Longtime National Football League defensive coordinator Gregg Williams certainly hasn’t forgotten his roots. Over the years, his foundation has gifted millions of dollars to school and youth athletics in his hometown of Excelsior Springs. “I always wanted them to know they can do anything in life,” Williams said. Williams is a prime example, having parlayed… Read more »
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Grant Wistrom
A Webb City native, Grant became one of the most feared defenders in Nebraska Cornhusker history. During his college career, the Huskers compiled a 49-2 record from 1994 to 1997, winning three national titles. A first-round selection (Number 6 overall) by the St. Louis Rams in the 1998 NFL Draft, Wistrom played a reserve role… Read more »
Dr. Rick Wright
There is one man in the state of Missouri who in the past 20-some years has pulled this trifecta – working as a pro in the National Hockey League, National Football League and Major League Baseball, too. Yes, the Sikeston kid who was an OK athlete – his own words – made it to the… Read more »