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Willie James Worsley (born November 13, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player who was one of the guards for the Texas Western Miners basketball team during their now-legendary 1966 NCAA championship game against Kentucky.
Willie James Worsley. Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right. 5-9 , 175lb (175cm, 79kg) Born: November 13 , 1945 (Age: 78-230d) in Bronx, New York. College: Texas-El Paso. High School: DeWitt Clinton in Bronx, New York. ABA Debut: October 25, 1968. Career Length: 1 year. 33.
Mar 19, 2016 · Fifty years ago, Texas Western started five black players — Willie Worsley, Orsten Artis, Bobby Joe Hill, David Lattin and Harry Flournoy — against Kentucky in the N.C.A.A. championship game on...
Feb 3, 2022 · Willie Worsley doesn't like bragging about his past but he is Black History. 56 years ago, Worsley was part of the first all-black starting five team to win a NCAA championship.
Willie James Worsley (born November 13, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player who was one of the guards for the Texas Western Miners basketball team during their now-legendary 1966 NCAA championship game against Kentucky.
Feb 7, 2016 · EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Willie Worsley says he doesn’t talk to his high school players in New York about being on the 1966 Texas Western team that had the first all-black starting lineup in an NCAA championship game and beat all-white Kentucky for the title.
Feb 2, 2022 · Willie Worsley, a Bronx native, was part of the first all-black starting five team to win the NCAA title in 1966. He shares his story of overcoming racism, coaching and giving back to the community.
