About Willie Belton
Lived 1948 – 1992 (aged 43). Willie Belton was an American american football player.
Willie Davis "Jazz" Belton Jr. (December 12, 1948 – December 7, 1992) was an American football running back in the National Football League who played for the Atlanta Falcons and St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football for the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.
Early life
Willie Belton Jr. was born in Greenville, South Carolina on December 12, 1948. He attended Washington High School in Greenville, where he was the team's starting quarterback for four years.
He attended Maryland Eastern Shore, where he was converted to running back and in 1968 became the first freshman in school history to lead his team in scoring.
Belton signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for the 1973 season, but only saw brief action in three games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Belton?
American football player
When was Willie Belton born?
Willie Belton was born on 12 December 1948 in Greenville.
When did Willie Belton die?
Willie Belton died on 7 December 1992.
What was Willie Belton's occupation?
Willie Belton was an american football player.
What nationality was Willie Belton?
Willie Belton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Belton. https://biography.guide/willie-belton/
MLA: "Willie Belton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-belton/.
Chicago: "Willie Belton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-belton/.
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