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The University of Southern California has had a number of notable American football players. The following list includes all former USC football players who have articles on Wikipedia. Please note: some former players may be listed elsewhere due to other achievements (i.e. John Wayne and Ward Bond, became better known as actors; Quincy Woods became better known as an Olympian, etc.). * George Achica – Consensus All-American *

Erik Affholter Erik Konrad Affholter (born April 10, 1966) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers. As a 16-year-old place kicker during his junior season of high school he broke a na ...

(born 1966) – NFL wide receiver * DelVaughn Alexander * Marcus Allen –

Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman) is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and har ...

winner, College Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, , the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of professional football, including players, coac ...

* Marcell Allmond * John Allred *

Charley Ane Charles Teetai Ane Jr. (January 25, 1931 – May 9, 2007) was an American football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Southern California. E ...

* Sam Anno * Marger Apsit * Kevin Arbet *

Jon Arnett Jon Dwane "Jaguar Jon" Arnett (April 20, 1935 – January 16, 2021) was an American professional football player. He was a first-team All-American out of USC and Manual Arts High School. Arnett died on January 16, 2021, from heart failure in L ...

– College Football Hall of Fame *

Earl Audet Earle Toussaint Audet (May 14, 1921 – December 18, 2002) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference (AA ...

* Don Avery *

Red Badgro Morris Hiram "Red" Badgro (December 1, 1902 – July 13, 1998) was an American football player and football coach who also played professional baseball. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. A native of Orillia, Washingto ...

– Pro Football Hall of Famer * Bill Bain * Johnny Baker – College Football Hall of Fame, All-American *

Terry Baker Terry Wayne Baker (born May 5, 1941) is a former American football and basketball player. He played college football and basketball at Oregon State University in Corvallis, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Baker played as a quarterba ...

(J.D. 1968) – College Football Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy winner at Oregon State, played quarterback in NFL and CFL * Sam Baker – two-time All-American *

Chip Banks William "Chip" Banks (born September 18, 1959) is a former All-Pro professional American football linebacker. High school and college career Banks graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia. He played college football at ...

Al Bansavage Albert Anthony Bansavage (January 9, 1938 – August 19, 2003) was an American football linebacker who played in the American Football League. High school career Bansavage prepped at Union Hill High School in Union City, New Jersey. College car ...

Bradford Banta Bradford Banta (born December 14, 1970) is a former American football tight end and long snapper in the National Football League (NFL). College career Banta was a two-year starter at tight end for USC Trojans (1989–93), as well as a four-tim ...

* Jack Banta * Kurt Barber *

Nate Barragar Nathan Robert Barragar (June 3, 1907 – August 10, 1985) was an American collegiate and professional football player. Biography Barragar was the only son of Nathaniel Hawthorne Barragar (1872–1943), a clergyman, and Olive Jan (Littleton) Barr ...

* Al Barry *

Joe Barry Joe Barry (born July 5, 1970) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Los An ...

* Mike Battle *

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* Hal Bedsole * Ricky Bell – College Football Hall of Fame *

Duane Bickett Duane Clair Bickett (born December 1, 1962) is a former American football outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Indianapolis Colts, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Carolina Panthers. Duane is currently an assi ...

Darnell Bing Darnell Bing (born September 10, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California. Bing has also been a member of t ...

Bob Blackman Robert John Blackman (born 26 April 1956) is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Harrow East since 2010. A member of the Conservative Party, he has served as the Joint Executive Secretary of the backbench 1922 ...

* Mel Bleeker (1920–1996), National Football League player *

John David Booty John David Booty (born January 3, 1985) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at USC and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Booty also played for the Tennessee Titans a ...

Tony Boselli Don Bosco Anthony Boselli Jr. (born April 17, 1972) is an American former football tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at USC, where he received th ...

* Mark Boyer *

Hoby Brenner Hoby F. J. Brenner (born June 2, 1959) is a former American football tight end who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints. High school career Brenner prepped at Fullerton Union High School. His tea ...

* Lou Brock Jr. * Booker Brown * Tay Brown – College Football Hall of Fame *

Joey Browner Joey Matthew Browner (born May 15, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983 to 1991 and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. Browner pl ...

Keith Browner Keith Tellus Browner, Sr. (born January 24, 1962) is a former American football defensive end and outside linebacker. He is the father of Keith Browner, Jr. who was a linebacker for the Cal Golden Bears and played defensive end for the Houston ...

* Will Buchanon *

Brad Budde Brad Edward Budde (born May 9, 1958) is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. Budde played college football for the Univ ...

– College Football Hall of Fame *

David Buehler David Jonathan Buehler (born February 5, 1987) is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college footb ...

Rudy Bukich Rudolph Andrew Bukich (September 15, 1930 – February 29, 2016) was an American football player, a quarterback in the National Football League from 1953 to 1968. Known as "Rudy the Rifle" for his uncommon arm strength, he tied an NFL record with ...

* Frank Buncom * DeChon Burns * Reggie Bush – Heisman Trophy winner, since

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* Ray Butler *

Dominique Byrd Dominique Montiel Byrd (born February 7, 1984) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California. He was also a member of the ...

Dave Cadigan David Patrick Cadigan (born April 6, 1965) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. Early years Cadigan was born in Needham, Massachusetts. He prepped at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, Calif ...

* Lynn Cain * Leo Calland *

Al Carmichael Albert Reinhold Carmichael (November 10, 1928 – September 7, 2019) was an American football player. Carmichael holds the distinction of scoring the first touchdown in American Football League history, a 59-yard pass reception from Frank Tripu ...

* Mark Carrier * Mr. Karan Chahalalal - Most notable for worst football player to play for USC *

Chris Cash Christopher John Bauman Jr. (July 13, 1982 – August 18, 2005) was an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Chri$ Ca$h. Bauman wrestled in many Independent circuit, independent Professional wrestli ...

Matt Cassel Matthew Brennan Cassel (born May 17, 1982) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. A member of seven NFL teams, Cassel's most notable stints were with the New England Patriots an ...

Bob Chandler Robert Donald Chandler (April 24, 1949 – January 27, 1995) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. Early years Born in Long Beach, California, Chandler w ...

* Chris Claiborne –

Butkus Award The Butkus Award, instituted in 1985 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, is given annually to the top linebackers at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of football. The award, named in honor of College Football Hall of Fame ...

winner * Travis Claridge * Don Clark *

Monte Clark Monte Dale Clark (January 24, 1937 – September 16, 2009) was an American football player who served as head coach for the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at USC. Early years Clark attended Kingsburg High ...

Leon Clarke Leon Marvin Clarke (born 10 February 1985) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), striker. Clarke began his career with Wolves but then played for eleven different clubs – i ...

* Paul Cleary – College Football Hall of Fame *

Garry Cobb Garry Wilbert Cobb (born March 16, 1957 in Carthage, North Carolina) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the ...

Shaun Cody Shaun Michael Cody (born January 22, 1983) is a former American football nose tackle. He played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), and was recognized as a consensus All-American. The Detroit Lions chose him in ...

* Angelo Coia *

Keary Colbert Patrick Keary Jerel Colbert (born May 21, 1982) is an American football coach and former player who is currently the wide receivers coach at the University of Florida. Colbert played as a wide receiver and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers ...

Tony Colorito Anthony Ivor Colorito (born September 8, 1964) is a former football player for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). Biography Colorito was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Midwood High School. He then attended USC, whe ...

* Curtis Conway * Rashard Cook * Marcus Cotton *

Al Cowlings Allen Cedric "A.C." Cowlings (born June 16, 1947) is a former American football player and actor. He began playing for the National Football League (NFL) in 1970, for such teams as the Buffalo Bills, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Se ...

Jeff Cravath Newell Jefferson Cravath (February 3, 1903 – December 10, 1953) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach the University of Denver from 1929 to 1931, at the University of San Francisco in 1941, and at the U ...

Lindon Crow Lindon Oscar Crow (April 4, 1933 – October 25, 2018) was an American football cornerback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to three Pro Bowls. College career Crow played college football at the Un ...

Sam Cunningham Samuel Lewis Cunningham Jr (August 15, 1950 – September 7, 2021), nicknamed "Bam", was an American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons with the New England Patriots. He played college football at ...

Brian Cushing Brian Patrick Cushing (born January 24, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at USC, and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft and played his entire 9-year career for the ...

– NFL Pro Bowler *

Mario Danelo Mario Danelo (July 3, 1985 – January 6, 2007) was an American college football placekicker for the University of Southern California. High school career Danelo was an all–Los Angeles linebacker at San Pedro High School in San Pedro, Californ ...

Anthony Davis Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the power forward and center positions. Davis is an eight-time N ...

– College Football Hall of Fame *

Clarence Davis Clarence Eugene Davis (born June 28, 1949) is a former American football running back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Oakland Raiders from 1971 to 1978, having earlier played college football f ...

* Fred Davis * Derrick Deese * Jack Del Rio *

Hershel Dennis Hershel Henry Dennis IV (born July 12, 1984) is a former American football running back. He played college football as a student athlete at the University of Southern California. During his six-year career, the Trojans went 70–8 making Dennis ...

* Kori Dickerson * Don Doll * Morley Drury – College Football Hall of Fame *

Coye Dunn Coye Elvis Dunn (March 7, 1916 – February 8, 2000) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Southern California , mottoeng = " ...

Dennis Edwards Dennis Edwards Jr. (February 3, 1943 – February 1, 2018) was an American soul and R&B singer who was best known as the frontman in The Temptations, on Motown Records. Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin and sang w ...

Sedrick Ellis Sedrick Dwayne Ellis (born July 9, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), and earned unanimous All-American honors. He was drafted by the New Orleans S ...

* Kevin Ellison *

Riki Ellison Riki Morgan Ellison (born 15 August 1960) is a New Zealand-American former professional player of American football who was a linebacker for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was known as Riki Gray while playing college foot ...

Dick Enright Richard Enright (May 20,1935-November 23, 2021) was a former American football player and coach. He was the head coach at the University of OregonMcCann, Michael C. (1995). Oregon Ducks Football: 100 Years of Glory. Eugene, OR: McCann Communicati ...

* Ricky Ervins * Charlie Evans * Charlie Evans – former NFL running back *

Vince Evans Vince is a given name, it is the anglicisation and shortened form of the name Vincent, as well as a surname. It may refer to: Given name People * Vince Agnew (born 1987), American football player * Vince Cable (born 1943), British politicia ...

Justin Fargas Justin Alejandro Fargas (born January 25, 1980) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Michigan and Southern California and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. College ...

* John Ferraro – College Football Hall of Fame *

Craig Fertig Craig Fertig (May 7, 1942 – October 4, 2008) was an American football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1976 to 1979, compiling a record of 10–34–1 () in four seasons. Playing career Fertig att ...

* Bob Fisher * Jeff Fisher * Bill Fisk * James Fitzpatrick * Chris Foote * Cole Ford *

Lonnie Ford Lonnie Ford (born February 21, 1979) is an Arena Football League fullback–defensive end for the Los Angeles Avengers. Professional career Ford signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers following the 2002 NFL Draft, but was release ...

* Roy Foster * Scott Galbraith * Mike Garrett – College Football Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy winner; USC Athletic Director (1993–2010) *

Norberto Garrido Norberto Davidds-Garrido Jr. (born October 4, 1972) is a former American football offensive lineman. High school career Garrido prepped at William Workman High School in City of Industry, California. College career Garrido graduated from th ...

Mike Garzoni Michael John Garzoni (August 19, 1923July 18, 2007) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played for the New York Yankees in the All-America Footbal ...

* William Gay * David Gibson *

Frank Gifford Francis Newton Gifford (August 16, 1930 – August 9, 2015) was an American football player, actor, and television sports commentator. After a 12-year playing career as a halfback and flanker for the New York Giants of the National Footba ...

– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame; TV analyst * Bill Gray * Matt Grootegoed *

Gregg Guenther Gregg Guenther, Jr. (born January 29, 1982, in Calabasas, CA) was a National Football League tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals. College career Guenther played basketball and football at the University of Southern California. He played in 24 ...

Pat Haden Patrick Capper Haden (born January 23, 1953) is the former athletic director at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles from August 2010 to June 2016. He played quarterback for the USC Trojans before playing professionally in ...

– All-American QB; Rhodes Scholar; NFL Pro-Bowler; TV analyst, current Athletic Director USC * Willie Hall *

Mike Haluchak Mike Haluchak (born November 28, 1949 in Concord, CA) is an American football coach. He served as the linebackers coach for the Oakland Raiders from 2009 until 2010. College career Haluchak played college football at the University of Southern C ...

* Brandon Hancock * Travis Hannah *

Jim Hardy James Francis Hardy (April 24, 1923 – August 16, 2019) was an American football quarterback. He was born in Los Angeles. High school career Hardy attended and played high school football at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. College care ...

* Pat Harlow *

Cary Harris Cary Harris (born March 22, 1987) is an American football safety who was most recently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern Califor ...

Carter Hartwig Carter D. Hartwig (born February 27, 1956 in Culver City, California) is a former American football cornerback and safety in the National Football League. Early years Hartwig played high school football at Central High School in Fresno, Californ ...

* Bob Hendren * Ed Henke *

Ed Hervey Edward Hervey (born May 4, 1973) is a former professional Canadian football wide receiver and currently an assistant general manager for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in the CFL for the Edmonton Eskimos ...

* Ralph Heywood *

Jesse Hibbs Jesse John Hibbs (January 11, 1906 – February 4, 1985) was an American film and television director and American football player. He played college football at the University of Southern California (USC), where he was an All-American tackle f ...

* Donnie Hickman * Fred Hill *

Jess Hill Jesse Terrill Hill (January 20, 1907 – August 31, 1993) was an American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator who was best known for his tenure as a coach and athletic director at the University of Southern California (USC). His c ...

* Bob Hoffman * John Hoffman * Lamont Hollinquest * Alex Holmes * Mike Holmgren * Leroy Holt *

Hudson Houck Hudson Houck (born January 7, 1943) is an American football coach and college player who was an offensive line coach for a six teams of the National Football League (NFL) over a 40-year coaching career. Houck retired on January 10, 2012. Pla ...

* Pat Howell * Mike Hull * John Jackson * Lawrence Jackson * Dwayne Jarrett * Gary Jeter * Keyshawn Johnson * Rob Johnson *

Winston Justice Winston Frederick Justice (born September 14, 1984) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (39th overall pick) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC. Curr ...

* Mort Kaer – College Football Hall of Fame *

Ryan Kalil Ryan Joseph Kalil (born March 29, 1985) is an American film and television producer and former NFL center. He played college football at USC, where he was a member of two national championship teams, was named a first-team All-American, and won ...

* Norm Katnik * Brian Kelly * Kareem Kelly * Ryan Killeen *

David Kirtman David Kirtman (born February 12, 1983) is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC. Kirtman has also been a member of the San Diego Ch ...

Bob Klein Robert Owen Klein is an American retired professional football player who was a tight end. for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers. Klein played college football for the USC Tro ...

* Sammy Knight * Jeff Kopp * Al Krueger * Jason Leach * Brad Leggett *

Matt Leinart Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy ...

– Heisman Trophy winner * Dave Lewis *

Karl Lorch Karl P. Lorch, Jr. (June 14, 1950 – September 23, 2013) was an American football player. He played professionally as a defensive end with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He also played in the Wor ...

Ronnie Lott Ronald Mandel Lott (born May 8, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Lott played college football for the Univ ...

– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Famer * Oscar Lua * Taitusi Lutui *

Malaefou MacKenzie Matthew Mark Maleafou Anesi MacKenzie (born July 24, 1979) is a Samoan former American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) in 2003. Career MacKenzie played football at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Vie ...

Kaluka Maiava Kaluka Maiava (born December 27, 1986) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2009 ...

* Tom Malone * Todd Marinovich * Rod Martin * Bruce Matthews *

Clay Matthews Jr. William Clay Matthews Jr. (born March 15, 1956) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Brown ...

Clay Matthews III William Clay Matthews III (born May 14, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was an outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). The six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro played primarily with the ...

– NFL Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion *

Grant Mattos Grant Logan Mattos (born March 12, 1981) is known as a former NFL wide receiver and special teams player who played for three teams over a four-year career, and as a contestant on '' Survivor: Redemption Island'', the 22nd season of U.S. Surviv ...

Fred Matua Fred Matua (January 14, 1984 – August 5, 2012) was an American football guard. After playing college football for Southern California, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was a member of the Lions, ...

Rey Maualuga Reynold Tala Maualuga (born January 20, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at USC, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2009 N ...

* Ray May * Taylor Mays * Bob McCaffrey * Earl McCullouch *

Sultan McCullough Sultan Rashad McCullough (born February 12, 1980) is a retired American football running back. He has played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes. During ...

* Daylon McCutcheon * Mike McDonald * Paul McDonald * Tim McDonald *

Chris McFoy Chris McFoy (born August 14, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL. He is now a Sales Manager At American income life Insurance company. Professional career McFoy was signed as a free age ...

* Willie McGinest * Larry McGrew *

Marlin McKeever Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California (USC) and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League ...

Mike McKeever Mike McKeever (January 1, 1940 – August 24, 1967) was a guard at the University of Southern California football team. College career McKeever earned All-America honors. He was also chosen to the academic All-America team. He and his brother M ...

– College Football Hall of Fame * Dan McMillan * Robert McNeish *

Johnny McWilliams Johnny E. McWilliams (born December 14, 1972) is a former American football tight end. Early years McWilliams prepped at Pomona High School. College career McWilliams played college football at the University of Southern California. Profes ...

* John Michels * Billy Miller *

Jason Mitchell Jason Mitchell (born January 5, 1987) is an American actor. Mitchell started his career acting in minor roles in films such as the action-thriller '' Contraband'' (2012), and the neo-noir ''Broken City'' (2013). He is best known for portraying ...

Ron Mix Ronald Jack Mix (born March 10, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle. He is a member of the American Football League (AFL) All-Time Team, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 19 ...

– Pro Football Hall of Famer * Fili Moala * Marv Montgomery *

Kyle Moore Kyle Moore (born October 25, 1986) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California. He has also ...

* Zeke Moreno *

Boyd Morgan Boyd may refer to: Places Canada * Boyd Conservation Area, a conservation area located northwest of Toronto, Ontario * Boyd Lake (disambiguation) United States * Boyd County (disambiguation) * Boyd, Indiana * Boyd, Iowa * Boyd, Kansas * ...

* Daniel Morgan * Pat Morris *

Chad Morton Chad Akio Morton (born April 4, 1977) is a former American football running back and kick/punt returner in the National Football League. He was drafted from USC late in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. After a sta ...

* Johnnie Morton *

Don Mosebar Donald Howard Mosebar (born September 11, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a center for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s and 1990s. He played college football for the USC Trojan ...

* Gerry Mullins *

Anthony Munoz Anthony or Antony is a masculine given name, derived from the ''Antonii'', a ''gens'' ( Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (''Marcus Antonius'') belonged. According to Plutarch, the Antonii gens were Heracleidae, being descendants of Anton, ...

– Pro Football Hall of Famer *

Jim Musick James Andrew Musick (May 5, 1910 – December 15, 1992) was an American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Braves/Redskins from 1932 to 1936 and the Sheriff of Orange County, California from 1947 to 1975. He ...

Bill Nelsen William Keith Nelsen (January 29, 1941 – April 11, 2019) was a football player who played quarterback collegiately for the University of Southern California and professionally for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. He was known ...

Rick Neuheisel Richard Gerald Neuheisel Jr. (; born February 7, 1961) is an American football analyst, coach, former player, and attorney. He served as the head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder from 1995 to 1999, at the University of Washi ...

(J.D. 1988) – Head Coach (played football at UCLA) *

Jim Obradovich James Robert Obradovich (born January 7, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His 80 career ...

* Ifeanyi Ohalete *

Pat O'Hara Patrick O'Hara (born September 27, 1968) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the Pass game analyst for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the head coach of the New Orleans ...

Dan Owens Daniel William Owens (born March 16, 1967) is a former American football defensive lineman. Professional career Owens played for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons between 1990 and 1999 and amassed 33 career sacks. In his last season with ...

Carson Palmer Carson Hilton Palmer (born December 27, 1979) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals. He played college football ...

– Heisman Trophy winner * Petros Papadakis * Mike Patterson * Rodney Peete * Nick Perry * Volney Peters * Charles Phillips *

Erny Pinckert William Ernest Pinckert (May 1, 1907 – August 30, 1977) was an American football halfback. He played college football at the University of Southern California (USC) under head coach Howard Jones. Pinckert played professionally in the Nationa ...

– College Football Hall of Fame * Kennedy Pola * Troy Polamalu – All-American; NFL Pro Bowler; Super Bowl Champion * Will Poole * Ryan Powdrell * Marvin Powell – College Football Hall of Fame * Jim Psaltis * Marc Raab *

Chilo Rachal Chilo Rachal (born March 15, 1986) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California. Early years He played high school foo ...

Bill Radovich William Alex Radovich (June 24, 1915 – March 6, 2002) was a National Football League guard and a film actor who regularly played the "tough guy". He was the first NFL player to file suit against the league. College career Radovich played coll ...

Drew Radovich Drew Radovich (born June 20, 1985 in Mission Viejo, California) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Southern California. Radovich has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis C ...

* Mike Rae * LaJuan Ramsey *

Danny Reece Danny Reece (born January 28, 1955 in San Pedro, California) is an American retired football cornerback. Family Daniel Reece Jr., his son is a former professional fighter. After starting his fight career at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas wi ...

* Kris Richard * Bernard Riley * Steve Riley * Keith Rivers * C. R. Roberts * Jacob Rogers * Aaron Rosenberg – College Football Hall of Fame, 2x All-American, and film and television producer *

Tim Rossovich Timothy John Rossovich (March 14, 1946 – December 6, 2018) was an American football linebacker and a television and movie actor, active from 1977 to 1998. He was the brother of actor Rick Rossovich. Biography Rossovich was born in Palo A ...

* Karl Rubke *

Frostee Rucker Frostee Lynn Rucker (born September 14, 1983) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played college football at USC, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Rucker has also played for t ...

Ken Ruettgers Kenneth Francis Ruettgers (born August 20, 1962) is a former National Football League offensive tackle who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1985 to 1996. High school career Ruettgers attended Garces Memorial High School (Bakersfield, Calif ...

* Darrell Russell * Tim Ryan * Eddie Saenz *

Paul Salata Paul Thomas Salata (October 17, 1926 – October 16, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and Western Interprovincial Football ...

Sean Salisbury Richard Sean Salisbury (born March 9, 1963) is an American football analyst, former National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL) quarterback, and actor. He is currently the host of '' The Sean Salisbury Show'' on KBME, Sport ...

– ESPN football analyst *

Mark Sanchez Mark Travis John Sanchez (born November 11, 1986) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football at the University of Southern California (USC) and was draft ...

– 2009 Rose Bowl Offensive MVP * Mike Sanford * Dallas Sartz * Henry Schmidt * Bill Schultz *

Jim Sears James Herbert "Jimmy" Sears (March 20, 1931January 4, 2002) was a professional American football defensive back/ halfback in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). High school career Sears prepped at Inglewoo ...

Junior Seau Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. (; ; January 19, 1969May 2, 2012) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the San Diego Chargers. Known for his passionate play, he was a ...

– NFL Pro Bowler *

Jason Sehorn Jason Heath Sehorn (born April 15, 1971) is a former American football cornerback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1994 to 2002 and St. Louis Rams in 2003. He played college football a ...

* Rocky Seto * Rod Sherman *

Antuan Simmons Antuan Simmons (born March 31, 1979) is an American football cornerback. Professional career Undrafted in 2002, Simmons signed with the San Diego Chargers, but did not survive the final cuts. In 2003, he played for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL ...

* O. J. Simpson – Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame; Pro Football Hall of Fame * Tony Slaton * Dennis Smith * Ernie Smith – College Football Hall of Fame * Harry Smith – College Football Hall of Fame * Sid Smith * Steve Smith – NFL Pro Bowler *

Tody Smith Lawrence Edward Smith (December 24, 1948 – July 18, 1999) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University o ...

* R. Jay Soward * Matt Spanos *

Markus Steele Markus Steele (born July 24, 1979) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Southern California. Early years Steele attended the now defunct ...

* Bob Svihus *

Lynn Swann Lynn Curtis Swann (born March 7, 1952) is an American former football player, broadcaster, politician, and athletic director, best known for his association with the University of Southern California and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He served on the ...

– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame; TV analyst * Calvin Sweeney * Lofa Tatupu – NFL Pro Bowler *

Mosi Tatupu Mosiula Faasuka Tatupu (April 26, 1955 – February 23, 2010) was an American professional football player who was a running back for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Southern Cal ...

* Brice Taylor * Mike Taylor *

Skip Thomas Alonzo "Skip" Thomas (February 7, 1950 – July 24, 2011), nicknamed "Dr. Death", was an American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL). College career Thomas was awarded a scholarship to play football at Arizona W ...

Terrell Thomas Terrell R. Thomas (born January 8, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at USC. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He is also only the second player in NFL his ...

Dennis Thurman Dennis Lee Thurman (born April 13, 1956) is an American football coach and former cornerback. He is the former Defensive coordinator on Deion Sanders' inaugural staff at Jackson State University. He is a former coach in the National Football Lea ...

* Mark Tucker *

Patrick Turner Patrick Steven Turner (born May 19, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California. He was also a member of the ...

* Kenechi Udeze * Keith Van Horne *

Lenny Vandermade Lenny Vandermade (born January 3, 1981) is an American football coach and former player. He currently serves as an Offensive Analyst at the University of Southern California. High school career Vandermade prepped at Mater Dei High School in San ...

* John Vella *

Jim Vellone James Carl Vellone (August 20, 1944 - August 21, 1977) was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). Vellone spent his entire five-year career for the Minnesota Vikings, starting in most of his appearances during this span. Vellone helped t ...

* Kyle Wachholtz * Lowell Wagner *

Glen Walker Glen Joe Walker (born January 16, 1952) is a former American football punter who played two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Southern California and attended Gar ...

* John Walker * Cotton Warburton – College Football Hall of Fame * Scott Ware * Chauncey Washington *

Charlie Weaver Charles Earl Weaver, Jr. (born July 12, 1949) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Early life Weaver was born in Greenwood, Mississippi and attended Richmond High School in Richmond, California. Colle ...

* Lee Webb * Charles White – Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame * LenDale White *

Brian Williams Brian Douglas Williams (born May 5, 1959) is an American retired journalist and television news anchor. He was a reporter for ''NBC Nightly News'' starting in 1993, before his promotion to anchor and managing editor of the broadcast in 2004. ...

* Eric Williams * Johnny Williams * Kyle Williams * Mike Williams – NFL first round draft pick * Thomas Williams *

Matt Willig Matthew Joseph Willig (born January 21, 1969) is an American actor and former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. Early life and education Willig was born in La Mirada, California. He played football and basketba ...

* Ben Wilson * Richard Wood – College Football Hall of Fame *

Willie Wood William Vernell Wood Sr. (December 23, 1936February 3, 2020) was an American professional football player and coach. He played as a safety with the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). Wood was an eight-time Pro Bowler and ...

– Pro Football Hall of Fame *

Manuel Wright Manuel Wright (born April 13, 1984) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 supplemental draft. Wright was also briefly signed to the Buffalo Bills and played for the N ...

* Justin Wyatt *

Ron Yary Anthony Ronald Yary (born July 16, 1946) is an American former professional football player who played as an offensive tackle primarily for the Minnesota Vikings and also for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). He was ...

– College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame *

Adrian Young Adrian Samuel Young (born August 26, 1969) is an American drummer and member of the rock bands No Doubt and Dreamcar. Biography When not performing, in the studio or touring, Young likes to spend his time out on the golf course, as he is an a ...

– All-American * Charle Young – College Football Hall of Fame

Baseball

Gabe Alvarez Gabriel de Jesus Alvarez (born March 6, 1974) is a Mexican college baseball coach and former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Detroit Tigers (1998–2000) and the San Diego Padres (2000). Playing career A 6'1, 205 lb right-hand ...

Brian Bannister Brian Patrick Bannister (born February 28, 1981) is an American director of pitching for the San Francisco Giants. He is a former professional baseball starting pitcher who played for the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseb ...

Bret Barberie Bret Edward Barberie (born August 16, 1967) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, and Chicago Cubs. Before his professional career, B ...

– former Major League Baseball infielder; Olympic gold medalist * Jim Barr (B.S. B.A. 1970) – former Major League Baseball pitcher *

Aaron Boone Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973) is an American baseball manager and former infielder who is the manager of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 13 seasons from 1997 through 2009. As a player ...

– professional baseball player 1997–2009 *

Bret Boone Bret Robert Boone (born April 6, 1969) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. During his career Boone was a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He is a third generation professio ...

– professional baseball player 1992–2005 * Bill Bordley *

Damon Buford Damon Jackson Buford (born June 12, 1970) is an American former professional baseball center fielder with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1993 and 200 ...

* Don Buford *

Jeff Cirillo Jeffrey Howard Cirillo (born September 23, 1969) is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball. In a 14-season career, Cirillo was a .296 hitter with 112 home runs and 727 RBI in 1617 games. He was named an All-Star in and . ...

* Jeff Clement * Rich Dauer * Rod Dedeaux (B.S. B.A. 1935) – legendary

USC Trojans baseball The USC Trojans baseball program represents the University of Southern California in college baseball. Established in 1888, the team is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Pac-12 Conference. USC’s home field is ...

coach and member of 1935

Brooklyn Dodgers The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team founded in 1884 as a member of the American Association before joining the National League in 1890. They remained in Brooklyn until 1957, after which the club moved to Los Angeles, Califor ...

Lucas Duda Lucas Christopher Duda (born February 3, 1986) is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played most of his Major League Baseball career for the New York Mets. He was the starting first baseman for the 2015 Mets team that wo ...

Dave Engle Ralph David Engle (born November 30, 1956) is a former Major League Baseball utility player who played for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers of the American League and the Montreal Expos of the National League from 1981 to ...

Morgan Ensberg Morgan Paul Ensberg (born August 26, 1975) is an American former infielder in Major League Baseball. Ensberg bats and throws right-handed. He was previously a member of the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. From 2011-12 he ...

– professional baseball player, 2000–present, 2005 all-star *

Seth Etherton Seth Michael Etherton (born October 17, 1976) is an American baseball coach and former pitcher, who is the current pitching coach for the USC Trojans. He played college baseball at USC from 1995 to 1998. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) fo ...

* Ron Fairly – former Major League Baseball player and broadcaster *

Randy Flores Randy is a given name, popular in the United States and Canada. It is primarily a masculine name. It was originally derived from the names Randall, Randolf, Randolph, as well as Bertrand and Andrew, and may be a short form (hypocorism) of the ...

Ron Flores Ronald Joel Flores (born August 9, 1979) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed relief pitcher who played with the Oakland Athletics from 2005 to 2007. Amateur career A native of Whittier, California, Flores graduated from ...

* Mike Gillespie * George Grande *

Geoff Jenkins Geoffrey Scott Jenkins (born July 21, 1974) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers (1998–2007) and Philadelphia Phillies (2008). He is fourth on the Brewers ...

– professional baseball player 1998–present * Randy Johnson – professional baseball pitcher 1988–2009 *

Jacque Jones Jacque Dewayne Jones (born April 25, 1975) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and Florida Marlins. He also coached for the Washington Nationals. Early life He graduated from San Di ...

– professional baseball player 1999–present *

Steve Kemp Steven F. Kemp (born August 7, 1954) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Texas Rangers. Profession ...

– professional baseball player 1977–1988 * Ian Kennedy * Dave Kingman – professional baseball player 1971–1986 *

Rene Lachemann Rene George Lachemann (born May 4, 1945) is a retired American professional baseball coach, catcher and manager. He spent 33 years in Major League Baseball, including service as the manager of the Seattle Mariners (1981–83), Milwaukee Brewers ( ...

– former

MLB Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), ...

manager *

Jason Lane Jason Dean Lane (born December 22, 1976) is an American professional baseball former player and current coach. He is the third base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Houston Astros and San D ...

– professional baseball player 2002–present *

Barry Latman Arnold Barry Latman (May 21, 1936 – April 28, 2019) was an American professional All Star Major League Baseball pitcher. Early and personal life Latman was born in Los Angeles, California, and was Jewish. Latman would not pitch on the Jewish Hi ...

– professional baseball player * Bill Lee * Justin Lehr *

Bob Lillis Robert Perry Lillis (born June 2, 1930) is an American former infielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball (MLB). Lillis was an original member of the expansion Houston Colt .45s who remained with the club (renamed the Astros i ...

Fred Lynn Fredric Michael Lynn (born February 3, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974 through 1990 as a center fielder with the Boston Red Sox, California Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Det ...

– professional baseball player 1974–1990 * Mark McGwire – professional baseball player 1986–2001 *

Chad Moeller Chad Edward Moeller OE-ler(born February 18, 1975) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 through 2010 for the Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinna ...

Eric Munson Eric Walter Munson (born October 3, 1977) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current minor-league baseball coach. He was the third overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers, behind Josh Hamilton and Josh ...

– professional baseball player 2000–present *

Stu Pederson Stuart Russell Pederson (born January 28, 1960) is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He is the father of outfielder Joc Pederson. Baseball career College Peders ...

– Major League baseball player *

Mark Prior Mark William Prior (born September 7, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach. A onetime top prospect of the Chicago Cubs, he pitched for the team from 2002 to 2006 in a career that was marred by injuries. In ...

– professional baseball player 2003–2013 *

Anthony Reyes Anthony Loza Reyes (born October 16, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He pitched primarily as a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians. ...

* Tom Seaver (B.A. 1975) – professional baseball Hall of Fame pitcher 1967–1986 *

Al Silvera Aaron Albert Silvera (August 26, 1935 – July 24, 2002) was an American professional baseball player, an outfielder who played parts of two seasons for the Cincinnati Redlegs of Major League Baseball in –. Early and personal life Silvera was b ...

(1935–2002), major league baseball player *

Bob Skube Robert Jacob Skube (born October 8, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player whose career spanned seven seasons, two of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Milwaukee Brewers (1982–83). Skube has also served ...

* Roy Smalley – professional baseball player 1975–1987 * Mark Smith * Robert Stock (born 1989) – MLB baseball pitcher * Garrett Stubbs (born 1993) – baseball catcher *

Gary Sutherland Gary Lynn Sutherland (born September 27, 1944), nicknamed "Sudsy", is an American former professional baseball middle infielder. He played college baseball at the University of Southern California and later played 13 seasons in Major League Base ...

Bobby Valentine Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950), nicknamed "Bobby V", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He also served as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University. Valentine played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (19 ...

– professional baseball pitcher 1969–1979, MLB Manager 1985–2012 * Ben Wanger (M.S. '20), American-Israeli baseball pitcher, Team Israel *

Barry Zito Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. His pitching repertoire consisted of a curveball ...

– professional baseball pitcher 2000–present

Basketball

Golf

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Business

Film and television

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Troian Bellisario Troian Avery Bellisario (born October 28, 1985) is an American actress. A graduate of the University of Southern California, in 2010, she received her breakthrough role as Spencer Hastings in the Freeform drama series '' Pretty Little Liars'' ...

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Les Blank Les Blank (November 27, 1935 – April 7, 2013) was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians. Life and career Leslie Harrod Blank Jr. was born November 27, 1935 in Tampa, Florida. He atten ...

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Caleb Deschanel Joseph Caleb Deschanel, (born September 21, 1944) is an American cinematographer and director of film and television. He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography six times. He is a member of the National Film Preservatio ...

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Susan Downey Susan Nicole Downey (née Levin; born November 6, 1973) is an American film producer. Until February 2009, she was co-president of Dark Castle Entertainment and executive vice president of production at Silver Pictures, Joel Silver's production ...

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Brian Grazer Brian Thomas Grazer (born July 12, 1951) is an American film and television producer and writer. He founded Imagine Entertainment in 1986 with Ron Howard. The films they produced have grossed over $15 billion. Grazer was personally nominated fo ...

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Music

Performing arts

Politics and government

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Cabinet ministers and secretaries

Governors

* Jim Gibbons (attended graduate school in the 1980s) – 28th Governor of Nevada * Fred Hall (B.A. 1938, LL.B. 1941) – 33rd Governor of Kansas * Tomás Yarrington (M.P.A. 1986) – former Governor of

Tamaulipas Tamaulipas (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tamaulipas ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas), is a state in the northeast region of Mexico; one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entiti ...

, Mexico

United States Senators

* Dean Heller (B.S. 1985) – United States Senator from Nevada * Thomas H. Kuchel (B.A. 1932, LL.B. 1935) – former U.S. Senator from California * Jim Webb (attended the college 1963–1964) – U.S. Senator from Virginia

Members of the United States House of Representatives

Jurists

U.S. Court of Appeals judges

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California judges

Other U.S. federal court judges

California Supreme Court Justices

Other jurists

You Chung Hong You Chung Hong (Chinese: 洪耀宗 pinyin: Hóng Yàozōng) (May 4, 1898 – November 1977) was an American attorney and community leader who was the second Chinese American lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of California, having ...

(LL.B. 1924, LL.M. 1925) – first

Chinese American Chinese Americans are Americans of Han Chinese ancestry. Chinese Americans constitute a subgroup of East Asian Americans which also constitute a subgroup of Asian Americans. Many Chinese Americans along with their ancestors trace lineage from ...

admitted to practice in California *

Charles Older Charles Herman Older (September 29, 1917 – June 17, 2006) was an American who was the third highest scoring ace of the American Volunteer Group (the "Flying Tigers") and later the judge in the Charles Manson murder trial. Early life Older was ...

– California Superior Court judge presiding over trial of

Charles Manson Charles Milles Manson (; November 12, 1934November 19, 2017) was an American criminal and musician who led the Manson Family, a cult based in California, in the late 1960s. Some of the members committed a series of nine murders at four loca ...

; one of the famed Flying Tigers pilots of WWII * William A. Reppy (LL.B. 1937) – Associate Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five (1968–1972) *

Mabel Walker Willebrandt Mabel Walker Willebrandt (May 23, 1889 – April 6, 1963), popularly known to her contemporaries as the First Lady of Law, was a U.S. Assistant Attorney General from 1921 to 1929, handling cases concerning violations of the Volstead Act, federal ...

(J.D. 1916, LL.M. 1917) –

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, 1921–1929

Military

Ambassadors

Presidential staff

* Herbert G. Klein (B.A. 1940) – former White House Communications Director *

Fred Ryan Frederick Joseph Ryan Jr. (born April 12, 1955) is an American media proprietor, political adviser, and lawyer who serves as the publisher and chief executive officer of '' The Washington Post''. He was the president and chief operating officer ...

(B.A. 1977, J.D. 1980) – Assistant and Chief of Staff for Ronald Reagan * Donald Segretti (B.A. 1963) – political operative for Richard Nixon *

Ron Ziegler Ronald Louis Ziegler (May 12, 1939 – February 10, 2003) was the 13th White House Press Secretary and Assistant to the President, serving during United States President Richard Nixon's administration. Early life Ziegler was born to Louis Daniel ...

(B.A. 1961) – former White House Press Secretary

State officials

Miscellaneous

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Other

Notable faculty members

A–K

L–Z

References

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