Willie Armstead
American gridiron football player (born 1952)
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Willie Armstead (born April 10, 1952) is a former slotback and wide receiver who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders.
PositionSlotback
Wide receiver
Wide receiver
BornApril 10, 1952
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
CollegeUtah (1971-1974)
NFL draft1975: 13th round, 317
(By the Cleveland Browns)th overall pick
(By the Cleveland Browns)th overall pick
| No. 18 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Slotback Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 10, 1952 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Utah (1971-1974) |
| NFL draft | 1975: 13th round, 317 (By the Cleveland Browns)th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1982 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Awards and highlights | |
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He is a native of Newport News, Virginia, a 1971 graduate of Newport News High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Utah. He was named to the All-star team in 1978, 1979[1] and 1982.[2]
He never played in the NFL, but was drafted to the Cleveland Browns in the 13th round of the 1975 NFL draft,[3] and then signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots in 1976.[4]
