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.

Political Figures

George Mitchell
Former Senate Majority leader.
Lloyd Bentson
Former senator from Texas, Vice Presidential candidate in 1988, and former Secretary of the Treasury.
Jody Powell
Former Presidential Press Secretary
Clarence Kelly
Former director of the FBI.
Senators
  • Quentin N. Burdick
  • Allan M. Cranston
  • Clifford P. Hansen
  • James A. McClure
  • Herman E. Talmadge
  • Trent Lott

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.

Other Famous Brothers

Ronald Evans
Astronaut
Vance Devoe Brand
Astronaut