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Williams FW20 The Williams FW20 was the car with which the Williams Formula One team used to compete in the 1998 Formula One season. It was driven by Jacques Villeneuve, the reigning champion, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, who was in his second year with the team.
Williams FW21 The Williams FW21 was the car the Williams Formula One team used to compete in the 1999 Formula One season. It was driven by Ralf Schumacher, who had swapped him from Jordan with Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Alex Zanardi who had last raced in Formula One in 1994, but had since won the CART championship twice.
Williams FW22 The Williams FW22 was the car with which the Williams Formula One team used to compete in the 2000 Formula One season. It also marked the first year of the team's collaboration with BMW as an engine supplier, a partnership which would last for the next five seasons.
Williams FW23 The Williams FW23 was the car with which the Williams team competed in the Formula One season. It was driven by Ralf Schumacher, who was in his third year with the team, and Juan Pablo Montoya, a previous Formula 3000 and CART champion who was making his F1 début.
Williams FW27 The Williams FW27 was the Formula One car which the Williams team used during the 2005 season. While Williams was able to compete and take a couple of victories home in recent years, the FW27 showed to be not that fast.
Williams FW28 The Williams FW28 was the car with which the Williams team competed in the Formula One season. It was driven by Mark Webber, who was in his second year with the team, and Nico Rosberg, who was the reigning GP2 Series champion.
Williams Grove Speedway Williams Grove Speedway is a half-mile race track located in Williams Grove park near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1939, and went on to host a Championship Car races from 1949 to 1959 named the "Indianapolis Sweepstakes", contested by a small field of the best Champ Car racers.
Williams Chapel Williams Chapel is a small non-denominational Christian church in the village of Johnsonville, Indiana. It is distinctive for the carved wooden hand pointing skyward from its steeple and for its hand-made stained glass windows.
Williams Lake Indian Band The Williams Lake Indian Band is a First Nations government of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation, located in the Cariboo region of the Central Interior region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, at the city of Williams Lake. It was created when the government of the then-Colony of British Columbia established an Indian Reserve system in the 1860s.
Williams Lake Indian Reserve Williams Lake Indian Reserve also called the Williams Lake Band Reservation, is a First Nations reserve in British Columbia, Canada, and is home to the Williams Lake Indian Band. The band is a member of the Secwepemc Nation and is part of the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.
Williams Lake Stampeders The current version of the Williams Lake Stampeders were formed in 1996. However, the previous incarnation of the Stampeders were the pre-eminate hockey team, and central form of entertainment in the community for more than 40 years, (1930's to 1970's).
Williams Lake Stamperders There is no "Williams Lake Stamperders", but there is Williams lake Stampeders, there is no "R" befor the "D" in stampeders, I made a new one and took out the page on this because it is spelled wrong and now its fixed, thanks
Williams Lea Williams Lea, the global leader of Corporate Information Solutions, was recently ranked among the top of the world's leading outsourcing companies by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The company placed 21st -- largest among global Corporate Information outsourcing companies -- on the IAOP's inaugural Global Outsourcing 100 list, which is featured in a special advertising section in the April 3rd issue of FORTUNE Magazine.
Williams Loop The Williams Loop is a located on the Union Pacific's (originally Western Pacific's) railroad main line through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in north eastern California, connecting the Sacramento Valley to Salt Lake City via the Feather River Valley. Located about 20 miles west of Portola, CA, the loop is used to gain track elevation on the WP's eastward climb to its summit at Beckwourth Pass.
Williams Omnibus Bus Line Williams Omnibus Bus Lines was the first transit system in the old City of Toronto, Canada. Established in 1849 by local undertaker Burt Williams, it consisted of a horse-drawn stagecoach operating from the St.
Williams Street West Williams Street West was a short lived studio subsidiary to Williams Street located in Los Angeles, and run by Space Ghost Coast to Coast executive producer Matt Harrigan. Before this, Matt was a writer for various Viacom shows including Celebrity Deathmatch and KaBlam!.
Williams tube The Williams tube or (more accurately) the Williams-Kilburn tube (after Freddie Williams and coworker Tom Kilburn), developed about 1946 or 1947, was a cathode ray tube used to electronically store binary data.
Williams Tower The Williams Tower (formerly the Transco Tower), is a skyscraper located in the Uptown District of Houston. It was designed by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee, in association with Houston-based Morris-Aubry Architects, and erected in 1983.
Williams Waterwall Williams Waterwall is a multi-story sculptural fountain which sits at the south end of Williams Tower in the Uptown District of Houston. It and its surrounding park were built as an architectural amenity to the adjacent tower.
Williams-Brice Stadium Williams-Brice Stadium is the home football stadium for the South Carolina Gamecocks, the college football team representing the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. It is located on the corner of George Rogers Boulevard and Bluff Road adjacent to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and State Farmers Market.
Williams-Mystic Williams-Mystic is the name most commonly used for The Maritime Studies Program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport, an interdisciplinary semester of study for college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Founded in 1977, the program is run under the auspices of Williams College and has over 1200 graduates from more than 100 different home colleges and universities.
Williamsbridge, Bronx Williamsbridge is a neighborhood in the eastern portion of the New York City borough of the Bronx. The neighborhood name derives from Williams' Bridge, farmer John Williams' colonial toll bridge over the Bronx River.
Williamsburg Area Transport Williamsburg Area Transport (or WAT) is a governmentally-operated agency which provides transit bus and paratransit services in the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County in the Virginia Peninsula subregion of Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia.
Williamsburg Art & Historical Center The non-profit Williamsburg Art & Historical Center (WAH Center) in Williamsburg] was founded by artist [[Yuko Nii in late 1996. She wanted to preserve the WAH Centers building, The Kings County Savings Bank Buildingwhich is in the National Register of Historic Places and a New York City landmark, and make it a functional part of the cultural community.
Williamsburg Community Hospital Williamsburg Community Hospital was located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and served the community from 1961 until 2006. In August of 2006, it was replaced by a newer and larger facility, the 139-bed Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.
Williamsburg Legacy Williamsburg Legacy are an American soccer team, founded in 1976 as part of the wider Williamsburg Soccer Club. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and plays in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference against teams from Charleston, Fredericksburg, Ocean City, Reading, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Wilmington and Woodbridge.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools The Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (locally known also as "WJCC") is a combined public school system which serves the independent city of Williamsburg and James City County in the Virginia Peninsula area of the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia.
Williamson Central School District Williamson Central School District is a public education system that serves the residents of the Town of Williamson, New York, USA. It has three campuses: an elementary/primary school serving grades preK-4; a middle school for grades 5-8; and a senior high school comprising grades 9-12 (Williamson Senior High School).
Williamson diamond mine The Williamson Diamond Mine (also known as the Mwadui mine) is a famous diamond mine in Tanzania; it became well known as the first significant diamond mine outside of South Africa. The mine was established in 1940 by Dr.
Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades is a men's junior trade college located in Media, Pennsylvania, 14 miles away from both Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. It was founded on December 1, 1888 and is not affiliated with any religious organization, although it does subscribe to a "Judeo-Christian" belief system.
Williamson River (Oregon) The Williamson River is a river in southwestern Oregon in the United States, approximately 75 mi (121 km) long. It drains an arid area of approximately 3,000 sq mi (7800 km²) east of the Cascade Range in the watershed of the Klamath River.
Williamson-Balfour Company The Williamson-Balfour Company (or Williamson, Balfour and Company), today referred to as Williamson Balfour Agrocomercial Ltda, was a Chilean-based Scottish sheep-farming company. When the Chilean government annexed Easter Island in 1888, it was leased to Enrique Merlet, who sold his control to the Williamson-Balfour Company; they in turn created a subsidiary called Compania Explotadora de la Isla de Pascua (CEDIP), which ran Easter Island as a sheep farm until 1953, when the Chilean government refused to renew their lease.
Williamsport Crosscutters The Williamsport Crosscutters are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the United States. They are a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate in the short-season New York - Penn League, playing their home games at Bowman Field.
Williamsport Elementary School Williamsport Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the town of Williamsport, Indiana, and is one of three in Warren County. (The others are Pine Village Elementary and Warren Central Elementary.
Williamston Community Schools Williamston Community Schools is the public school district for the City of Williamston, Michigan. The district covers a 75 square mile area, including houses in Williamstown, Locke, Leroy, Wheatfield, Alaiedon, and Meridian townships.
Williamstown Football Club The Williamstown Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and currently playing in the Victorian Football League. The Seagulls are aligned to the powerful Collingwood FC, enjoying success in 2003 when they won their most recent premiership in the VFL.
Williamstown High School (Australia) Williamstown High School, which incorporates the former Point Gellibrand Girls High School, is a secondary school located in Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia. The school is divided between two campuses: Bayview, where seventh, eighth, and ninth grades attend, and Pasco, where tenth grade and VCE students attend.
Williamstown Lighthouse The Williamstown Lighthouse is situated at Gellibrand Point (), in the Melbourne suburb of Williamstown. It was erected in 1852, and replaced earlier navigational aids established from the time of the first settlement in 1835.
Williamstown, Ontario Williamstown is a community in southern Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County, in eastern Ontario, Canada on the Raisin River. Williamstown is the site of the longest-running agricultural fair in Ontario, which has been held every year since 1812.
Williamstown, South Australia Williamstown () is a small South Australian town on the fringe of the Barossa Valley wine-growing region and the Adelaide Hills. It is 51km north east of Adelaide, with an elevation of 310m and an average rainfall of 682.
Williamsville East High School Williamsville East High School is one of the three Williamsville high schools located in the Williamsville Central School District in Williamsville, New York. The other two high schools in the district are Williamsville North High School and Williamsville South High School.
Williamsville North High School Williamsville North High School is a public high school in the Williamsville Central School District of Williamsville, New York with an enrollment of approximately 1,570 students in Grades 9-12. The school offers a comprehensive program with multi-level instruction in all academic areas.
Willian Willian is a small village in North Hertfordshire, with a population of approximately 326. Along with Norton and Old Letchworth, it is one of the original villages which the new town of Letchworth Garden City grew up around.
Willibald Alexis Willibald Alexis, the pseudonym of Georg Wilhelm Heinrich Haring (29 June 1798-16 December 1871), was a German historical novelist, born in Breslau. His father, who came of a French refugee family, named Hareng, held a high position in the war department.
Willibald Pirckheimer Willibald Pirckheimer (December 5, 1470 - December 22, 1530) was a German Renaissance humanist, a wealthy and prominent figure in Nuremberg in the 16th century. Among his friends were the artist Albrecht DĂĽrer, who made a number of portraits of him, and the great humanist and theologian Erasmus.
Willibord Willibord was an English missionary in the early 8th century, who made the first recorded attempt at christianization of Denmark. The attempt was unsuccessful, but Willibord is said to have taken 30 young Danish men back to England, possibly to start a seminary.
Willibrord Society The English Society of St Willibrord was founded in 1908 with the aim of fostering closer relations between the Church of England and the Old Catholic Church. Its activities were at first aimed at promoting full communion between the two churches, which came about in the Bonn Agreement of 1931.
Willie Aames Willie Aames (born Albert William Upton July 15, 1960 in Orange County, California, USA) is an actor best known for the roles of Buddy Lembeck on Charles in Charge, Tommy Bradford on Eight is Enough and the voice of Hank on Dungeons & Dragons, the cartoon. He also hosted a game show The Krypton Factor from 1990-91.
Willie Aikens Willie Mays Aikens (born October 14, 1954 in Seneca, South Carolina) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels (1977, 1979), Kansas City Royals (1980-1983) and Toronto Blue Jays (1984-1985). He graduated from South Carolina State University, and was selected by the Angels with the second pick of the 1975 amateur draft.
Willie Amos Willie Amos (born July 28, 1982 in Sweetwater, Texas) is an American football defensive back on the practice squad of the Chicago Bears. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Nebraska.
Willie Andrews Willie Thedric Andrews (born in November 2, 1983) is an American football Safety for the National Football League New England Patriots. He played college football at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and was selected in the seventh round (229th overall) by the Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft.
Willie Best William "Willie" Best (May 27, 1913 - February 27, 1962) was an American actor. Best was one of the first well-known African-American film actors, although his work, like that of Stepin Fetchit, is today reviled because he was often called upon to play stereotypically lazy, illiterate, and simple-minded Black characters in films.
Willie Blair William Allen Blair (born December 18 1965 in Paintsville, Kentucky) is a former journeyman right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1990-2001. Blair was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round of the 1986 amateur draft.
Willie Bloomquist William Paul ("Willie", "Wee Willie", "Ballgame", "The Ignitor", "Effin", "WFB", "WMFB", "W2008FB", "The Spork", "Princess Willie", "Willie Boom-Boom"All nicknames are those used passionately by various Mariner fans.) Bloomquist (born November 27, 1977 in Bremerton, Washington) is a Major League Baseball utility player who plays for the Seattle Mariners.
Willie Blount Willie Blount (April 18, 1768 – September 10, 1835) served as Governor of Tennessee from 1809 to 1815. He was the younger half-brother of William Blount, representative of North Carolina to the Continental Congress and governor of the Southwest Territory.
Willie Boland Willie Boland (born August 6, 1975 in Limerick, Ireland) is a professional football player from the Republic of Ireland , who has spent most of his career in the English Leagues. He started his career with Coventry City, making over 60 League Appearances, before moving to Cardiff City in 1999.
Willie Brigitte Willie Virgile Brigitte (born 10 October 1968, in Pointe-Ă -Pitre,Guadaloupe) is a French convert to Islam who associated with al-Qaeda in Pakistan, and possibly was involved in a plot to conduct a terrorist operation in Australia.
Willie Brown (politician) Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. (born March 20, 1934 in Mineola, Texas) is an American political figure who served over 30 years in the California State Assembly, after which he became the first African-American mayor of San Francisco.
Willie Brown Jr. Willie Brown, Jr. (November 24, 1944 - April 21, 2006), was sentenced to death on November 15, 1983 by the Martin County, North Carolina Superior Court for the March 6, 1983 murder of Valerie Ann Roberson Dixon.
Willie Burton Willie Burton (born May 26 1968 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Miami Heat in the 1st round (9th overall pick) in the 1990 NBA Draft from the University of Minnesota. Burton played for numerous NBA teams as a journeyman.
Willie Cañate Willie Cañate [cah-NYAH-tay] (born Emisael William Cañate Librada on December 11, 1971 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball left fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. The Blue Jays went on the win the World Series that season.
Willie Clancy Summer School The Willie Clancy Summer School in Irish Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the uilleann piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance.
Willie Crawford Willie Murphy Crawford (September 7, 1946 – August 27, 2004) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played with Los Angeles Dodgers (1964-75), St. Louis Cardinals (1976), Houston Astros (1977) and Oakland Athletics (1977).
Willie D Willie D (born Willie James Dennis November 1, 1966, Houston, Texas, USA) is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the Geto Boys, a controversial group known for explicit violent and sexual lyrical content. Although his music is explicit, Willie D defies gangsta rap stereotypes and many of his lyrics contain a positive social message.
Willie Davis (baseball player) William Henry Davis (born April 15 1940 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the end of his career he ranked seventh in major league history in putouts (5449) and total chances (5719) in the outfield, and third in games in center field (2237); he was also ninth in National League history in total outfield games (2274), and won Gold Glove Awards from 1971-73.
Willie Dynamite Willie Dynamite is a 1974 (see 1974 in film) blaxploitation film which features Roscoe Orman (Gordon from Sesame Street fame) as a pimp who lives the "life". This film, unlike Superfly, is more dramatic to which someone intervenes.
Willie Farley Willie Deshon Farley (born August 22 1975 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian NBL. A shooting guard, he is 6'4" tall and weighs 92 kg.
Willie Francis Willie Francis (c. 1930 – May 9, 1947) was a 17 year old African American sentenced to death by electrocution by the state of Louisiana in 1946 (at age 16) for murdering Andrew Thomas, a drugstore owner who employed him.
Willie Gallacher William Gallacher (popularly known as Willie Gallacher, born December 25 1881-died August 12 1965) was a Scottish trade unionist, activist and communist. He was one of the leading figures of the Shop Stewards' Movement in wartime Glasgow and a founding member of the Communist Party of Great Britain.
Willie Garvin Willie Garvin is the sidekick of the character Modesty Blaise in a comic strip of the same name created by Peter O'Donnell (writer) and Jim Holdaway (art) in 1962. Willie Garvin was first introduced in the original story, "La Machine", in strip no.
Willie Getaway Wille Getaway was a fictional character in a comic published in the deceased British publication Sparky. He was heir to a fortune, but didn't know this as he couldn't read the small print on the WANTED posters bearing his image.
Willie Greene Willie Louis Greene (born September 23, 1971 in Milledgeville, GA) was a professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds (1992–1998), Baltimore Orioles (1998), Toronto Blue Jays (1999), and Chicago Cubs (2000).
Willie Hamilton (footballer) William (Willie) Murdoch Hamilton (born on 16 February 1938 in Chapelhall, Monklands, died 22 October 1976, in Canada aged 38) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Aston Villa, and gained 1 cap for Scotland.Sunday Times article, Aug 2005, retrieved 6 Dec 2006
Willie Harris Willie Harris (born June 22, 1978 in Cairo, Georgia, in the United States) is a second baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Atlanta Braves organization. Harris was formerly a member of the Baltimore Orioles (2001), Chicago White Sox (2002-05) and Boston Red Sox (2006).
Willie Henderson Willie Henderson (born 24 January 1944, in Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire) is a retired Scottish football player. He played most of his career for Rangers, and spent the latter part of his career with Sheffield Wednesday and in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Rangers.
Willie Hernández Guillermo Hernandez Villanueva ("Willie Hernández") (born November 14 1954 in Aguada, Puerto Rico) is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1977-1983), Philadelphia Phillies (1983), and the Detroit Tigers (1984-1989). He threw and batted left-handed.
Willie Hoel Willie Hoel (June 16, 1920 - June 15, 1986) was a Norwegian actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for on-stage performances and from some of the Olsenbanden movies as bartender Hansen, and in some other Olsenbanden-movies for various roles.
Willie Hoppe William Frederick Hoppe, (11 October 1887, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York - 1 February 1959), known predominantly as Willie Hoppe, was an internationally renowned American Balkline Billiards champion. He won 51 world titles between 1906 and 1952 and was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame in 1966.
Willie Horton William R. Horton (born August 12, 1951 in Chesterfield, South Carolina) is a convicted felon who was the subject of a Massachusetts weekend furlough program that released him while serving a life sentence for murder, without the possibility of parole, providing him the opportunity to commit a rape and armed robbery against a woman.
Willie Horton (baseball player) Willie Wattison Horton (born October 18 1942 in Arno, Virginia) is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for six American League teams, primarily the Detroit Tigers. He hit 20 or more home runs seven times, and his 325 career home runs ranked sixth among AL right-handed hitters when he retired.
Willie Huber Willie Heinrich Huber (born January 15, 1958, in Strasskirchen, Germany) and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 10 years in the National Hockey League, primarily with the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers. Born in Germany, Huber's family moved to Canada when he was still an infant, and he represented Canada in international competition.
Willie Hunter Willie Hunter (1933-1995) was a Scottish folk fiddler born in Shetland who played an important part in the rejuvenation of the Shetland fiddling traditions He was taught by Gideon Stove of Lerwick] and Geoffrey di Mercado, who provided classical violin training. Hunter played in the Yell and Culllivoe bands.
Willie Hutch Willie McKinley Hutchinson, known professionally as Willie Hutch (December 6, 1944 – September 19, 2005) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. Hutch, born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Dallas, Texas, is notable as both a performer and songwriter/producer for the Motown label during the 1970s.
Willie Irvine Willie Irvine, born June 18, 1943 in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland is a former professional football striker. He played for Burnley, Preston North End, Brighton and Hove Albion and Halifax Town and he was also a Northern Ireland international.
Willie Jones (baseball) Willie Edward Jones (August 16 1925 – October 18 1983), nicknamed "Puddin' Head", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1947-1959), Cleveland Indians (1959) and Cincinnati Reds (1959-1961). He batted and threw right-handed.
Willie Kamm William Edward Kamm (February 2 1900 - December 21 1988) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox from 1923 until he was traded mid-season in 1931 to the Cleveland Indians, where he finished his career in 1935. He was born in San Francisco, California.
Willie Keeler William Henry Keeler (March 3, 1872 - January 1, 1923), nicknamed "Wee Willie", was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1892 to 1910, primarily for the Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn Superbas in the National League, and the New York Highlanders in the American League.
Willie Kirkland Willie Charles Kirkland (born February 17, 1934 in Siluria, Alabama) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1958-1960), Cleveland Indians (1961-1963), Baltimore Orioles (1964[start]) and Washington Senators (1964[end]-1966). He batted left handed and threw right handed.
Willie Lambert Willie Lambert is a union leader and politician in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In the spring and summer of 2006, he challenged longstanding incumbent Buzz Hargrove for the presidency of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union.
Willie Lanier Willie Edward Lanier (August 21, 1945, Clover, Halifax County, Virginia) is a former American football middle-linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 through 1977. He won postseason honors for eight consecutive years, making the American Football League All-Star team in 1968 and 1969 before being selected to the Pro Bowl from 1970 through 1975.
Willie Lewis Willie Lewis (born 1946) is a rockabilly recording artist and owner of the label Rock-A-Billy Records, based in Denver, Colorado. He started the label in order to release rare and authentic rockabilly recordings, most of which were pressed on colored vinyl between 1982 and 1998.
Willie Loomis Willie Loomis was a character on the ABC-TV gothic horror soap opera, Dark Shadows, which aired from 1966 until 1971. The character was first played by actor James Hall for a total of four episodes, who was subsequently replaced by John Karlen beginning with episode #206.
Willie Macfarlane William "Willie" Macfarlane (June 29, 1890 – August 15, 1961) (surname spelled MacFarlane by some sources, birth year given as 1889 by some sources) was a Scottish golfer. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Willie MacFadyen William MacFadyen (June 231904 - 1971) was a Scottish football player and manager. A goalscoring centre forward, his 52 league goals for Motherwell's 1931-32 championship winning side remains the record goals total for a single season in Scottish League history.
Willie Mae Reid Willie Mae Reid is an American politician who ran as the Socialist Workers Party candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 1975. She also ran as their vice-presidential candidate in 1976 (Presidential candidate: Peter Camejo) and 1992 (Presidential candidate: James "Mac" Warren).
Willie Maley William "Willie" Patrick Maley (born Newry, Ireland, 25 April 1868–April 2, 1958, Glasgow) was the first manager of Celtic Football Club and one of the most successful managers in Scottish football history. He led Celtic to 30 major trophies in 43 years as manager.
Willie Marshall Award The Willie Marshall Award is given to the AHL's leading goal scorer for the regular season. The award was established in the 2003-04 season to honour Willie Marshall, the AHL's all-time leader in goals, assists, points and games played.
Willie MartĂnez William "Willie" MartĂnez (born January 4, 1978 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (2000). He batted and threw right-handed.
Willie McCovey Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former slugger and first baseman who played Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics between 1959 and 1980. He batted and threw left handed.
Willie McGee Willie Dean McGee (born November 2 1958 in San Francisco, California) is a former outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (1982 - 1990), the Oakland Athletics (briefly in 1990), the San Francisco Giants (1991 - 1994), the Boston Red Sox (1995), and then again the Cardinals (1996 - 1999)
Williams FW21 The Williams FW21 was the car the Williams Formula One team used to compete in the 1999 Formula One season. It was driven by Ralf Schumacher, who had swapped him from Jordan with Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Alex Zanardi who had last raced in Formula One in 1994, but had since won the CART championship twice.
Williams FW22 The Williams FW22 was the car with which the Williams Formula One team used to compete in the 2000 Formula One season. It also marked the first year of the team's collaboration with BMW as an engine supplier, a partnership which would last for the next five seasons.
Williams FW23 The Williams FW23 was the car with which the Williams team competed in the Formula One season. It was driven by Ralf Schumacher, who was in his third year with the team, and Juan Pablo Montoya, a previous Formula 3000 and CART champion who was making his F1 début.
Williams FW27 The Williams FW27 was the Formula One car which the Williams team used during the 2005 season. While Williams was able to compete and take a couple of victories home in recent years, the FW27 showed to be not that fast.
Williams FW28 The Williams FW28 was the car with which the Williams team competed in the Formula One season. It was driven by Mark Webber, who was in his second year with the team, and Nico Rosberg, who was the reigning GP2 Series champion.
Williams Grove Speedway Williams Grove Speedway is a half-mile race track located in Williams Grove park near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1939, and went on to host a Championship Car races from 1949 to 1959 named the "Indianapolis Sweepstakes", contested by a small field of the best Champ Car racers.
Williams Chapel Williams Chapel is a small non-denominational Christian church in the village of Johnsonville, Indiana. It is distinctive for the carved wooden hand pointing skyward from its steeple and for its hand-made stained glass windows.
Williams Lake Indian Band The Williams Lake Indian Band is a First Nations government of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation, located in the Cariboo region of the Central Interior region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, at the city of Williams Lake. It was created when the government of the then-Colony of British Columbia established an Indian Reserve system in the 1860s.
Williams Lake Indian Reserve Williams Lake Indian Reserve also called the Williams Lake Band Reservation, is a First Nations reserve in British Columbia, Canada, and is home to the Williams Lake Indian Band. The band is a member of the Secwepemc Nation and is part of the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.
Williams Lake Stampeders The current version of the Williams Lake Stampeders were formed in 1996. However, the previous incarnation of the Stampeders were the pre-eminate hockey team, and central form of entertainment in the community for more than 40 years, (1930's to 1970's).
Williams Lake Stamperders There is no "Williams Lake Stamperders", but there is Williams lake Stampeders, there is no "R" befor the "D" in stampeders, I made a new one and took out the page on this because it is spelled wrong and now its fixed, thanks
Williams Lea Williams Lea, the global leader of Corporate Information Solutions, was recently ranked among the top of the world's leading outsourcing companies by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The company placed 21st -- largest among global Corporate Information outsourcing companies -- on the IAOP's inaugural Global Outsourcing 100 list, which is featured in a special advertising section in the April 3rd issue of FORTUNE Magazine.
Williams Loop The Williams Loop is a located on the Union Pacific's (originally Western Pacific's) railroad main line through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in north eastern California, connecting the Sacramento Valley to Salt Lake City via the Feather River Valley. Located about 20 miles west of Portola, CA, the loop is used to gain track elevation on the WP's eastward climb to its summit at Beckwourth Pass.
Williams Omnibus Bus Line Williams Omnibus Bus Lines was the first transit system in the old City of Toronto, Canada. Established in 1849 by local undertaker Burt Williams, it consisted of a horse-drawn stagecoach operating from the St.
Williams Street West Williams Street West was a short lived studio subsidiary to Williams Street located in Los Angeles, and run by Space Ghost Coast to Coast executive producer Matt Harrigan. Before this, Matt was a writer for various Viacom shows including Celebrity Deathmatch and KaBlam!.
Williams tube The Williams tube or (more accurately) the Williams-Kilburn tube (after Freddie Williams and coworker Tom Kilburn), developed about 1946 or 1947, was a cathode ray tube used to electronically store binary data.
Williams Tower The Williams Tower (formerly the Transco Tower), is a skyscraper located in the Uptown District of Houston. It was designed by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee, in association with Houston-based Morris-Aubry Architects, and erected in 1983.
Williams Waterwall Williams Waterwall is a multi-story sculptural fountain which sits at the south end of Williams Tower in the Uptown District of Houston. It and its surrounding park were built as an architectural amenity to the adjacent tower.
Williams-Brice Stadium Williams-Brice Stadium is the home football stadium for the South Carolina Gamecocks, the college football team representing the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. It is located on the corner of George Rogers Boulevard and Bluff Road adjacent to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and State Farmers Market.
Williams-Mystic Williams-Mystic is the name most commonly used for The Maritime Studies Program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport, an interdisciplinary semester of study for college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Founded in 1977, the program is run under the auspices of Williams College and has over 1200 graduates from more than 100 different home colleges and universities.
Williamsbridge, Bronx Williamsbridge is a neighborhood in the eastern portion of the New York City borough of the Bronx. The neighborhood name derives from Williams' Bridge, farmer John Williams' colonial toll bridge over the Bronx River.
Williamsburg Area Transport Williamsburg Area Transport (or WAT) is a governmentally-operated agency which provides transit bus and paratransit services in the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County in the Virginia Peninsula subregion of Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia.
Williamsburg Art & Historical Center The non-profit Williamsburg Art & Historical Center (WAH Center) in Williamsburg] was founded by artist [[Yuko Nii in late 1996. She wanted to preserve the WAH Centers building, The Kings County Savings Bank Buildingwhich is in the National Register of Historic Places and a New York City landmark, and make it a functional part of the cultural community.
Williamsburg Community Hospital Williamsburg Community Hospital was located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and served the community from 1961 until 2006. In August of 2006, it was replaced by a newer and larger facility, the 139-bed Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.
Williamsburg Legacy Williamsburg Legacy are an American soccer team, founded in 1976 as part of the wider Williamsburg Soccer Club. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and plays in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference against teams from Charleston, Fredericksburg, Ocean City, Reading, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Wilmington and Woodbridge.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools The Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (locally known also as "WJCC") is a combined public school system which serves the independent city of Williamsburg and James City County in the Virginia Peninsula area of the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia.
Williamson Central School District Williamson Central School District is a public education system that serves the residents of the Town of Williamson, New York, USA. It has three campuses: an elementary/primary school serving grades preK-4; a middle school for grades 5-8; and a senior high school comprising grades 9-12 (Williamson Senior High School).
Williamson diamond mine The Williamson Diamond Mine (also known as the Mwadui mine) is a famous diamond mine in Tanzania; it became well known as the first significant diamond mine outside of South Africa. The mine was established in 1940 by Dr.
Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades is a men's junior trade college located in Media, Pennsylvania, 14 miles away from both Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. It was founded on December 1, 1888 and is not affiliated with any religious organization, although it does subscribe to a "Judeo-Christian" belief system.
Williamson River (Oregon) The Williamson River is a river in southwestern Oregon in the United States, approximately 75 mi (121 km) long. It drains an arid area of approximately 3,000 sq mi (7800 km²) east of the Cascade Range in the watershed of the Klamath River.
Williamson-Balfour Company The Williamson-Balfour Company (or Williamson, Balfour and Company), today referred to as Williamson Balfour Agrocomercial Ltda, was a Chilean-based Scottish sheep-farming company. When the Chilean government annexed Easter Island in 1888, it was leased to Enrique Merlet, who sold his control to the Williamson-Balfour Company; they in turn created a subsidiary called Compania Explotadora de la Isla de Pascua (CEDIP), which ran Easter Island as a sheep farm until 1953, when the Chilean government refused to renew their lease.
Williamsport Crosscutters The Williamsport Crosscutters are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the United States. They are a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate in the short-season New York - Penn League, playing their home games at Bowman Field.
Williamsport Elementary School Williamsport Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the town of Williamsport, Indiana, and is one of three in Warren County. (The others are Pine Village Elementary and Warren Central Elementary.
Williamston Community Schools Williamston Community Schools is the public school district for the City of Williamston, Michigan. The district covers a 75 square mile area, including houses in Williamstown, Locke, Leroy, Wheatfield, Alaiedon, and Meridian townships.
Williamstown Football Club The Williamstown Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and currently playing in the Victorian Football League. The Seagulls are aligned to the powerful Collingwood FC, enjoying success in 2003 when they won their most recent premiership in the VFL.
Williamstown High School (Australia) Williamstown High School, which incorporates the former Point Gellibrand Girls High School, is a secondary school located in Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia. The school is divided between two campuses: Bayview, where seventh, eighth, and ninth grades attend, and Pasco, where tenth grade and VCE students attend.
Williamstown Lighthouse The Williamstown Lighthouse is situated at Gellibrand Point (), in the Melbourne suburb of Williamstown. It was erected in 1852, and replaced earlier navigational aids established from the time of the first settlement in 1835.
Williamstown, Ontario Williamstown is a community in southern Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County, in eastern Ontario, Canada on the Raisin River. Williamstown is the site of the longest-running agricultural fair in Ontario, which has been held every year since 1812.
Williamstown, South Australia Williamstown () is a small South Australian town on the fringe of the Barossa Valley wine-growing region and the Adelaide Hills. It is 51km north east of Adelaide, with an elevation of 310m and an average rainfall of 682.
Williamsville East High School Williamsville East High School is one of the three Williamsville high schools located in the Williamsville Central School District in Williamsville, New York. The other two high schools in the district are Williamsville North High School and Williamsville South High School.
Williamsville North High School Williamsville North High School is a public high school in the Williamsville Central School District of Williamsville, New York with an enrollment of approximately 1,570 students in Grades 9-12. The school offers a comprehensive program with multi-level instruction in all academic areas.
Willian Willian is a small village in North Hertfordshire, with a population of approximately 326. Along with Norton and Old Letchworth, it is one of the original villages which the new town of Letchworth Garden City grew up around.
Willibald Alexis Willibald Alexis, the pseudonym of Georg Wilhelm Heinrich Haring (29 June 1798-16 December 1871), was a German historical novelist, born in Breslau. His father, who came of a French refugee family, named Hareng, held a high position in the war department.
Willibald Pirckheimer Willibald Pirckheimer (December 5, 1470 - December 22, 1530) was a German Renaissance humanist, a wealthy and prominent figure in Nuremberg in the 16th century. Among his friends were the artist Albrecht DĂĽrer, who made a number of portraits of him, and the great humanist and theologian Erasmus.
Willibord Willibord was an English missionary in the early 8th century, who made the first recorded attempt at christianization of Denmark. The attempt was unsuccessful, but Willibord is said to have taken 30 young Danish men back to England, possibly to start a seminary.
Willibrord Society The English Society of St Willibrord was founded in 1908 with the aim of fostering closer relations between the Church of England and the Old Catholic Church. Its activities were at first aimed at promoting full communion between the two churches, which came about in the Bonn Agreement of 1931.
Willie Aames Willie Aames (born Albert William Upton July 15, 1960 in Orange County, California, USA) is an actor best known for the roles of Buddy Lembeck on Charles in Charge, Tommy Bradford on Eight is Enough and the voice of Hank on Dungeons & Dragons, the cartoon. He also hosted a game show The Krypton Factor from 1990-91.
Willie Aikens Willie Mays Aikens (born October 14, 1954 in Seneca, South Carolina) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels (1977, 1979), Kansas City Royals (1980-1983) and Toronto Blue Jays (1984-1985). He graduated from South Carolina State University, and was selected by the Angels with the second pick of the 1975 amateur draft.
Willie Amos Willie Amos (born July 28, 1982 in Sweetwater, Texas) is an American football defensive back on the practice squad of the Chicago Bears. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Nebraska.
Willie Andrews Willie Thedric Andrews (born in November 2, 1983) is an American football Safety for the National Football League New England Patriots. He played college football at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and was selected in the seventh round (229th overall) by the Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft.
Willie Best William "Willie" Best (May 27, 1913 - February 27, 1962) was an American actor. Best was one of the first well-known African-American film actors, although his work, like that of Stepin Fetchit, is today reviled because he was often called upon to play stereotypically lazy, illiterate, and simple-minded Black characters in films.
Willie Blair William Allen Blair (born December 18 1965 in Paintsville, Kentucky) is a former journeyman right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1990-2001. Blair was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round of the 1986 amateur draft.
Willie Bloomquist William Paul ("Willie", "Wee Willie", "Ballgame", "The Ignitor", "Effin", "WFB", "WMFB", "W2008FB", "The Spork", "Princess Willie", "Willie Boom-Boom"All nicknames are those used passionately by various Mariner fans.) Bloomquist (born November 27, 1977 in Bremerton, Washington) is a Major League Baseball utility player who plays for the Seattle Mariners.
Willie Blount Willie Blount (April 18, 1768 – September 10, 1835) served as Governor of Tennessee from 1809 to 1815. He was the younger half-brother of William Blount, representative of North Carolina to the Continental Congress and governor of the Southwest Territory.
Willie Boland Willie Boland (born August 6, 1975 in Limerick, Ireland) is a professional football player from the Republic of Ireland , who has spent most of his career in the English Leagues. He started his career with Coventry City, making over 60 League Appearances, before moving to Cardiff City in 1999.
Willie Brigitte Willie Virgile Brigitte (born 10 October 1968, in Pointe-Ă -Pitre,Guadaloupe) is a French convert to Islam who associated with al-Qaeda in Pakistan, and possibly was involved in a plot to conduct a terrorist operation in Australia.
Willie Brown (politician) Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. (born March 20, 1934 in Mineola, Texas) is an American political figure who served over 30 years in the California State Assembly, after which he became the first African-American mayor of San Francisco.
Willie Brown Jr. Willie Brown, Jr. (November 24, 1944 - April 21, 2006), was sentenced to death on November 15, 1983 by the Martin County, North Carolina Superior Court for the March 6, 1983 murder of Valerie Ann Roberson Dixon.
Willie Burton Willie Burton (born May 26 1968 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Miami Heat in the 1st round (9th overall pick) in the 1990 NBA Draft from the University of Minnesota. Burton played for numerous NBA teams as a journeyman.
Willie Cañate Willie Cañate [cah-NYAH-tay] (born Emisael William Cañate Librada on December 11, 1971 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball left fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. The Blue Jays went on the win the World Series that season.
Willie Clancy Summer School The Willie Clancy Summer School in Irish Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the uilleann piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance.
Willie Crawford Willie Murphy Crawford (September 7, 1946 – August 27, 2004) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played with Los Angeles Dodgers (1964-75), St. Louis Cardinals (1976), Houston Astros (1977) and Oakland Athletics (1977).
Willie D Willie D (born Willie James Dennis November 1, 1966, Houston, Texas, USA) is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the Geto Boys, a controversial group known for explicit violent and sexual lyrical content. Although his music is explicit, Willie D defies gangsta rap stereotypes and many of his lyrics contain a positive social message.
Willie Davis (baseball player) William Henry Davis (born April 15 1940 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the end of his career he ranked seventh in major league history in putouts (5449) and total chances (5719) in the outfield, and third in games in center field (2237); he was also ninth in National League history in total outfield games (2274), and won Gold Glove Awards from 1971-73.
Willie Dynamite Willie Dynamite is a 1974 (see 1974 in film) blaxploitation film which features Roscoe Orman (Gordon from Sesame Street fame) as a pimp who lives the "life". This film, unlike Superfly, is more dramatic to which someone intervenes.
Willie Farley Willie Deshon Farley (born August 22 1975 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian NBL. A shooting guard, he is 6'4" tall and weighs 92 kg.
Willie Francis Willie Francis (c. 1930 – May 9, 1947) was a 17 year old African American sentenced to death by electrocution by the state of Louisiana in 1946 (at age 16) for murdering Andrew Thomas, a drugstore owner who employed him.
Willie Gallacher William Gallacher (popularly known as Willie Gallacher, born December 25 1881-died August 12 1965) was a Scottish trade unionist, activist and communist. He was one of the leading figures of the Shop Stewards' Movement in wartime Glasgow and a founding member of the Communist Party of Great Britain.
Willie Garvin Willie Garvin is the sidekick of the character Modesty Blaise in a comic strip of the same name created by Peter O'Donnell (writer) and Jim Holdaway (art) in 1962. Willie Garvin was first introduced in the original story, "La Machine", in strip no.
Willie Getaway Wille Getaway was a fictional character in a comic published in the deceased British publication Sparky. He was heir to a fortune, but didn't know this as he couldn't read the small print on the WANTED posters bearing his image.
Willie Greene Willie Louis Greene (born September 23, 1971 in Milledgeville, GA) was a professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds (1992–1998), Baltimore Orioles (1998), Toronto Blue Jays (1999), and Chicago Cubs (2000).
Willie Hamilton (footballer) William (Willie) Murdoch Hamilton (born on 16 February 1938 in Chapelhall, Monklands, died 22 October 1976, in Canada aged 38) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Aston Villa, and gained 1 cap for Scotland.Sunday Times article, Aug 2005, retrieved 6 Dec 2006
Willie Harris Willie Harris (born June 22, 1978 in Cairo, Georgia, in the United States) is a second baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Atlanta Braves organization. Harris was formerly a member of the Baltimore Orioles (2001), Chicago White Sox (2002-05) and Boston Red Sox (2006).
Willie Henderson Willie Henderson (born 24 January 1944, in Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire) is a retired Scottish football player. He played most of his career for Rangers, and spent the latter part of his career with Sheffield Wednesday and in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Rangers.
Willie Hernández Guillermo Hernandez Villanueva ("Willie Hernández") (born November 14 1954 in Aguada, Puerto Rico) is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1977-1983), Philadelphia Phillies (1983), and the Detroit Tigers (1984-1989). He threw and batted left-handed.
Willie Hoel Willie Hoel (June 16, 1920 - June 15, 1986) was a Norwegian actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for on-stage performances and from some of the Olsenbanden movies as bartender Hansen, and in some other Olsenbanden-movies for various roles.
Willie Hoppe William Frederick Hoppe, (11 October 1887, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York - 1 February 1959), known predominantly as Willie Hoppe, was an internationally renowned American Balkline Billiards champion. He won 51 world titles between 1906 and 1952 and was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame in 1966.
Willie Horton William R. Horton (born August 12, 1951 in Chesterfield, South Carolina) is a convicted felon who was the subject of a Massachusetts weekend furlough program that released him while serving a life sentence for murder, without the possibility of parole, providing him the opportunity to commit a rape and armed robbery against a woman.
Willie Horton (baseball player) Willie Wattison Horton (born October 18 1942 in Arno, Virginia) is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for six American League teams, primarily the Detroit Tigers. He hit 20 or more home runs seven times, and his 325 career home runs ranked sixth among AL right-handed hitters when he retired.
Willie Huber Willie Heinrich Huber (born January 15, 1958, in Strasskirchen, Germany) and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 10 years in the National Hockey League, primarily with the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers. Born in Germany, Huber's family moved to Canada when he was still an infant, and he represented Canada in international competition.
Willie Hunter Willie Hunter (1933-1995) was a Scottish folk fiddler born in Shetland who played an important part in the rejuvenation of the Shetland fiddling traditions He was taught by Gideon Stove of Lerwick] and Geoffrey di Mercado, who provided classical violin training. Hunter played in the Yell and Culllivoe bands.
Willie Hutch Willie McKinley Hutchinson, known professionally as Willie Hutch (December 6, 1944 – September 19, 2005) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. Hutch, born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Dallas, Texas, is notable as both a performer and songwriter/producer for the Motown label during the 1970s.
Willie Irvine Willie Irvine, born June 18, 1943 in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland is a former professional football striker. He played for Burnley, Preston North End, Brighton and Hove Albion and Halifax Town and he was also a Northern Ireland international.
Willie Jones (baseball) Willie Edward Jones (August 16 1925 – October 18 1983), nicknamed "Puddin' Head", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1947-1959), Cleveland Indians (1959) and Cincinnati Reds (1959-1961). He batted and threw right-handed.
Willie Kamm William Edward Kamm (February 2 1900 - December 21 1988) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox from 1923 until he was traded mid-season in 1931 to the Cleveland Indians, where he finished his career in 1935. He was born in San Francisco, California.
Willie Keeler William Henry Keeler (March 3, 1872 - January 1, 1923), nicknamed "Wee Willie", was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1892 to 1910, primarily for the Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn Superbas in the National League, and the New York Highlanders in the American League.
Willie Kirkland Willie Charles Kirkland (born February 17, 1934 in Siluria, Alabama) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1958-1960), Cleveland Indians (1961-1963), Baltimore Orioles (1964[start]) and Washington Senators (1964[end]-1966). He batted left handed and threw right handed.
Willie Lambert Willie Lambert is a union leader and politician in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In the spring and summer of 2006, he challenged longstanding incumbent Buzz Hargrove for the presidency of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union.
Willie Lanier Willie Edward Lanier (August 21, 1945, Clover, Halifax County, Virginia) is a former American football middle-linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 through 1977. He won postseason honors for eight consecutive years, making the American Football League All-Star team in 1968 and 1969 before being selected to the Pro Bowl from 1970 through 1975.
Willie Lewis Willie Lewis (born 1946) is a rockabilly recording artist and owner of the label Rock-A-Billy Records, based in Denver, Colorado. He started the label in order to release rare and authentic rockabilly recordings, most of which were pressed on colored vinyl between 1982 and 1998.
Willie Loomis Willie Loomis was a character on the ABC-TV gothic horror soap opera, Dark Shadows, which aired from 1966 until 1971. The character was first played by actor James Hall for a total of four episodes, who was subsequently replaced by John Karlen beginning with episode #206.
Willie Macfarlane William "Willie" Macfarlane (June 29, 1890 – August 15, 1961) (surname spelled MacFarlane by some sources, birth year given as 1889 by some sources) was a Scottish golfer. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Willie MacFadyen William MacFadyen (June 231904 - 1971) was a Scottish football player and manager. A goalscoring centre forward, his 52 league goals for Motherwell's 1931-32 championship winning side remains the record goals total for a single season in Scottish League history.
Willie Mae Reid Willie Mae Reid is an American politician who ran as the Socialist Workers Party candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 1975. She also ran as their vice-presidential candidate in 1976 (Presidential candidate: Peter Camejo) and 1992 (Presidential candidate: James "Mac" Warren).
Willie Maley William "Willie" Patrick Maley (born Newry, Ireland, 25 April 1868–April 2, 1958, Glasgow) was the first manager of Celtic Football Club and one of the most successful managers in Scottish football history. He led Celtic to 30 major trophies in 43 years as manager.
Willie Marshall Award The Willie Marshall Award is given to the AHL's leading goal scorer for the regular season. The award was established in the 2003-04 season to honour Willie Marshall, the AHL's all-time leader in goals, assists, points and games played.
Willie MartĂnez William "Willie" MartĂnez (born January 4, 1978 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (2000). He batted and threw right-handed.
Willie McCovey Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former slugger and first baseman who played Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics between 1959 and 1980. He batted and threw left handed.
Willie McGee Willie Dean McGee (born November 2 1958 in San Francisco, California) is a former outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (1982 - 1990), the Oakland Athletics (briefly in 1990), the San Francisco Giants (1991 - 1994), the Boston Red Sox (1995), and then again the Cardinals (1996 - 1999)
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