Corliss Williamson
Basketball player and coach, NCAA champion
Played college basketball at the University of Arkansas, leading the team to an NCAA championship title in 1994. Selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 13th overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Played for multiple teams in the NBA, including the Kings and the Detroit Pistons, accumulating significant career statistics. Transitioned to coaching after retirement from professional basketball, serving in various positions including head coach. Achieved success at the collegiate level as a coach.
Won NCAA Championship in 1994 with Arkansas
Selected 13th overall in 1995 NBA Draft
Played for Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons
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Religious Leader, Superior General of Jesuits
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December 4th, 1844 181 years ago
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Ice hockey player and coach
Born
December 4th, 1958 67 years ago
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Race car driver with Le Mans participation
Born
December 4th, 1982 43 years ago
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Chilean footballer and defender
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December 4th, 1982 43 years ago
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