23 famous people were born in Missouri City, more of them athletes than in most towns

Bryce Deadmon, the American sprinter, is the most widely known, written about in 17 languages. Second and third on the list are De'Von Achane and Jake Matthews. 21 of them were born since 1970, more than in any other period. For every 10,000 residents there are 3 on the list, well above the typical Texas town’s 0.7.