hop duo Robert Rosen (1934–1998), American theoretical biologist RZA, rapper, member of the Wu-Tang Clan Meyer Schapiro, art historian, member of the faculty of Columbia University for 45 years Phil Sellers, former NBA player Al Sharpton, minister Allie Sherman (1923–2015), National Football League player and head coach Amote Sias, educator and activist Phil Silvers, comic Heltah Skeltah, hip hop group Jimmy Smits, actor Bern Nadette Stanis, actress Smif-N-Wessun, hip hop duo Sparky D (1965), MC & rapper Joe Tacopina (born 1966), criminal defense attorney Sid Tanenbaum (1925–1986), professional basketball player Mel Taylor (1933-1996), longtime drummer, percussionist and member of the instrumental and surf-rock band The Ventures Herb Turetzky (1945–2022), official scorer for the Brooklyn Nets for 54 years, including all of its incarnations, starting with the franchise's inaugural game in 1967. Mike Tyson (born 1966), boxer Dwayne "Pearl" Washington (1964–2016), late professional basketball player Allen Weisselberg (born 1947), businessman and chief financial officer of The Trump Organization Fly Williams (born 1953), former NBA player. Nicole Willis (born 1963), singer-songwriter Otis Wilson (born 1957), former NFL linebacker Terry Winters (born 1949), artist Max Zaslofsky (1925–1985), professional basketball player and coach Howard Zinn (1922–2010), historian Notes References Further reading 1858 establishments in New York (state) Neighborhoods in Brooklyn