By Robert Stevenson
We all know Greenwood’s Great, but did we all know these Greats were all from Greenwood?
Gaines Adams, former defensive end for the NFL’s Chicago Bears. See More
Pinky Babb, coached Greenwood High School for 39 years, is among the top 20 nationally in high school football victories See More
Robert Brooks, former NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos. See More
Ben Martin, PGA golfer See More
Ernest Dye, NFL See More
Ben Coates, starting tight end for the New England Patriots, ranked fourth in receptions at the tight end position in the NFL all time See More
William Jennings Bryan Dorn, former U.S. and state representative See More
Armanti Edwards, starting quarterback for the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team, and winner of the 2008 Walter Payton Award, given to the top Football Championship Subdivision offensive player; drafted by the Carolina Panthers with their 3rd round, 25th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft See More
Kelcy Quarles, NFL See More
John Gilliam, former NFL wide receiver, four-time Pro Bowler See More
Nat Chandler, Actor Singer See More
Keith Harling, country music artist See More
Sylvia Jefferies, actress See More
Grainger Hines, Greenwood native and actor, once married to Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and The Papas See More
William “Hootie” Johnson, former chairman of the Augusta National golf course See More
Gregg Marshall, head coach of Wichita State University’s men’s basketball program See More
Benjamin Mays, minister, educator, scholar, social activist, mentor to Martin Luther King Jr, and president of Morehouse College See More
Paige Rowland, actress See More
John McKissick, national high school football leader in coaching victories (Summerville, S.C., High School) See More
Sam Montgomery, drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft after several seasons with the LSU Tigers See More
Mark Riddle, Creator Dooley and Pals Show See More
Josh Norman, drafted by Carolina Panthers in 2012 as a cornerback out of Coastal Carolina University See More
Keith Jameson, Tenor See More
Marrio Norman, football player See More
Ben Johnson, MLB pitcher See More
George Singleton, author See More
Jerome Singleton, Paralympic athlete See More
Chino Smith, former Negro League player, named one of S.C.’s top 100 athletes by Sports Illustrated See More
D.J. Swearinger, all SEC conference safety for the South Carolina Gamecocks, drafted by the Houston Texans See More
Bo Hopkins, actor See More
The Swingin’ Medallions, 1960s beach music group best known for their hit Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) See More
Jack Childress, ACC referee See More
Neil Chrisley, MLB outfeilder See More
Bill Voiselle, professional baseball player See More
Alvetta, Smith, actress See More
Did we miss anyone? Send your submission to “notable greenwoodians” at gwdcal@gmail.com
On the Bo Hopkins story, I grew up on Crestview Dr. And Norma Hopkins lived a street over from us in our neighborhood. I can remember their daughter Jane because, she was older than me and she thought I was cute and would try to kiss me. Well, when you are a 9yr old boy, girls was the last thing I thought a bout. The memories!!
BO is the real deal .I moved to Hollywood 2 years ago and I grew up at the willows and know Jane too but he put me on the map out here and is a great friend..I am living the dream.. Thanks BO !!!