Wes Welker is an American former professional football player and currently football coach who is the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. Welker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead the school to the 2A State Football championship. While there, he was... read full bio
Wesley Johnson is aprofessional basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at Syracuse. He was selected with the fourth pick of the first round in the NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.... read full bio
Wesley Sneijder is a former Dutch professional footballer who has played for various teams as well as Netherlands national team. Sneijder was born in Utrecht, Netherlands, and he began his career playing for Ajax’s youth academy before going on to turn professional with Ajax. During his time playing with Ajax, Sneijder helped them to win the Eredivisie, two KNVB Cups,... read full bio
Wesley Walker was a wide receiver for the New York Jets. His career average was 19 yards per reception, but he was known for his exceptional speed, averaging over 20 yards per reception in several seasons. He was the second-most receiving yards ever for the Jets at the time of his retirement. Walker, who was born legally blind in one eye,... read full bio
Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford spent his whole sixteen-year MLB career with the New York Yankees. His accomplishments include becoming a ten-time MLB All-Star and six-time World Series champion. He was honored with the Cy Young Award and World Series MVP Award, both in the same year. Whitey led the AL in winds three times and in earned... read full bio
Whitney Engen is an American soccer player who has been a FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Engen was born in Torrance, California, and she began her career playing for the youth club Slammers FC. Engen has gone on to play soccer college for the University of North Carolina where she won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship three times. While in... read full bio
Will Myers is an American professional baseball outfielder of the MLB. He had a strong rookie season, winning Rookie of the Year honors. Myers made his debut in professional baseball, when he batted .369 with 5 home runs in 84 at bats with Royals' Rookie League affiliates, the Idaho Falls Chukars and the Burlington Royals. Myers finished the 2010 season... read full bio
Wilbert Montgomery is a former American professional football player who played in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. He has since been a professional football coach for the St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. As a football player, Montgomery has been a two-time Super Bowl champion, a two-time Pro Bowl player and a... read full bio
Wilfred Benitez, also known as “El Rader” and “Bible of Boxing”, is an American-born Puerto Rican former professional boxer who was the youngest world champion in the history of the sport. Benitez was born in New York City and he turned professional at only 15 years old. He earned three world titles and earned his first one at only 17... read full bio
Wilfredo Gomez, also known as “Bazooka”, is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who was a three-time world champion who competed in super bantamweight, featherweight, and super featherweight divisions. Gomez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and as an amateur boxer, he competed in the World Amateur Championships where he won gold, as well as in the Central American... read full bio
Will Clark is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and silver medal Olympian. He was recognized by his peers as being one of the best clutch players of his time, and possessed a fiery intensity. He earned the nicknames of ""Will the Thrill"" and ""The Natural"" because of his natural gifts as a player. During his career, he played... read full bio
Will Claye is a track and field athlete who competes in the long jump and triple jump. He won a bronze medal in the World Championships and the gold medal at the IAAF World Indoor Championships. In his Olympic debut at the Summer Olympics in London, Claye won a bronze medal in long jump and a silver medal in triple... read full bio
Will Fuller plays professional football, in the wide receiver position, for the Houston Texans. By the end of high school, Fuller was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, and was rated as the 19th best wide receiver prospect of his class. He played college football at Notre Dame, after which he was selected by the Texans in the first round... read full bio
Pro golfer Will MacKenzie had an unorthodox start in life. After exploring the world, he glimpsed his childhood idol Payne Stewart win the '99 U.S. Open on TV and it inspired him to revisit the sport. He turned pro after playing on multiple mini-tours. The year following his rookie season on the PGA Tour marked his first win at the... read full bio
William Byron, a driver for the NASCAR Cup Series, has risen through the professional ranks of auto racing faster than any other person in modern memory. He is now in his sixth consecutive season driving the storied No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports in the top series of NASCAR. William has lived up to the enormous expectations that come with taking... read full bio
William Joseph Cheek is an American speed skater and former inline speed skater. He specializes in the short and middle distances. Cheek's breakthrough was in the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. During that tournament he won the bronze medal in the 1,000 meters and he missed the podium in the 1,500 meters by 0.08 seconds. He won a bronze... read full bio
William “The Refrigerator” Perry is a former college and professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League for ten years from 1985-1994. Perry played college football for Clemson University, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Chicago Bears and... read full bio
Willie Gault is an all around athlete. He is a former American football player and Olympian. Willie Gault attended the University of Tennessee. Gault played football and was on the track and field team. During track and field career, he was supposed to be apart of the Olympic games in Moscow, Russia. He was set to compete in the 4... read full bio
Throughout his playing career, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Willie McGee won two batting titles and was named Major League Baseball's National League MVP. McGee primarily played center and right field, winning three Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence. A four-time All-Star, McGee accumulated 2,254 hits during his career. McGee was honored with a special ceremony at Busch Memorial... read full bio
Willie McGinest is a former American professional football player who played as outside linebacker in the NFL. McGinest was born in Long Beach, California, and he began his career playing football in high school where he earned all-state honors and All-American regonition from Super Prep, Blue Chip and Tom Lemming magazines and was selection to all-star teams and earned all-city... read full bio
