recorder of deeds and as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives Ray Nitschke, professional football player, Hall of Famer Walter "Walt" Parazaider, saxophonist for rock band, Chicago John Prine, singer, musician, and award-winning songwriter Doc Rivers, professional basketball player, head coach of NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Wanda Sharp, Illinois state representative W.A. Yackey, decorated WWI pilot, 1920s aviator and final owner of Checkerboard Field. Perrion Winfrey NFL Football player References External links Village of Maywood official website Villages in Illinois Villages in Cook County, Illinois Chicago metropolitan area Populated places established in 1869 1869 establishments in Illinois Majority-minority cities and towns in Cook County, Illinois