List of Sigma Pi brothers

Notable brothers and alumni of Sigma Pi.

Founders

• James Thompson Kingsbury – (January 8, 1877 to October 1, 1950) Graduated from Vincennes University in 1897 and received his law degree from the University of Illinois in 1902. Practiced law in Bisbee, Arizona.
• William Raper Kennedy – (November 22, 1877 – December 5, 1944) Graduated from Vincennes University in 1897 and served in the Spanish–American War. Was in almost continuous military service for the rest of his life, rising from private to lieutenant colonel. He was a member of the faculty at Culver Military Academy from 1905 to 1944.
• George Martin Patterson – (November 7, 1877 – April 7, 1960) Graduated from Vincennes University in 1897. Became the Deputy Recorder for Knox County, Indiana for six years before becoming a farmer.
• Rolin Roscoe James – (October 16, 1879 – February 4, 1953) Graduated from Vincennes University in 1899 before earning his A.B. degree from Earlham College in 1902. Studied law at Harvard Law School before becoming an attorney.[1]

Arts and entertainment

Name Original chapter Notability References Keith Andes Kappa, Temple University Actor on stage, film, TV, and radio from 1932 to 1980. [2] Kristofor Brown Gamma-Mu, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Television and movie writer, producer, director and voice actor since 1989. [1] Bobby Burgess Beta-Omicron, California State University, Long Beach Actor and Dancer on the TV-shows Mickey Mouse Club (the original series), The Lawrence Welk Show, and The Donna Reed Show. [3] Ronald Davidson Iota, University of California, Berkeley Screenwriter, Director, and Producer from 1937 to 1966. [4] Paschal English Alpha-Phi, University of Georgia Judge in the Georgia state courts and contestant on the fourth season of the TV show Survivor. [5] Ray Evans Gamma, Ohio State University Nationally distributed editorial cartoonist from 1910 to 1954. [6] Dudley Fisher Gamma, Ohio State University Syndicated newspaper cartoonist, best known for his character Myrtle who was featured in his strip Right Around Home which started in 1937. [7]^:13 Daniel Gerson Mu, Cornell University Screenwriter for TV and animated films from 1996 to 2015. He co-wrote the screen play for Big Hero 6 which won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2014. [8] Lewis Grizzard Alpha-Phi, University of Georgia Syndicated columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, author, and humorist. [9] Rich Herrera Zeta-Kappa, California State University Bakersfield Sports Radio personality. [10] Clay Earl Jackson Zeta-Sigma, North Carolina Wesleyan College Actor best known for portraying the Maytag Repairman. [11] Tracy Lawrence Epsilon-Kappa, Southern Arkansas University Country music star. [12] William Keepers Maxwell Jr. Phi, University of Illinois Fiction editor for The New Yorker magazine from 1936 to 1975. Also an award winning novelist and short story writer. Elected president of the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1968. [7]^:13 John Milhiser Eta-Gamma, Hofstra University Comedian and cast member on Saturday Night Live during the 2013-2014 season. [8] Rick Rockwell Theta, Pennsylvania State University Comedian and speaker most known for being the millionaire on the TV show Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire. [13] Donald C. Simmons, Jr. Beta-Mu, University of Mississippi Author, college professor, coach, and minister. [14] Andrew Ross Sorkin Mu, Cornell University Screenwriter, Author "Too Big To Fail, Co-Creator TV Show "Billions" [8]

Business

Name Original chapter Notability References Thomas Breitling Epsilon-Chi, University of San Diego Co-founder of Travelscape, casino executive, co-founder of Ultimate Poker and Ultimate Casino. Mike Dee Nu, Franklin & Marshall College CEO of the Miami Dolphins from 2009 to 2013 and the San Diego Padres from 2013 to 2016. George T. Felbeck Phi, University of Illinois President of Union Carbide from 1944 to 1962. [15] Lorenzo Fertitta Epsilon-Chi, University of San Diego Casino executive and owner of Ultimate Fighting Championship. [8] Herman Fisher Theta, Pennsylvania State University Co-founder of Fisher-Price. [16] Roy O. Martin Jr. Alpha-Kappa, Louisiana State University Timber industrialist and philanthropist. President of the Roy O. Martin Lumber Company from the 1960s into the 1990s. Founder of the Lions Club Crippled Children’s Camp in Leesville, LA. [17] Barry Weiss Mu, Cornell University Music Executive best known as an important force in the careers of Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, among numerous others [8] John Zimmer Mu, Cornell University Founder of Zimride and Lyft [18]

Education

Name Original chapter Notability References Charles E. Bayless Gamma-Xi, West Virginia University Institute of Technology President of West Virginia Tech from 2005 to 2008 and former Regional Vice President for West Virginia University. [19] Isaac K. Beckes Alpha, Vincennes University President of Vincennes University from 1950 to 1980. [20] Warren E. Bow Phi, University of Illinois Second President of Wayne State University from 1942 to 1945. [7]^:11 Lester J. Cappon Tau, University of Wisconsin History professor, documentary editor, and archivist for Colonial Williamsburg. [21] William George Carr Upsilon, UCLA Executive Secretary for the National Education Association from 1952 to 1967. General Secretary and President of the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession from 1946 to 1972. [6] Garfield V. Cox Alpha-Theta, Beloit College Dean of the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago from 1942 to 1952. One of the authors of the 1933 Chicago plan on banking reforms and one of the first to study the performance of experts to novices in forecasting stock prices. [22] Emile B. De Sauzé Delta, University of Pennsylvania and Kappa, Temple University Language educator credited with developing the conversational method of learning a language. [6] Lacey Eastburn Beta-Iota, Northern Arizona University Tenth President of Northern Arizona University from 1947 to 1957. [6] William Hazell, Jr. Alpha-Mu, New Jersey Institute of Technology Fifth President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 1970 to 1975. [7]^:11 Robert Livingston Johnson Kappa, Temple University Third President of Temple University from 1941 to 1959. Helped to develop the United States Information Agency in 1953. President of the National Civil Service League in the 1930s. [7]^:11 Herbert E. Longenecker Theta, Pennsylvania State University Eleventh President of Tulane University from 1960 to 1975. [7]^:11 Ralph Munn Gamma, Ohio State University Eminent figure in the field of American and international library and information science. Recognized by the journal American Libraries as one of "100 of the most important leaders we had in the 20th century". [6] Thomas J. Parmley Pi, University of Utah Physics professor at the University of Utah from 1930 to 1980. [6] Max Rafferty Upsilon, UCLA 22nd California Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1963 to 1971. Author of several books on educational philosophy, including Practice and Trends in School Administration (1961), Suffer, Little Children (1962), What They Are Doing to Your Children (1964), and Max Rafferty on Education (1968). His newspaper column, "Dr. Max Rafferty", was syndicated nationally. [23] George D. Stoddard Theta, Pennsylvania State University Tenth President of the University of Illinois (1946-1953) and President of the University of the State of New York (1942-1946). Attendee at the first UNESCO meeting and advisor to General Douglas MacAurthur on rebuilding the Japanese educational system. [7]^:11 Richard J. Stonesifer Nu, Franklin & Marshall College Fifth President of Monmouth University from 1971 to 1979. [24] Robert Van Houten Alpha-Mu, New Jersey Institute of Technology Fourth President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 1947 to 1970. [7]^:11 J. Lawrence Walkup Beta-Iota, Northern Arizona University Eleventh President of Northern Arizona University from 1957 to 1979. [7]^:11 John Philip Wernette Upsilon, UCLA Eighth President of the University of New Mexico from 1945 to 1948. [7]^:11

Government and law

Name Original chapter Notability References Curtis Shake Alpha, Vincennes University Indiana jurist, politician, and 72nd Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, and the presiding judge of the IG Farben trial, one of the Subsequent Nuremberg Trials [8] Morris S. Arnold Alpha-Sigma, University of Arkansas U.S. Federal Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit from 1992 to 2006. Judge on the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review from 2008 to 2013. Bill Bailey Gamma-Upsilon, Murray State University Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1990 to 2000 and mayor of Seymour, Indiana from 1983 to 1990. [25] Mike Beebe Alpha-Pi, Arkansas State University Attorney General from 2003 to 2007 and Governor of Arkansas from 2007 to 2015. [26] Michael Bilirakis Chi, University of Pittsburgh Member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 2007. [27] Frank T. Bow Zeta, Ohio Northern University Member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 to November 13, 1972. [7]^:14 Mark Brnovich Beta-Kappa, Arizona State University Attorney General of Arizona since 2015. [8] James R. Bullington Alpha-Delta, Auburn University United States Ambassador to Burundi from 1983 to 1986; Peace Corps Director, Country of Niger [28] James V. Carmichael Psi, Emory University Member of the Georgia General Assembly from 1935-1940. President of the Scripto pen company from 1947 to 1964. [7]^:14 Chris Collins Rho, North Carolina State University Member of the United States House of Representatives since 2013. County Executive of Erie County, New York from 2007 to 2011. [29] Robert O. Davis Theta, Pennsylvania State University Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1967 to 1974. [7]^:14 Harold L. Ervin Kappa, Temple University Judge on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania from 1954 to 1967. President Judge of the court from 1965 to 1967. [30] Michael E. Fryzel Beta Tau, Valparaiso University Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration from 2008 - 2009 and board member until 2014. [31] John R. Gregg Alpha, Vincennes University State representative in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1986–2002. Was the 85th and longest serving Democratic Speaker of the Indiana House from 1996–2002. Served as Minority leader for one term. Candidate of Democratic Party for Governor of Indiana in 2012 and 2016. [32] Andrew J. Guilford Upsilon, University of California, Los Angeles United States District Judge for the Central District of California since 2006. [33] Bill Harsha Lambda, Kenyon College Member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1961 to January 3, 1981. [7]^:14 David W. Hopkins Xi, University of Iowa Member of the United States House of Representatives from 1928 to 1932. [7]^:14 Andrei Iancu Upssilon, UCLA Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [34] Ben F. Johnson Psi, Emory University Member of the Georgia State Senate from 1962 to 1969. Dean of the Emory University School of Law (1961 to 1973) and the Georgia State University College of Law (1981 to 1985). [35] Girard Edward Kalbfleisch Zeta, Ohio Northern University U.S. Federal Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio from 1959 to 1970. [36] George H. Kreeger Alpha-Phi, University of Georgia Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1969 to 1976 and a state judge from 1979 to 2012. [7]^:14 Robert L. Larson Xi, University of Iowa Member of the Iowa Supreme Court from 1953 to 1971, first permanent Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court from 1959 to 1961, Attorney General of Iowa from 1947 to 1953. [37] George W. Latimer Pi, University of Utah Original member of the U.S. Court of Military Appeals from 1951 to 1961, member of the Utah Supreme Court from 1946 to 1951, and represented Lt. William Calley Jr. during his court martial for the My Lai incident. [6] Harry G. Leslie Eta, Purdue University 33rd Governor of Indiana, serving from 1928 to 1932. [7]^:14 Tim Leslie Beta-Omicron, California State University, Long Beach Member of the California State Assembly from 1986 to 1991 and member of the California State Senate from 1991 to 2000. [38] Hans Mark Iota, University of California, Berkeley United States Secretary of the Air Force from 1979 to 1981. Chancellor of the University of Texas from 1984 to 1992. [39] Roger A. McGuire Alpha-Theta, Beloit College United States Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau from 1992 to 1995. [40] Edwin L. Mechem Beta-Xi, New Mexico State University Three term Governor of the State of New Mexico, U.S. Senator from 1962 to 1964, and U.S. Federal Judge from 1970 to 1982. [7]^:14 Christian Miele Eta-Nu, Towson University Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since 2015. [41] Benjamin K. Miller Beta-Nu, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Member of the Illinois Supreme Court from 1984 to 2001. Chief Justice of the court from 1991 to 1994. [42] Carlton Mobley Alpha-Epsilon, Mercer University One of the ten youngest members ever of the U.S. House of Representatives when he was elected in 1932. Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Georgia Supreme Court Justice from 1954 to 1974. [7]^:14 John T. Myers Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois University Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1997. [7]^:14 Clarence C. Newcomer Nu, Franklin & Marshall College U.S. Federal Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1988. [43] Allan Pomeroy Alpha-Gamma, University of Washington Mayor of Seattle, Washington from 1952 to 1956. [6] James J. Rhoades Beta-Psi, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1980 to 2008. [44] Walter C. Sadler Alpha-Beta, University of Michigan Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1937 to 1941. [45] Thomas P. Sinnett Phi, University of Illinois Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1924 to 1938. Party Floor Leader from 1933 to 1934. [46] Robert C. Strong Alpha-Theta, Beloit College United States Ambassador to Iraq from 1963 to 1967. [47] Emory C. Swank Nu, Franklin & Marshall College United States Ambassador to Cambodia from 1970 to 1973. [48] William I. Troutman Nu, Franklin & Marshall College Member of the US House of Representatives from 1942 to 1945. Last representative to serve Pennsylvania's at-large congressional district. Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. [49] Julian Webb Alpha-Epsilon, Mercer University Member of the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1974. Assistant Party Floor Leader in 1963 and Floor Leader in 1964. He was President Pro Tem from 1967 to 1969. Member of the Georgia Court of Appeals from 1974 to 1979. [50] Samuel J. Welsch Alpha-Epsilon, Mercer University Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1934 to 1938. Member of the Georgia State Senate from 1938 to 1944. Three term mayor of Marietta, Georgia. [51] Roy A. Vitousek Iota, University of California, Berkeley Member of the Hawaii Territorial House of Representatives from 1922 to 1944. He served three terms as the Speaker of the Hawaii House. [7]^:14

Journalism

Name Original chapter Notability References Bernie Boston Beta-Phi, Rochester Institute of Technology Two time Pulitzer Prize nominated Photographer. Noted for taking the Flower Power photo and a photograph of Coretta Scott King unveiling the bust of Martin Luther King Jr. at the U.S. Capitol. [52] Frank Brookhouser Kappa, Temple University Journalist and author. Wrote the "A Man About Town" column for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin from 1953 to 1975 and The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1939 to 1953. [53] W. M. Kiplinger Gamma, Ohio State University Founder of Kiplinger, a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, available in print, on line, audio, video and software products. [8] Alex Mihailovich Eta-Rho, Carleton University Canadian television News Anchor and Reporter [8] James Reston Phi, University of Illinois VP, Executive Editor and Staff Member of The New York Times, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 and 1957. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1986 and the Four Freedoms Award in 1991 [54] Lewis Shollenberger Theta, Pennsylvania State University Television correspondent and producer from 1939 to 1966 [55]

Military

Name Original chapter Notability References Ben Crum Foshee Alpha-Delta, Auburn University Member of the Flying Tigers during World War II. [56] Ray D. Free Pi, University of Utah Major general, United States Army Reserves; commander of the 96th United States Army Reserve Command (Gt. Douglas, UT) (1964-68); president, Reserve Officers Association (1969–70); member of the Utah House of Representatives (1979-89). [57] Theodore A. Heinrich Iota, University of California, Berkeley Lieutenant, United States Army; served on the staff of General Dwight Eisenhower during World War II before being transferred to the Monuments Men near the end of the war. [58] James E. Livingston Alpha-Delta, Auburn University Major general, United States Marine Corps, awarded the Medal of Honor for events happening in May 1968 in Vietnam. Also awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. [57] James M. Lyle Alpha-Eta, The College of William and Mary Major general, US Army; commanding general, US Army Cadet Command [57] William R. Peers Upsilon, UCLA Lt. general, US Army; investigator, US Army War Crimes Investigation of the My Lai Incident of Vietnam; author of The My Lai Incident [57] James M. Seely Upsilon, UCLA Rear admiral, US Navy and acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) from December 18, 1988 to January 1990. [52] George K. Sisler Alpha-Pi, Arkansas State University First lieutenant, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for events in February 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. Member of the 1st Special Forces [57]

Other

Name Original chapter Notability References Jeff Arnett Epsilon-Tau, University of Tennessee at Martin Current master distiller at Jack Daniel's. [59] George E. Hargest Kappa, Temple University Noted philatelic named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame. Editor of The Chronicle of U.S. Classic Postal Issue from 1963-1966. Author of The History of Letter Post Communications Between the United States and Europe, 1845-1875, published in 1971. Winner of the Crawford Medal in 1972 and the Luff Award in 1980. [60] John Thomas Taylor Kappa, Temple University Lobbyist for the American Legion from 1919 to 1950. Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. First brother to appear on the cover of Time magazine in 1935. [6]

Religion

Name Original chapter Notability References The Rt. Rev. William Creighton DD Delta, University of Pennsylvania Fifth Episcopal Bishop of Washington, D.C., serving from 1962 to 1977. Navy chaplain during World War II. Participated in the funeral procession of the President John F. Kennedy. [61] The Rt. Rev. James P. deWolfe Lambda, Kenyon College Fourth Episcopal Bishop of Long Island, serving from 1942 to 1966. [62] The Rt. Rev. Earl Honaman Nu, Franklin & Marshall College Suffragan Episcopal Bishop of Central Pennsylvania from 1956 to 1969. Army chaplain during World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. [63][64] The Rt. Rev. Arthur C. Lichtenberger Lambda, Kenyon College 21st presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1958 to 1964. First Episcopal leader to meet with a pope in 1961. Had previously served as the Sixth Episcopal Bishop of Missouri from 1952 to 1959. Posthumously received the Founders Award from Sigma Pi fraternity in 2010. [62] The Rt. Rev. Donald MacAdie Lambda, Kenyon College Suffragan Episcopal Bishop of Newark from 1958 to 1963. [65] The Rt. Rev. Arthur R. McKinstry Lambda, Kenyon College Fifth Episcopal Bishop of Delaware, serving from 1939 to 1954. 1948 Lambeth Conference attendee. Officiated the marriage of Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Johnson. [62] The Rt. Rev. Philip McNairy Lambda, Kenyon College Sixth Episcopal Bishop of Minnesota, serving from 1971 to 1977. [62] The Rt. Rev. George R. Selway Lambda, Kenyon College Sixth Episcopal Bishop of Northern Michigan, serving from 1964 to 1972. [66] The Rev. Ted G. Stone Alpha-Nu, Wake Forest University Southern Baptist evangelist and recovered drug addict who walked across the United States multiple times to preach on addiction. [67]

Science, technology and exploration

Name Original chapter Notability References Dr. Wilbur Davenport, PhD Alpha-Delta, Auburn University Early researcher into spread spectrum communication. M.I.T. professor and department head. Researcher at the Research Laboratory of Electronics and the Lincoln Lab. [68] Dr. Max Mapes Ellis, PhD Alpha, Vincennes University Explorer, Leader of the Gimbel Scientific Expedition to British Guiana in 1911. Early researcher in water pollution. [6] William D. Mensch Kappa, Temple University CEO of Western Design Center, Inc. and inventor of the microprocessor for the Apple II computer (the Motorola 6800 as well as the MOS 6502). [69] Benjamin F. Miessner Eta, Purdue University Engineer and inventor who built many electric musical instruments and pioneered aircraft radio. [6] Dr. Gregory Poland, MD Epsilon-Gamma, Illinois Wesleyan University Director of the Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, editor-in-chief of the medical journal Vaccine. Named president of the U.S. Department of Defense's Health Defense Board in 2007. [70] Paul W. Richards Beta-Theta, Drexel University Astronaut, STS-102 [71] Capt. Walter Marty Schirra, Jr., USN Alpha-Mu, New Jersey Institute of Technology Astronaut: Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and Project Apollo. [72] Dr. Chauncey Guy Suits, DS Tau, University of Wisconsin Co-founder of the National Academy of Engineering, Director of General Electric. [73] Dr. Maurice Cole Tanquary, PhD Alpha, Vincennes University Explorer with the Crocker Land Arctic Expedition in 1913 to North Greenland. Professor of entomology and a pioneer in modern beekeeping. [57] Dr. Horace M. Trent, PhD Alpha-Lambda, Mississippi State University Physicist best known for the discovery that a bullwhip's crack is actually a sonic boom and being the author of the currently accepted force-current analogy in physics known as the Trent analogy. [6] Arthur W. Turner Sigma, Iowa State President, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers; Head Researcher, USDA [57] Luther S. West Mu, Cornell University Scientist-consultant, World Health Organization, United Nations; chief of Medical Entomology Section, Division of Parasitology, Army Medical School, Army Medical Center [74]

Sports

Baseball

Name Original chapter Notability References Mark Cresse Beta-Omicron, California State University, Long Beach Major League Baseball catcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1974 to 1977. Bullpen coach for the Dodgers from 1977 to 1998. [75] Jim Panther Beta-Nu, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Major League Baseball pitcher with the Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and the Atlanta Braves from 1971-73. [76] Glenn Redmon Alpha-Beta, University of Michigan Major League Baseball second baseman with the Atlanta Braves in 1974. [76] Tom Timmermann Beta-Nu, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians from 1969 to 1974. [76]

Basketball

Name Original chapter Notability References John C. Evans Phi, University of Illinois Coach of the Vermont Catamounts men's basketball team from 1940 to 1965. He was also head coach of the University of Vermont football team from 1940 to 1951. [77] Fletcher Lane Phi, University of Illinois Coach of the University of Illinois' men's basketball team for the 1907 to 1908 season. [78] James H. "Babe" McCarthy Alpha-Lambda, Mississippi State University College basketball head coach from 1955 to 1967. American Basketball Association head coach from 1967 to 1974. Four time Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year. ABA coach of the year in 1974. [79] Waldo Wegner Sigma, Iowa State University College Basketball All-American and Iowa State Hall of Famer from 1931 to 1935

College Athletic Directors

Name Original chapter Notability References Frank Broyles Alpha-Sigma, University of Arkansas NCAA football player, coach (1958-76), broadcaster, and athletic director for the University of Arkansas (1974-2007). [12] Thomas Pinchkey Heard Alpha-Kappa, Louisiana State University Athletics Director for Louisiana State University from 1931 to 1954. [6] Jay Jacobs Alpha-Delta, Auburn University NCAA football player and current Athletics Director at Auburn University. [76] Guy "Red" Mackey Eta, Purdue University Legendary Boilermaker football player, three sport varsity letterman (football, basketball, track), Mackey served as athletic director of Purdue (1942–1971) for which he was honored as the namesake of Mackey Arena at Purdue University. [8]

Football

Name Original chapter Notability References Ralph Baker Theta, Pennsylvania State University Linebacker for the New York Jets of the American Football League and the National Football League from 1964 to 1974. This included being a member of the Super Bowl III championship team. [80] Sherdrick Bonner Epsilon-Iota, California State University, Northridge Arena Football League quarterback (1993-2008) and coach (2011). 2012 inductee into the Arena Football League's Hall Of Fame. [81] Frank Bykowski Eta, Purdue University NFL player who was a guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1940. He played for the Milwaukee Chiefs of the third American Football League in 1941. [80] Dana Carey Iota, University of California, Berkeley Professional football player in the first American Football League with the Los Angeles Wildcats in 1926. [80] Will Demps Alpha-Omega, San Diego State University NFL safety for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and New York Giants from 2002 to 2008. [82] Rudy Feldman Upsilon, UCLA Head football coach of the University of New Mexico (1968-1973). National Football League coach (1974 to 1985) and executive (1987 to 1997). [76] Wayne Gift Eta, Purdue University NFL quarterback with the Cleveland Rams in 1937. Assistant coach in the All-America Football Conference with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. [76] Jeff Gossett Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois University Professional football punter in the National Football League (1981-83 and 1985-96) and the United States Football League (1984-85). [76] Bob Haak Beta, Indiana University NFL Guard and Tackle for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939. [76] Joe Krakoski Phi, University of Illinois NFL defensive back for the Washington Redskins in 1961. Defensive back for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League from 1962 to 1966. [80] Joe Laws Xi, University of Iowa NFL football player from 1934 to 1945. Won three NFL Championships with the Green Bay Packers where he spent his whole career. Inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1972. [80] William McAndrew Alpha, Vincennes University First and fourth head football coach for the Southern Illinois Salukis from 1913 to 1916 and from 1921 to 1938. He also coached SIU's basketball team. Namesake of McAndrew Stadium. [83] Jim McMillen Phi, University of Illinois NFL football player for the Chicago Bears from 1924 to 1933 where he played as a guard. [80] Michael Mendoza Beta-Iota, Northern Arizona University Quarterback for the Los Angeles Cobras of the Arena Football League in 1988. [84] Vern Mullen Phi, University of Illinois NFL football player from 1923-27. Won the 1923 NFL Championship with the Canton Bulldogs. First brother to play in the NFL. [80] Tony Romo Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois University Former quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys and current analyst for CBS. [85] Eddie Rucinski Beta, Indiana University NFL football player who played end from 1941-1946 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cardinals, and "Card-Pitt". [80] Frank Spaziani Theta. Pennsylvania State University Former NCAA football and baseball player. Former coach in the Canadian Football League. Former head football coach of Boston College and current Defensive Coordinator for New Mexico State University. [8] Steve Suhey Theta, Pennsylvania State University NFL football player with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1948-49. [80] Hugh Taylor Alpha-Pi, Arkansas State University Wide Receiver for the Washington Redskins from 1947 to 1954 (holds Redskins' all-time scoring and pass-receiving records). Pro Bowl selection in 1952 and 1954. Arkansas State head coach from 1958 to 1959. Head coach of the Houston Oilers of the AFL in 1965. [80] Sam Willaman Gamma, Ohio State University Professional football player from 1915 to 1917 under the name "Sam Williams" for the Akron Indians and the Canton Bulldogs. College head football coach at Iowa State (1922-26), Ohio State (1928-33), and Western Reserve (1934). First brother to play professional football in what was then the Ohio League. [86] Ken Zampese Epsilon-Chi, University of San Diego NFL coach. Currently the Offensive Coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. [87]

Olympics

Name Original chapter Notability References John Carenza Delta-Omega, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville NCAA and professional soccer player. Member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team. Played for the St. Louis Stars of the North American Soccer League from 1973 to 1977. [88] Arthur Cook Alpha-Chi, University of Maryland 1948 Olympic and 1949 World Championship Games Gold Medalist in smallbore rifle shooting. Member of the 1947 and 1949 championship college rifle team. 1982 University of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. [89] Chester Newton Omega, Oregon State University 1924 Olympic Silver Medalist in featherweight wrestling. 1980 inductee into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. 1991 Oregon State University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. [90] Stephen Peterson Alpha-Upsilon, University of Rhode Island Rower on the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team and gold medalist at the 1990 World Championships. [91] Richard Pew Mu, Cornell University Fencer on the 1956 U.S. Olympic Team. [92] Bill Spencer Pi University of Utah Biathlete on the 1964 and 1968 U.S. Olympic teams. [93]

Others

Name Original chapter Notability References Elvin C. Drake Upsilon, UCLA NCAA cross-country runner. UCLA head sports trainer from 1942 to 1972. UCLA head track and field coach from 1947 to 1964, winning the NCAA championship in 1956. He coached decathletes Rafer Johnson and C. K. Yang during the 1960 Summer Olympics, in which they won the gold and silver medals. [76] Bill O'Neill Theta-Beta, Saginaw Valley State University Professional Bowler on the PBA Tour. PBA Rookie of the year in 2005-06. First person to be a two-time world champion in ten-pin bowling in 2010 and 2013. [94] Bob Perani Alpha-Zeta, Saint Lawrence University Goaltender for the Flint Generals and the Muskegon Mohawks of the International Hockey League from 1967 to 1974. [95] Frank Schmitz Beta-Nu, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Four time individual NCAA champion gymnast and a silver medalist at the 1965 Trampoline World Championships. [96]

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