List Of Athletes From Hampton Roads
The following is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or closely associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Chesapeake * James Anderson – Carolina Panthers linebacker and 88th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft * Ed Beard (b. 1939) – professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers *Dré Bly (b. 1977) – professional football player with the Denver Broncos *Randy Blythe (b. 1971) – vocalist and lyricist for groove metal band Lamb of God *Michael Copon (b. 1982) – star of ''One Tree Hill'' and winner of VH1's '' But Can They Sing?'' *Chris Crocker (b. 1980) – professional football player with the Atlanta Falcons *Michael Cuddyer (b. 1979) – professional baseball right fielder for the New York Mets *Ras-I Dowling – New England Patriots cornerback 2011–present *Deon Dyer – Miami Dolphins running back 2003–2004 *Kenny Easley (b. 1959) – professional football player with the Seattle Seahawks and Pro-Football Hall of Fame Member *Jeff ...
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Hampton Roads (Virginia) - Location
Hampton Roads is the name of both a body of water in the United States that serves as a wide channel for the James, Nansemond and Elizabeth rivers between Old Point Comfort and Sewell's Point where the Chesapeake Bay flows into the Atlantic Ocean, and the surrounding metropolitan region located in the southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina portions of the Tidewater Region. Comprising the Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News, VA–NC, metropolitan area and an extended combined statistical area that includes the Elizabeth City, North Carolina, micropolitan statistical area and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, micropolitan statistical area, Hampton Roads is known for its large military presence, ice-free harbor, shipyards, coal piers, and miles of waterfront property and beaches, all of which contribute to the diversity and stability of the region's economy. The body of water known as Hampton Roads is one of the world's largest natural harbors (more accurat ...
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