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March Madness: Most famous alumni from every 2019 NCAA Tournament team

By Bryan Mauro

Actress/writer Tina Fey attends the American Museum of Natural History's 2018 Museum Gala on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
Actress/writer Tina Fey attends the American Museum of Natural History's 2018 Museum Gala on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 04: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots over Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during the second half at American Airlines Arena on December 4, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 04: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots over Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during the second half at American Airlines Arena on December 4, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Louisville Cardinals – Johnny Unitas

The man with the golden arm was at one time considered the greatest quarterback of all time. Unitas (1951-1955) spent most of his 17-year Hall of Fame NFL career with the Baltimore Colts. In 2012, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints broke the record Unitas had set with the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass. The record spanned 1956-1960. The quarterback set all the passing records in an era of football of virtually no passing. Unitas is always mentioned in a conversation of one of the greatest NFL players of all time.

LSU Tigers – Shaquille O’ Neal

The third athlete in a row on the list, however, this man gives new meaning to the term big man. Shaquille O’ Neal (attended 1989-1991) is one of the best big men in the history of the NBA. Shaq was the overall number 1 pick in the NBA draft. He won four NBA titles, one MVP, three Finals MVPs, and was elected rookie of the year. The pride of LSU now serves as an analyst next to Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on TNT’s coverage of the NBA.

Marquette Golden Eagles – Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade is the first active NBA athlete currently on the list. Wade (attended 2001-2003) sent Marquette to their first Final Four since 1977. In the NBA the former Marquette star has had a hall of fame career.  He has won 3 NBA titles, one with Shaq and two with LeBron James and has spent most of his career with the Miami Heat. The star is currently on his farewell tour, as he is retiring at the end of the season. Wade hopes to spend his retirement with his wife Gabrielle Union and watching his children advance their basketball careers. His oldest son Zaire is close to going to college and is a highly thought of recruit.

Maryland Terrapins – Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Animal and Fozzy Bear. What do these things have in common?  They were created by the legendary puppeteer Jim Henson (Class of ’60.)  Henson was responsible for the creation of three of the most famous children’s shows in the history of TV. To go along with The Muppets, Henson helped Sesame Street become mainstream and he was the mastermind behind Fraggle Rock. The puppeteer died suddenly in 1990, however, his contributions will live on forever.

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