Willie Armstead
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Date of birth: | April 10, 1952 |
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Place of birth: | Newport News, Virginia |
Career information | |
Position(s): |
Slotback Wide receiver |
College: | Utah |
NFL Draft: |
1975 / Round: 13 / Pick 317 (By the Cleveland Browns) |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
1976-1982 | Calgary Stampeders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star: | 1978, 1979, 1982 |
Willie Armstead (born April 10, 1952) is a former slotback and wide receiver who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League 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]