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For the past 30 years, Milwaukee has been a focal point of Willie Davis’ life. He still owns a residence in Milwaukee and maintains a strong local presence through ownership of radio stations 1290 WMCS, 102.1WLUM-FM and WLDB-FM 93.3. Here’s how the story begins…While Davis was s star defensive end at Grambling University, the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League drafted him. After 2 seasons, the legendary Vince Lombardi lured him to the Green Bay Packers. Davis played 10 seasons without ever missing a game and as defensive captain for the Packers helped lead the team to several championship seasons eventually earning induction into the Packers and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Soon after retirement, the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company offered him a beer distribution in Watts, California, where he became the first African American to own a major beer distributorship. Shortly thereafter, Davis entered the broadcasting industry in Los Angeles. In 1977, he purchased KACE-FM, an