Famous Elks


Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Gene Autry, Knute Rockne. What do these great American have in common? They were all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the "Best People on Earth." If you know a famous Elk who's not yet included in our database, please let us know!

Photograph of Franklin D Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt
Poughkeepsie, NY Lodge No. 275
President
Photograph of Charlie Russell
Charlie Russell
Great Falls, MT Lodge No. 214
Other
Photograph of Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
New York, NY Lodge No. 1
Sports
Photograph of Frank
Frank "Spec" Shea
Naugatuck, CT Lodge No. 967
Sports
Photograph of David Sholtz
David Sholtz
Daytona Beach, FL Lodge No. 1141
Governor
Photograph of William
William "Billy" Southworth
Kenton Elks 157, Oh Lodge No. 157
Sports
Photograph of Monty Stickles
Monty Stickles
San Francisco, CA Lodge No. 3
Sports
Photograph of Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas
Toledo, OH Lodge No. 53
Entertainment
Photograph of Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson
Madison, WI Lodge No. 410
Governor
Photograph of Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Kansas City, MO Lodge No. 26
President