21.   The headliner on opening night was Oscar De La Hoya, who made his pro debut against Paris Alexander.

22.   The latest reminder of this came when Woods hit his plateau, posting merely reasonable success after an astonishing pro debut.

23.   The six-card fight at the Beverly Hilton features Lance Whitaker, the former San Fernando High School basketball player, making his pro debut.

24.   Two fighters to watch on the Country Club card are brothers Timothy and Bobby Scoggins, both of whom were exceptional amateurs and are making their pro debuts.

25.   Two years ago this month, McCabe was making his pro debut in Boston with the Islanders.

26.   Two-time Open champion Annika Sorenstam can never be overlooked, while Chuasiriporn will be making her pro debut after helping Duke University win the collegiate championship in May.

27.   Vick made his pro debut with the Atlanta Falcons Friday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first NFL preseason game of the year.

28.   Opponents for their pro debuts will be named later.

29.   After his pro debut, Gilliam and a group of his friends hopped in a car and headed to Miller Park to see the Minnesota-Milwaukee baseball game.

30.   Dougherty will make his pro debut this week in the Scottish PGA Championship at Gleneagles.