Baltimore

One of two players in NBA history to win rookie of the year and MVP in the same season

Mike Curtis was a former star linebacker for the Baltimore Colts who had a key interception in their Super Bowl V win over Dallas.   Died: Monday, April 20, 2020. (Who else died …

He served in Congress for 12 terms, most recently elected in 2018.

Ric Ocasek was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for The Cars, known for a string of hits in the 1970s and ‘80s including “Just What I Needed,” “Shake it Up,” …

The Cars’ hits include “Just What I Needed,” “Shake it Up,” “You Might Think,” and “Drive”

Hall of Fame defensive end Gino Marchetti put fear into opposing quarterbacks as the leader of the Baltimore Colts defense.

Eunetta Boone was the creator of the UPN sitcom “One on One” and its spinoff “Cuts,” as well as showrunner for the Disney Channel series “Raven’s Home.”

Ethel Ennis was Baltimore’s “First Lady of Jazz,” a renowned jazz singer who wowed audiences at the Newport and Monterey Jazz Festivals.

Became the first black manager in the major leagues in 1975…

Won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 1979 aboard Spectacular Bid.