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List Of People From Charleston, South Carolina
The following people were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Charleston, South Carolina, United States (categorized by area in which each person is best known): Academia * Rick Brewer (academic), Rick Brewer (born 1956), former administrator at Charleston Southern University; current president of Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, Pineville, Louisiana * Robert Furchgott (1916–2009), biochemist and Nobel Laureate * Ernest Everett Just (1883–1941), biologist * Elias Marks (1790–1886), founder of South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute * William Ephraim Mikell (1868–1944), Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, a summer home in Charleston * William Charles Wells (1757–1817), physician Athletes * Jarrell Brantley (born 1996), basketball player * Luther Broughton (born 1974), NFL player * Nehemiah Broughton (born 1982), NFL player * Kwame Brown (born 1982), basketball player * Garrett Chisolm (born 1988) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Charleston, South Carolina
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Jarrell Brantley
Jarrell Isaiah Brantley (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Nagasaki Velca of the B.League. He played college basketball for the College of Charleston Cougars. College career As a junior, Brantley averaged 17.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game and was named to the Second Team All-Colonial Athletic Association. He averaged 19 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a senior, while averaging 1.2 three-pointers per game on a 32.8 percent three-point field goal percentage. He was named to the First Team All-Colonial Athletic Association. Brantley finished his career with 1,914 points, which is the third highest in the team's history. Professional career Utah Jazz (2019–2021) Brantley worked out for several NBA teams after his college season ended, including the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phoenix Suns. Brantley was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2019 NB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byron Maxwell
Byron S. Maxwell (born February 23, 1988) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, where he was a member of the Seahawks' defensive group known as the Legion of Boom. Maxwell has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Clemson. Early years Maxwell attended Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he played football and ran track. As a junior cornerback, Maxwell had 60 total tackles, 19 pass breakups, led his team with 5 interceptions, returned for a total of 64 yards and 1 touchdown, and had 1 forced fumble. He also saw some time at kick return and punt return. In track & field, Maxwell was timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 10.8 in the 100-meter dash. He also bench-pressed 275 pounds and squatted 350. Despite suffering an ACL tear and missing his entire senior season, Maxwell had many offers to places li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katrina McClain Johnson
Katrina McClain (born September 19, 1965) is a retired American basketball player. She played for the University of Georgia, as well as many USA Basketball teams including three Olympic teams. McClain was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Early years McClain grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, where she attended St. Andrews High School. In her senior year, she helped lead the team to a 30–0 record, including a state championship. College years McClain began her career at the University of Georgia, where she was a two-time All-American (1986, 1987) and won varsity letters all four years. In her freshman year, she was named to the Freshman All-American team, and was the first ever SEC Freshman of the year. She went on to become the National Player of the Year in 1987. While she was at Georgia, the team won the SEC twice. The team earned invitations to the NCAA Tournament every year in each of her four years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javon Kinlaw
Javon Kinlaw (born 3 October 1997) is a Trinidadian professional American football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina, and was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Early years Kinlaw spent part of his childhood homeless in Washington, D.C. after immigrating from Trinidad and Tobago with his mother and two siblings. He attended Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, South Carolina. College career Kinlaw played one year at Jones County Junior College in 2016 before transferring to the University of South Carolina. In his first year at South Carolina in 2017, he played in all 13 games with 10 starts and had 20 tackles. In 2018, he started all 12 games and had 38 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Kinlaw returned to South Carolina for his senior season in 2019. Statistics Professional career Kinlaw was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Johnson (basketball)
Anthony Mark Johnson (born October 2, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player who last played with the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). At , he played the point guard position. He found success in pro basketball, becoming the first NBA D-League player to participate in an NBA Finals. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Johnson played college basketball at the College of Charleston and was drafted in the NBA in 1997. Early life After leading R.B. Stall High School to the South Carolina AAA football championship, Johnson received a basketball scholarship at the College of Charleston, where his older brother Steven was a standout years earlier. By his senior year, he developed into one of the top players in the Trans America Athletic Conference, named conference player of the year in 1997, while leading the College of Charleston to an NCAA basketball tournament first round victory over the University of Maryland at the Memphis re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Green (American Football)
Harold Green, Jr. (born January 29, 1968), is an American former professional American football, football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2nd round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He attended Stratford High School in Goose Creek, SC. A 6'2", 222-lb running back, he played for the University of South Carolina, where he rushed for 2,617 yards, caught 76 passes for 661 yards, and scored 26 touchdowns in three seasons. Green played nine NFL seasons from 1990 to 1998. His best year as a pro came during the 1992 NFL season, 1992 season as a member of the Bengals, rushing for 1,170 yards with 41 receptions. However, in 1993 Green averaged just 2.74 yards per carry, which is the record for lowest yards per carry among running backs with more than 200 rushing attempts in a season. NFL career statistics References 1968 births Living people Players of American football from South Carolina American f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oronde Gadsden
Oronde Benjamin Gadsden (pronounced o-RON-day) (born August 20, 1971) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. He also was a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy (NFL Europe), Frankfurt Galaxy of the World League of American Football, WLAF and the Portland Forest Dragons of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Winston-Salem State University. Early years Gadsden attended Burke High School, where he practiced basketball and football. He accepted a basketball scholarship from Winston-Salem State University. Although he spent his first year as a basketball player, he decided to concentrate on American football, football as a sophomore, posting 31 receptions for 810 yards (26.1-yard average) and 13 touchdowns. As a junior, he had 31 receptions for 836 yards (27-yard average) and 14 touchdowns. In his last year of eligibility, he had 56 receptions, led the Central Intercollegiate Ath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Dunlap
Carlos Dunlap (born February 28, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida where he won a National Championship in 2009. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Early years Dunlap was born in North Charleston, South Carolina.Pro-Football-Reference.com, PlayersCarlos Dunlap Retrieved April 6, 2011. He attended Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, where he played for the Fort Dorchester Patriots high school football team. During his junior year, he made 103 tackles, 22 for loss and 9 quarterback sacks. As a senior, he recorded 105 tackles, 35 for loss and 24 sacks and was chosen to play in the first Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2009 RosterCarlos Dunlap. Retrieved April 6, 2011. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Dunlap was listed as the No. 1 weakside defensive end in the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zola Davis
Zola Nakia Davis (born January 16, 1975) is a former American football wide receiver who played one season with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of South Carolina and attended Burke High School in Charleston, South Carolina. He was also a member of the Green Bay Packers and New York/New Jersey Hitmen. Early years Davis played high school football at Burke High School. He was a three-time all-state selection, played wide receiver and defensive back and was rated the No. 1 wide receiver in the nation by SuperPrep his senior year. He also won three letters in football and four in basketball. College career Davis played for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1995 to 1998. He finished his college career with 164 receptions for 2,354 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Professional career Green Bay Packers Davis was signed by the Green Bay Packers on April 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beth Daniel
Beth Daniel (born October 14, 1956) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1979 and won 33 LPGA Tour events, including one major championship, during her career. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Early life and amateur career Daniel was born on October 14, 1956 in Charleston, South Carolina. She played her collegiate golf at Furman University, and was on the 1976 national championship team that included future LPGA players Betsy King, Sherri Turner and Cindy Ferro. In 1977, she won the Broderick Award (now the Honda Sports Award) as the nation's best female collegiate golfer. Daniel won the U.S. Women's Amateur in 1975 and 1977, the Women's Western Amateur in 1978, and was on the U.S. Curtis Cup teams in 1976 and 1978 (going 4-0 in 1976). She turned pro at the end of 1978 and joined the LPGA Tour in 1979. Professional career Daniel's first victory came in 1979 year at the Patty Berg Classic, and she went on to win the LPGA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garrett Chisolm
Garrett Chisolm (born April 2, 1988) is a former American football offensive guard for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as an offensive lineman for the South Carolina Gamecocks. As a senior, the former walk-on was selected as a second-team All- SEC player, was a semi-finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, won 2011 Gamecock Inspiration Award, was named to the 2010 SEC Football Community Service Team, and was nominated by Steve Spurrier for the Rudy Awards. Chisolm tore his Anterior cruciate ligament after the 2010 SEC Championship Game against the Auburn Tigers. Chisolm play for many teams which include the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers. Early years Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Chisolm attended West Ashley High School in Charleston, South Carolina. He played football his junior year for West Ashley and also threw the shot put and discus for the track team. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
