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FAMOUS KENTUCKIANS
Muhammad & Lonnie Ali
The boxer and his wife are both from Louisville
Jimmy Ellis
Louisville loves boxers. The heavyweight champ was once a sparring partner of Muhammad Ali.
Bryson Tiller
The singer, songwriter, rap artist calls Louisville home.
Tyson Gay
The track and field superstar hails from Lexington.
Telma Hopkins
This talented actress and singer rose to fame in the 1970s as part of the group Tony Orlando and Dawn. She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
Wes Unseld
The Hall of Fame basketball legend is from Louisville. He spent his entire professional career with the Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets.
Rajon Rondo
The current Cleveland Cavalier is from Louisville but went to college in Lexington at UK.
Russ Smith
University of Louisville announces it will retire Russ Smith's No. 2 jersey on Jan. 22, 2022
(UofL Athletics)
Lionel Hampton and Arnett Cobb
Jazz legend Lionel Hampton was born in Louisville on April 20, 1908. He died at the age of 94.
(William P. Gottlieb)