Willie Hurst
American football player (born 1980)
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Willie Burnell Hurst (born March 14, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.[1]
PositionHalfback
BornMarch 14, 1980
Compton, California, U.S.
Compton, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 14, 1980 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Manuel Dominguez (CA) |
| College | Washington |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2003 | B.C. Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
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High school
Hurst was a standout high school football player at Dominguez, earning All-CIF honors as a senior and received six votes in the Long Beach Press Telegram's "Best in the West" voting. Hurst also played point guard for the basketball team.[2]
College career
Hurst played at the University of Washington from 1998 to 2001.
Professional career
Hurst played for the B.C. Lions of the CFL, rushing for 164 yards on 17 carries in his debut.[3]
