This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of La Junta, Colorado, United States.
La Junta
Academia
editArts and entertainment
edit- William Charles Anderson (1920–2003), novelist, screenwriter[1]
- J. F. Burshears (1909–1987), Koshare Indian Dancers founder[2]
- James Erb (1926–2014), composer, conductor, arranger[3]
- Ken Kesey (1935–2001), novelist, essayist[4]
- The Space Lady (1948– ), singer-songwriter, musician[5]
Military
edit- Wendell Fertig (1900–1975), U.S. Army colonel, World War II guerrilla leader[6]
- Ambrosio Guillen (1929–1953), U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient[7]
Politics
editNational
edit- Lewis Babcock (1943– ), U.S. federal judge[8]
- Linda Smith (1950– ), U.S. Representative from Washington[9]
State
edit- Judy Burges (1943– ), Arizona state legislator[10]
- C. A. Robins (1884–1970), 22nd governor of Idaho[11]
Sports
editAmerican football
edit- Larry Elliott (1935–2008), coach[12]
- Dustin Osborn (1984– ), wide receiver[13]
- Eugene Reusser (1922–2010), coach[14]
Baseball
edit- Tippy Martinez (1950– ), pitcher[15]
- Mike Oquist (1968– ), pitcher[16]
Other
edit- Lane Frost (1963–1989), rodeo bull rider[17]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Oliver, Myrna (2003-05-29). "William Anderson, 83; WWII Pilot, Author of 'Bat*21'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ Hunt, Elizabeth. "Koshare Scouts". Colorado Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ Robertson, Ellen (2014-11-11). "James B. Erb, Richmond's masterful chorusmaster, dies at 88". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Ken Kesey". Biography.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Local musician's vinyl sells out". La Junta Tribune-Democrat. 2013-11-30. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Wendell W. Fertig". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Ambrosio Guillen". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Babcock, Lewis Thornton". Biographical Directory of Federal Judges. Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Smith, Linda, (1950– )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Judy Burges' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Charles Armington Robins". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Larry Elliott Obituary". The Topeka Capital-Journal. 2008-04-18. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Dustin Osborn". ESPN. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Eugene Clayton Reusser [Obituary]". Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Tippy Martinez". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Mike Oquist". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ^ "Lane Frost". Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
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