Willie McKelton

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Willie McKelton
Born: (1949-07-03) July 3, 1949 (age 73)
Auburn, New York, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) Defensive back
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
College Southern
High school East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Florida)
Pahokee (FL)
NFL draft 1972 / Round: 11 / Pick: 284
Drafted by Minnesota Vikings
Career history
As player
1973 Hartford Knights (ACFL)
1973 Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL)
1974 Portland Storm (WFL)
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1973)

Willie James McKelton (born July 3, 1949) is a retired gridiron football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders, and Portland Storm. [1] He played college football at Southern University. [2]

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References

  1. "Willie McKelton football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. "Willie McKelton WFL CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.