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List of people from Springfield, Illinois

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The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Springfield, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Springfield, Illinois.

Arts and culture

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Business and institutional leadership

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Politics and law

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Religion

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Academics

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Sports

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Football

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Mixed Martial Arts

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  • Matt Mitrione, professional mixed martial artist formerly competing in the UFC, and now competes in Bellator was born and grew up in Springfield

Motorsports

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Tennis

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U.S. Olympic medal winners

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Writers

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References

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  2. ^ Shoenburg, Bernard (2009-01-20). "Illinoisians Celebrate on Eve of Inauguration". Illinois State Journal Register. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. ^ University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center. "Guide to the Julius Rosenwald Papers 1905 - 1963". University of Chicago. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. ^ Barnard, Harry (1938). "Eagle Forgotten" The Life of John Peter Altgeld. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company. pp. 167 to 411.
  5. ^ 'Official Directory of the Illinois General Assembly-1899,' Biographical Sketch of Stanley P. V. Arnold, pg. 68-69
  6. ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-William W. Billson
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  8. ^ "EAST, John Porter". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
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  10. ^ Brands, H. W. (2012). The Man Who Saved The Union: Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace. New York: Doubleday. p. 123.
  11. ^ "John Hay". The Lincoln Institute. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  12. ^ "William H. Herndon". The Lincoln Institute. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  13. ^ "William Jayne". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  14. ^ "Dana Perino -- UIS grad makes good". University of Illinois Alumni Association. Fall 2007. Archived from the original on February 27, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  15. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1921-1922,' Biographical Sketch of Frank P. Sadler, pg. 132-133
  16. ^ University of Illinois Springfield. "Death of Paul Simon". Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  17. ^ Crunden, Robert M. (1969). A Hero in Spite of Himself – Brand Whitlock in Art, Politics, and War. New York: Alfred A. Knoff, Inc. pp. 35 to 69.
  18. ^ "Don Erickson". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Roger Erickson". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  20. ^ "Jeff Fassero". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  21. ^ "Tyler Fitzgerald Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  22. ^ "Rose Folder". All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  23. ^ "Tim Hulett". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  24. ^ "Tug Hulett Baseball Stats | Baseball Almanac". www.baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  25. ^ "Bob Kinsella". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  26. ^ "Justin Knoedler". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  27. ^ "Ryan O'Malley". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  28. ^ "Robin Roberts". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  29. ^ "Billy Rogell". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  30. ^ "Johnny Schaive". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  31. ^ "Dick Schofield". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  32. ^ "Ducky Schofield". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  33. ^ "Kevin Seitzer". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  34. ^ "Allan Simpson". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  35. ^ "Art Sunday". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  36. ^ "Lou Sylvester". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  37. ^ "Betty Wanless". All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  38. ^ "Eric Weaver". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  39. ^ "Jayson Werth". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  40. ^ "Helen Westerman". All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  41. ^ "Roy Wise". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  42. ^ Malik Turner (American football)
  • Brands, H. W. (2012). The Man Who Saved The Union Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace. New York: Doubleday.