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The tiny town of Odell reminds us of dozens of towns in downstate Illinois.The town was built around a railroad in the 19th century. Then in the early 20th century it became a highway town when the future Route 66 was built through the center. Today the trains speed through without stopping and I-55 greatly reduces the usage Route 66. Odell is surrounded by some of the best farm land in the country.
Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr. Is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beckham played college football at nearby Louisiana State University, and was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick. A polarizing figure, Beckham has been one of the most productive and popular players since entering the NFL, but has been involved in several high-profile controversial incidents both on and off the playing field.
This name is going to resurface in the top 1000 really soon because of the emergence of OBJ, Odell Beckham Jr., the star wide receiver for the New York Football Giants.
This was the birth name of American children's author Scott O'Dell (1898-1989), who wrote Island of the Blue Dolphins and many other award-winning books. He was born Odell Scott.

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