Notable People

A legendary figure in football history, Earl “Dutch” Clark was born in Pueblo and became one of the NFL’s first great quarterbacks. He played for the Detroit Lions and was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1963. Clark was known for his exceptional athleticism, leadership, and versatility on the field.

A technology pioneer, David Packard was born in Pueblo and later co-founded Hewlett-Packard (HP), one of the most successful technology companies in the world. His contributions to the tech industry helped shape Silicon Valley into what it is today. Packard also served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and was a prominent philanthropist, donating millions to education and scientific research.

Although born in Denver, Jack Swigert, the command module pilot for Apollo 13, spent significant time in Pueblo. Swigert was part of the historic NASA mission that experienced a near-catastrophic failure but was successfully brought back to Earth. He later became a congressman-elect before his untimely death.