FAMOUS SIGMA NU BROTHERS
Performing Arts, Literature, and Media
- Glenn Miller (Gamma Kappa Chapter)
- Leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, in the National Academy of Recording
Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
- Bob Barker (Epsilon Beta)
- Emcee for Ms. Universe and Rose Bowl parades, began hosting "The
Price is Right" in 1977.
- Dave Guard (Beta Chi)
- Guitar player who helped form the Kingston Trio. The Kingston Trio
immediately won the 1959 Grammy for best folk performance.
- Harrison Ford (Zeta Tau)
- Starred in some of the most successful films ever made, including
Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back, Apocalypse Now, Raiders of the Lost
Ark, Blade Runner, Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple
of Doom, Working Girl, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Presumed
Innocent, Witness, Regarding Henry, Patriot Games, The Fugitive, and
Clear and Present Danger. Also the 1985 best actor nominee for Witness.
- Shadoe Stevens (Epsilon Kappa)
- Host of ABC radio's American Top 40.
- Tom Poston (Epsilon)
- Won 1959 Emmy as best supporting actor in a comedy series for the
Steve Allen show. Featured in "To Tell the Truth", "Mork
and Mindy", and "Newhart". He received best supporting
actor Emmy nominations in 1984, 1986, and 1987.
- William Daniels (Gamma Beta)
- Emmy Award winning actor starred in St. Elsewhere and was the voice
for "Kitt" in Knight Rider.
- Boyd Tinsley (Beta)
- Violinist of Dave Matthews Band
Fame
- Tom Johnson (Mu)
- President of CNN, has also served as President and CEO of the Los
Angeles Times.
- James Dean
- Pledged Sigma Nu but dropped out of college.
- Zane Grey (Beta Rho)
- Western novelist.
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Sports Figures
- Felix "Doc" Blanchard
- Three time all American, 1945 Heisman trophy winner.
- Paul "Bear" Bryant
- Coached several teams to a record of 323-85-17.
- Bobby Dodd
- Coached Tennessee to 165-64-8.
- Walt Dropo
- American League rookie of the year in 1950, played 12 seasons for
the Red Sox.
- Mike McCormack & Stan Jones
- NFL Hall of Famers.
- Cy Young
- Olympic track Gold Medalist in 1952.
- Hayes Alan Jenkins
- Olympic figure skating Gold Medalist, 1956.
- Dallas Green
- Major League baseball player, manager of Chicago Cubs and N.Y. Mets.
- Dick Howser
- AL Rookie of the Year in 1961, managed K.C. Royals to World Series
title.
- Pat Riley
- Basketball coach of the Lakers and the N.Y. Knicks. Won 4 NBA titles
with the Lakers.
- Chet Jastremski
- 1964 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Cover of Sports Illustrated, swimming
hall of fame.
- Archie Manning
- Pro quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
- Tommy Vardell
- Cleveland Browns running back.
- Steve Stenstrom
- Stanford quarterback and a Heisman trophy candidate.
- Norm Johnson
- Ranks 15th all time in points scored in NFL history.
- Lindy Infante
- Green Bay Packers head coach 1988-1991.
- Greg Swindell
- Pitches for the Texas Rangers. Recently named to Baseball American's
all time college all star team.
- Al Michaels
- Announcer with ABC's Monday Night Football since 1986.
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