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Tad Gormley
In 1965, New Orleans's City Park Stadium was renamed to honor Olympic coach Tad Gormley.
S. Derby Gisclair
The Last Great Medicine Show
Dudley LeBlanc’s Hadacol promised miracles and delivered star power
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Toby Hart
Toby Hart brought New Orleans its first professional sports franchise in 1887.
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Tony Canzoneri
Louisiana' Tony Canzoneri secured his place among the boxing elite when he became the second fighter in history to win world championships in three different weight classes.
Sports & Recreation
Vida Blue
Louisiana pitcher Vida Blue became an award-winning baseball player for the Oakland Athletics.
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Whitey Esneault
For nearly fifty years, legendary boxing trainer Whitey Esnault trained both neighborhood children and world champions in his French Quarter gym.
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Will Clark
Will Clark hit a home run in his first major league at bat off a pitch from future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan.
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Willie Pastrano
Willie Pastrano made his professional boxing debut in 1951 after lying about his age to secure a license.
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