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FAMOUS SIGMA NU ALUMNI INCLUDE

Performing Arts, Literature, and Media

    Glenn Miller (Gamma Kappa Chapter)

      Leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.

    Bob Barker (Epsilon Beta)

      Emcee for Ms. Universe and Rose Bowl parades, began hosting "The Price is Right" in 1977.

    Dave Guard (Beta Chi)

      Guitar player who helped form the Kingston Trio. The Kingston Trio immediately won the 1959 Grammy for best folk performance.

    Harrison Ford (Zeta Tau)

      Starred in some of the most successful films ever made, including Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back, Apocalypse Now, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blade Runner, Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Working Girl, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Presumed Innocent, Witness, Regarding Henry, Patriot Games, The Fugitive, and Clear and Present Danger. Also the 1985 best actor nominee for Witness.

    Shadoe Stevens (Epsilon Kappa)

      Host of ABC radio's American Top 40.

    Tom Poston (Epsilon)

      Won 1959 Emmy as best supporting actor in a comedy series for the Steve Allen show. Featured in "To Tell the Truth", "Mork and Mindy", and "Newhart". He received best supporting actor Emmy nominations in 1984, 1986, and 1987.

    William Daniels (Gamma Beta)

      Emmy Award winning actor starred in St. Elsewhere and was the voice for "Kitt" in Knight Rider.

    Tom Johnson (Mu)

      President of CNN, has also served as President and CEO of the Los Angeles Times.

    James Dean

      Pledged Sigma Nu but dropped out of college.

    Zane Grey (Beta Rho)

      Western novelist.

    Timothy Stack (aka Dick Deitrick)

      Host of late night talk show spoof.

Political Figures

    Trent Lott

      Majority leader of Senate

    George Mitchell

      Past Majority leader of Senate and candidate for Baseball commissioner.

    Lloyd Bentson

      Former senator from Texas, Vice Presidential candidate in 1988, and current Secretary of the Treasury.

    Jody Powell

      Predisential Press Secretary

    Robert Michael

      Bob Michael was a member of the House of Representives for over twenty years. He was the House Minority Leader and would have become Speaker of the House if he wouldn't have retired in 1994. (Documented in the Delta)

    Clarence Kelly

      Former director of the FBI.

    Senators

      Quentin N. Burdick

      Allan M. Cranston

      Clifford P. Hansen

      James A. McClure

      Herman E. Talmadge

Sports Figures

    Brett Haber

      Sportscaster for ESPN who sometimes does SportsCenter. Famous for the line "It's a Wednesday night and you are enjoying a beverage in the Sigma Nu basement. The next day you're playing the world champion Atlanta Braves."

    Felix "Doc" Blanchard

      Three time all American, 1945 Heisman trophy winner.

    Paul "Bear" Bryant

      Coached several teams to a record of 323-85-17.

    Bobby Dodd

      Coached Tennessee to 165-64-8.

    Walt Dropo

      American League rookie of the year in 1950, played 12 seasons for the Red Sox.

    Mike McCormack

      NFL Hall of Famer

    Stan Jones

      NFL Hall of Famer.

    Cy Young

      Olympic track Gold Medalist in 1952.

    Hayes Alan Jenkins

      Olympic figure skating Gold Medalist, 1956.

    Dallas Green

      Major League baseball player, manager of Chicago Cubs and N.Y. Mets.

    Dick Howser

      AL Rookie of the Year in 1961, managed K.C. Royals to World Series title.

    Pat Riley

      Present basketball coach of the Miami Heat and former coach of the L.A. Lakers and the N.Y. Knicks. Won 4 NBA titles with the Lakers.

    Chet Jastremski

      1964 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Cover of Sports Illustrated, swimming hall of fame.

    Archie Manning

      Pro quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.

    Tommy Vardell

      Cleveland Browns running back.

    Steve Stenstrom

      Stanford quarterback, Heisman trophy candidate.

    Norm Johnson

      Ranks 15th all time in points scored in NFL history.

    Lindy Infante

      Green Bay Packers head coach 1988-1991.

    Greg Swindell

      Pitches for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Recently named to Baseball American's all time college all star team.

    Al Michaels

      Announcer with ABC's Monday Night Football since 1986.

Other Famous Brothers

    Ronald Evans

      Astronaut

    Vance Devoe Brand

      Astronaut