Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 30, 2014

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Quick: Who is the most noticeable alum from your respective university? Rutgers has a long list of well-known alumni. Many of us know about the school's notable former athletes, including Ray Rice, Brian Leonard and the McCourty brothers, to name a few. But did you know James Gandolfini, aka Tony Soprano, once walked through the campus of Rutgers as a student as well?

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Here is a list of some of Rutgers' most notable alumni.

Mario Batali, 1982

Chef, TV Host, Writer

Bill Bellamy, 1989
Comedian; Actor

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Kristin Davis, 1987
Actress

Calista Flockhart, 1988
Actress

James Gandolfini, 1983
Actor

Alexi Lalas, 1992
President, LA Galaxy; Former MLS and U.S. Men's National Soccer Team Player

David Stern, 1963
Former NBA commissioner