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Gilbert is known for its rather large Mormon population, associated with the
Mormon-founded city of Mesa that borders it to the north.
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From 1911 through the 1920s, Gilbert was known as the Hay Capital of the World.
Submitted By: Wikipedia Article Gilbert, ArizonaNotable Natives and Residents
Jim Bechtel, professional poker player, makes his home in Gilbert.
Shad Chadwick, team roping (Heeler) and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Resistol team roping Rookie of the Year for 1995, attended Gilbert High School.
Marquis Cooper, linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, played for Highland High School
and was drafted in the third round (79th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers.
Ken Delo, American singer best known for The Lawrence Welk Show, makes his home
in Gilbert.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, quarterback for the Saint Louis Rams played for Highland High School
and made his NFL debut on November 27, 2005.
Alan Gordon plays striker for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer and
was born in Gilbert on October 16, 1981.
Jonathan Horton participated in the 2005 and 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee,
reaching 22nd place in 2005.
Zach Lind, drummer of Jimmy Eat World lives in Gilbert.
Carlos I. Noriega, NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel
makes his home in Gilbert.
Phil (Kemo) Ortega, MLB pitcher from 1960-1969 was born in Gilbert on October 7,
1939.
Submitted By: Wikipedia Article Gilbert, ArizonaTown Holiday
Gilbert Days is an annual celebration in late November commemorating when
Gilbert Road was finally paved all the way through town. Events include a parade
down Gilbert Road, a rodeo, a carnival, and a 5k run.
Submitted By: Wikipedia Article Gilbert, ArizonaSister cities
Gilbert has two sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):
Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, UK
Leshan, Sichuan, China
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