Nile Clarke Kinnick, Jr. (July 9, 1918 in Adel, Iowa June 2, 1943, in the Gulf of Paria, Venezuela). Won the 1939 Heisman Trophy and was a consensus All-American. He died during a training flight while serving as a U.S Navy airplane pilot in World War II. Kinnick was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951, and the University of Iowa renamed its football stadium "Kinnick Stadium" in his honor in 1972.

Wrestling

The 1996 Olympic Freestyle 136.5 pound gold medalist. Four-time all-American at Iowa (1989-1992). Won three NCAA titles.

How the hell did Dan Gable not make this list?!?!?! Seriously, am I going to have to choke someone? Dan Gable is one of the all time greatest sports figures in history, let alone. First off, there is his highschool and college wrestling career, which everyone in Iowa knows about. Then, there is the fact that he is an Olympic Champion in wrestling that did what no one thought was humanly possible....he didn't give up a single point in any match on his way to the Gold Medal. THEN there is his coaching career. His record in dual meets was 355-21-5 which included 15 NCAA titles and 21 straight Big Ten titles. Find me another human alive with a sports career like this. Oh ya, and he is from Waterloo.

The 2000 Olympic Freestyle 127.75 lb bronze medalist and a two-time national champion. Was an all-american 3 times at the University of Iowa.

Baseball

"The Heater from Van Meter." Led AL in strikeouts seven times, tossed three no-hitters; first to fan 18 in a game; won 266 games for Indians (1936 to '56). World Series champion 1948. In the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Football

Two-time NFL MVP (1999, 2001). Super Bowl MVP in 2000. Three-time Pro Bowl selection. Ranks First in NFL history with a 65.1 percent completion rate. Has twice posted perfect passer rating of 158.3. Fastest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards.

Ultimate Fighting, Coach
Davenport

Well known for his fights within the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the founder of Miletich Fighting Systems, which trains some of the most talented and popular fighters in MMA, such as former UFC Welterweight champion Matt Hughes, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia, former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver, as well as former ICON Sport and Elite XC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler.

Aaron Kampman (born November 30, 1979 in Cedar Falls, Iowa) is a defensive end for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted by Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. In 2007 Kampman was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, having recorded 5.5 sacks during that time period. Since the start of the 2006 season, the Kampman leads the NFL with 23.5 sacks.

Football, Coach

All-state quarterback at West Branch High School in 1982. All-state defensive end and kicker in 1983. As a senior at the University of Iowa, he was named first team All-American. Nation's top receiver among tight ends that year. Named to the Pro Bowl as a tight end for the New England Patriots in 1991 and 1992. Became the first tight end in Patriots history to have three consecutive season of 50 or more receptions. Head football coach of Iowa City Regina. Led them to the Class 1A title game in 2007.

Shawn Machel Johnson (West Des Moines, Iowa) is an American artistic gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic women's balance beam gold medalist, the individual all-around silver medalist, the 2007 all-around World Champion, and the 2007 and 2008 U.S. all-around champion.

Lori Jones (from Des Moines), more commonly known as Lolo Jones, (born August 5, 1982) is an American track and field athlete. She won three NCAA titles and garnered 11 All-American honors while at LSU. She won indoor national titles in 2007 and 2008 in the 60m hurdles, and won her first world championship in 2008 in the same event.

Football
Davenport

Roger Craig is a former NFL running back who won three Super Bowls (1985, 1989, 1990) with the San Francisco 49ers.

Track & Field

Won a silver medal in the 400 hurdles at the 2003 World Outdoor Championships. In 2000 was a member on a 4x800 team that set the indoor world record. Placed fourth in 400 hurdles at the Olympic Trials in 2000. Won a gold medal at the 1999 World Championships in the 4x800 relay. NCAA 400 hurdle champion in 1997. Drake Relays Outstanding Performer as a high school senior in 1992 and again in 1994 while running for UNI.

Dallas Dean Clark (Livermore, Iowa) is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.

Golf

Was the Nationwide Tour's leading money-winner and Player of the Year in 2003. Won the PGA Bellsouth Classic as a rookie in 2004. Played on the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2006. In 2007, he won the Masters Tournament at Augusta. His victory took him from #56 to #15 in the world rankings; he was the first outside the top 50 in the world rankings to win the Masters in the history of the ranking.

Triathlon

A Two-time Hawaii Ironman World Champion, Ironman New Zealand champion and two-time Pan-Am Games team member (Tim's best finish was fifth).

Christopher Michael Street (February 2, 1972 - January 19, 1993) was a college basketball player for the Iowa Hawkeyes. A certain NBA player, he died in an car accident during his junior year at Iowa. At the end of each season, the Chris Street Award is given to the Hawkeye player or players who best exemplify the spirit, enthusiasm, and intensity of Chris Street.

Football, Track & Field

Is winding up his 10th NFL season. Has 27 career NFL touchdowns, scored via receiving, rushing, kickoff returns and punt returns.

Is Iowa's career leader in receiving yardard (2,271) and is tied for the lead in receiving touchdowns (21). At the time, set Big Ten records in career punt return yardage (1,112) and punt return touchdowns (5). Was seventh in Hesiman Trophy voting in 1997.

In 1999 he was the MVP of the Big Ten Track and Field Championships, winning the 100 meters, finishing second in the 200 meters, and being part of the two winning relay units.

As a prep he was a three-time Gatorade Iowa Track Athlete of the Year. Won four straight state titles in the 200 meters. Was the Outstanding Male High School Athlete at the Drake Relays in 1993 and 1994.

Led Iowa City High to the class 4A football title as a senior after setting a state record with 43 rushing touchdowns in a season.

Baseball

134-116 record in 13 years pitching in the major leagues for the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers. Went the entire nine innings in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 2 of the 1983 World Series. Invented the Forkscrew or Foshball pitch.

Football

All-state wide receiver. All-American at UNI. Played in the NFL for 8 years, caught 167 passes for 2,307 yards and 12 touchdowns. Won a Super Bowl ring in 2003 with the Patriots.

Ryan Joseph Sweeney (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics. Sweeney graduated from Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids in 2003. At the beginning of the 2007 season, Ryan was ranked by Baseball America as the No. 1 Prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization.

Reggie reps Waterloo East. Wore a watch during games to gauge his hangtime. Mysteriously passed away in 2005. Great athlete - drafted by the Cincinnati Reds as a pitcher and played QB at East.

Gotta rep my fellow Simpson graduate. Janvrin graduated in 1988 from Simpson. He won three NCAA Division III titles in the decathlon, as well as individual titles in the pole vault and 400 meter hurdles. He took the bronze medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games, won the 1995 Pan American Games and finished seventeenth at the 2001 World Championships. He also participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics. World record holder in the Icosathlon, the double decathlon.

Baseball

Known as one of major leage baseball's last legal spitballers. Inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1964. Pitched 20 years for the Chicago White Sox. Finished with a 254-213 career record and a 3.15 ERA. Won three games in the 1917 World Series, helping the White Sox to the championship.

Table Tennis

Competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics in singles and doubles table tennis. Won U.S. national singles championships in 1990, '92 and '93.

Football

State champion wrestler and all-state lineman for Benton Community. Won the Outland Trophy as college football's best lineman in 1987. Flew an A-10 Thunderbolt on 45 missions, including Iraq, before joining the Dallas Cowboys. Had 28 sacks in nine seasons for Dallas.

Baseball

Hit .312, had 1,937 hits, 117 home runs and 990 RBI's in 16 seasons for the major leagues. Helped the Philadelphia A's win the world series in 1929 and 1930.

Baseball

Compiled a 218-185 record in 17 years in the Major Leagues with four teams. Struck out 1,350 batters and pitched 17 shutouts.

Wrestling

Four-time state champion and unbeaten for his career in high school. Won titles from 1992-1996 building up to a 144-0 record. Four-time all-American with two national titles at Iowa. His college career record was 120-13.

Baseball

Hit .302, had 228 home runs and drove in 1,012 runs in his major league career. Led the majors with 162 RBI's in 1936. Played for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox.

Football

Led Iowa City West to titles in football, basketball and soccer as a senior. Set state prep record for points by a kicker (93) as a senior. Won the Groza Award as the nation's top collegiate kicker in 2002. Selected to the 2007 AFC Pro Bowl squad. Plays for the San Diego Chargers.

Track & Field, Basketball

Holds five school track records at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Played basketball for the University of Wisconsin, where she led the team in scoring three times. At 5'7", could dunk a volleyball. Played for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA.

Diving

Six-time national diving champion and the 1991 world champion. Fifth-place finisher at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. NCAA champion in 3-meter diving in 1984 at Michigan. Four-time state champion at Cedar Rapids Washington.

Wrestling

Three-time state champion posting a 102-6-1 career mark. Three-time NCAA champion, four-time all-American and 1985 Big Ten Athlete of the Year. Two-time Olympian, earning a silver medal at the 125.5-pound class in 1984 at Los Angeles. Pam-Am Champion and two-time World Championship medalist.

Tennis

No. 1-ranked doubles player in the United States in 1976. Wimbledon doubles semifinalist twice. 1977 Australian Open doubles champion. Founding member of Women's Tennis Association in 1973.

Track & Field

Won Big Ten and NCAA titles in the 220 in 1921 and '23. Competed in the 400 meter dash at the 24th Olympic Games in Paris in 1924.

Football

First team all-American honors as a senior receiver for the Hawkeyes in 1959. Played seven seasons for the AFL's San Diego Chargers from 1960-66. Won the 1963 AFL championship game over the Boston Patriots.

Diving, Coach

Member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team. Won the 1981 NCAA 1-meter national title. Coached 10 national champions to an NCAA record 21 individual titles in 18 seasons as the diving coach at the University of Miami.

Baseball

Holds nearly every season and career pitching record at Iowa City High. Pitched 10 seasons in the major leagues, winning the World Series with Baltimore in 1966 and 1970. Compiled a career record of 38-36, 80 saves and a 2.91 ERA in 411 games.

Bowling

Spent 10 years on a national senior tour. Rolled a 300 game 44 times and an 800 series 19 times.

Lawrence David Biittner: Drafted by the Washington Senators 10th round 1968. Played 14 seasons in the MLB with Senators, Rangers, Expos, Cubs, Reds. Best season was in 1977: GP: 138, AB: 493, R: 74, H: 147, 2B: 28, 3B 1, HR: 12, RBI: 62, BA: .298, OBP: .345, SLG: .432

Horseshoes

Gangster at horseshoes! Won state horseshoes title 18 times. Finished second in the 1977 world championship. In the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame.

Race Car Driving

Won 7 IMCA titles from 1933 to 1941. Started the 1932 Indianapolis 500 in 28th position, but finished 39th after a crash on lap 7. Inducted in to the IMCA and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Basketball

McDonald's All-American as a senior at MFL. Played at Kansas where he was the Big 12 Player of the Year and first-team AP All-American his final two seasons. Played for the Denver Nuggets and currently with the Portland Trailblazers.

Football

From Waterloo. 8 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. 6 Pro Bowls. Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor.

Track & Field

Won 15 championships with no defeats. 3-time Drake Relays 800 meter champion. Won 2 state cross country championships. Led Tipton High to four state titles in track and four in cross country.

Basketball

Averaged 16 points per game in his 9-year, 618 game American Basketball Association career. In 1997 he was named to the 30 player All-Time All-ABA Team.

Golf

Won six state amateur golf titles. Won three senior state amateur titles. Played in the U.S. Open. Inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.

Football

Won the Outland Trophy as the nation's best collegiate lineman in 2003. Did not surrender a sack in his final 36 games at Iowa. Drafted No. 2 overall by the Oakland Raiders.

Football

All-state quarterback for Cedar Rapids Jefferson in 1965 and first team all-state in 1966. Starting forward on the 1967 state championship basketball team. Starting quarterback for Iowa in 1968 and 1969. Played in the NFL for Oakland and Tampa Bay from 1974-1976.

Track & Field

A three-time all-American in the shot put. Set the Iowa state record with a throw of 70 ft, 11 1/2 inches. NCAA All-American in 1971 and '72 with USC.

Track & Field, Basketball

Won an NCAA decathlon championship at Drake in 1970. A member of Drake's Final Four men's basketball team in 1969.

Baseball

Iowa all-state honors in 1941. Lettered at Iowa in 1943 and '46 in basketball. coached at Iowa, Coe and Creighton. Officiated in the Big Ten and Big 12.

Football

Won the Melberger Award and Gagliardi Trophy as NCAA Division III's top player at Coe college. Held seven all-division records and 18 D-III records. Held NCAA record for points scored in career and all-purpose yards. Played one game for the Buffalo Bills in 1996.

Baseball

Pitcher in 341 major league games, compiling an 86-74 career record and a 4.42 earned run average along with 9 saves. Played for the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.

Basketball

Iowa high school basketball hall of fame. University of Missouri hall of fame. 1st round pick in the NBA draft.