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William Gates Birth
William was born in a pretty poor family. He was born on Dec 28, 1971, in the streets of Cabrini Green filled with gangs. -
Arthur Agee is First Born
Arthur Agee is first born. He also wasn't a wealthy family living on low income. He was born on October 22, 1972, in West Garfield Park. -
William Gates gets Invited to Play for St. Joseph
When he was in his 8th grade, he played for the basketball team their. The coach for St. Joseph and other assistants saw him play and were impressed with his performance. So they invited the young boy to St. Joseph. -
Arthur Agee is invited to play for St. Joseph
During a game of basketball, at the streets of West Garfield Park, a scout, Mr. Smith, watches the game closely. He sees that all the young teenagers are talented, But one boy who is just more skillful than the others noticies that. So after the game he approaches the young boy with a quick step, and invites him to play for St. Joseph. -
Arthur's Father Divorces with his Mom
In the month of June 1989, Arthur's family struggles to pay for their bills. In that same month, his father turns to drugs for answers. Soon, he walks out on them, and divorces with his mom. -
Arthur Finishes his Sophomore Year
Soon in that same year and month, arthur finishes his Sophomore year. -
William Gates Success and first job.
William Gates is really successful in his life. He makes the team for St. Joseph, and he's really good that coach Pingatore puts him on the varsity team while still being in his sophomore year. He gets knocked out of his tournament play offs by the school Gordon Tech, after having a good win/loss record. In the summer, he gets offered his first job at Encyclopedia Britannica. -
Arthur Makes the Varsity Basketball Team at Marshalls High
Arthur Makes the varsity basketball team for Marshalls high. He was very admired by the coaches for his skill, and how good he was. He was a speedy point guard. -
William Gates Invitations
In his second half of his sophomore year, William is getting invitations from many colleges inviting him to play for their basketball team. -
William Barely passes his Final Exam
William takes his final exam. This is very important since he has to pass this so that he could join a college basketball team. But in the end, he barely passes.
