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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Drafted in the first round, Wes Unseld helped lead the Baltimore Bullets to a 57-25 record and a division title, becoming only the second person to ever win both Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season. Unseld was impressively named a 5-time NBA all-star. He led the NBA in rebounding, and was known for averaging double-doubles. The... read full bio
She reached the final of three Grand Slam Singles Championships and held a spot among the Top 10 singles players in the world. Her success in doubles made her one of the best doubles players in the world. Wendy has won 9 Grand Slam Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles Titles at Wimbledon, the French and US Opens. At the French... read full bio
Wendel Clark is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player for the NHL who played as a left wing/defenseman professionally for 15 seasons. He was chosen first overall in the NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Other teams he played for over the years include, the Quebec Nordiques, the New York Islanders, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Detroit Red... read full bio
Wayne Simmonds is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL. Growing up, Simmonds played in the Minor Midget Toronto Aces of the GTHL. From there, he played with the Brockville Braves of the Central Junior A Hockey League before playing in the OHL. After playing with the Owen Sound Attack... read full bio
Wayne Rooney is an English professional footballer and captain for the Championship club, Derby County. Rooney was born in Croxteth, England, and he began his career playing for youth clubs such as Liverpool Schoolboys, Copplehouse Boys, and Everton. Rooney went on to turn professional with Everton and while with them, he played in the League Cup, was the youngest goalscorer... read full bio
Wayne Morgan was the Iowa State University men's basketball coach. He was Iowa State Universitys first African American head basketball coach. Morgan coached at Long Beach State for six seasons before accepting the head coaching position at Iowa State. His up-tempo style of basketball generated doubt across the state but produced a memorable first season that featured a team which... read full bio
Wayne Gretzky is a former Canadian ice hockey player who is also known as “The Great One”. He played in the National Hockey League for 20 seasons. He continues to hold 60 NHL records. Gretzky’s hockey journey began at the young age of six. He played in leagues above his age and soon moved to Toronto, Canada to help pursue... read full bio
Wayne Embry is a retired American basketball player. He played in the NBA All-Star game for five consecutive seasons and won the NBA Championship with the Celtics. Retiring to be a regional sales leader for Pepsi-Cola. Embry played crucial minutes for the team's surprising NBA title run. After retiring as a player he became the first African American NBA general... read full bio
Wayne Ellington is a professional basketball player. Ellington played for the University of North Carolina. He chose to forgo his final season of college eligibility to declare for the 2009 NBA Draft, and was drafted 28th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ellington was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Ellington recorded a career high of 25 points against the Miami Heat.... read full bio
Wayne Chrebet is a former American football player who has played for 11 seasons in the NFL. Chrebet started his football career at the Hofstra University as a wide receiver. He was the leading receiver of the team and set the single season and career touchdown marks. His accomplishments at Hofstra University and was inducted into their Athletic Hall... read full bio
