Scottsdale Real Estate and Scottsdale homes for sale buyers agent Tim Rogers representing home buyers interested in homes for sale in Scottsdale and Valley communities.

Rex Allen
Rex Allen was born in Willcox, Arizona in 1920. He was the last of the "Singing Cowboys." He made over a hundred "B" Westerns up until about 1954. He also had a successful career as a country artist and narrated hundreds of Walt Disney films. Rex Allen passed away in Tucson in 1999.

Steve Allen
Steve Allen spent a year here as a radio disc jockey before his career as a comedian took off. He also was "a composer, singer, producer, conductor, a songwriter of more than 4,000 songs, and the author of over 38 books." This link covers his career well until the mid-90's. Mr. Allen passed away in 2000.

Erma Bombeck
Erma Bombeck, the beloved writer and humorist, died in 1996. She and her husband made their home in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Mark Calcavecchia
Mark is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour and was the winner of the 2003 Phoenix Open. He has a home in Ahwatukee.

Glen Campbell
Everything you could want to know about the country singing sensation who now makes his home in the Phoenix area.

Dr. Richard Carmona
The newly appointed Surgeon General of the United States is an Arizonan. His appointment to the position was no surprise, especially because of his background in bioterrorism prevention.

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Cesar Chavez
Born in Yuma, Arizona. Cesar Estrada Chavez founded and led the first successful farm workers' union in U.S. history. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Alice Cooper
Local celebrity Alice Cooper may be a bad boy on stage, but he's a good guy around here. From your Phoenix Guide.

Dan Devine
A famous college football coach at ASU, MIssouri and Notre Dame. Dan Devine mader his home in Tempe, Arizona and died in 2002.

Dolan Ellis
"The Official State Balladeer. This multitalented guitarist, singer and songwriter has...produced hundreds of ballads that tell fascinating stories of the State's history with drama and humor." Max Ernst
Lived in Sedona, AZ for 12 years. Known for his surrealism artwork and sculptures.

Esteban
"Original compositions or arrangements of songs from the past...classical or flamenco, world, ethnic fusion or jazz, folk songs or bossa nova...Esteban is the virtuoso for the new global awareness."

Heather Farr
Heather was a professional golfer who lost her battle with breast cancer. The LPGA established the Heather Farr Player Award in 1994 in her honor. It recognizes an LPGA Tour player who has demonstrated determination, perseverance and spirit in fulfilling her goals as a player.

Robert William Fisher
Infamous may be a better word. Robert Fisher is wanted for killing his family in Scottsdale in 2003. The FBI is still on his trail. Here are the details.

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Joe Garagiola
Joe was a major league baseball player and has been a baseball broadcaster since the fifties.

Geronimo
Geronimo was a Chiricahua Apache and born in Arizona. He became known as a fierce warrior. He was eventually captured and sent to a reservation in Oklahoma where he spent the last 14 years of his life.

Barry Goldwater
Here is a list of links to important resources about Barry Goldwater, the former Senator from Arizona.

Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player that ice hockey has ever known, is now the Managing Partner of the Phoenix Coyotes hockey club.

Zane Grey
A prolific author who loved the American West.

Gary Hall, Jr.
Olympic gold medalist Gary Hall, Jr. swims in competition as a representative of the Phoenix Swim Club, where he trains.

Dan Harkins
Arizona's longest running movie theatre chain and the largest independent exhibition company, Harkins Theatres was established in 1933 when Dan's father, Dwight 'Red' Harkins opened Tempe Arizona's first movie house. Dan now heads the family business.

Ira Hamilton Hayes
A reluctant Arizona hero, this Pima Indian was one of the six Marines in the famous photo of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima. From your Phoenix Guide.

Jane Dee Hull
Ms. Hull became the Governor of the State of Arizona in 1997.

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Ice Cube
This colorful performer, actor, rapper and hip hopper got a degree from the Phoenix Institute of Technology.

In Tribute to Women
Eleven women in the Phoenix area are being recognized for their contributions in the area of empowering women and eliminating racism. The awards are presented by the Maricopa County YWCA.

John Jacobs
He calls Scottsdale his home. He has played golf professionally since 1967, and is also famous for his golf instruction schools.

Waylon Jennings
In October 2003 Waylon was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is considered to have been an industry legend. He died at his home in Chandler, Arizona in February 2002.

Randy Johnson
Pitcher Randy Johnson won his third Cy Young Award as the popular strike-out king for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Bill Keane
Creator of The Family Circus comic strip, Bill Keane and his family lived in the Phoenix area. The philosophy of his widely distributed cartoon is: "A home filled with love and laughter is the happiest place in the world."

Peter Kostis
A television commentator and analyst for golf broadcasts, Peter lives in Paradise Valley.

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Tom Lehman
Tom and his family live in Scottsdale. He became a pro golfer in 1982 and has 5 tour victories so far. He was PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1996.

Nils Lofgren
Recording start and guitar player. Nils Lofgren began his career with Neil Young's band, and later joined Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. He is still performing and touring, and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

John McCain
U.S. Senator from Arizona. Republican. Known for work on pork barrel spending, passing line item veto, proponent of lower taxes, deregulation and free trade.

Gary McCord
Gary McCord began his professional golf career in 1971 and makes his home in Scottsdale. He has had two Senior PGA victories since joining that tour in 1998.

Stevie Nicks
A singer with Fleetwood Mac and then achieving fame as a single performer, Stevie Nicks is a Phoenix resident.

Phil Mickelson
A.S.U. grad and Scottsdale resident Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who, other than 1999 (the year his daughter was born) has captured at least one victory on the PGA TOUR in every full season as a professional.

Sam Moore
Sam Moore, of the duo Sam and Dave, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Rall of Fame in 1992. You might know them best for the song "I'm a Soul Man" that was later also performed by the Blues Brothers. Sam lives in the Phoenix area.

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Sandra Day O'Connor
A famous Phoenix resident, learn how Sandra Day O'Connor rose to her current position as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. From your Phoenix Guide.

Buck Owens
Buck and his family migrated west from Texas during the depression and ended up in Mesa, Arizona. In 1967 he purchased country music radio station KNIX that he would own until 1999. Buck Owens is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and a member of the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Grace Park
A professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. Two career titles so far.

Marty Robbins
Born in Glendale, AZ, Marty Robbins worked on a ranch outside Phoenix as a teenager. He died in 1982, the same year he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Linda Ronstadt
This famous singer is the pride of Tucson, Arizona where the Ronstadt family has a long history. This site is not her official one, but it certainly covers the topic.

Curt Schilling
Curt Schilling, now a popular pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, gained his baseball experience as a Phillie. He is a graduate of Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix.

Bob Shane (The Kingston Trio)
One of the original Kingston Trio members. If you know the songScotch and Soda orTom Dooley, you know Bob Shane. He lives in Phoenix.

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Karsten Solheim
The inventor of the Ping golf club, Karsten Solheim was admired by the entire golf community, as well as the community in which he lived.

David Spade
A popular comedian, David Spade spent his youth in Scottsdale, Arizona. Saturday Night Live and the TV sitcomJust Shoot Me are some of biggest claims to fame.

Steven Spielberg
His family moved to Scottsdale when he was a young boy. This is not an official site, but it has all you need to know about this incredibly popular film maker.

Kerri Strug
You will remember this Tucson gymnast best for her final vault in the 1996 Olympics, on an injured ankle.

Marshall Trimble
Arizona's Official State Historian. "He's the award-winning author of more than a dozen books, and is the most widely read chronicler of Arizona's heritage."

Howard Twitty
Born in Phoenix and lives in Scottsdale, Howard Twitty attended A.S.U. and began playing golf professionally in 1975. He recently joined the ranks of the senior pros.

Mare Winningham
Born in Phoenix, AZ this original brat-packer has starred in many popular movies.

Frank Lloyd Wright
Taliesin West is in Scottsdale. It was designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. What made him choose Arizona, and what makes this compound unique? From your Phoenix Guide.

Bill Zorn
Bill Zorn studied music at ASU and is an Arizona resident. He is a member of The Limelighters, and has been involved with both The New Christy Minstrels and The Kingston Trio.

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