Willie Tennyson West (born May 1, 1938) is an American football former defensive back. He played for nine seasons professionally: for the NFL St. Louis Cardinals; and for the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins. He was an AFL All-Star for the Bills in 1963, and for the Dolphins in 1966. On November 2, 2007, he was inducted into University of Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
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Position: | Cornerback |
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Born: | (1938-05-01) May 1, 1938 (age 84) Lexington, Mississippi |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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College: | Oregon |
NFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 4 / Pick: 37 |
AFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Denver Broncos) |
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Chicago Cardinals 1960 NFL draft selections | |
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Miami Dolphins 1966 inaugural season roster | |
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