Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean was born in Lucas, Arkansas. He was a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1930 to 1937, the Chicago Cubs from 1938 to 1941, and the St. Louis Browns in 1947.

Accomplishments:

• Four consecutive strikeout titles
• Led National League in complete games for four consecutive years
• Won two games in the 1934 World Series
• Three time 20-game winner; won 30 games in 1934
• Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953
• MVP in 1934