Will Hinchcliff

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Will Hinchliff
Personal information
Born: (1969-09-13) September 13, 1969 (age 55)
Trenton, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Position: Wide receiver / kick returner
Career history

Will Hinchcliff (born September 13, 1969, in Trenton, New Jersey) is a former American football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League and the World League of American Football. [1] A sprinter and a long jumper, Hinchcliff represented New Zealand in the 1990 Commonwealth Games in the long jump. However, he soon tested positive for steroid use and was suspended for two years. In addition to athletics, he also represented New Zealand in international bobsled competition. Hinchcliff is a nephew of former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Willie Hinchcliff Statistics on JustSportsStats.com".
  2. "Todd Group Testimonials".
  3. Kilgallon, Steve (12 July 2009). "Secret weapon" via Stuff.co.nz.