University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Notable Alumni, Students and Faculty

Notable Alumni, Students and Faculty

  • Hugh Beaumont, actor (most notably portrayed Ward Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver), 1927
  • Burwell Baxter Bell, U.S. Army general, 1968
  • Anthony Burger, pianist, 1966
  • North Callahan, author and historian whose papers and book collection now reside in the UTC Lupton Library, 1919
  • Steven Fox, golfer, 2012 U.S. Amateur champion
  • Gibby Gilbert, PGA Tour professional golfer, 1963
  • Irvine W. Grote, chemist, inventor of the active ingredient in Rolaids and Bufferin, UC 1918; chemistry faculty, 1942–1969
  • Dennis Haskins, actor (most notably portrayed Mr. Belding on Saved By The Bell), 1972
  • Leslie Jordan, Emmy-winning actor, 1982
  • Terrell Owens, NFL football player, basketball player, 1997
  • Johnny Taylor, basketball player, 1997
  • Gerald Wilkins, NBA basketball player, 1984
  • Pez Whatley, football player and UTC's first black wrestler, later became a pro wrestler
  • Barry Moser, artist and professor, 1970
  • Charlie Long, basketball player, football player (NFL/AFL ALL-Pro)
  • Mindaugas Katelynas, basketball player, 2005
  • Buster Skrine, NFL football player (Cleveland Browns), 2011
  • Eldra Buckley, NFL football player, 2007
  • Willie White, former NBA basketball player

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