Originally Posted by dubcac

Strong unaware

Baylor University...and:

LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL football player for the San Diego Chargers; born in Rosebud, grew up in Waco, and went to University High School. He was the NFL MVP in 2006.

Heath Herring, born in Waco, is a mixed martial arts fighter.

Lance Berkman, born in Waco, is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros.

Derrick Johnson, NFL football player for the Kansas City Chiefs is from Waco. He received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defensive player and the Dick Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker playing for The University of Texas in 2004. His family lives in Hallsburg, Texas, approximately 15 miles (24 km) from Waco.

Michael Johnson, United States sprinter; graduated from Baylor University in 1990.

Dominic Rhodes, born in Waco, is an American football running back who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts.

Not to mention:

Jennifer Love Hewitt, born in Waco

Shannon Elizabeth of American Pie fame was born in Houston and grew up in Waco.

Comedian Steve Martin was born in Waco

Jessica Simpson, pop music singer, was born in Abilene and raised in Waco and Dallas.