List of people from Emporia, Kansas

This article is a list of notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Emporia, Kansas.

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  43. ^ "Jim Everett". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-12-31.
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  46. ^ "John Lohmeyer". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-12-31.
  47. ^ "Ray Pierce". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
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