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Willie Armstead
No. 18
Born: (1952-04-10) April 10, 1952 (age 71)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Slotback
Wide receiver
CollegeUtah
NFL draft1975 / Round: 13 / Pick: 317
(By the Cleveland Browns)
Career history
As player
1976–1982Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1978, 1979, 1982

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.

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]

References

  1. ^ Eskimos Place 14 On Western Conference Squad
  2. ^ Bombers dominate West all-star team
  3. ^ 1975 NFL Draft
  4. ^ Patriots Sign 25 Free Agents, Make Two Promotions


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