77017 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Jesse "Mr. Houston" Jones. That's a legend. Runners up? For me of course, Tilman. He's from the island but he resides in river oaks. Mac too. He's a real community guy. Id vote for Mac if he ever ran for mayor. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Jesse "Mr. Houston" Jones. That's a legend. Runners up? For me of course, Tilman. He's from the island but he resides in river oaks. Mac too. He's a real community guy. Id vote for Mac if he ever ran for mayor. . .Yeah, Jesse Jones is hard to beat. Of all Houstonians, he arguably had the greatest impact on the United States' historical development...especially on ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hard to argue with Jones. But what about the Big Guy himself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Though he was actually born in Beaumont..I'm gonna have to throw Judge Roy Hofheinz up on the list here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Lots of possibilities but I gotta go with Jesse Jones. Anyone see that PBS special on him? An amazing man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Ahh, I LOVE that statue! Imagine if it could move and talk like an animatronic. I'll have to say Tilman as well. I see him as one of our only hopes in getting a theme park built. Someone from within. This is his home and he's got what it takes to make it happen. He can create a whole new brand of parks with the flagship being in the Houston area. If he'll ever make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77017 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Tilmans got that "I wish I was him" thing goin on. 300m net worth. 30m dollar yacht. His own bentley dealership. Custom mansion in river oaks. The landrys company. Friends in the highest places. Gangster family. Personal helicopter. Hotels. Casino. Bastard. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Good Question. Jones takes the cake.I would add Michael Dell to the list if he hadnt moved but then again maybe it wouldnt have taken off here. Another questionable favorite would be Walter Cronkite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Dan Rather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) J.Howard Marshall, you have to hand it to the old guy, made mountains of cash and started with nothing. Then at 88 yrs. old, he hooked up with the WORST Hooker that money could buy, and became more famous for that, than the fact he was one of the best businessmen in his field. God I love Houston ! Before: After: Edited April 4, 2006 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Aaaaaaaaw. Anna Nichol looks so sweet in that picture. What a nice young lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 J.Howard Marshall, you have to hand it to the old guy, made mountains of cash and started with nothing. Then at 88 yrs. old, he hooked up with the WORST Hooker that money could buy, and became more famous for that, than the fact he was one of the best businessmen in his field. God I love Houston !Before: After: My mom was his nurse once while they were married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) Aaaaaaaaw. Anna Nichol looks so sweet in that picture. What a nice young lady.Maybe not so nice. Notice how she has her claw....errrr.....nails dug into the old man's shoulder? Kind of like. "you'd better be smiling for the camera old man!"..... Edited April 4, 2006 by west20th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 DJ V Lawrence: My mom was his nurse once while they were married. Really? Was she the one on the Anna Nicole "E! True Hollywood Story"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 My short list would include:William Fairfax GraySidney ShermanEdward Mandell HouseWilliam Marsh RiceGeorge HermanIma HoggHoward Hughes Sr.Howard Hughes Jr.Monroe D AndersonDenton CooleyMichael DeBakeyHowever, Jesse Jones is by far the most outstanding Houstonian ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanJX5 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have a few favorites, Jesse Jones of course Micheal DeBakey Lynn Wyatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Really? Was she the one on the Anna Nicole "E! True Hollywood Story"?Nah. They came to her hospital because he had some kind of complication. Nice people, but I also heard Anna was a little, um, ditsy. I wanna send a special shoutout to a few of my favs...Dr. Red DukeDan RatherJim McInvale (Mattress Mac) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77017 Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 I can't believe I left out howard hughes. He was gonna top my list, but he could do whatever he wanted cuz no matter what he always had has dads tool fortune to fall back on. Give me an endless supply of money and I could make a fortune too. Still charismatic nonetheless. His story though is amazing. Towards the end when he became a recluse is the most interesting part. Isn't monty burns somewhat based on him? Have u seen the time magazine with him on the cover after he died? Google it, its hilarious. He looks like a kung fu master. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 MAAAARVIIIN ZINDLERRRRRRRRRRR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Nice people, but I also heard Anna was a little, um, ditsy. Funny. I never got that impression of Anna Nicole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 (edited) I forgot about ol' Howard Hughes also. Red Adair tops my list also. Edited April 5, 2006 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Well, if it were greatest Houstonians, I would say Jones, but favorite? For me, either Paul Wall or Tommy Tune, can't decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapata Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Howard Hughes Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Anne Nicole Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammer Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Howard Hughes Jr.The notable locations in Houston of the Howard Hughes Family:1404 Crawford: Howard Hughes, Sr., and his pregnant wife lived in a house located within the confines of the present day Toyota Center(believe it or not). The mother was afraid of the mosquitos and moved to Humble to deliver Howard, Jr. in 1905.McKinney street: The Hughes family lived on McKinney street in Eastwood, but the exact address is debatable.2nd street & Girard: The original Sharp-Hughes Tool company was located here on present day University of Houston Downtown campus. There is a art/sculpture that depicts the three headed drill bit that Howard, Sr. invented (1909) and patented.1700 Main street: The Hughes family lived in the Beaconsfield apt/hotel in 1916(room 2A). Howard was 11 years old. The hotel still stands and has been renovated.3921 Yoakum street: The Hughes family home was built in 1918 and Howard, Jr., spent his teenage years here. The home transferred to the University of St. Thomas in 1953. They currently teach theology out of his house. Howard kept the home so that his aunt could live there after he went to Calfornia in 1925.1212 Main street(Humble building): Howard Hughes, Sr., died in his office on the 5th floor in 1924.2525 Washington Avenue(Glenwood cemetery): Howard, Jr., Sr., and his aunt are all buried in a plot long the western edge of the cemetary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Some others I didn't see mentioned would include Barbara Jordan, AJ Foyt, Shelly Duval, Jaclyn Smith, Jack Valenti, and Peter Masterson. Youngsters would include Beyonce, Wes Anderson, and the Duff sisters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Bum Phillips is my absolute favorite Houstonian. I know he's from Nederland, but he was adopted here. I loved his attitude as coach, and even more I loved his wise anecdotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 MAAAARVIIIN ZINDLERRRRRRRRRRR!OK, now that the emotion has passed, I'm changing my answer.My favorite Houstonians (although they've never actually lived in Houston) are my Mom and my Dad. Let's call them my favorite South Houstonians/Pasadentites.Yes, I really am that sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Gotta say the most famous local (adopted) who has made an impression on me was Hakeem Olajawon. I got to know him a tiny tiny bit in college, was a fan forever, met him again socially a couple of times over the years. He was really the head dude in my generation of foreign-born major league sports stars. His story is (and his stats) are amazing. I will never forget being at the Richmond Arms for games when we won the championships. It's not exactly Jesse Jones and history, but it definitely defines my time as native Houstonian. Edited July 15, 2008 by crunchtastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Gotta say the most famous local (adopted) who has made an impression on me was Hakeem Olajawon. I got to know him a tiny tiny bit in college, was a fan forever, met him again socially a couple of times over the years. He was really the head dude in my generation of foreign-born major league sports stars. His story is (and his stats) are amazing. I will never forget being at the Richmond Arms for games when we won the championships. It's not exactly Jesse Jones and history, but it definitely defines my time as native Houstonian.I've spent some time with Hakeem on several occasions, and can say that he's a super guy. Of course you never saw a guy who was more of a wheeler/dealer. he won't pay full price for anything. Great guy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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