Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd (June 25, 1950-October 3, 2020) was best known for his roles in many of Spike Lee’s films, including “Clockers,” “Girl 6,” “Get On the Bus,” “Chi-Raq,” “Bamboozled,” “He Got Game,” “Red Hook Summer,” and “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus,” as well as “She’s Gotta Have It.” “Bulworth,” “Ray,” “MacArthur Park,” and “Never Get Outta the Boat.” are some of his other movie appearances. He recently completed the Civil War drama, “Freedom’s Path.”
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Bob Gibson
At 6’2 “, Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson (November 9, 1935-October 2, 2020) looked so much more prominent on the mound and spent the 1957-58 season with the Harlem Globetrotters before turning his full attention to baseball. During his 17 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, Gibson dominated the game. He struck out more than 200 batters nine times and led the National League four times in shutouts, ending with 56 in his career.
Bob Gibson
