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Willard Scissum

b. 1962

American football player and coach

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About Willard Scissum

Born 1962. Willard Scissum is an American american football player, canadian football player and american football coach.

Willard Sebastian Scissum (born October 28, 1962) is an American football coach and former player who played as a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins in the 1987 NFL season. He played college football at Alabama.

Before his stint with the Redskins, he was signed as a free agent by the Denver Broncos and played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions. He served as the head football coach at Morehouse College from 2002 to 2004, and was last an assistant coach at Savannah State University.

In 2018, Scissum was awarded a Super Bowl ring for playing for the Redskins in 1987, the year they won Super Bowl XXII.

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Important facts

Born
28 October 1962, Guntersville
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player, Canadian football player, American football coach
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Alabama
Employers
Washington Commanders, Morehouse College, Savannah State University
Also known as
Willard Sebastian Scissum

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Willard Scissum?

American football player and coach

When was Willard Scissum born?

Willard Scissum was born on 28 October 1962 in Guntersville.

What is Willard Scissum's occupation?

Willard Scissum is an american football player, canadian football player and american football coach.

What nationality is Willard Scissum?

Willard Scissum is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willard Scissum

· Wikidata: Q8003488

· DBpedia: Willard Scissum

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