Bill Dickey
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Hall of Famer and Arkansas native Bill Dickey was discovered in Hot Springs while substituting for a friend in a semi-pro game at Whittington Park. He went on to play catcher for the New York Yankees and played in nine World Series, winning eight championships. As a manager and coach with the Yankees he won another six World Series titles.