20 famous people you probably didn’t know were buried in Tampa Bay

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From George Steinbrenner to the guy who invented the human cannonball, the Tampa Bay area is the final resting place of many well-known historical figures, entertainers, business leaders, activists and heroes. The lives of these famous (and infamous) celebrities reflect Tampa Bay's history as a hub of cultural connections and brave trailblazers. For those of you looking to learn more about this topic, the City of Tampa actually has a great walking tour of Oaklawn Cemetery.

H/T to History Bike Tampa for help with crosschecking graves.

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