How many pro athletes are from the state of Rhode Island?

Answer 1

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.