List of people from Downriver

This is a list of notable people from the Downriver region of Metro Detroit, Michigan, United States. Although not everyone listed was born in a Downriver community, they all live (or have lived) there, and have significant connections to the region. The communities of Downriver are:

Allen Park Brownstown Charter Township Ecorse Flat Rock Gibraltar Grosse Ile Township Huron Charter Township

Lincoln Park Melvindale River Rouge Riverview Rockwood Romulus Southgate Taylor Trenton Woodhaven Wyandotte

Notable people

Name Community Known for Paul AssenmacherAllen ParkSouthgateFormer MLB pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland IndiansSteve AveryTrentonTaylorDearbornFormer MLB pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Detroit TigersLucille BallWyandotteActressJoe C.TrentonTaylorRapper; hype man for Kid RockLloyd CarrRiverviewFormer head football coach for the University of MichiganAl CicotteMelvindaleFormer MLB pitcher who played for several teams including the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland IndiansArchie ClarkEcorseFormer professional basketball player who played for five NBA teams 1966–1976; considered the father of the crossover dribbleDann FlorekFlat RockActor and film director, best known for his role as NYPD Captain Donald Cragen on NBC's Law & OrderMax GailGrosse IleActorFred GladdingFlat RockFormer MLB pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers and Houston AstrosAndy GreeneTrentonFormer NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils and New York IslandersBob GuineyRiverviewTelevision personality who was a contestant on the first season of The Bachelorette and the fourth season of The Bachelor; host of GSN Live 2009–2012Mike JollyMelvindaleFormer NFL safety for the Green Bay PackersWilliam S. KnudsenGrosse IleAutomotive industry executive and U.S. Army generalBob KuzavaWyandotteGrosse IleFormer professional baseball pitcher who played for eight MLB teams 1946–1957Charley LauRomulusFormer MLB player (1956–1967) and hitting coach (1969–1983)John LongRomulusFormer professional basketball player; played in the NBA, CBA, and for the Tours Joué Basket in FranceBudd LynchWyandottePublic address announcer and radio play-by-play announcer of the Detroit Red Wings from 1949 to 2012 (his death)Eric LynchWoodhavenFormer NFL running back for the Detroit Lions; played for the WLAF Scottish ClaymoresLee MajorsWyandotteActorTerry MillsRomulusFormer NBA power forward who played for five NBA teams, including the Detroit Pistons 1990–2001Bill MorrisonLincoln ParkCo-creator of Bongo ComicsKevin NashTrentonRetired professional wrestler; actorRansom E. OldsGrosse IleAutomotive industry pioneer; namesake for Oldsmobile and REO brandsHeinz PrechterGrosse IleAutomotive industry entrepreneur who founded the American Sunroof CompanyJ. J. PutzTrentonFormer MLB pitcher for the Arizona DiamondbacksBrian RafalskiWyandotteFormer NFL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings; also played hockey for Team USA at the Winter Olympics in 2002 and 2006Mary Lynn RajskubTrentonActorBob SegerLincoln ParkRetired singer, songwriter, and rock musicianMatt ShoemakerWyandotteFormer MLB player who played for the Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins; also played for the Yomiuri GiantsJessica SmithMelvindale Allen ParkProfessional speed skater; competed in the 2014 Winter Olympic GamesDerek St. HolmesRiverviewGuitarist for Ted NugentChester TaylorRiver RougeFormer NFL running back for the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and Baltimore RavensRobert TeetRiver RougeRiverviewProfessional and amateur wrestler; U.S. Wrestling Team member and All World honors recipient; authorTom TreshAllen ParkFormer MLB player who played for the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers; MLB Rookie of the Year 1962Preston TuckerLincoln ParkAutomotive industry entrepreneur, known for designing the Tucker 48Rob TynerLincoln ParkRock musician; vocalist of MC5Jennifer ValoppiAllen ParkNewscaster, producer, and authorJohn VarvatosAllen ParkFashion designerVickie WinansEcorseGospel singer

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