Willie Fears facts for kids
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Position: | Defensive end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
June 4, 1964
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 278 lb (126 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Northwestern State |
Undrafted: | 1986 |
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Player stats at PFR | |
Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Willie Bert Fears Jr., born on June 4, 1964, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive lineman in several professional leagues. These included the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He also played in the Arena Football League. Willie Fears was a college football player at Northwestern State University.
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Willie Fears' Football Journey
Willie Fears played football in college before becoming a professional. He attended Northwestern State University. There, he played for the Northwestern State Demons football team. This experience helped him prepare for a career in professional football.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Willie Fears joined the professional ranks. He played as a defensive lineman. This position involves stopping the opposing team's offense. He was part of the Cincinnati Bengals team in 1987. Later, in 1990, he played for the Minnesota Vikings. These were his teams in the National Football League (NFL).
World League and Arena Football
Willie Fears also played in other exciting leagues. In 1992, he joined the San Antonio Riders. This team was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF). He also had a notable career in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for teams like the Cleveland Thunderbolts from 1992 to 1993. He also played for the Tampa Bay Storm in 1996. His last team in the AFL was the Nashville Kats in 1997.
Achievements in Arena Football
Willie Fears was a very talented player in the AFL. In 1993, he was recognized for his skills. He was named First-team All-Arena. This means he was considered one of the best players in the league that year. It was a big honor for him.
Canadian Football League Teams
Willie Fears also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1986 and again in 1989. He also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1988. In 1989, he was with the Toronto Argonauts. Later, he played for the Sacramento Gold Miners in 1994. His last CFL team was the San Antonio Texans in 1995.
External links
- Stats Crew profile