Englewood Makes History

People (474 total)

  • Mellonm Constance Prosser (Burrell) was born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, into a prominent banking family whose influence reached across the financial world of the early twentieth century. She was the daughter of Seward Prosser, a leading banker who served as chairman of…

  • Betty Clark of Englewood, New Jersey, became widely known in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a talented young soprano whose determination and musical gifts captured national attention. Despite losing her sight at an early age, she built an impressive career as a radio…

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  • Leroy “Nicky” Barnes (1933–2012) was one of the most notorious drug traffickers in American history and a central figure in Harlem’s heroin trade during the 1970s. Born in New York City, Barnes rose from street-level dealing to become the leader of a powerful narcotics…

  • James Thomas Mahoney, born May 26, 1934, in Englewood, New Jersey, emerged as one of the city’s standout baseball talents during the early 1950s. As a student at Dwight Morrow High School, Mahoney developed into a strong all-around player, competing as a third baseman and…

  • Frank Lucas (1930–2019) was an American drug trafficker whose operations in the late 1960s and 1970s extended into northern New Jersey, including Teaneck and Englewood. Although widely associated with Harlem, Lucas maintained ties to Teaneck while members of his family were…

  • Frank P. (“Uncle”) Moten  a resident of Englewood, New Jersey, became a central figure in one of the largest narcotics conspiracy prosecutions in the northeastern United States during the 1970s. Federal authorities identified him as a major financier and organizer within a…

  • James Alan Bouton (1939–2019) was an American professional baseball pitcher, author, broadcaster, and public speaker best known for his career with the New York Yankees and his bestselling book Ball Four. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Bouton grew up in northern New Jersey and…

  • Barbara “Bobbie” Goldberg, born in 1939 in Allegan, Michigan, lived a life marked by curiosity, dedication, and service to her community. As a young student, she demonstrated strong academic ability and an enthusiasm for learning. She also developed an early interest in sports,…
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