People from Daingerfield, Texas

James Earl Gilstrap (born November 10, 1946) is an American singer and regarded as one of the most prolific session musicians in the industry. He is best known for his 1975 solo hit single "Swing Your Daddy", as well as singing co-lead to the theme from the TV series Good Times.

Oscar Branch Colquitt (December 16, 1861 – March 8, 1940) was the 25th Governor of Texas from January 17, 1911 to January 19, 1915. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Gov. Colquitt defended the actions of the Texas Rangers who allegedly crossed into Mexico in pursuit of the body of Clemente Vergara in March 1914.

Thomas Gregory Everett (born November 21, 1964) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. Thomas played nine seasons for three teams (Pittsburgh Steelers 1987–1991, Dallas Cowboys 1992–1993, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1994–1995). He attended Baylor University, where he won the Jim Thorpe Award as the top defensive back in college football. As a member of the Dallas Cowboys, he helped Dallas win 2 of their 3 Super Bowls in 1992 & 1993, both against the Buffalo Bills, and also in 1993 he made the Pro Bowl.

Dustin Ybarra (born October 30, 1989) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is known for his role as Tyler Medina in Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, and roles in We Bought a Zoo and Hop.

Walter "Sam" Williams (June 29, 1924 – October 22, 2012) was an American college basketball coach. He is considered an early pioneer of racial integration in the college game and is the University of Texas–Pan American's all-time leader in wins (244), including its only men's basketball national championship in 1962–63. Williams is referred to as the "Father of Broncs Basketball" at Texas Pan–American. He oversaw the school's transition from a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) program into a NCAA Division I program.

Lewis Elwood "Mickey" Mayne (March 21, 1920 – October 24, 2013) was an American football halfback who played three seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) between 1946 and 1948. Mayne played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Colts.

Gregory Gerard Evans (born June 28, 1971 in Daingerfield, Texas) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Texas Christian University.

Eric Eugene Everett (born July 13, 1966) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League. He played for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Minnesota Vikings. He was a 5th round selection (122nd overall pick) in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech University. He is now a gym coach at DeWitt Perry Middle School in Carrollton, Texas.

David Lawrence Whitmore (born July 6, 1967 in Daingerfield, Texas) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the New York Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Stephen F. Austin State University and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft.

Denzel Jeremiah Mims (born October 10, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor.