The following is a list of notable natives, residents, or former residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Artists, designers, and architects Bill Blass, fashion designer Bob Englehart, editorial cartoonist Richard "Grass" Green, cartoonist John Hambrock, cartoonist Eric Kuhne, architect Dick Moores, cartoonist Gray Morrow, comic book illustrator, art director for Spider-Man Bruce Nauman, artist Richard Nunez, artist Frederick William Sievers, sculptor Alvin M. Strauss, architect Brentwood S. Tolan, architect Thomas J. Tolan, architect George Washington Whistler, railroad engineer Athletes Baseball Isabel Álvarez, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Lenna Arnold, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player (1946 Fort Wayne Daisies) Phyllis Bookout, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player (1953 Fort Wayne Daisies) Rob Bowen, MLB (2003–2008) Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics Dottie Wiltse Collins, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1944–1950; Minneapolis Millerettes, Fort Wayne Daisies) David Doster, MLB (1996, 1999) Philadelphia Phillies Bill Everitt, MLB (1895–1901) Chicago Colts/Orphans, Washington Senators Louie Heilbroner, manager, MLB (1900) St. Louis Cardinals Butch Henline, MLB (1921–1931) New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Brooklyn Robins, Chicago White Sox Harold Greiner (1907–1993), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League manager (Fort Wayne Daisies) and restaurant entrepreneur Kevin Kiermaier, MLB player (2013–present) Tampa Bay Rays Naomi Meier, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Ralph Miller, MLB (1920–1924) Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators Jarrod Parker, MLB pitcher, Arizona Diamondbacks (2011) and Oakland Athletics (2012–2013) Eric Wedge, player, MLB (1991–1994) Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies; manager, MLB (2003–2009) Cleveland Indians, (2011–2013)Seattle Mariners Steve Hargan, MLB pitcher (1965–1972, 1974–1977) Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves Josh VanMeter, MLB utility (2019–present) Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks Professional basketball Dan Godfread, NBA (1990/91–1991/92) Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets Henry James, NBA (1990/91–1997/98) Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks Kyle Macy, NBA (1980/81–1986/87) Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers; sportscaster Mason Plumlee, NBA (2013–present) Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets Miles Plumlee, NBA (2012–present) Indiana Pacers, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies Bill Roberts, NBA (1948/49–1949/50) Chicago Stags, Boston Celtics, St. Louis Bombers Caleb Swanigan, NBA (2017–2022) Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings College basketball Deshaun Thomas, player for Ohio State Professional football Scott Auer, NFL (1984–1985) Kansas City Chiefs Mike Augustyniak, NFL (1981–1983) New York Jets Jason Baker, NFL (2001–2012) San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers Bill Boedeker, NFL