Chris Bryant is the young Akronite best known for his ability to leap cars in a single bound. Bryant was a guest of the Ellen DeGeneres Show where he showcased his talent and mentioned his desire to be in a Nike ad. [1] Shortly after Nike agreed to shoot a commercial starring Bryant.
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David Giffels is a columnist for the Akron Beacon Journal and life-long Akronite.

The idea of Akron celebrities has been mentioned in past articles. I have always thought the idea of an Akron celebrity was pretty funny.

This is a debatable question indeed. His fame has of course helped spread the word about the existence of our fair city. Kids on the West Coast can be spotted wearing #23 St. Vincent St. Mary jerseys. But is this the true test of a city’s popularity? Watch this video and decide for yourself…

Besides having a fun name to say, David Giffels is also one of Akron’s finest columnists. The lifelong Akronite has recently penned a book entitled “All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down House.” The novel, outlining the 12-year restoration of his 1913 Tudor home on Portage Path, has been receiving critical acclaim.