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Douglas William "Doug" Woog -- b.1/28/1944 N.S. d.12/14/2019 N.S. (75)
Hockey Announcer, Hockey CoachSports Teams: University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Margaret Woolbridge -- b.1/6/1902 N.S. d.2/23/1995 N.S. (93)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, AmericanNames/Places: aka Margaret Presley
Andrew Woolfolk -- b.10/11/1950 N.S. d.4/25/2022 N.S. (71)
Flutist, Saxophonist, Tenor-sax, Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: "Earth, Wind & Fire", sessionist
Phil Woolpert -- b.12/15/1915 N.S. d.5/7/1987 N.S. (71)
College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach, Basketball CoachMisc: coached the University of San Francisco Dons to two straight national championships in 1955 and 1956Sports Teams: Loyola-Los Angeles (player 1936-1940), University of San Francisco (coach 1950-1959, administration 1950-1959), San Francisco Saints (coach 1961-1962), University of San Diego (coach 1962-1969, administration 1962-1969)
Ian Woosnam -- b.3/2/1958 N.S.
Golfer, Welsh (Wales)
Morgan Wootten -- b.4/21/1931 N.S. d.1/21/2020 N.S. (88)
Basketball CoachMisc: won 5 High School championships, 22 Washington DC championships, and 33 WCAC championshipsSports Teams: DeMatha Catholic High School (coach 1956-2002)
John Wesley Work III -- b.7/15/1901 d.5/17/1967 (65)
Educator, Composer, MusicologistMisc: scholar of African-American folklore and music.
Bernie Worrell -- b.4/19/1944 d.6/24/2016 N.S. (72)
Composer, Synthesizer, Rock and Roll KeyboardistNames/Places: NN: The Wizard of WooGroup Names: P-Funk (Paul Shaffer's band), Parliament-Funkadelic, Talking Heads
"Gump" Worsley -- b.5/14/1929 d.1/26/2007 (77)
NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: played 1952-1974Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars
Roy Worters -- b.10/19/1900 d.11/7/1957 (57)
NHL Goaltender, CanadianMisc: played 1925-1937Sports Teams: New York Americans, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Pirates
James Alger Worthy -- b.2/27/1961
Sports Analyst, Basketball Announcer, NBA Coach, NBA ForwardNames/Places: NN:Big Game JamesMisc: 3x NBA Champion (1985, 1987-1988); 9x NBA All-Star (1986-1992); NBA Finals MVP (1988); 2x All-NBA Third Team (1990-1991); NBA All-Rookie Team (1983); 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Lakers #42 retired, University of North Carolina #52 retired; in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of FameSports Teams: University of North Carolina (1979-1982), Los Angeles Lakers (player 1982-1994), coach 2015-present as of 2015)
Link Wray -- b.5/2/1929 d.11/5/2005 (76)
Composer, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer/GuitaristNames/Places: b. in Dunn, NCMisc: Rumble guitarist; inventor of the power chord; some say b. 1930 or 1935Song Titles: Rawhide
Robert Wrenn -- b.9/20/1873 d.11/21/1925 (52)
Tennis Player
Albert "Chalky" Wright -- b.2/10/1912 d.8/12/1957 (45)
Boxer
Beals Wright -- b.12/19/1879 d.8/23/1961 (81)
Tennis Player
Billy Wright -- b.2/6/1924 d.9/3/1994 (70)
Soccer Player, English
Charles (Wrestler) Wright -- b.5/16/1961 N.S.
WrestlerNames/Places: ring names: Sir Charles, Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather, and The Goodfather
Ernest Wright -- b.8/24/1938 or 8/24/1939 or 8/24/1941
Singer, Rhythm and Blues MusicianMisc: no source agrees on a single year of birthGroup Names: Little Anthony & the Imperials
George Wright -- b.1/28/1847 d.8/21/1937 (90)
MLB ShortstopMisc: first National League batterSports Teams: Cincinnati Red Stockings (1869-1870), Boston Red Stockings (1871-1875), Boston Red Caps (1876-1878, 1880-1881), Providence Grays (1879, 1882), Providence Grays (manager, 1879)
Harry Wright -- b.1/10/1835 d.10/3/1895 (60)
MLB Manager, MLB Player, EnglishNames/Places: RN:William HenrySports Teams: New York Knickerbockers (National Association of Base Ball Players, 1858-1862), Gotham of New York (National Association of Base Ball Players, 1863-1865), Cincinnati Red Stockings (National Association of Base Ball Players, 1866-1870), Boston Red Stockings (League player, 1871-1875), Boston Red Caps (League player, 1876-1877), Boston Red Stockings (League manager, 1871-1875), Boston Red Caps (League manager, 1876-1881), Providence Grays (League manager, 1882-1883), Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies (League manager, 1884-1893)
Ian Wright -- b.11/3/1963
Soccer Striker, EnglishMisc: MBE
Jay Wright -- b.12/24/1961 N.S.
College Basketball Coach
Mary Louise Wright -- b.2/1/1923 N.S. d.12/15/2004 N.S. (81)
Figure Skater
Mickey Wright -- b.2/14/1935 N.S. d.2/17/2020 N.S. (85)
GolferNames/Places: RFN:Mary KathrynMisc: won 3 of 4 Majors (LPGA, U.S. Open, Titleholders) in 1961; 4-time winner of both U.S. Open and LPGA titles; 82 career wins including 13 Majors; Vare Trophy 5X's; 2X AP Woman-Athlete-of-the-Year; course record 62
O. V. Wright -- b.10/9/1939 N.S. d.11/16/1980 N.S. (41)
Songwriter, Gospel Singer, Soul SingerNames/Places: FMN:Overton Vertis
Orville Wright -- b.8/19/1871 d.1/30/1948 (77)
Aviator, InventorMisc: Airplane co-inventor with brother Wilbur
Rayfield Wright -- b.8/23/1945 N.S. d.4/7/2022 N.S. (76)
NFL Tackle, College Football PlayerMisc: 6x Pro Bowl, 4x First Team All-ProSports Teams: Fort Valley State College, Dallas Cowboys (1967-1980)
Rick Wright -- b.7/28/1943 d.9/15/2008 (65)
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer, EnglishNames/Places: RFN:RichardGroup Names: Pink Floyd
Ronald Lamont "Winky" Wright -- b.11/26/1971 N.S.
Boxer, American
Wayne Wright -- b.8/21/1916 N.S. d.3/11/2003 N.S. (86)
Horse Jockey
Wilbur Wright -- b.4/16/1867 d.5/30/1912 (45)
Aviator, InventorNames/Places: b. in Millville, IN; Orville's brotherMisc: co-inventor first power-driven airplane 12-7-1903 with brother Orville
Bernard Charles "Bernie" Wrightson -- b.6/25/1944 N.S.
Diver, Olympic Athlete, American
Danny Wuerffel -- b.5/27/1974 N.S.
NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerMisc: World Bowl Most Valuable Player (VIII), Heisman Trophy (1996); in the College Football, Florida-Georgia and University of Florida Athletic Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Florida, New Orleans Saints (1997-1999), Rhein Fire (2000), Green Bay Packers (2000), Chicago Bears (2001), Washington Redskins (2002)
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