List of people from La Junta, Colorado

This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of La Junta, Colorado, United States.

Academia

Arts and entertainment William Charles Anderson (1920–2003), novelist, screenwriter J. F. Burshears (1909–1987), Koshare Indian Dancers founder James Erb (1926–2014), composer, conductor, arranger Ken Kesey (1935–2001), novelist, essayist The Space Lady (1948– ), singer-songwriter, musician

Military Wendell Fertig (1900–1975), U.S. Army colonel, World War II guerrilla leader Ambrosio Guillen (1929–1953), U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient

Politics National Lewis Babcock (1943– ), U.S. federal judge Linda Smith (1950– ), U.S. Representative from Washington

State Judy Burges (1943– ), Arizona state legislator C. A. Robins (1884–1970), 22nd governor of Idaho

Sports American football Larry Elliott (1935–2008), coach Dustin Osborn (1984– ), wide receiver Eugene Reusser (1922–2010), coach

Baseball Tippy Martinez (1950– ), pitcher Mike Oquist (1968– ), pitcher

Other Lane Frost (1963–1989), rodeo bull rider

Everett Marshall (1905-1972), professional wrestler

See also

List of people from Colorado Bibliography of Colorado Geography of Colorado History of Colorado Index of Colorado-related articles List of Colorado-related lists Outline of Colorado

References

External links

State of Colorado History Colorado City of La Junta