Military service as World War II ended interrupted Jim Willis’ two-sport Northwestern State athletic career, but nothing could sever the deep-seated admiration he had for his alma mater.Willis, Northwestern’s first Major League Baseball player, passed away Saturday at 98 near his longtime home of Boyce. Visitation is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday with services at 11 a.m. Saturday at John K...
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