Willie Jones (fullback)

William Douglas Jones (August 30, 1939 – September 9, 2016) was an American football fullback who played one season with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Purdue and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 17th round of the 1961 NFL draft.[1][2] He was also a member of the Indianapolis Warriors of the United Football League.[3]

Willie Jones
No. 33, 27, 25
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1939-08-30)August 30, 1939
Angleton, Texas, U.S.
Died:September 9, 2016(2016-09-09) (aged 77)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Robstown
(Robstown, Texas)
College:Purdue
NFL draft:1961 / round: 17 / pick: 225
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ "Willie Jones". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Stan Adams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Willie Jones". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 1, 2023.