 1990s band Deee-Lite; later became an influential house and dance music writer and producer; born in Youngstown
Emanuel KiriakouSongwriter, musician, executiveHe co-wrote and produced Billboard Hot 100 charting singles. He graduated from Youngstown State University
Sorche Nic LeodhasAuthorWriter of prizewinning children's books based on Scottish legend; recipient of Newbery Honor and Caldecott Medal; born in Youngstown
Nanette LeporeFashion designerBorn in Youngstown and attended Youngstown State University
Dave MalkoffJournalistNetwork television news correspondent for The Weather Channel and NBC News; originally from Liberty Township and Youngstown's north side
Omarosa Manigault-StallworthTelevision personalityRaised on the city's north side
Val MayerikArtistComic book artist; co-creator of Howard the Duck; born in Youngstown
Maureen McGovernSinger and actressKnown for her number one hit "The Morning After" from the film The Poseidon Adventure and her ongoing recording, performance and stage career since that time; born and raised in Youngstown
Michael McGovernAuthorA product of Youngstown's 19th-century steel mills who became nationally known as "the Puddler Poet"[9]
Michael J. Moritz Jr.Producer and musical directorProducer of 2013 Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and 2013 Broadway musical A Night with Janis Joplin; also musical director for many musicals and cabaret shows[10]
Booker Newberry IIIMusicianMember of mid-1970s soul groups Sweet Thunder ("Baby I Need Your Love Today") and Impact; born in Youngstown
Ed O'NeillActorKnown for TV series Modern Family and playing Al Bundy on Married... with Children; originally from Youngstown's north side[11]
Sonny ParkerMusicianBlues and jazz singer, dancer and drummer who performed with Lionel Hampton; born in Youngstown
Michael PatakiActorVeteran of television shows including The Green Hornet, The Flying Nun, McCloud, and Star Trek; born in Youngstown
Anthony PeckActorHe appeared in Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Last Action Hero, and Die Hard with a Vengeance; born in Youngstown
Jane RandolphActressKnown for leading roles in low-budget film noir classics such as Cat People; born in Youngstown
Olga RudgeMusicianConcert violinist; known in early years for recovering lost works of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi; later gained notoriety as the long-term lover of expatriate poet Ezra Pound; born in Youngstown[12]
Bill SalugaComedianKnown for character of Ray J. Johnson, who appeared on popular Miller Lite commercials in the 1980s; from Youngstown
Victor SlezakActorAppeared in The Bridges of Madison County and The Devil's Own; portrayed John F. Kennedy in science fiction cult classic Timequest; appeared in everal episodes of Law & Order; audiobook narrator; born in Youngstown[13]
Ross H. SpencerAuthorMystery writer best remembered for satirical spoofs of private eye genre; lived in Youngstown
Michael TrikilisFilm producerPlayboy TV pioneer; film producer; born and raised in Youngstown
Rick UngarWriter, executive producerKnown for producing animated TV series Biker Mice From Mars; born in Youngstown
Paula WagnerFilm producerFormed Cruise/Wagner Productions with film star Tom Cruise, which produced The Last Samurai, War of the Worlds, and the Mission: Impossible sequels; born in Youngstown
Jennifer WalcottActressLimited film appearances; Playboy centerfold model, raised in Youngstown
Bob WalkerPhotographerNature photographer and environmental activist; grew up in Youngstown
Albert WarnerMovie pioneerCo-founder of Warner Bros. Studios; lived on Youngstown's north side[14]
Harry WarnerMovie pioneerCo-founder of Warner Bros. Studios; lived on Youngstown's north side[14]
Jack L. WarnerMovie pioneerCo-founder and eventual head of Warner Bros. studios; raised on Youngstown's north side[15]
Sam WarnerMovie pioneerCo-founder of Warner Bros.; procured technology for first feature-length talking picture; spent youth and early adulthood on Youngtown's north side[16]
Mel WatkinsAuthorKnown for memoir Dancing with Strangers; raised on Youngstown's south side

Musical groups

Name Style Notes
Cherry MonroeAlternative / glamDebut single "Satellites" reached #85 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2005; from Youngstown
Gil Mantera's Party DreamSynth popKnown for their spectacular live shows and as part of the Van's Warped Tour; both Ultimate Donny and Gil Mantera were born and raised in Youngstown
Glass HarpRockFrom the Youngstown area
The Human BeinzRock and rollMembers of the 1960s singing group known for their hit single "Nobody but Me"; from Youngstown
MUNNYCATNoise popMusic has been featured over 100 times by brands such as EA Sports's FIFA 19, New Balance, Wendy's, eBay, Xbox, JCPenney, and Target; both members were raised in Youngstown[8]
YoungstownRock/popFrom Youngstown and nearby Campbell, Ohio
The EdselsDoo-wopTheir song "Rama Lama Ding Dong" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; from the Youngstown area [17]

Business

Name Occupation Notes
Harry BurtConfectionerCreated the Good Humor ice cream bar in the early 1920s, developed and introduced product in Youngstown[18]
Joseph G. Butler, Jr.IndustrialistCo-owner of the Ohio Steel Company, one of Youngstown's earliest steel manufacturers, and founder of the Butler Institute of American Art; lived in Youngstown[6]
William M. CafaroDeveloperPioneer in construction of strip malls and enclosed malls, including the Eastwood Mall; born on Youngstown's east side[19]
William H. CalbreathAdvertising iconPresumed model for the Cream of Wheat trademark; lived and died in Youngstown[20]
James A. CampbellIndustrialistCo-founder of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company; Campbell, Ohio, was named in his honor[21]
Edward J. DeBartolo Sr.Contractor and developerPlayed a pioneering role in the development of the modern shopping mall; born and raised in Youngstown
Mary Wells LawrenceAdvertising executiveDeveloped iconic advertising campaigns of the 1960s; youngest person inducted into the Copywriter's Hall of Fame; born in Youngstown
Michael I. MonusDiscount chain entrepreneurCo-founded the Phar-Mor discount drug chain, which had 200 outlets across the country before its dissolution in the early 1990s; born in Youngstown[22]
Ella P. StewartPharmacistOne of the first African-American female pharmacists in the United States; resided in Youngstown
George D. WickIndustrialistOrganized the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company with James A. Campbell; was among prominent figures who perished during the sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage[23]
Roosevelt ZandersEntrepreneurCelebrated Harlem-based limousine service whose clients included Fidel Castro, Gertrude Lawrence, and Richard Nixon; raised in Youngstown[24]

Education

Name Occupation Notes
Salvatore AttardoProfessorProfessor at Youngstown State University and editor-in-chief of Humor, the journal for the International Society of Humor Research
G. William DomhoffSociologistKnown for controversial 1960s bestseller Who Rules America?; born in Youngstown
Louis HartzPolitical scientistKnown for 1955 classic The Liberal Tradition in America; born in Youngstown
Arthur LafferEconomistFormer University of Southern California faculty member, known for controversial "Laffer curve"; born in Youngstown
William Holmes McGuffeyEducatorKnown for development of McGuffey Readers; received early education in Youngstown
Ernest Carroll Moore Educator Co-founder of University of California, Los Angeles, born in Youngstown[25]
Michael D. MorleyEducatorKnown for Morley's categoricity theorem; born in Youngstown
Morris SlavinHistorianWrote five well-regarded historical works on the French Revolution; taught at Youngstown State University
Richard D. WolffEconomistHeterodox economist known for Marxian contributions

Military

Name Occupation Notes
Fred MoosallyUS Naval OfficerFormer captain in the United States Navy. Served in many different assignments, including commander of a destroyer and the battleship USS Iowa. Born in Youngstown
Wilbur F. SimlikMarine Corps OfficerMajor General in the Marine Corps. Participated in three wars, decorated with Silver Star for bravery during World War II; born in Youngstown

Politics

Name Occupation Notes
Amy Acton Public health director Born in Youngstown, attended Liberty High School (Ohio)
Frank J. BattistiJudgeU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1961–1994); known for rulings on Cleveland's school desegregation case; born and raised in Youngstown[26]
John BoccieriLawmakerServed in the Ohio House of Representatives's 61st District, 2000–2006; ran unopposed for a seat in the Ohio State Senate in 2006; born in Youngstown
Henry Lawrence BurnettU.S. Assistant Judge Advocate GeneralBrevet brigadier general; prosecutor in trials for assassination of Abraham Lincoln; born in Youngstown
Capri CafaroLawmakerOhio State Senator from 32nd District; from Youngstown
Charles J. CarneyLawmakerU.S. Representative 1970–1979; member of the Ohio Senate 1950–1970; born in Youngstown
William J. CarneyLegislatorU.S. Navy signalman and member of the Ohio General Assembly 1959-1960 and 1961-1962.
John Hessin ClarkeU.S. Supreme Court JusticeAppointed Supreme Court justice by President Woodrow Wilson, practiced law in Youngstown and was part-owner of The Youngstown Vindicator
John G. CooperLawmakerU.S. Representative, 1915–1937; resided in Youngstown
Ronald DanielsActivistThird-party candidate for President of the United States; executive director of Center for Constitutional Rights; graduate of Youngstown State University
Marc DannAttorneyFormer Ohio Attorney General, elected to the position in 2006 as a Democrat; lives in nearby Liberty; practiced law in Youngstown before public office
Clarence DarrowAttorneyKnown for role as defense counsel in the Scopes Monkey Trial and Leopold and Loeb murder trial; first practiced law in Youngstown[27]
James Arthur EwingSteel executive40th Governor of American Samoa
Bob HaganLawmakerScion of an Ohio Democratic political family whose defeat in Youngstown's 2005 mayoral race was followed by a successful run for Ohio State Representative
Robert HaganLawmakerServed three terms in the Ohio House of Representatives; served as Trumbull County Commissioner; on traveling staff of vice presidential nominee Sargent Shriver in 1972; born in Youngstown
Tim HaganLawmakerCuyahoga County, Ohio commissioner; Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio in 2002; born in Youngstown
Gus HallActivistCo-founder of the United Steelworkers of America trade union; five-time U.S. presidential candidate; organized 1930s Little Steel Strike in Youngstown-Warren area[28]
Martin J. HillenbrandDiplomatU.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, 1972–1976; born in Youngstown
Nathaniel R. JonesJudgeU.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; appointed in 1967 as assistant general counsel to President Lyndon B. Johnson's famed Kerner Commission; born and raised in Youngstown[29]
James KennedyLawmakerU.S. Representative 1903–1911; resided in Youngstown
Michael J. KirwanLawmakerMember of U.S. House of Representatives (1937–1970); first Northerner to serve as chair of the influential National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; widely credited with Democratic congressional victory of November 1954[30]
Staughton LyndActivistKnown for public opposition to the Vietnam War; served as labor lawyer and activist in the Youngstown area, where he currently resides[31]
George McKelveyPoliticianFormer Democratic mayor of Youngstown; in 2004, he broke ranks with his party to endorse President George W. Bush for a second term
George McMillinGovernor and Admiral38th and final Naval Governor of Guam; POW during World War II after surrendering at the First Battle of Guam; later a Rear Admiral
Volney RogersAttorney and civic leaderPlayed a key role in the establishment of Youngstown's celebrated Mill Creek Park[32]
William R. StewartLawmakerSecond African American to serve in the Ohio Senate; first African-American attorney to establish a practice in Youngstown[33]
Hal SuitTelevision broadcasterRepublican candidate for governor of Georgia, 1970, lost to Jimmy Carter
Robert W. TaylerLawmaker and judgeU.S. Representative, 1895–1903; in 1905 appointed by Theodore Roosevelt as District Judge of the Northern District of Ohio; lived in Youngstown
Sue ThomasFBI AgentFirst deaf person to work in this capacity, and the inspiration for the television series Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye
David TodOhio GovernorRespected by President Abraham Lincoln for his measured response to dislocations of the American Civil War; was offered (but refused) the position of U.S. Secretary of Treasury
James A. Traficant, Jr.Lawmaker, inmateFormer Democratic Representative; was sent to federal prison after being prosecuted by the federal government on corruption charges; born and raised on Youngstown's south side[34]
Jay WilliamsPolitician(Independent-Democrat); first African-American mayor of Youngstown; born on the city's east side; now resides near Cornersburg, on city's west side

Religion

Name Occupation Notes
George BennardEvangelistComposer of "The Old Rugged Cross"; born in Youngstown[35]
Edward MooneyRoman Catholic cardinalRoman Catholic archbishop of Detroit from 1937 until his death in 1958; raised on the north side of Youngstown
George MurryRoman Catholic bishopFirst African-American bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown[36]
Frank SchulmanUnitarian Universalist ministerPublished several well-regarded books on the Unitarian tradition; served as Unitarian pastor in Youngstown

Science

Name Occupation Notes
Jerri Nielsen, M.D.PhysicianDoctor and author, known for Ice Bound, the New York Times bestseller on the medical crisis she endured while trapped at a South Pole research station; born and raised in the Youngstown area
Ronald A. Parise, Ph.D.NASA astronaut, Payload SpecialistGraduate of Youngstown State University[37]
Thomas BoppAmateur astronomerCo-discoverer of Comet Hale–Bopp in 1995; graduate of Youngstown State University[38]

Sports

Name Occupation Notes
Red AmesBaseball playerPlayed for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, 1903–1919; from Youngstown-Warren area
Cameron ArgetsingerAuto racing executiveCreated the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course; born in Youngstown
Harry ArroyoBoxerIBF Lightweight Champion of the World (1984 and 1985); born and raised in Youngstown[39]
Russell "Busty" AshbaughFootball coachSquad captain at Brown University; coach at Youngstown's South High School; mentor to collegiate and professional players including Bob Dove; trainer of coaches including Youngstown State University's Dwight "Dike" Beede and Ohio State University's Wes Fesler[40]
Russell "Pete" AshbaughFootball playerMember of the University of Notre Dame's 1946 and 1947 national championship teams; drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers; played professionally for the Chicago Rockets; from Youngstown[41]
Bob BabichFootball playerPlayed for the San Diego Chargers and the Cleveland Browns 1970–1978; born in Youngstown
Floyd BakerBaseball playerPlayed for the St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the Philadelphia Phillies, 1943–1955; lived and died in Youngstown[42]
Dwight "Dike" BeedeFootball coachCelebrated head coach at Youngstown State University, 1938–1972; inventor of the penalty flag[43]
Tommy BellBoxerFought for welterweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1946; born in Youngstown[44]
Dan BenishFootball playerPlayed for Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins 1983–1987; born in Youngstown
Walt CassidyFootball playerPlayed for the Kenosha Maroons in 1924.
Roy CastletonBaseball playerPlayed for New York Highlanders and Cincinnati Reds, 1907–1910; gained national recognition for pitching a perfect game for the Youngstown Ohio Works ball club[45]
Matt CavanaughFootball playerPlayed for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants, 1978–1991; born and raised on Youngstown's west side
Maurice ClarettFootball playerFormer Ohio State University football standout; from Youngstown-Warren area
Bob CommingsFootball coachLed Iowa Hawkeyes to a 12-10 upset victory over UCLA in 1974; born in Youngstown
Bob DavieFootball coachFormer head coach and defensive coordinator of the University of Notre Dame football team; current football analyst for ESPN and ABC; graduate of Youngstown State University
Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.OwnerFormer owner of the San Francisco 49ers; born in Youngstown
Bob DoveFootball player and coachCollege Football Hall of Fame, All-America end at the University of Notre Dame; eight seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions, 1948–1954; assistant coach at Youngstown State University; born in Youngstown[46]
William Thomas "Mother" DunnFootball playerFirst outstanding linebacker in the history of Penn State Nittany Lions football; born in Youngstown
Doc ElliottFootball playerAll-American at Lafayette College who went on to play for Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Bulldogs, and Philadelphia Quakers in 1920s; born in Youngstown
Sammy EllisBaseball playerPitched for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox in 1960s; born in Youngstown
Billy EvansUmpire (Hall of Fame)First hired to fill umpire vacancy at city's South Side Park; raised on Youngstown's west side[47]
James FarragherFootball coachCoach at University of Notre Dame; compiled record of 14 wins, four losses, and two ties between 1901 and 1902; born in Youngstown[48]
Mike FarragherPrize fighterNationally known in late 19th and early 20th centuries; from Youngstown[49]
Wes FeslerFootball coachThree-sport athlete at the Ohio State University, including three consecutive years as a consensus first-team All-America selection in American football; football head coach at Wesleyan University, University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota; head basketball coach at Harvard University and Princeton University; born in Youngstown
Mike FloresFootball playerPlayed for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Redskins 1991–1995; born in Youngstown
Sloko GillFootball playerFirst person from Youngstown to play in the NFL; center for the Detroit Lions in 1942; coached at Youngstown State University and Campbell Memorial High School
David GivensFootball playerWide receiver for the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans 2002–2007; born in Youngstown
George GlinatsisBaseball playerPlayed for the Seattle Mariners in 1994; born in Youngstown
Paul HalleckFootball playerPlayed for the Cleveland Rams in 1937
Brad HennesseyBaseball playerPlayed for the San Francisco Giants 2004–2008; drafted during first round of 2001 MLB Draft out of Youngstown State University
John HirschbeckUmpireMLB umpire since 1984; has worked 3 World Series; currently resides in Poland
Edward J. HoganPole vaulterTrack and field standout at University of Notre Dame; included on Notre Dame's sports Wall of Honor; from Westlake's Crossing district of Youngstown[50]
Marty HoganBaseball playerPlayed for Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns 1894–1895; managed minor league clubs, including Youngstown Ohio Works; raised in Westlake's Crossing district of Youngstown[51]
Tony JaniroBoxerMiddleweight who took on Jake LaMotta, Rocky Graziano, and Kid Gavilán between 1943 and 1954; raised in Youngstown[52]
Bernie KosarFootball playerFormer American football quarterback, playing for the Cleveland Browns (from 1985 to 1993 ), the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins. With the Cowboys, he won Super Bowl XXVIII on January 30, 1994. Born in Youngstown, Ohio
Ron JaworskiFootball playerFormer professional football player, 1973–1989; current NFL analyst on ESPN; graduated from Youngstown State University
Andrew KoscoBaseball playerPlayed for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds 1965–1974; born and raised in Youngstown[53]
Jack KralickBaseball playerPlayed for the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins 1959–1967; from Youngstown
Johnny KucabBaseball playerGained early visibility in Youngstown minor league clubs; played professionally with Philadelphia Athletics, 1950–1952; where he was instrumental in winning Connie Mack's last game as a major league manager; died in nearby Campbell[54]
Jeff LampkinBoxerWon the USBA cruiserweight title in 1988; added the IBF cruiserweight belt in 1990 with a knockout of British boxer Glenn McCrory; born in Youngstown[55]
William J. LeonardFootball playerPlayed for undefeated University of Notre Dame football team that won national championship in 1947; played professionally for Baltimore Colts 1949–1950; born and raised in Youngstown[56]
Paul MaguireBroadcaster and football playerLinebacker and punter for the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills 1960–1970; born and raised in Youngstown
Mark MalaskaBaseball playerPlayed for Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2003 and 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox; born and raised on Youngstown's south side
Joe MalmisurAmerican football coach and college athletics administratorHead football coach at Heidelberg College and Hiram College. Ended his career as the athletic director at Youngstown State University from 1983 to 1994. From Youngstown, Ohio.
Lenny "Boom Boom" ManciniBoxerAn American professional boxer in the lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions, the father of Ray Mancini. From Youngstown, Ohio.
Ray "Boom Boom" ManciniBoxerFormer Lightweight Champion of the World (1980s); originally from Youngstown's south side[57]
Jackie MayoBaseball playerPlayed for Philadelphia Phillies, 1948–1953; one of Philadelphia's "Whiz Kids"; resides in Youngstown[58]
Jimmy McAleerBaseball player and managerPlayed for Cleveland Spiders and St. Louis Browns, 1889–1907; managed St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators; part-owner of Boston Red Sox; instrumental in formation of American League; born and died in Youngstown[59]
Kyle McCarthyFootball playerNFL safety, played collegiately at University of Notre Dame; from Youngstown
Paul McFaddenFootball playerPlacekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons, 1984–1989; graduated from Youngstown State University; resides in Youngstown
Deacon McGuireBaseball playerPlayed for Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Cleveland Blues, 1884–1912; participated in more Major League Baseball seasons than any catcher in the history of the game; later manager and coach; born and raised in Youngstown[60]
Frank McPheeFootball playerAll-American and NFL player
Jaime MendezFootball playerAll-American at Kansas State University in 1993
Fred MundeeFootball playerPlayed for Chicago Bears
Ed MuranskyFootball playerPlayed for Los Angeles Raiders (Super Bowl XVII Champions), 1982–1984; born and raised in Youngstown
John NoceraAmerican football playerPlayed linebacker five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos; born in Youngstown
Jerry OlsavskyFootball playerPlayed for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens, 1989–1998; attended Chaney High School on the city's west side
Kelly PavlikBoxerFormer WBC and WBO middleweight champion;[61] originally from Youngstown's south side[62]
Bo PeliniFootball coachCurrent head coach of the Youngstown State University Penguins football team; former head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team; born and raised in Youngstown
Carl PeliniFootball coachCoach of the Florida Atlantic Owls football team; born and raised in Youngstown
George PoschnerFootball playerAll-America end at the University of Georgia in 1942, selected in the eighth round of the 1943 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions; his sports career ended when he lost both legs while serving in the military during World War II; born on Youngstown's west side[63]
Dave RajsichBaseball playerPlayed for New York Yankees and Texas Rangers, 1978–1980; born in Youngstown
Keiwan RatliffFootball playerPlayed in the NFL, 2004–present; born in Youngstown
John D. ReeseTrainerTreated Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and other Major League Baseball players; settled in Youngstown[64]
Billy RhielBaseball playerPlayed for three teams, including the Detroit Tigers, in the late 1920s and early 1930s; born in Youngstown[65]
Greg RichardsonBoxerWBC World Bantamweight Champion, 1991; born and raised on the east side of Youngstown[66]
Jamie RiversAmerican football playerFormer American football linebacker who played eight seasons in the NFL.; born and raised in Youngstown
Terry RozierBasketball playerPlays for the Boston Celtics, 2015–present; born and raised in Youngstown
Jack ScheibleBaseball playerPlayed for Cleveland Spiders and Philadelphia Phillies 1893–1894; born and died in Youngstown[67]
Earnie ShaversBoxerWon AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1969; born, raised and began early career in Youngstown-Warren area
George ShubaBaseball playerPlayed for Brooklyn Dodgers 1948–1955; captured in legendary 1946 photo shaking hands with Jackie Robinson; born and raised in Youngstown; resides in Austintown[68]
John SimonAmerican football playerDefensive end for the New England Patriots of the NFL, Played for the Baltimore Ravens, the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. Born in Youngstown, Ohio
Frank SinkwichFootball playerPlayed for three teams, including the Detroit Lions, 1943–1947; 1942 Heisman Trophy winner; attended the University of Georgia; attended Chaney High School on the city's west side[69]
Brad SmithFootball playerWide receiver for New York Jets; formerly played for University of Missouri; graduate of Youngstown's Chaney High School
Ken SmithBaseball playerFirst-round draft choice of the Atlanta Braves in 1976; played for the Atlanta Braves 1981–1983; born, raised, and currently resides in Youngstown[70]
Sherman SmithFootball playerPlayed for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers, 1976–1983; born in Youngstown
Isaac SmolkoFootball playerTight end at Penn State University; played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007; from Youngstown
Jim SnowdenFootball playerPlayed for the Washington Redskins 1965–1971; previously with University of Notre Dame; born in Youngstown
Craig SnyderBoxerJunior Middleweight World Champ; fought Hector "Macho" Camacho in the 1990s; born in Youngstown-Warren area
Bob StoopsFootball coachFormer head coach at the University of Oklahoma; born and raised on Youngstown's south side
Mark StoopsFootball coachCurrent head coach at the University of Kentucky; born and raised on Youngstown's south side
Mike StoopsFootball coachFormer head coach at the University of Arizona; born and raised on Youngstown's south side
Jim TresselFootball coachOriginally from Mentor; head coach at the Ohio State University; led Youngstown State to four national championships in 1990s
Denise DeBartolo YorkOwnerOwner of San Francisco 49ers; daughter of billionaire real estate developer Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.; born and raised in Youngstown; currently lives in Canfield, Ohio
Jed YorkCEOCEO of the San Francisco 49ers; son of Denise Debartolo York and nephew of former 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.; born and raised in Youngstown
Jeff WilkinsFootball playerPlayed for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and St. Louis Rams, 1994–2007; born and raised on Youngstown's west side in Austintown

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