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Jamie Silva (East Providence) -All American football player at Boston College, Currently plays Safety for the Indianapolis Colts.
Matthew Sherry (East Providence)- Played at Villanova, Tight end with the Bengals.
Will Blackmon (Providence)- Drafted by the Packers, Currently plays for the Giants.(considered the best Kr/Pr in the NFL) played football at Bishop Hendricken and Boston College. Ernie Digregorio - NBA Rookie of the Year in 1974 was born in North Providence and played College Basketball at Providence College. Led the NBA in free throw percentage and assists his rookie year! Finished his career with the Celtics.
Joe Hassett (Providence)- also played at Providence college and in the NBA (Seattle Supersonics)
Marvin Barnes (Providence) - Same as above. Played in the ABA and NBA. His career was shortened by drugs and alcohol. In high school, he robbed someone while wearing his Central High School basketball jacket. Not the brightest bulb in the box, but a great player.
Mark Van Eagan (Cranston) was an NFL running back in the 1970's.
Bill Almon (Warwick) played several years in the National League (San Diego Padres).
Rocco Badelli (Woonsocket) currently plays for the Tampa Ray Devil Rays.
Chris Terreri (Providence) Attended Pilgrim High School. Goalie for New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks. Won two Stanley cups.
Dan Wheeler- (Warwick) Attended Pilgrim High School. Played for the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. Been in two World Series.
Cody Wild- (North Providence) Attended North Providence high. Went to Providence College and was all state. Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 2006.
Paul Konerko (Providence) Born in Providence Rhode Island. Plays for Chicago White Sox. Won World Series in 05.
Ryan Westmoreland- (Portsmouth) Played at Portsmouth High School. Drafted by Boston Redsox in 2008.
Davey Lopes- (East Providence) Played for dodgers former second basemen/manager.
Brian Bererd- (Woonsocket) attended Mt. Saint Charles Academy. Played for New York Islanders.
I'm sure there are several more, that's just off the top of my head.
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How many fishercats are in Rhode Island?
5 Fishercats are in the state of Rhode Island
How many state representives does Rhode Island have?
There are 75 members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
How many states start with R?
Rhode Island is the only R state.
What is rhode islands state reptile?
While many states have an official state reptile, Rhode Island does not. The state does have a state fish which is the striped bass, as well as a state bird which is the Rhode Island Red chicken.
How many states in the US are larger than Rhode Island?
49. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the Union.
How many towns in RI?
There are a total of 39 cities and towns in the State of Rhode Island.
How many countries does Rhode Island have?
None. It's a state
How many acres of land in the state of Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's land area is 775,680 acres.
How many letters are there in the longest OFFICIAL state name?
Rhode Island
Why does Rhode Island have eccentric people?
Eccentric people are EVERYWHERE! Rhode Island is the 13th State and many people still have bad feelings about the number 13.
Rhode Island is best known for what?
Rhode Island is well known for many things. It is famous for it being the only state with a long name: The State Of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Also, coffee milk was invented here, or made here. Rhode Island is well known for its lemonade, Dells. Providence has the oldest open mall. Providence is crammed together.
How many senators does Rhode Island have?
2; Every state has two senators, but has (x) amount of representatives based on population. Rhode Island has two senators though.
