Famous Bradley University Alumni

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List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Bradley University and be of some renown.

List of famous alumni from Bradley University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Bradley University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Bradley University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Bradley University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Bradley University.

The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different graduates, including Kirby Puckett and Danny Granger.

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Bradley University?” and “Which celebrities are Bradley University alumni?”

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Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr.
Pilot, Astronaut
Age: Dec. at 32 (1935-1967)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. (October 2, 1935 – December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force... more on Wikipedia
2
Gary Payton
Pilot, Astronaut
Age: 72
Birthplace: Rock Island, Illinois
Colonel Gary Eugene Payton, USAF, (born June 20, 1948) is an American astronaut, and worked as... more on Wikipedia
3
Neil Flynn
Comedian, Actor
Age: 55
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Neil Richard Flynn (born November 13, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor.... more on Wikipedia
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Patrick O'Bryant
Basketball player
Age: 34
Birthplace: Oskaloosa, Iowa
Patrick Fitzgerald O'Bryant (born June 20, 1986) is a US-born Central African professional... more on Wikipedia
5
Charley Steiner
Announcer, Journalist
Age: 71
Birthplace: USA, New York, Malverne
Charles Harris Steiner (born July 17, 1949) is an American sportscaster and broadcast... more on Wikipedia
6
Marcus Pollard
American football player
Age: 48
Birthplace: Lanett, Alabama
Marcus LaJuan Pollard (born February 8, 1972) is a former American football tight end and... more on Wikipedia
7
Ray LaHood
Politician, Teacher
Age: 74
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Ray H. LaHood (born December 6, 1945) is an American politician who served as United States... more on Wikipedia

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John Shalikashvili
John Malchase David Shalikashvili (Georgian: ჯონ მალხაზ დავით შალიკაშვილი, IPA:... more on Wikipedia
9
Kirby Puckett
Baseball player
Age: Dec. at 46 (1960-2006)
Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player.... more on Wikipedia
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#1626 of 1,816 The Best Athletes Of All Time#96 of 582 The Greatest Baseball Players Of All Time
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Danny Granger
Basketball player
Age: 37
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Danny Granger Jr. (born April 20, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player... more on Wikipedia
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George Shaheen
Businessperson
Age: 76
George T. Shaheen (born July 11, 1944) is an American businessman. He became chief executive... more on Wikipedia
12
Anthony Parker
Basketball player
Age: 45
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa
Anthony Michael Parker (born June 19, 1975) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia
13
Hersey Hawkins
Basketball player
Age: 54
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Hersey R. Hawkins, Jr. (born September 29, 1966) is an American retired professional... more on Wikipedia
14
Ron Erickson
Politician
Age: 87
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
For the business executive, see Ron Erickson (investor)Ron Erickson is a Democratic Party... more on Wikipedia
15
Jerry Hadley
Singer
Age: Dec. at 55 (1952-2007)
Birthplace: USA, Princeton, Illinois
Jerry Hadley (June 16, 1952 – July 18, 2007) was an American operatic tenor. He received three... more on Wikipedia
16
Robert H. Michel
Robert Henry Michel (pronounced "Michael"; March 2, 1923 – February 17, 2017) was an American... more on Wikipedia
17
Aaron Schock
Politician, Real estate entrepreneur
Age: 39
Birthplace: Stevens County, Morris, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Aaron Jon Schock (born May 28, 1981) is a former American politician who was Republican U.S.... more on Wikipedia
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Matthew F. Hale
Matthew F. "Matt" Hale (born July 27, 1971) is an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi leader... more on Wikipedia
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Joseph R. Holzapple
Joseph Randall Holzapple (September 7, 1914 – November 14, 1973) was a United States Air Force... more on Wikipedia
20
David Thirdkill
Basketball player
Age: 60
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
David Thirdkill (born April 12, 1960) is an American retired basketball player who was... more on Wikipedia
21
Ray Ramsey
American football player
Age: Dec. at 88 (1921-2009)
Birthplace: Springfield, Illinois
"Rocket" Raymond LeRoy Ramsey (July 18, 1921 – August 25, 2009) was a professional American... more on Wikipedia
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Tom Fink
Politician
Age: 92
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois
Thomas A. "Tom" Fink (born August 26, 1928) is an American Republican politician from Alaska.... more on Wikipedia
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Harry Jacobs
American football player
Age: 83
Birthplace: Canton, Illinois
Harry Jacobs may refer to: Harry Jacobs (American football) (born 1937), American football... more on Wikipedia
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Bill Roehnelt
American football player
Age: Died at 32 (1936-1968)
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois
William Edward Roehnelt (June 4, 1936 – July 1968) was an American football linebacker in the... more on Wikipedia
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Connie L. Johnson
Lawyer
Age: 51
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Connie LaJoyce Johnson (born July 1, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois) is a Democratic member of the... more on Wikipedia

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