Wataru "Wat" Misaka never demanded the spotlight nor shouted from the roof tops seeking attention.
But the reserved, humble man gained a measure of fame late in life when a documentary, "Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story," was released in 2008. As a result, younger generations were introduced to his story, while older folks, many who never heard about him, were also thoroughly informed about Misaka's place in history.
A successful college basketball player, Misaka's pro career took place in the 1940s, the latter occurring before the NBA even existed.
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