#1Frank Simpson is the only name on the Pacheco list
The American football player and coach Frank Simpson was born in 1872. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. Readers can find them written up in 4 languages. Martinez, which borders it, has 25 on its list, the best known Joe DiMaggio.

Born in Pacheco
#1Who’s the most famous person from Pacheco?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Pacheco’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Martinez has the longest list next door: 25.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Pacheco and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- Frank Simpson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe DiMaggio: Play Ball cards, published by Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
