Norm Willey

Norman Earle Willey (August 22, 1927 – August 18, 2011) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. He went to two Pro Bowls during his eight-year career and was credited with an unofficial 17 sacks in one game which would be an NFL record today.

Professional career Willey played college football at Marshall University and was selected in the thirteenth round of the 1950 NFL draft. Willey was drafted as a fullback, however, he was moved to defensive end by Eagles coach Greasy Neale. That season, Willey was named a first team All-Pro, and made the Pro Bowl for the first time.

In 2003, Willey was elected into the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame for his career in football and basketball.

Wiley died on August 18, 2011, aged 83, only four days short of his 84th birthday.

In remembrance of Willey, the Pennsville Memorial High School football team represented his initials on each of their helmets during the 2011 season.