Famous Delts

Delts have, and continue to, serve in many prominent roles throughout our society. Not only are these men Delts, they also give back to their organization. Delta Tau Delta is the #1 Fraternity in terms of per member giving and has one of the largest Educational Foundations in the fraternity world. Alumni giving has endowed our leadership programming and is establishing the funds to keep us among the leaders in the fraternity world.

Government & Law

• Reubin Askew
  (Florida State University, 1951) Governor of Florida (1971 79)
• Alben Barkley*
  (Emory University, 1900) Vice President of the United States (1949 53); U.S. House of Representatives (1913 27); Senator from Kentucky (1927 49, 1955 56)
• Melvin Belli*
  (University of California, 1929) Nationally known attorney from the 1940's to the early 1990's; known as "The King of Torts"
• James Blanchard
  (Michigan State University, 1964) Ambassador to Canada (1993 96) Governor of Michigan (1983 91); U.S. House of Representatives (1975 83)
• William Brennan*
  (University of Pennsylvania, 1928) Supreme Court Justice (1956 90)
• Hank Brown
  (University of Colorado, 1961) Senator from Colorado (1990 96); U. S. House of Representatives (1980 90); current president, University of Northern Colorado
• Tom Carper
  (Ohio State University, 1968) Senator from Delaware (2001 to present); Governor of Delaware (1993 2001); U.S. House of Representatives (1983 93)
• Tom Clark*
  (University of Texas, 1922) Supreme Court Justice (1949 67); U.S. Attorney General (1945 49)
• Ramsey Clark
  (University of Texas, 1951) U.S. Attorney General (1967 69)
• James "Champ" Clark*
  (Bethany College, 1873) Speaker of the U.S. House (1911 19); U.S. House of Representatives (1893 95, 1897 1921)
• Chris Cox
  (University of Southern California, 1973) U.S. House of Representatives (1988 to present); White House Staff member under President Reagan (1986 88)
• Marlin Fitzwater
  (Kansas State University, 1964) Press secretary for Presidents Reagan (1987 89) and Bush (1989 93); spokesman for Environmental Protection Agency (1972 80)
• Ernest Fletcher
  (University of Kentucky, 1974) U.S. House of Representative from Kentucky (1998 to 2004). Current governor of the state of Kentucky
• Brad Henry
  (University of Oklahoma, 1985) current governor of Oklahoma
• Tim Johnson
  (University of South Dakota, 1969) Senator from South Dakota (1997 to present); U.S. House of Representatives (1987 97)
• Kenneth Kraft
  (University of Maryland, 1973) Current Congressional staff member for Dave Hobson
• Blaine Merritt
  (Duke University, 1980) Current Majority Chief Counsel/House Committee on the Judiciary
• Donald Pease*
  (Ohio University, 1953) U.S. House of Representatives (1977 93)
• Bill Richardson
  (Tufts University, 1970) U.S. Secretary of Energy (1998 2000); Ambassador to United Nations (2001); U.S. House of Representatives (1983 97); former Clinton Cabinet Secretary; current governor of New Mexico
• Paul Ryan
  (Miami University, 1992) U.S. House of Representative from Wisconsin (1998 to present)
• John Snow
  (Kenyon College, 1961) U.S. Secretary of Treasury (2002-present)
• Henry Wallace*
  (Iowa State University, 1910) Vice President of the United States (1941 45); U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1933 40); U.S. Secretary of Commerce (1945 46)
• James Mann*
  (Illinois); Republican leader in the US House during the late 1890s; sponsored the Mann Act.

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Business

• Arthur Avril*
  (Ohio State University, 1924) Chairman, Sakrete
• George Bennett
  (West Virginia University, 1966) Chairman, Symmetrix
• Tim Boyle
  (University of Oregon, 1971) President, Columbia Sportswear Company
• John W. Braitmayer
  (Wesleyan University, 1957) President, Mona Industries
• C. Robert Brenton
  (Iowa State University, 1957) Chairman, Brenton Banks
• Thomas Cruikshank
  (University of Texas, 1955) Chairman, CEO, Halliburton Companies
• Richard Farmer
  (Miami University, 1956) Chairman, Cintas
• John W. Fisher
  (University of Tennessee, 1938) Chairman Emeritus, Ball Corporation
• John Harbin
  (University of Texas, 1939) Chairman, Lone Star Steel
• Jack Laughery
  (University of Iowa, 1957) Chairman, Hardee's Restaurants
• John Ludington
  (Albion College, 1951) Chairman, Dow Corning
• Gary Michael
  (University of Idaho, 1962) Chairman, Albertson's
• Ronald McDougall
  (University of Wisconsin, 1964) President, Chili's, Inc.
• Marno McDermott
  (University of Minnesota, 1960) Chairman, Dos Pesos Restaurants; Founder, Fuddrruckers and Chi Chi's Restaurants
• John Nichols
  (University of Oklahoma, 1936) Chairman, Devon Energy
• Jerry Riedel
  Vice Chairman, Anheuser Busch
• Walter Samuelson
  (Oregon State University, 1966) President, Quintas Computer Systems
• Myron Ullman
  (University of Cincinnati, 1969) Chairman, Macy's
• Richard Wagoner
  (Duke University, 1975) CEO of General Motors
• Michael Walsh*
  (Stanford University, 1964) Chairman, Tenneco
• Edward Whitacre
  (Texas Tech University, 1964) Chairman, CEO, SBC Communications
• Peter Woo
  (University of Cincinnati, 1970) Chairman, The Wharf (Holdings) Limited
• Robert Wycoff
  (Stanford University, 1952) President, ARCO

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Education

• Hank Brown
  (University of Colorado, 1961) President, University of Colorado (2003 to present)
• William Kirwan
  (University of Kentucky, 1960) Former Ohio State University President; current Chancellor University of Maryland System
• Martin Jischke
  (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1963) President, Purdue University; former President of Iowa State University
• Peter Likins
  (Stanford University, 1957) President, University of Arizona
• Duane Cummins
  (Bethany College, 1957) Dean, Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University; Former President, Bethany College
• Ralph Cicerone
  (MIT, 1965) President, National Academy of Sciences

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Print and Broadcast Journalism

• Dan Abrams
  (Duke University, 1988) NBC chief legal correspondent and host of "The Abrams Report" on MSNBC.
• Joseph Campbell
  (Dartmouth College, 1925) America's best known writer on mythology; his theories were featured on the popular PBS series "The Power of Myth"
• Bob Dotson
  (University of Kansas, 1968) NBC TV features reporter
• Winston Groom
  (University of Alabama, 1965) Author of FORREST GUMP and other novels
• John D. MacDonald*
  Author of many Travis McGee mystery novels
• Willie Morris*
  (University of Texas, 1956) Former editor of Harper's; author of such books as My Dog Skip
• Roger Mudd
  (Washington & Lee University, 1950) Former TV new anchor and documentary show host
• Richard North Patterson
  (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1968) Author of numerous mystery novels

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Entertainment

• Duane Allen
  (Texas A & M at Commerce) Vocalist with "The Oak Ridge Boys"
• Peter Buck
  (Emory University, 1979) Lead guitarist with "R.E.M."
• Drew Carey
  (Kent State University, 1979) TV star, co producer of "The Drew Carey Show" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
• Fielder Cook*
  (Washington and Lee, 1946) TV and Broadway director; Emmy Award winner
• Will Ferrell
  (University of Southern California, 1990) Co star on "Saturday Night Live" (1995 2002) and film actor
• Frederic Forrest
  (Texas Christian University, 1959) Film & TV actor; Oscar Award nominee
• David Gates
  (University of Oklahoma, 1962) Former lead singer of "Bread"; solo artist and producer
• Joel Higgins
  (Michigan State University, 1966) TV and stage actor; former star of "Silver Spoons"
• Matthew McConaughey
  (University of Texas, 1992) Film actor ("A Time to Kill", "U 571", "Frailty")
• Jim Nabors
  (University of Alabama, 1951) TV actor and singer; best known for "Gomer Pyle" and "The Jim Nabors Show"
• Jack O'Brien
  (University of Michigan, 1961) Broadway director; double Tony Award nominee in 2001
• Pat O'Brien
  (University of South Dakota, 1970) Co host of TV's "Access Hollywood"; also Olympics TV host
• David Schwimmer
  (Northwestern University, 1988) TV co star on "Friends" (1994 to present) and film actor
• Peter Stuart
  (Northwestern University, 1989) Former lead singer in "Dog's Eye View"; solo artist
• Dalton Trumbo*
  (University of Colorado, 1928) Two-time Oscar winning screenwriter

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Sports-Football

• John Elway
  (Stanford University, 1983) 16-year NFL quarterback with Denver Broncos; Super Bowl MVP; Heisman Trophy runner up
• Jim Plunkett
  (Stanford University, 1970) Heisman Trophy winner 1970; Super Bowl MVP; 13 year NFL quarterback
• Les Horvath*
  (Ohio State University, 1943) Heisman Trophy winner, 1944; four year pro player
• Dante Lavelli
  (Ohio State University, 1945) Pro Football Hall of Fame; 10 year pro with Cleveland
• "Tuffy" Leemans*
  (George Washington University, 1936) Pro Football Hall of Fame; eight year pro with Giants
• Mark Rypien
  (Washington State University, 1985) Super Bowl MVP; 12- year NFL quarterback
• Gene Washington
  (Stanford University, 1969) NFL director of football operations; 10-year NFL player
• John Lynch
  (Stanford University, 1993) All NFL safety with Denver Broncos
• Jon Ritchie
  (Stanford University, 1998) Fullback with the Oakland Raiders
• Howard Mudd
  (Michigan State University, 1963) NFL assistant coach; eight year NFL player
• Joe Avezzano
  (Florida State University, 1965) Dallas Cowboys assistant coach; Dallas Desparados Arena League head coach
• Boyd Dowler
  (University of Colorado, 1959) 10-year NFL player with Green Bay Packers; NFL scout
• Jeff Siemon
  (Stanford University, 1972) 10-year NFL player with Minnesota Vikings
• Carmen Cozza
  (Miami University, 1952) Former Yale head coach (1965 96); 2002 College Football Hall of Fame inductee

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Sports-Baseball

• Branch Rickey*
  (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1904) Baseball Hall of Fame
• George Sisler*
  (University of Michigan, 1915) Baseball Hall of Fame; holds record of 257 hits in a season
• Eppa Rixey*
  (University of Virginia, 1914) Baseball Hall of Fame
• Mike Mussina
  (Stanford University, 1991) Pitcher with Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees
• Shawn Green
  (Stanford University, 1996) Outfielder with Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers
• Ed Sprague
  (Stanford University, 1989) 12 year major league infielder; Olympic Gold Medal winner
• Rick Helling
  (Stanford University, 1994) Pitcher with Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks
• A. J. Hinch
  (Stanford University, 1996) Catcher with Kansas City Royals and Oakland A's
• David McCarty
  (Stanford University, 1992) Eight-year first baseman with Kansas City and other teams
• Mike Aldrete
  (Stanford University, 1983) Former 10-year major league first baseman outfielder
• Steve Buechele
  (Stanford University, 1983) Former 10-year major league third baseman
• Mark Marquess
  (Stanford University, 1969) Stanford head coach; winner of more than 1,000 games

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Sports-Miscellaneous Sports

• Al Oerter
  (University of Kansas, 1958) Four-time Olympic Gold Medal winner in the discus throw
• Todd Martin
  (Northwestern University, 1992) Pro tennis player and Davis Cup team member
• Scott Dunlap
  (University of Florida, 1984) PGA Tour pro golfer
• Pete Carril
  (Lafayette College, 1952) Basketball Hall of Fame coach; current NBA assistant coach
• Ward "Piggy" Lambert*
  (Wabash College, 1911) Basketball Hall of Fame coach
• Charles "Stretch" Murphy*
  (Purdue University, 1930) Basketball Hall of Fame player
• Pat Page*
  (University of Chicago, 1910) Basketball Hall of Fame coach, player
• Andy Phillip*
  (University of Illinois, 1944) Basketball Hall of Fame player
• Mike Bratz
  (Stanford University, 1970) 10-year NBA guard; assistant coach with several teams; Cleveland Cavaliers director of player personnel
• Bob Leonard
  (Indiana University, 1954) 10-year NBA guard; Indiana Pacers head coach; Indiana Pacer broadcast color commentator
• Ed Nealy
  (Kansas State University, 1982) 10-year NBA forward
• Roy Saari
  (University of Southern California, 1966) International Swimming Hall of Fame; Olympic Medalist
• Jim Stack
  (Northwestern University, 1982) Indiana Pacers assistant coach
• "Skeet" Chadwick
  (Washington & Lee University, 1974) Lacrosse Hall of Fame goalie
• Tom Keigler
  (Washington & Lee University, 1977) Lacrosse Hall of Fame defenseman
• Kyle Rote, Jr.
  (University of the South, 1972) First American-born pro soccer star; three-time winner of ABC TV's "Superstars" competition; sports agent
• Jim Sheldon
  (University of Kansas, 1975) Executive director, National Soccer Coaches Assn. of America

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Broadcasting

• Tony Barnhart
  (Georgia Southern University, 1975) ESPN college football analyst; author of Southern Fried Football; Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports writer
• Vince Doria
  (Ohio State University, 1970) ESPN vice president and director of news
• Bill Flemming*
  (University of Michigan, 1949) Former ABC TV football announcer
• Bill Macatee
  (Southwest Texas State University, 1977) CBS TV and USA Network golf commentator
• Jon Miller
  (Miami University, 1978) NBC Sports senior vice president
• Jay Randolph
  (George Washington University, 1960) Longtime network baseball, football and golf play by play announcer
• Craig Sager
  (Northwestern University, 1973) WTBS sports commentator

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