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Will Clark hit a home run in his first major league at bat off a pitch from future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan.

Louisiana-born Willard Brown was a power-hitting star in Negro League baseball before the integration of the major leagues in 1947.

Willie Pastrano made his professional boxing debut in 1951 after lying about his age to secure a license.

NBA player Willis Reed first garnered national attention as a standout at Grambling State University.