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Chester Willis

b. 1958

American football player

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About Chester Willis

Born 1958. Chester Willis is an American american football player.

Chester Willis (born May 2, 1958) is a former halfback for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He collegiately played for Auburn Tigers.

Willis was born on May 2, 1958 in Elberton, Georgia. He played running back at Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia. Willis was considered one of the top recruits in the state of Georgia and committed to play college football at Auburn over offers from schools such as Tennessee, Georgia Tech, and Pittsburgh.

Willis was a two-year letterwinner at Auburn. After starting on the freshman team as a wide receiver, he was moved to cornerback ahead of his sophomore season in 1978. Willis was switched to running back that October after an injury to James Brooks. In his offensive debut, he ran for 34 yards and a touchdown against Vanderbilt. Ahead of his junior year, Willis was moved once again to fullback, where his main function was blocking. Willis sat behind players like Brooks, William Andrews, and Joe Cribbs, resulting in limited touches. In four seasons with the team, Willis ran for 73 yards and one touchdown on 32 carries. He was released during training camp cuts on August 13, 1985.

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Auburn University, Johnson High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chester Willis?

American football player

When was Chester Willis born?

Chester Willis was born on 2 May 1958 in Elberton.

What is Chester Willis's occupation?

Chester Willis is an american football player.

What nationality is Chester Willis?

Chester Willis is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Chester Willis

Β· Wikidata: Q4873749

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