About Jess Willard
Lived 1924 – 2005 (aged 81). Jess Willard was a British association football player.
Personal life
Willard attended the Lancastrian School in his home town of Chichester and later worked for Shippam's. He boxed in his youth and acquired the nickname "Jess". Willard served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. As of March 2001, Willard was living in Turners Hill Park, Sussex.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jess Willard?
association football player (1924-2005)
When was Jess Willard born?
Jess Willard was born on 16 January 1924 in Chichester.
When did Jess Willard die?
Jess Willard died on 6 May 2005 in Chichester.
What was Jess Willard's occupation?
Jess Willard was an association football player.
What nationality was Jess Willard?
Jess Willard was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jess Willard (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jess Willard. https://biography.guide/jess-willard-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jess Willard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jess-willard-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jess Willard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jess-willard-association-football-player/.
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